Sermons on Respect For Elders:

The Organization Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God On The Throne Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2017

After the Church is raptured, and the Holy Spirit will not be here to restrain the forces of evil, this earth will become a living hell. The rapture takes place in verses 1 through 3 of chapter four.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-13-15 Title: God on the Throne (Revelation 4:1-11) Revelation 4:1-11 (KJV) 1 After this I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual People Don't Cause Divisions/Factions (1 Corinthians 3:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul couldn't teach the Corinthians cool Spirit things because they were fleshly-- and still are. How should we view ourselves, and our leaders?

In chapter 3, Paul seems to be responding to a criticism made against him by the Corinthians. The Corinthians are upset with Paul, because there are Spiritual things that he didn't teach them. Instead, they apparently learned them from Apollos. Let's reread 2:12-14: (12) Now, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Laying The Foundations Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022

Teaching on the 5-fold ministry gifts

Laying the Foundations CCCAG, April 24, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14 There was a man who knew nothing about cars. He brought his car to the mechanic because it was shaking. It was a busy day in the garage, so he was told to sit in the waiting room until one of the mechanics was available. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Servant Leadership And The Upside-Down Church

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 5, 2015

To be great we need to understand greatness from God's perspective. To be a great church we must give up on the worlds top down organizational structure.

Introduction Good morning Church! Turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m glad you’re here.” Find a Bible and open to Luke 22. Today’s lesson is going to build upon the lesson given by Austin two weeks ago on God’s definition of who is the greatest. As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church?"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 13, 2023

This sermon looks at the passage, "Women Should Be Silent In The Church" What Did Paul mean when he wrote this phrase

Would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church? 1 Corinthians 14:26-35 Bridge City Church 8/11/2023 Jesus is to be our role model in everything in the life of the church and outside of the church. Jesus was the greatest liberator of women from all walks of life that the world has ever known. The first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Officers In The Church Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"two Lost Sons"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019

A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

“Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Living With A Bad Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002

An examination of a decision by Joshua and the elders of Israel that lingering consequences.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 8 “Living with A Bad Decision” Joshua 9:1-27 “A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Character Of Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

In the text we will see the "must have's" for a biblical elder, as well as standards meted out

Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Title: Character of Godly Leaders, Date/Place: WHBC, 4.15.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Jerome was biblical scholar and bible translator whose translation of the bible into Latin was a watershed moment in Christian history. In 394 AD he sent a letter to Nepotian rebuking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Order & Assignment For Pastors (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

This second part of the short 2 part series, looks at the state of the Church in every town and city, and how this current situation works against genuine New Testament order and results in pastoral ministry.

God’s Order and Assignment for Pastors (Part II) Eric J. Hanson In my previous message, I taught about the nature of the equipping gift of pastor. • First of all we learned that the word pastor means shepherd. • I brought out the important fact that in God’s plan, there ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Did Not Cater To Those He Led Who Failed To Show Respect

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line.

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line. One day Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him saying that he should not suggest that he must be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teacher of the law and that he must be killed. Jesus said to Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Serious Inquiry Into The Role Of The Under Shepherd Of The Church"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 25, 2023

The message is an examination of the qualifications that must be evident in the life of one appointed to eldership.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Leading The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

Essentials of leadership given by Paul to the elders of Ephesus

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:17-32 TITLE: “LEADING THE CHURCH OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 20:17-32 – “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: ‘You know how I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Aim Of Our Charge Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2013

The teaching of godly elders is contrasted with that of false teachers.

“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” [1] Paul charged Timothy to remain in Ephesus, indicating that the young man was considering moving from that location. Specifically, the young preacher was charged to remain in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist