Church Structure: Elders

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Church Structure: Elders

God gives us elders as shepherds for his church.

November 12, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • 1 Timothy 3:1–7, 1 Peter 5:1–3, Hebrews 13:17

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Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Elders

Main Point: God gives us elders as shepherds for his church.

1. What Elders Do

-Shepherding as Authority

-Shepherding as Teaching

-Shepherding as Sheepdogs

2. Who Elders Are

-Men

-Qualified Men

-A Plurality of Qualified Men

3. Why Elders Matter

-We are Called to Submit to Elders

-Elders are for Our Good

-Elders Point to the Good Shepherd

Church Structure: Christ

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Church Structure: The Congregation

November 19, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Matthew 18:15–20

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: The Congregation Main Point: Because the congregation has heaven's authority on earth, we must hold one another accountable in the church. 1. Authority: The Keys of the Kingdom 2. Accountability: Meaningful Membership 3. Application: Formative and Corrective Discipline

Church Structure: Deacons

November 6, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Acts 6:1–7, 1 Timothy 3:8–13

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Deacons Main Point: God gives us deacons as lead servants in his church. 1. What Deacons Do 2. Who Deacons Are 3. Why Deacons Matter