Holy People and Unholy Priests

The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.

1 Samuel 2 (1 Samuel 2:11-18)

When Anarchy Reigned

The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.

Judges 21:25

Called To the Church

When Christ calls us through the Gospel, He calls us into local churches where we can be protected, strengthened and equipped by those whom Christ has saved and called to be leaders in the church. NOTE: THE LAST 20 MINUTES IS AN ORDINATION CEREMONY.

Acts 14:21-23

A Glorious Ministry In Christ

God calls His people to be willing to pay the cost for a glorious ministry of fully presenting God’s Word about Jesus, as we teach and admonish one another so that each of us will become mature, wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Lee and Carol Short

Lee Short shares about the ministry of LSMI in Mexico and around the world.

Matthew 9:36-38

Training Future Leaders

God calls the Church to train future leaders to guard the faith from error, spread the faith to others in their generation, and pass the faith on to future generations.

2 Timothy 2:1-2

The Call of Isaiah – Part 2 – His Commissioning

Like Isaiah, we are commissioned to speak God’s truth, and the measure of success is faithfulness to the truth, not the response of the hearers.

Isaiah 6:8-13

The Call and Promise of Church Leadership

God calls leaders to a godly life and faithfulness to Scripture, and promises a fruitful ministry if they do this. This special teaching was done as part of Garey Walker’s ordination service.

1 Timothy 4:15-16

Timothy and Epaphroditus – Christ-like Examples for Us

Timothy and Epaphroditus were Christ-like examples, serving others even at great personal sacrifice and risk.

Philippians 2:19-30

The Covenant Blessing

God calls leaders to bless those under their care, and He promises to respond to those blessings with His covenant Presence and provision.

Numbers 6:23-27

The Noble Call of Church Leadership

The Noble Call of Church Leadership. Ordination of Perry Anderson

1 Timothy 3:1

The False Shepherds and Their Destructive Teachings

False shepherds teach destructive heresies out of false motives, and these lead people away from true knowledge of God.

Titus 1:10-16

The Functions of an Elder-Shepherd

Shepherds are called to serve the flock by feeding, protecting, leading, and equipping it to serve God.

1 Peter 5:1-4

The Qualifications of an Elder

Elders are men with godly family lives and character, and who understand the faith and are able to encourage believers in the truth and correct error.

Titus 1:5-9