Sermons on Unbelieving Elders:

The Twenty-Four Elders Of The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 9, 2009

The elders are identified and their ministry is unfolded from the Revelation

The Twenty Four Elders This section of “The People of the Apocalypse” focuses upon the first group of people described in the prophetic section of the book of the Revelation: “I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment: and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church's Obligation To Its Elders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 27, 2022

1 Timothy 5:17-25 gives us practical instruction for the church's obligation to its elders.

Scripture Paul understood that there was a crisis of leadership in Ephesus. In chapter 4:1-5, Paul pointed out some of the distinctive emphases of the false teachers. In chapter 5:11-16, he focused on the younger widows who seemed to have fallen under the influence of the false teachers. Then in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eldership Installation: Where Quality Matters

Contributed by Chad Martens on Apr 29, 2002

Sermon on elder installation. Covers the requirements to be an elder, some of the duties of an elder, and the congregations responsibility TO the elders.

Eldership: Where Quality Matters Elder Installation 1 Timothy 3:2-7 A sermon by: Chad Martens, Senior Minister Town and Country Christian Church Cameron, MO INTRODUCTION: Today we have the privilege to be able to set aside 2 of our men and ordain them as elders of Christ’s Church. In preparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Timothy 5 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 13, 2021

Honor widows; concerning elders

HONOR WIDOWS (v.1 - 16) 1 Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, 2 the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity. We may need to gently rebuke those younger / older than us. I learned this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012

In selecting elders we need to see their calling and purpose; the need for delegating authority; and key actions involved in the process.

A photographer from a well-known national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Church Boss?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 18, 2010

A sermon about the role of the elders.

Who is the “Church Boss”? I Peter 5:1-5 Have you seen the new TV show called Undercover boss? It’s about good bosses. The contrast to that is the Annual "Worst boss" contest. One of the best-selling business books in 1996 was called "Best Boss, Worst Boss" by management ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Pastor Eligible?-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2010

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

Is The Pastor Eligible?-II—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Desire To Serve Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For These Guys

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012

A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do The Heathen Rage?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008

The Heathen rage in rebellion to the Lord Jesus

PS. 2:1-10 Why Do the Heathen Rage? 3-1-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about all this terrorists madness that we see on every hand. Its not just here in our country, but there’s an every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around the world. And according to Gods ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dishonest Manager

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that we can be both: faithful steward and saved in Heaven.

I. EXORDIUM: What do you want? The praise or applause of the LORD or His Salvation? Answer: Both. Because I want to be praised by the LORD in Heaven. You can have both according Matthew 25:21 Matthew 25:21 (Amplified Bible) 25:21 His master said to him, Well done, you upright (honorable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Definition Of A Christian? Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

The difference between a believer and unbeliever.

Question: What is your definition of a Christian? 1) The difference between Believers and Unbelievers. The Mind Set. Vs. 5 Galatians 5:19-23 There is a different Lifestyle. Vs. 6 Key: Until you know the Lord you simply exist. The Attitude toward God. Vs.7 Key: The non-believer is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Are The Heathen Really Lost?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Four questions asked by critics regarding the unsaved and life after death.

A. 4 QUESTIONS RAISED BY CRITICS 1. Universalism. DOESN’T THE BIBLE TEACH SOME FROM EVERY TRIBE WILL GO TO HEAVEN? a. All tribes in Heaven. “They sung a new song . . . Thou was slain, and hast redeemed us . . . out of every kindred and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion & Understanding Of The Lord Heals The Canaanite Woman’s Daughter

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Because we harbour differences, misunderstandings, resentments, and issues that we must sort out with the Lord, he may growl at us when we ask for a favour. But if our faith in God remains unshaken, the Lord will ensure that God will answer our cries for help.

Today, I want to hear God speaking to us through the story of Jesus healing the Canaanite woman’s daughter, who was tormented by a demon. For many reasons, this is a unique and fascinating story. For starters, this story, which is placed in the region of Tyre and Sidon, is among the two stories ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Funeral Service

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 16, 2023

This sermon was for a funeral of a woman whose spiritual condition was unknown and struggled with anxiety.

Title: Jane Harper Funeral Message Scripture: Mt. 6:25-34 Type: Funeral Where: GNBC 6-16-23 Intro: What's worse than being trapped behind prison bars? Trying to live while avoiding capture. Sergei was a Latvian prison convict with ten months left to serve on his seven-year burglary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible