Sermons on A Leadership Vacuum:

Priorities And Purpose Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 11, 2003

A look at how Jesus set His priorities in line with His purpose and how we can do the same.

7, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Priorities and Purpose Week 4: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3, Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Excellence In Integrity, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 15, 2003

The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it. This fact was indicated a few years ago when Chuck Colson lectured on the subject of ethics at a military base in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

When You're In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 22, 2003

When you are in a personal wilderness, you are where God wants you to be. That’s when He’s seeking to get your attention. Here’s how to get in on God’s plan A for your life.

Dreamworks did a nice job with the movie “The Prince of Egypt.” But they changed an important fact. Moses wasn’t in the prime of life when this happened. He was 80. God is confronting you with the truths of this tonight so you can get the message now. Get it while you’re young. Don’t stay in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence In Integrity, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 14, 2003

On the surface of life, we demonstrate integrity. We return money that’s not ours. We pay our bills on time. We work hard at our jobs. We volunteer at church. But if someone were to write a story about your life, would we really want him or her to write e

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In the book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll tells the following story about integrity. “Some time ago, I heard about a fellow in Long Beach who went into a fried chicken franchise to get some chicken for himself and the young lady with him. She waited in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Las Tres "P" Del Liderazgo De Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Oct 14, 2003

Jesucristo ha sido el líder más grande de toda la historia de la humanidad. Desde su nacimiento en un establo de Belén, hasta su muerte en la cruz del Calvario. Presentado por: Lic. Victor Suchite, Dr. Mynor Vargas.

Las tres “P” del Liderazgo de Jesús Introducción: Hace exactamente una semana estaba viendo un canal deportivo en el cable y de pronto me sorprendí con un reportaje en el que hablaban de los seguidores de Diego Armando Maradona. Algunos de ellos comenzaron un movimiento que hoy en día se le llama ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:14-15, John 10:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guideline #3: Have Christ-Centered Leaders Who Lead By Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003

A look at the neccesity of having Christ-centered leaders who lead by example.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Based on Bob Russel’s When God Builds a Church) TEXT: 1 PETER 5:1-4 TITLE: Guideline #3: “HAVE CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSWHO LIVE BY EXAMPLE" INTRODUCTION: A. Tom Landry was head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for almost 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Walks The Dark Hills!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2006

God walks the dark hills with His children. We carry the light, even though at times darkness tries to extingish the light.

GOD WALKS THE DARK HILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have before the church a burning candle. I love the thought, I AM A CANDLE FOR THE LORD. I GIVE MYSELF FOR THE LIGHT. I. WILL WE WAIT ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE? WILL WE SUBMIT TO THE PLAN AND PURPOSE OF THE MOST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Absolute, Total Surrender

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

The condition of God’s blessings is absolute, total surrender. If we are willing to do this, there is no end to what God will do for us!

1 KINGS 20:1-7 “ABSOLUTE, TOTAL SURRENDER” A) We are living in a day where people are so wrapped up in themselves – “Me, My, and Mine!” * People are living their lives without God, and even some Christians are living their lives with God not in first place, and they’re expecting God to pour ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Writing Your Dream/Vision

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2006

“Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision

THREE ASPECTS OF VISION “Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision 1. God. Your vision comes from God, it is not thought up. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In The Mud Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Feb 3, 2006

Have you ever been stuck? How can you get out of the mud? That’s when God’s call comes to all. We can learn three important lessons from Terah’s half way hazards as he was stuck in Haran. Lesson 1 - God’s Call Collides with My Complacency Lesson 2 - G

Stuck in Haran: Halfway Hazards from Terah’s Life Perils in Paradise, Genesis sermon series. Preached at Community Worship Center, in Pullman, WA. www.tagnet.org/pullman By E. Douglas Venn Have you ever been stuck? Got into a situation that was too sticky for you to get out of by yourself? - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Public And Private Ethics Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006

# 26 in series on Hebrews. Ethics cannot exist apart form a standard of right and wrong.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 26 “Public and Private Ethics” Hebrews 13.1-6 At first glance Hebrews 13 may appear to be just a grouping of unrelated closing thoughts to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Just The Messenger Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

2nd in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians" A look at our role as spiritual leaders in the lives of others/evangelism.

THOMAS MONAGHAN IS FOUNDER , PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC. FROM 1970 - 1985, DOMINO’S GREW FROM A SMALL DEBT RIDDEN CHAIN TO THE SECOND LARGEST PIZZA COMPANY IN AMERICA, WITH SALES OVER A BILLION DOLLARS. WHEN ASKED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE PHENOMENAL GROWTH OF THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Human Resource And Diversity Issues In The Early Church

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on May 6, 2006

Apostolic church faced human resource issues. Apostles needed to delegate authority so could concentrate on primary calling to pray and preach.

Introduction Running a church sometimes just takes common sense. Real problems arise in the Church just like any other institution, however, through prayer, cooperation within the Body of Christ, and some thought even the most complex problems can be solved. Today’s reading from Acts 6:1-7 deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Keep Your Commitments

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

We must keep the commitments we make to the Lord!

Keep Your Commitment! Nehemiah 13:1-31 I. Introduction We now arrive at chapter 13 of Nehemiah, the last chapter in the book. We have seen the great work of rebuilding the wall come to pass. We have learned many great leadership lessons from Nehemiah, a great leader. At this point in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal