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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The story of Manasseh reminds us that leadership carries great influence—either to bring a nation closer to God or to turn it away. It also illustrates the dangers of spiritual regression and the consequences of ignoring God’s covenant.
THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL BACKSLIDING IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Hebrews 10:26-31; 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; Romans 1:21-28; Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 21 is one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Judah. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-26
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A discourse on the necessity for men of courage and integrity during periods of transition.
During times of transition, it is crucial to have men of courage and integrity who can discern the needs of the hour. In the book of 1 Chronicles, we find a group of men from the tribe of Issachar who possessed this unique ability. They understood the times and knew what Israel should do. Let us ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32
Topics: Leadership, Courage, Integrity, Transition
This sermon explores Nehemiah's example of Godly leadership, emphasizing sacrificial stewardship, servant leadership, and the power of such leadership to strengthen relationships.
Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to be here with you today, and it is my prayer that the words we share in this sacred space will bring us closer to understanding the heart of our Heavenly Father. We are gathered here today to reflect on a profound truth, a truth that is as old as the hills and ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19
Topics: Loving God, Loving Others
Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.
Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come. In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:22-24
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
True leaders in churches have a responsibility role. We look at 10 pointers in leadership and then examine the characteristics all great leaders of God's people have AND must have.
WHAT GREAT LEADERS DO – LEADERSHIP IN CHURCHES It was a privilege to have attended a seminar while I was in England attended by leaders from smaller churches located in Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The whole purpose was to instruct on leadership in churches. Stuart Bell took a ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, John 20:20, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Timothy 3:13
Every generation is a new opportunity for the Church to continue the mission of Christ. The relevance and survival of the Church in the next generation depend on the spiritual foundation laid by today’s believers.
THE CHURCH IN THE NEXT GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 78:5-7 "For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7
Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.
1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Seven Principles of Effective Biblical Leadership
Review : For the last few weeks we have focused our attention on the cost of discipleship. Suffering, hardship and sacrifice are all marks of following Jesus. Yet in spite of this, the church at Thess. continued to grow and experience great joy knowing that they were honoring Jesus and Paul ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Women are not second class citezens; they’re subject to God’s Word like the rest of us.
Women have never been second class citizens in the Church. They have been honored for their gifts of ministry and served along with men in the early Church and right up to the present. There is some confusion as to the positions women may hold within the Church that have opened the door to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Titus 2:3-5
Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.
FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:37-45
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 2 of a 4-part sermon.
FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-II—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more
A look at some of the building blocks needed for effective leadership.
What’s most important to you? If you were to list out the top ten most important things in your life what would be on top? You are probably wondering why I am asking such a penetrating question. The reason is that God is concerned with what we are, not just what we do. So many Christians and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A look at another building block necessary for effective leadership.
Involvement is an area that really weighs heavy upon our minds. Let’s face it, a church leader or even an active Christian has to do a balancing act. In CS Lewis’ book the Screwtape Letters a senior demon by the name of Screwtape offers his nephew Wormwood some advice on how to tempt the human ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24
A look at the necessary building blocks for effective leadership.
An optimist has been defined as a person who, falling from the top of a forty-story building, says on the way down, “All right so far!” You do not need to ignore or overlook the facts to be able to look upon the bright side of life. Realism is necessary. But for the Christian, God must figure in ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9
Part 5 of our Spiritual Gift Series examines the gift of Teaching, leadership and exhortation.
Spiritual Gifts Series Part 5 – Teaching, Leadership and Exhortation Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We’re continuing our series on the Spiritual Gifts this week. We’ve already looked at some of the Spiritual Gifts listed in Romans, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Denomination: Bible Church
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