What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a woman? In a world that has rejected God’s design, where gender is seen as fluid and roles are deemed oppressive, we must return to Scripture to recover the truth about manhood and womanhood.

In this sermon, we will exegete Genesis 1:26-28, expose the roots of feminism and egalitarianism, and show how biblical patriarchy—not cultural movements—is God’s good and perfect design. We will also discuss how men and women are not just different in function, but in nature, and why this distinction is crucial for a flourishing church, home, and society.

This sermon challenges modern skepticism toward authority and calls the church to joyfully embrace God’s design for leadership—for the good of the church, the strengthening of the saints, and the glory of Christ, the Chief Shepherd.

What is biblical authority, and how does it shape the roles of elders and deacons in the local church? In this sermon, we dive deep into 1 Peter 5:1-5 to unpack the God-given structure of church leadership, the responsibility of elders to shepherd, and the role of deacons to serve.