Rev 2:4-5 “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Acts 20: "Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. 26 Therefore, I declare to you.
Advertisements

For Christ and the Church Acts 20:28 "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd.
New Testament Eldership Part 2. “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the.
Understanding Our Times and Knowing What to Do 1 Chron “And the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should.
Studies in Jew & Gentile CHAPTERCHAPTER 2 2. Introductory Thoughts Paul’s battle with the Judaizers –Mentioned in Lesson 1 –Troubled church in early days…
Titus Week 2: Leadership Titus 1:5-9 (NIV) The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in.
Mike Mazzalongo #5 – The Work of an Elder. Elders… Exercise leadership Are men Have general and specific qualifications.
Acts 20:28. God is a God of order – I Cor. 14:33, 40 God has set forth order within the world and the church – I Cor. 11:3 Christ is also the head of.
A FEW THINGS “ For many are called, but few are chosen. ” Matt. 22:15.
(Ac. 20:17-38) “What if This Were the Last Sermon?”
“Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” Genesis 4:9  “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew.
David Thompson Sunday 16 th June 2013 Part 26: Four Essentials of a Healthy Church Acts 20:16-38.
Church of Christ at Adoue Street Alvin, Texas Church Discipline December 06, Discipline and the Church.
The Pastor’s Chair Ephesians 4: Ephesians 4:11-13 (ESV) 11And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12.
Introduction WHY HEALTHY CHURCHES MATTER Key Truth: Churches that focus on spiritual health experience church growth as a natural result of their efforts.
An Examination of Ephesians 4: Christ has given His entire “body” gifts that must be used for the edification of every believer. 2. The gifting.
Last Month:Last Month: The subject of GodThe subject of God Why I believe in God Why the God of the Bible Theistic Evolution Who is God?
ELDERS AND THE CHURCH. Elders and the Church Elders oversee to know the spiritual needs of each member and how to meet them: Need for teaching Need for.
The Church In Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7. The Church In Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7.
Let’s Name This CHURCH “the called out” “the church”
The people of God need watchmen, Eze. 33:1-9 ➦ To warn the people ➦ Righteous if he warns ➦ Unrighteous if he does not warn.
PART ONE. Because we love the precious church, we honor the body with our lives.
Part 1. A SHORT CONFESSION OF FAITH IN TWENTY ARTICLES BY JOHN SMYTH 1609 Article 16: The ministers of the church are, not only bishops ("Episcopos"),
Back to Basics Is The Bible Inspired? February Give me the Bible.
The greatest among you will be your servant.
MUST ONE BE A MEMBER OF A LOCAL CONGREGATION TO GO TO HEAVEN? The survey said… 70% negative, 30% affirmative No partiality would mean no one needs to.
CONCERNING ELDERS The work The qualifications And what they are not.
Pastors What does God teach us about Pastors? Question #1 What kind of a person can serve as a pastor in a congregation? What kind of a person can serve.
Healing After a Fall Graphical sermon notes by, Rev. Ed Whitman Sunday, May 25, 2014 Evangelical Congregational Church in Dunstable Massachusetts © Copyright.
Saints and Bond-Servants In Christ Philippians 1:1, 2 Presented by Bob DeWaay August 1, 2004.
Lesson 1 - The Church: Its Significance Lesson 2 - The Church: Its Usage Lesson 3 - The Church: Its Sound Speech Lesson 4 - The Church: Its Establishment,
The Office of Overseer 1 Timothy 3:1. “Wage the good warfare!” –In the world, primarily through Prayer –In the church, primarily through Authority What.
A Great Responsibility John 21:15-17 Jesus’ Sheep The Assignment What’s Important? “Feed My Lambs”
Rev 2:4-5 “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds.
Galatians 2:21 “I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” The Grace is rooted in the.
The Burden of Leadership
Organization Of The Church
The Holy Spirit Grants Endurance
1 Timothy 3. 1 Timothy 3 Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with.
The Battle for the English Bible
A Church Without Elders
Unfinished Business Titus 1:1-9.
Seeking Natural Church Growth
The Vibrant Church Acts 20:28.
I Won’t Get Fooled Again….
Leaders in the Lord’s Church (1):
Example of a Faithful Minister (Colossians 1:6-8)
GIVING & RECEIVING Acts 20:17-35.
Why Have Elders?.
Rev 2:4-5 “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds.
Leadership then & now Various Scriptures
There is a God (Gen. 1:1; Psa. 19:1; 14:1)
The Church & Its Elders Hebrews 13:17 By David Dann.
Shaping Shepherds Acts 20:25-38.
Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He.
Stewardship Luke 16:1-13.
Where Should I Attend?.
Our Mission Measures: Connecting and Serving
Welcome! Bibles and copies of sermons are available Please silence your cell phones Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 AM Worship.
But It Is a Good Work! Eph 2:1-10.
THE CHRISTIAN'S OBLIGATION
Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He.
The Acts of the Apostles
Qualities of a Servant of God
Foundations are Important
[re]discover Colossians.
The Story Of Us. The Story Of Us “If it were desired to reduce a man to nothing – to punish him atrociously, to crush him in such a manner that the.
“Living a Heavenly Life on Earth”
David went to battle against the Philistines
Organization Of The Church
Presentation transcript:

Rev 2:4-5 “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first.”

Shepherds of God’s Flock Servant Leadership

Common Leadership Luke 22:22-26 “Lord it Over” Luke 9:45-46 Matt. 5:20 “Unrighteous Leadership” Matt. 23:1-3

Servant Leadership 1 Leadership Demands The Right Perspective & Attitude Acts 6

Servant Leadership Demands The Right Priorities 2 Acts 6:1-2 The Apostles Understood What Demanded Their Attention Now. Tough Decisions

Servant Leadership Is Not About Doing Everything Yourself 3 Acts 6:3 They Delegated Some of the Work To Others. How Many Fellow Workers Did Paul Have?

Servant Leadership Is About Good Communication 4 Acts 6:5 They Communicated With The Congregation About The Problem.

Servant Leadership Demands Morality 5 Gal. 2:11-14 Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God.”

Servant Leadership Demands Morality 5 How Many Want Tiger Woods Teaching Their Children Golf? Did Bill Clinton’s Leadership Take A Hit When His Affair Became Public? How Many Preachers Are No Longer Preaching Because of Immorality?