Sermons on Able:

Negative Leadership.

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 20, 2001

We may learn leadership in one of two ways: by making our own blunders, or learning from someone else’s.

Negative Leadership Numbers 13:1 - 14:4 Pastor Dave Campbell It has been said that we may learn leadership in two ways: by making a lot of mistakes or learning from other people’s. The collapse of leadership displayed in our text is nothing short of disastrous. Perhaps the biggest ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by David Cambridge on Feb 2, 2002

What is the hope and joy set before us? How does this affect us now?

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us The Present Effects Of A Future Prospect Introduction A. As Christians, what is the one hope we have? There are actually several aspects of this hope: 1. Jesus’ second coming (John 14:1-3): a. He shall descend from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16a), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Supplies

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Nov 2, 2000

God is a God that supplies our needs.

The God Who Supplies Philippians 4:9 The Apostle Paul was very appreciative of how the church met his needs(v 15-18). He was not like the lawyer whom was approached by the local United Way official. Illust.: The local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

A Kingdom Of Equals

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We are all made equal by the power of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of Equals Matthew 20.1-16 August 17, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. New Series of Sermons: Stories from Heaven - Study of the Parables, II. Quote: God created all men but Samuel Colt made them equal III. World Measures: wealth, occupation, position, power or other such stuff IV. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001

Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps A Wise Counselor Understand An Individual's Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee.

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee. A person’s reality consists of what they regard as being actual in its true nature, both visible and invisible things. A leader develops the insight to get to know each person’s perspectives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Never Change Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

6 CONSTANTS IN THE EQUATION FOR DIVINE DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: 6 CONSTANTS IN THE EQUATION FOR DIVINE DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: Clearly a Messianic Psalm I. (:1-3) PATIENCE IS STILL A VIRTUE ANSWERING THE COMPLAINT OF THE IMPATIENT DESPERADO Key = we need to "Wait patiently for the Lord" A. (:1) The Lord has Forgotten Me = I am all Alone "He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouraging Circumstances

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible.

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible. He does the things others cannot do! Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Wants Every Believer Involved In Helping To Plant And Grow His Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.

1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." (Matt. 16:18) Christ is actively working to help people plant and grow His church in every nation of the world. The Lord knows that His body will have the greatest opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use The Scriptures For Their Selfish Ambitions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit protects us from manipulators of the scripture by teaching us to be discerning of truth.

1. The Holy Spirit protects us from manipulators of the scripture by teaching us to be discerning of truth. Many Pharisaical leaders have learned how to use the scripture as a club to manipulate people for their own selfish gain. The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that the disciples would do their greatest work after He left them to do their ministries with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "He who believes in Me the works that I do will he do also and greater works than these will He

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul The Apostle Handled Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems.

Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems. In Acts 27 we find Paul is on his way to face the judgment of the Roman Emperor Caesar aboard a prison ship. Suddenly, a terrible a storm rages. After three days everyone on board despairs of life. Just as everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational