The Church and its Leaders

September 17, 2017 |
Passage: Titus 1:5-9 | Series: |

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Text: Titus 1:5-9

Main Idea: Jesus leads His church through a plurality of elders who display imperfect, yet, clear spiritual maturity under His headship.

  1.  Elders display spiritual maturity in the home. (vs. 6)
    1. A one-woman man.
    2. A really good dad.
  2.  Elders display spiritual maturity through personal character. (vs. 7-8)
    • An elder must NOT be:
      1. Arrogant
      2. Quick-tempered (James 1:19)
      3. A drunkard
      4. Violent
      5. Greedy for gain (1 Tim. 3:3)
    • An elder MUST be:
      1. Hospitable
      2. A lover of good (Phil. 4:8)
      3. Self-controlled
      4. Upright
      5. Holy
      6. Disciplined
  3.  Elders display spiritual maturity through centering their lives and teaching on the Bible. (vs. 9)
    • Elders have deep, strong Biblical conviction.
    • Two doctrinal tasks for elders:
      1. Teach sound doctrine
      2. Rebuke those who oppose sound doctrine

Discussion Questions: Did you learn anything new today about church leadership? Based on the list from our text, are there areas of your life that need grace to change? In your home? In your personal character? In your doctrinal convictions? How will you pray for your church leaders?

Brian Hendry, the Lead Pastor of Providence Church, is passionate about proclaiming the glory of God in the Gospel, and faith that practically applies to all of life. Brian and his wife Lilliana have four children. He also co-founded and led a classical Christian school in San Diego for 17 years. He holds a B.A in Biblical Studies and enjoys reading, good food and coffee, sports, and travel.