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)
Sermon 8 (7/21/19)- The In's and Out's of Biblical Soul Care
1 Peter 5:1-5, Selected Scriptures (pt. 2)
Sermon 9 (8/4/19)- Shepherds After God's Own Heart
1 Peter 5:1-5 (pt. 3)
Sermon 10 (8/11/19)- "Lead (by Example), Follow, or Get Out of the Way!"
1 Peter 5:1-5 (pt. 4)
Sermon 11 (8/18/19)- Christ Rewards the Faithful: Great Our Reward Shall Be!
1 Peter 5:1-5 (pt. 5)
Sermon 12 (8/25/19)- I Want to Serve But I'm Not Worthy (Not so Fast)!
Selected Scriptures
Sermon 13 (9/1/19)- You That So and So's Biblically Qualified IF _______________
1 Timothy 3:1-7 (pt. 1)
Sermon 14 (9/8/19)- Ministry Must Have's: Spiritual Maturity and Exemplary Character
1 Timothy 3:1-7 (pt. 2)
Sermon 15 (9/15/19)- "Why Church Members (Sometimes) Need Biblical Overseers Looking Over Their Shoulder?"
Selected Scriptures
Sermon 16 (9/22/19)- Attitudes of a Godly Congregation
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
