Message: “Exposing the Sinning Elder” from Matt Chapin
Matt Chapin - February 22, 2026
Exposing the Sinning Elder
One of the hardest things for a church to deal with is a sinning elder or pastor. In these verses, Paul continues to provide instructions regarding elders, this time giving instructions for elders who have been caught in persistent sin. This weekend, we'll look at what church leadership is to do about a sinning elder, and why.
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 5:19-21
From Series: "1 Timothy: Life in God's House"
In 1 Timothy, "life in God's house" refers to the church as a spiritual family, where believers, led by elders who manage their own homes well, learn to behave with truth, respect, and godly order, upholding Scripture as the pillar of truth, and caring for each other like family—from supporting widows to treating all members with familial honor, creating a community that reflects Christ's character.
