Joyously Do The Work, Following The Leadership Of Our Shepherds!

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Elders in Every Church Acts 14:23 Christs Gift to His Church Chris Reeves * Westside church of Christ Gospel Meeting * April 5, 2006.

Advertisements

Part IV Titus 1:5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as.

Saved to Serve Romans 6: Servants of Righteousness Romans 6:15-23… Servants of whom we obey, 6:16 We were once servants of sin, 6:17 Set free.

Followers of Christ Dont Love Money Christians v. world 2 Tim. 3:2 sinful men love money Heb. 13:5 Christians dont love money 1 Cor. 16:22 Christians.

What does God do?. Creator and Sustainer  Gen. 1:1 God created heaven, earth  Gen. 1:26-28 God created humanity  Col. 1:15-17 by, through, for Jesus.

True Male Spiritual Leadership (III) Role, Qualifications and Selection of Elders.

Organization of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church.

Rev. 2:14 stumbling block The “teaching of Balaam” represents false teachings (Jude 1:4, 10-11). “Teaching of Balaam” is Symbolic for False Teaching.

Suffer: undergo, endure – physical, mental, emotional pain Discourage: deprive of courage, hope, confidence.

“They Appointed Elders in Every Church” Acts 14:23 “You Should Set in Order What is Lacking… Appoint Elders in Every City” Titus 1:5 Church Organization.

1 Thessalonians 5: The Will of God in Christ for You: A JOYFUL Attitude— –The need for it  For strength – Neh. 8:10  To abound in hope by believing.

History is full of “what ifs” when it comes to leadership. We can ask a bunch of “what ifs” in the history of God’s people, too.  Far too many congregation.

 The word “follow” occurs 86 times in the New Testament.  To follow after something means to accept, pursue, practice, adhere to, keep, or to respect.

The Flock’s Responsibility to The Shepherd 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.

“Qualifications and Work of Elders” “Our Responsibility to the Elders”

John 10:1-15 The Shepherd of the Sheep. The Elders as Shepherds, the Church as Sheep Acts 20:28 –“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock,

THE WORK OF SHEPHERDS 1 PETER 5:1-4 Exhortation 1 Shepherd the flock of God Shepherd- feed, tend to, keep sheep Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit.

The Shepherd’s Responsibility to The Flock 1 Peter 5:1-4.

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.

Part 1 “Biblical Examples and Qualifications of Elders” Part 2 “Elders Responsibilities and our Responsibility to the Elders”

Organization of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church.

Make Me A Servant Hebrews 6:4-12 Philippians 2:1-5 Matt. 20:24-28 John 13:1-17 Ephesians 4:11-16.

THUS SAYS THE LORD… Guidelines for Preaching and Teaching.

Corinth ChurchTroubles Church Troubles are a Big Problem  Many problems  Does a lot of harm  Division is having two visions  Deal with them before.

David Thompson Sunday 16 th June 2013 Part 26: Four Essentials of a Healthy Church Acts 20:16-38.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-18 TEXT. THE GOOD SHEPHERD CALLS HIS SHEEP 2 THESS. 2: COR. 5: TIM. 4:2 GAL. 3:2.

New Creatures In Christ. We All Like New Things People like things that are new: car, house, job Why? The quality is new and the relationship is new Christians.

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.

Doctrine: teaching, instructing Eph. 4:14 different religious doctrines Mk. 1:27 Jesus’ doctrine was new Acts 5:28; 17:19 Apostles’ doctrine different.

HOLY SPIRIT BIBLICAL TERMS THAT APPLY TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURAL ELDERS Heb 13:7-17 Scripture Reading: Heb 13:7-17.

Local Church Membership and Organization. This Is The Church Universal The Church - The Saved People Body of Christ Col 1:19 Family of God 1 Tim. 3:15.

The people of God need watchmen, Eze. 33:1-9 ➦ To warn the people ➦ Righteous if he warns ➦ Unrighteous if he does not warn.

Joy or sadness Attitude toward self and others To be friend or enemy.

DISTINGUISHING THE TWO COVENANTS HEBREWS 8:6-13 TEXT.

ELDERS & THE CHURCH. God’s Wisdom in Church Organization 1.Not like the organizations of men Matt. 20:25- 28; 1 Corinthians 12:28 2.Very simple Philippians.

From the earliest days of the church, local congregations have had their problems. The church at Thyatira allowed a so-called prophetess to lead disciples.

Elders in Every Church Acts 14:23. 2 The Chief Shepherd Ezek. 34:23 God promised “one shepherd” – Christ (Jno. 10:11, 14; Heb. 13:20; 1 Pet. 2:25) Christ.

Phil. 1:1 “Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:” Phil.

SOUL WINNING WISDOM 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-24 TEXT. SOUL WINNING WISDOM CAPTIVATION – We must capture hearts –2 COR. 10:3-5 – War for souls of men –1 TIM.

A Study of Elders.

Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III …

God does not tolerate sin! 1 Corinthians 5:1-13.

TAKING TIME MARK 14:32-42 TEXT. HOW MUST WE USE OUR TIME? TAKE TIME TO WATCH –MATT. 24:42-44 –ACTS 20:28-32 –1 COR. 16:13-14 –2 TIM. 4:1-5 –2 COR. 5:7.

Don McClainW. 65 st. church of Christ - 12/4/

Gal. 5: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: FAITHFULNESS I. FAITHFULNESS DEFINED A. Faith (Strong 4102): Persuasion, conviction of truth, constancy, assurance,

A Place To Serve Christ Jesus is the Head of the church, His body (Eph. 1:22-23; 5:24). The Head has designated what parts will compose His body, how.

Biblical Exhortations For Elders & Their Sheep The Reasons For Such A Lesson… Ê Because this work can be a “heavy burden” to bear at times Emphasis on.

The Example of the Pastor I. The first area of ministry for which a pastor is responsible is his or her own soul (Acts 20:28; I Tim. 4:14-16). The Pastor.

Roles & Attitudes A Blessed Marriage. Husband’s Roles One Who Provides: – Physical Needs (Gen 2:15; 3:17-19; 1 Tim 5:8) – Spiritual Needs (Gen 18:19;

Hebrews 13: Those “Esteemed” in the Word (Acts 15:22, Acts 7:10, Heb. 11:26, 13:7, 24) Those Who Rule Over Us…

THE QUALIFICATIONS IN PRACTICE: PASTORS, STEWARDS Qualifications not theoretical, but practical Easy to understand the need for them by looking to the.

Joy or sadness Attitude toward self and others To be friend or enemy Good or bad reputation How deal with mistakes How busy with are with secular affairs.

Who Is Your Hero?. Who do you imitate? Who do you identify with? Who do you claim as a truly great person? For some it is… –A fictitious character like.

How God Wants Leaders to Lead Plan and Prepare (Joseph) –Genesis 41:33-57; Prov. 21:5; 2 Cor. 1:15-17 Heed the Advice of Others (Moses) –Exodus 18:13-27;

The MORE cheese you have, the LESS cheese you have. Swiss cheese has lots of holes. The MORE holes you have, the LESS cheese you have. The MORE cheese.

New Testament Works James 2: ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG.

“Upon this rock, I will build My church” Matt. 16:18 Thus, this is the Lord’s church Thus, this is the Lord’s church Since Jesus is Divine – it is a Divine.

Living a Purposeful Life

Elders (Why Do We Need Them?).

Power of the WORD Preached

“Qualifications and Work of Elders” “Our Responsibility to the Elders”

THE QUALIFICATIONS IN PRACTICE: RULERS

Lessons From Acts Elders.

The church functioning in God’s Will

Have a Deep Reverence for God, His Word & the Church (Deut. 6:4-5; Matt. 5:6)

The Elders and the Local Church

Obey Your Leaders & Submit To Them

Presentation transcript:

Joyously Do The Work, Following The Leadership Of Our Shepherds!

What do the elders do.... Lead and oversee, congregation’s work Acts 20:17, 28 1 Pet. 5:1-2 Some work done through deacons Acts 6:1-4 Other work.... rule 1 Tim. 5:17 rule watch over Acts 20:28-29 watch over teach, exhort, feed, refute 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:9 teach, exhort, feed, refute

Our attitude & relationship with Th. 5: Th. 5:13 Heb. 13:17 Heb. 13:7 Ja. 5:14-16 appreciate, esteem live in peace obey, submit imitate call on them for help

Joyously Do The Work Jn. 15:11 1 Jn. 5:3 Phil’m. 1:14 Jesus’ joy in us joyously working not by compulsion, but free will 1 Cor. 15:58 key – work

Joyously Do The Work, Following The Leadership Of Our Shepherds!