The expository preaching ministry of Kootenai Community Church by Pastors/Elders Jim Osman, Jess Whetsel, Dave Rich, and Cornel Rasor. This podcast feed contains the weekly sermons preached in the adult Sunday School class on Sunday mornings at Kootenai Church.
The Elders/Teachers of Kootenai Church exposit verse-by-verse through whole books of the Bible. These sermons can be found within their own podcast series by visiting the KCC Audio Archive.
Christian Ethics and the Old Testament - Lesson 45
Dave Rich discusses the duties of elders within the Kootenai Community Church. He emphasizes the importance of protecting the church from false teaching and sin, teaching, leading, and caring for the flock. He outlines the responsibilities of church members towards their elders, including development and support, assessment and reassessment, honor and support, protection, reproof and discipline, and submission. Rich highlights the biblical qualifications for elders and the need for elders to be tested and supported within the congregation. He also stresses the importance of protecting elders from false accusations and dealing with sinning elders through public rebuke and removal. The session concludes with a call for church members to fulfill their duties and responsibilities towards their elders, emphasizing the need for submission and encouragement.
11 Oct 2026
Christian Ethics and the Old Testament - Lesson 44
Dave Rich continues his series on Christian ethics, focusing on the qualifications of elders in the local church. He discusses the qualifications of not being addicted to wine, not being pugnacious, being considerate and gentle, leading a household well, having a good reputation, being righteous, being holy, and being self-controlled. Rich emphasizes that these qualifications are not just suggestions but necessary for elders. He also mentions that some qualifications, like being a new convert, are not ethical obligations but qualifications. The lesson concludes with a reminder that these qualifications are necessary for elders and that if a man is not qualified, it is important to speak up. The session ends with a prayer, thanking God for his word and protecting his body, and asking for honor on Lord's Day in worship and in all who claim his name.
4 Oct 2026
Christian Ethics and the Old Testament - Lesson 43
In the fifth lesson of the Christian ethics series, Dave Rich discussed the biblical qualifications for elders in the local church, emphasizing the importance of a plurality of elders. He reviewed two passages, 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, which provide lists of qualifications for elders. Rich highlighted that elders must be above reproach, have a good reputation, be a one-woman man, be temperate, sensible, hospitable, and able to teach. He also explained that these qualifications serve as virtues for all Christians, not just elders, and are essential for maintaining the credibility and effectiveness of the church. The lesson concluded with a prayer for the church to uphold these qualifications and be vigilant in their selection of leaders.
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