Hope in Exile: Why Does The Church Have Elders?

Summary

This sermon, based on 1 Peter 4:19 and 5, focuses on the role of elders as spiritual leaders in the church. It emphasizes that elders are servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries, tasked with faithfully preaching and teaching the Bible verse by verse. The practical takeaway is that the congregation should look for and trust qualified leaders who are characterized by their character and commitment to God's word, rather than just eloquence or charisma.