What does the church of Christ teach about Women's Roles?

We have provided all the sermons, studies and Bible lessons that we have available on the topic of Women in the church of Christ.  These lessons have been recorded and published here for the good of all.  Please feel free to use any of this material for research, edification, sermon or lesson preparation.  Thank you for your interest and may God bless you in your efforts in His kingdom.   

Proverbs 31:10-12
"Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life. "

Sermons on Women in the church of Christ

Church of Christ Sermon Outlines

The Worthy Woman Part 1
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The role of women in the local congregation is vital to the future of that church.  There are just a few limitations placed upon women compared to the large number of works in which she can be involved.  Each and every congregation of God’s people would find it very difficult to function effectively without the input of the women.  Their work is extremely valuable and important.  It’s just different in some ways than men’s work.

I.  Examples in the New Testament of Women’s Work 

A.  Phoebe 

B.  Tabitha [Dorcas]  (Acts 9:36-42)

C.  Priscilla and Aquila  (Romans 16:3-5a) “

II.  Ways Women May Serve Their Lord 

Mothers

3.  Teacher 

4.  Personal Worker

5.  Benevolence

Conclusion:

The above is just the tip of the iceberg.  Women contribute to all areas of vital importance to the local church.  They contribute immeasurably to the work of the Lord’s church.  We all have work to do.  Are you doing yours? 

Bobby Stafford 

July 26, 2015

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The Bible informs us of how important it is to study the Old Testament.  (Romans 15:4) “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” NKJV  (I Corinthians 10:11) “Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.” NKJV

Body:

I.  Manoah’s Wife  (The Mother of Samson)

II.  Hannah  (The Mother of Samuel)

III.  The Shunammite Woman

Invitation:

The lives of these outstanding women of the Old Testament speak volumes.  We have much to learn from them. 

Bobby Stafford  June 17, 2018

The apostle Paul, in his letter to Timothy, stressed how important it was to pray for all people, especially for those in civil government.  The purpose was for an environment conducive to evangelism, for the spreading of the good news that God wants all men to be saved.  Paul now uses the concept of prayer, as an introduction to men’s and women’s roles in worship – a vital part of how the church is to conduct itself.

Theme:

Recognize that both men and women are to faithfully serve in the sphere where God has prepared each to serve.

Text:  I Timothy 2:8-15

I.  Men’s Role in Worship Settings   

II.  Women’s Responsibility Concerning Dress  I Timothy 2:9-10 “in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.” NKJV

III.  Women’s Role Concerning Leadership  I Timothy 2:11-15 “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission.  And do  not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.  For Adam was formed first, then Eve.  And Adam was not deceived,  but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.  Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.” NKJV

Conclusion:

As the family of God, men and women have different responsibilities.  These are not arbitrary or made by men, but came from heaven.  Let us never blur those distinctions.  All people need to submit to Jesus as the Christ.  We must turn our lives over to Him and come to Him in obedience.

Bobby Stafford  February 10, 2019