This summer we have worked hard trying to establish a comprehensive shepherdology, a robust sheepology, and a clearly defined ecclesiology (doctrine of the church). We have considered numerous New Testament passages that have been ripe with practical implications for shepherd-leaders and sheep alike! Lord-willing, this Sunday will be no different.
Along the way the Scriptures have underscored the primacy of the local church and the essential need for biblical shepherd-leaders.
The Outline of Sunday's message is as follows: I) The Four Main Proof Texts. II) Three Key Terms. III) Two Ways this Biblical Teaching Ought to Impact the Specific Duties of Local Church Elders/Pastors. IV) How Biblically Informed Sheep Ought to View their Local Church "Overseers?"
This sermon is part 15 of a related expositional series on
"How Jesus Runs His Church" (i.e. the Master's Plan for the Church).
Sermon 1 (5/26/19)- By Whose Authority? How Jesus Governs the Universe.
Romans 13; Eph. 6; Heb. 13:17
Sermon 2 (6/2/19)- By Whose Authority? How Jesus Runs the Church.
Selected Scriptures.
Sermon 3 (6/9/19)- The Biblical, Historical, and Apostolic Precedent of Elder-led Churches
Acts 1-28 and Selected Scriptures.
Sermon 4 (6/16/19)- Sheepology 101: Embracing the Good Shepherd's Plan for My Life and His Church.
Selected Scriptures
Sermon 5 (6/23/19)- Sheepology 101: Embracing the Good Shepherd's Plan for My Life and His Church. Part 2
Selected Scriptures
Sermon 6 (6/30/19)- "You Cannot Do it Alone!" Why Every Church Needs Multiple Shepherds
Exodus 18:13-27; 1 Peter 5:1-4
Sermon 7 (7/7/19)- The Elder's Mandate: Shepherd the Flock of God Among You
1 Peter 5:1-5 (pt. 1)
