Sermons on Overseer: showing 31-45 of 2,451

Elders, Servants

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2012

Who serve in our churches that also surround the throne of God? Elders. What office of leadership for God's people spans from Genesis to Revelation? Elders. Who needs them? We do.

We’ve embarked on a summer theme of Christian service where we are working to apply the fruit of the Spirit to service activities through service teams. This week’s theme is serving with Joy. Tonight we will introduce the next focus: Serving as peacemakers for Christ. When we look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-11, Titus 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woes To Unfaithful Church Leaders

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2018

Jesus’ stern warning to the Pharisees in Matthew 23:13-39 is also important for church leaders today. A Year D sermon.

It is such a privilege to be a church leader, especially in kind and loving churches. It is a grave responsibility to feed God’s sheep and guide people that we are privileged to call our friends, on their journey to eternity. Overseers of churches are far from perfect, but some mistakes are worse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading Under Fire Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011

If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Elders (Titus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2024

Who should be leaders of local churches? Let's examine this in Titus 1.

Did Paul describe himself as a slave of God? Was the church’s faith based on the hope of eternal life? Are the qualifications for elders in Titus similar to those in 1 Timothy 3? Do our works speak well of us? What is sound doctrine? What kind of good works does salvation exhibit in us? Do ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011

In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018

Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Acts 1:15-26, Acts 6:1-6, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Is One Foundation And Jesus Christ Her Lord.

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 3, 2015

The church of God is a unified body and has a primary objective. The body of Christ (Church) can NOT be subjected to man-made traditions and denominations, and MUST be led by the spirit of God. Man is ONLY an overseer and NOT the head of the church.

Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” BEFORE Jesus departed from His disciples, to return to His heavenly kingdom, He gave them a FINAL instruction:"Go and make disciples of ALL the nations, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Qualifications & Responsibilities Of Pastors Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 8, 2014

Paul reminds Titus of his mission on Crete. He was to solidify a witness for Jesus Christ by appointing leaders. All church leaders are to meet the standards set forth here & guide others to greater maturity in their relationship with Christ.

TITUS 1: 5-9 THE QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PASTORS Paul here reminds Titus of his mission or what he would have him accomplish while in Crete. It was no small job for Paul wanted Titus to carry out the arrangements which would organize the churches there. He starts off with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson # 1: Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2018

Christianity which began with quiet meetings in the humble Jewish homes, or oratory, by the river-side, had spread in Philippi and has by now settled down into a stable and permanent church organization.

Date: 3/15/18 Lesson # 1 Title: Salutation Text: (Philippians 1:1-2) Scripture: (Philippians 1:1-2, NIV) 1 Paul{P1] and Timothy{P2], servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons{P3]: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Right Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2024

Do we have the right to reinterpret Paul's inspired qualifications for elders and deacons, adapting them to a sinful society? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 3.

Do we have any authority to ignore Paul’s inspired qualifications for elders and deacons? Do we have any authority for man-made requirements? Do we have any authority to ordain women as elders? Do we trust that God inspired Paul with instructions for all time, or do we bend them to suit the whims ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Peter 2:18-25 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 7, 2023

In today's study we look at the issue of submission to our authorities in the work place, where Jesus Himself was a perfect example of submission to the point of death.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Gs-GbN4Qe9A For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kbmxrgE7w2Lv3VAcw3y3S?si=c1bee78a6de34e16 1 Peter 2:18-20 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Must Have Godly Servants Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 28, 2021

Based on 1 Tim 3:1-13 - Sermon outlines characteristics that should be present in the lives of pastors & deacons.

“WE MUST HAVE GODLY SERVANTS” 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 6/27/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hymn #434 in my 1956 Baptist Hymnal – “Serve the Lord w/ Gladness”: “Serve the Lord w/ gladness in our works & ways, Come before His presence w/ our songs of praise; Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 14 - Pastor Teacher Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2013

Why combine the two terms, pastor and teacher into one category? What is the primary roll of the pastor and how is it to be accomplished? The Bible details high standards for those who would be elders or overseers in the church, who can meet these stand

Dakota Community Church February 17, 2013 Grace at Work - 14 Pastor Teacher The fourth and final gift listed in our passage is the gift of pastor-teacher. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Pastors (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers)

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 16, 2001

What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? Paul briefly described some qualifications that the elders or overseers should have. Paul had given Timothy a similar set of instructions for the church in Ephesus.

PASTORS (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers) WHO PASTORS ARE What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? BIBLE READING: Titus 1:5-9 KEY BIBLE VERSE: I left you there on the island of Crete so that you could do whatever was needed to help strengthen each of its churches, and I asked you to appoint ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal