Sermons on The Elder:

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:10-11, Titus 2:2-3, John 21:20, Matthew 5:46-47, Revelation 2:4-5, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful To God For All His Benefits

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2019

Psalm 103 has much to say to us about being thankful to God. What I would like to do this morning is talk about some verses and then give us an opportunity to praise God for these things and offer Him our thanks and our elders will pray for us as well.

THANKFUL TO GOD FOR ALL HIS BENEFITS PSALM 103:1-22 #Thanksgiving2019 INTRODUCTION… Warning Labels (p) [Images of Funny Warning Labels 1-11] Some of these warning labels are funnier than others. Others of them make you think as to why the label had to be created… probably because someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025

Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:12-32, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Triumphs Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! The answer is in Heb. 10:11-14

Jesus Triumphs Scripture Rev. 5 & 6 Introduction: Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! This has troubled me all week. I kept ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Stephen Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

The Freedmen on those days had secretly plotted against Stephen. They induced men and stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes. They came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. They also set up false witnesses against Stephen. Truth triumphs.

Acts 6:8-15 Deacon Stephen 6:08-10 Spirit Filled Stephen 6:11-14 Seized Stephen 6:15 Shining Stephen Acts 6:08-10 Spirit Filled Stephen Now, St. Luke turns to project an individual, named Stephen, who has improved in his Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Parking Lot Talks About Your Pastor Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

In the Book of Titus, Paul instructed him telling him to appoint elders in the churches. This by its statement proves God wants you to belong to a church and have a Pastor. How should I respond to the fact that God calls Pastors and wants us to follow one.

Do you know what the #1 fear in America is? The number one fear in America is public speaking. Yet do you know what the #2 fear in America is? The number two fear in America is death. The comedian, Jerry Seinfeld was talking about this and came to this conclusion. He said: “Since the number #1 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Should Adult Children Honor Their Parents? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015

The command to honor our parents is not reserved for childhood obedience. In today's culture of independence and personal choice, Christian adults must learn to show honor to their parents and not abandon them.

We never stop worrying about our children. That includes our adult children! Our children can bring us the GREATEST JOYS, and also the GREATEST SORROWS. Many Christian parents grieve over.... Unsaved adult children Children who have walked away from the Lord Children hooked on drugs or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Life: Leadership, Unity, Gossip, & Rebellion

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved.

Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved. And he was part of a small church that met in a high school auditorium every Sunday. As the months went by he became more and more involved in the church, serving in various ministries, helping ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015

Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be An Example

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus. He was probably between 30 and 40 years old, and he had a problem. The elders in leadership at the church were all over 40 years old, and were not taking Timothy seriously because of his age. Paul’s advi

BE AN EXAMPLE Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction: •Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus •Timothy was probably between 30 and 40 years old •Elders in leadership, all over 40 years old, not taking Timothy seriously •Paul’s advice: earn their respect by being an example in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say Jesus Is? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 14, 2014

The rejection of Jesus comes (painfully) from those who represent God (teachers, elders, etc.). This presents us with a challenge: Do we lead people to like us or to worship God? If it's all about Him, then we must be willing to give everything to Him!

Who do you say Jesus is? Mark 8:27-33 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Healing (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HEALING Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Bed Is Hard As A Rock! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 10, 2014

First he had manipulated the birthright from his brother Esau. Then he stole his father’s blessing. Jacob was on his way to greatness. It was as exactly as his mother had told him She had been told by the Lord that the elder would serve the younger.

Genesis 28:10-19-Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep. Then he dreamed, and behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 22, 2020

To desire Godly wisdom is better than any treasure you can achieve on this earth.

Godly Wisdom Proverbs 1and 2 Introduction- Well good morning everyone, it is good to be with you. I am going to ask you to put your thinking cap on right away this morning- Time is an indicator. (Watch gives us immediate time)It gives us a measure of how long we can do something. Even if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene