Sermons on Women Elders:

1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning.

1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary INTRODUCTION to Chapter 5 Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd Of His Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Levi's Inheritance (Joshua 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2025

Does the inheritance of the tribe of Levi give hope for faithful church elders? Let's begin in Joshua 21.

Do those who sacrificed for the sake of the Gospel have an inheritance? Does the Levites’ inheritance provide us a clue? Is there an eternal inheritance? Let’s begin in Joshua 21. What reward was given to the Levites for their faithful service to God? Then the family leaders of the descendants of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Sower Went Out To Sow

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

But seriously, the word God has for us today, is very direct, heavily relies on scripture, (as most of His messages do), and doesn’t need elaboration.

Good morning! I have a VERY short message for us today. The same apostle that wrote Romans, wrote (fa-LEE-mon) Philemon. I’m not sure if (fa-LEE-mon) was so short because Paul had a meal waiting, or simply because what he had to say, needed to be succinct, short and sweet! Today…I’ve got lunch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Matthew 13:1-8

Have Thine Own Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 8

HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD (MARK 8:27-33) One of the most acclaimed Jim Carrey movies was “The Truman Show,” an inside look into future reality TV shows, a stunning prediction of the format’s runaway success and a biting commentary on its unrestrained excesses. The movie was about a man who was born, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do To About Phebe?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 4, 2008

An honorable woman, but not what many think she was.

Rom 16:1-2 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Careful Life Of Transference

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Following the example of the elders is a blessed life.

Thank you Rev. Marty Varnel. “The Careful Life Of Transference” Psalms 100:5 God established covenant with Noah in Gen 6… He said: “I will establish my covenant with thee…” A covenant with one man that affected his entire family and ultimately the whole ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Confrontation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Paul is instructing Timothy how to handle the confrontation of sin in the family

Text: 1 Tim 5:1-2, Title: How to Handle Confrontation, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.19.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The bad news is ------the church is like a family. If any athlete was known for focus, it was Michael Jordan. In Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, Fred Whitfield, president and chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Thy Mother

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 13, 2024

As a Mother Cares for her children, We must not only share and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but also our lives. Living it, Showing it, Giving it for the help of others. A woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

2024.05.12.Sermon.Honor thy Mother. William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Proverbs 31:1-31, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:1-3, Psalms 90:10, 2 Timothy 1:5, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 31:28, Proverbs 31:30 THE BIG IDEA: As a Mother Cares for her children, We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Proverbs 31:1-31, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:1-3, Psalm 90:10, 2 Timothy 1:5, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 31:28, Proverbs 31:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Don’t Want To Be Bitten, Don’t Pet The Beast

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2009

Modesty in women’s dress is no accident. It is the result of training and adherence to biblical standards of decency in order to strengthen the witness of women.

“Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.”[1] A 54-year-old British woman tried to pet a lion in the El Arca wild animal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way For The Woman - Mother's Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

God uses many terms from cosmotology today in this passage--HER MANDATE, MOTIVE, MANNER OF LIFE, AND MESSAGE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

GOD’S WAY FOR THE WOMAN TITUS 2:1-5 ----- Formatted text and Powerpoint for this sermon are at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWayForWoman.html ----- Powerpoint for hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- God’s Way for the Woman Titus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5, Titus 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 19

SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY (LUKE 22:54-62) What would it take for you to change or switch your long-distance telephone company service? Several years ago, telephone companies battle one another for the lucrative long-distance market, offers included 20% discount on calls to your 12 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deborah Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2010

Deborah was a leader in Israel and revealed that a women can be chosen by God to lead His people. She was a woman of faith and she flowed in the prophetic realm getting divine insight in solving disputes and in hearing from God what to do and how to do it

Judges 4:1-5:31 Series: Here comes the Judge! Introduction to series: The book of Judges: Is the history of the Judges of Israel and is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted To God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006

The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ingredients Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

Scriptural description of Biblical Elders.

Ingredients of a Godly Man I Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9 I admire those whose talent lies in the culinary arts. More importantly, I like to eat. I do not profess to be a cook. Like most men, I can grill, and that’s all. During Kim and my first year of marriage, we were going to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9