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Leadership Living

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 6,714 views

What is leadership living.. We know that one of the definitions of leadership is the ability to influence people… Are all of us willing to be leaders? Or do we want to be followers? As Christians we are all leaders, we have not been asked if we want to be

Leadership Living All of us know Bill gates… here is a story about him… Bill Gates in Heaven God called three individuals to announce his intentions toward the human race. At the meeting were George Bush, Vladimir Putin, and Bill Gates. God announced that he was putting an end to the human race ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would It Matter?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

| 2,056 views

Influence - famous people influence lots of people. Advertising influences people. Christians are salt and light and they infuence flavor...What influence does OUR church have?

What would it matter? SLIDE - influence This morning we are focused on one topic….influence perhaps considered power. It is one of the many words that can easily have a double meaning. It can be used to mean and ability to influence someone or something in a good or bad way …depending on your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Congregational

Many Nations, One Family! (A Sermon On Acts 2:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007

| 4,449 views

Racial unity within the church is our calling, our mission and in many ways our message, for it is through our multi-coloured yet integrated community of love that the world...

What is it that strikes you when you hear this passage? It was the accusation of drunkenness that first struck me, and indeed I focused on that last time I preached on this passage, noting that drunken and wild behaviour is not the sort of thing that the church is normally accused of nowadays ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Semper Paratus Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2007

| 3,765 views

The inbreak of God, whether now or in the day of His return, is both judgment and blessing. But if we are always prepared, we can handle the judgment without being destroyed and can receive blessings even though disguised.

If we prepare, we can handle just about anything. Preparation allows us to handle both negatives and positives. If we are ready, we can take the negatives and deal with the blows that fall on us. And if we are ready, we can also enjoy the positives and receive the blessings. When I was growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Angels Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Dec 11, 2005

based on 33 ratings

| 21,378 views

Hearing this very familiar Christmas story from a new perspective. What happens now after we’ve heard the angels sing?

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of the Angels Luke 2: 8-20 1. Christmas is certainly the season for concerts and musicals! Here is just a very small sample of Christmas events taking place right now in the Seattle area: • The customary Nutcracker ballet. • A Christmas Carol at the ACT Theatre. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Digging In The Couch

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 18, 2004

based on 206 ratings

| 35,527 views

An Illustrated Sermon to help people focus on the reality of getting back to our "First Love."

DIGGING IN THE COUCH Revelation 2:1-7 ***For the presentation of this message, I set up my platform like a Living Room – complete with sofa, easy chairs, end and coffee tables, table lamps, nick-nacks, etc. I came in initially, as though ready to leave for church, and but unable to find my keys. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 15, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 10,494 views

Learning from Martha and Mary, find out how to benefit from the quiet times with the Lord.

Dear family in Christ, do you love the Lord but sometimes get so busy you don’t have much time for Him? Are you one of those people who would like to worship more often but are so pressured by a busy schedule that you only end up in frustration? Are you a ‘Martha’? That’s right! The familiar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Through Dry Spells Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 17,298 views

#1 in Elijah series - waiting on God when life is difficult and times are dry.

1 Kings 17:1-7 – Getting Through Dry Spells Somebody put together a list called, “You Know it’s Going to be a Bad Day When…” These are a few of those indications. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. When you call Suicide Prevention and they put you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003

based on 70 ratings

| 7,139 views

A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:32-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Love Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 9, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 3,669 views

A non-sentimental sermon about loving one another. Love is the 1)greatest thing 2)toughest thing 3)most needed thing

Moving on with God; the next step in LOVE 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Introduction - to the series: o 2 months ago I was sitting on a bridge just behind the Hyde Museum praying about YOU. About our family  “What do they need, Lord? What should we do?” • -> “The next step”. They need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Christmas Stress

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 1, 2003

based on 114 ratings

| 14,528 views

Four simple principles for overcoming Holiday stress taken from the story of Martha and Mary.

Overcoming Christmas Stress Luke 10:38-42 Whether you like it our not, whether you are prepared or not, the Christmas Season is upon us! This past Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, is the known as the busiest shopping day of the year. I overheard one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Heavy? When Life Seems So Heavy?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 7,395 views

Courage does not always ROAR! Sometimes real courage finds a quiet place, and rest, and listens for the quiet voice at the ending of the day, and purpose within the heart, "I WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW!"

HEAVY? LIFE SEEMS SO HEAVY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Sometimes Christmas, sickness, and life can be SO HEAVY? WHAT CAN I DO? I. TEXT: Matthew 11:28 Come to me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I WIL GIVE YOU REST! 1 Peter 5: 7 CASTING ALL YOUR CARE UPON HIM, FOR HE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3, Psalm 30:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For Something More? (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 5,197 views

An evangelistic sermon for a Carols by Candlelight service.

Looking for something more, this Christmas? Carols by Candlelight Sun 21 Dec 2003 pm According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Enthusiastic Living Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 29, 2003

based on 96 ratings

| 25,078 views

The difference between living and existing can often be traced to one’s philosophy of life. The God-given philosophy of life involves many aspects, but today I’d like to summarize part of that philosphy through three "Remember" statements.

Enthusiastic Living (Ecclesiastes 9:7-18) Intro 1. Kids pretend things to take away boredom….. (1) We’d walk to the store pretending we are trying to lose Martians who were following us (2) Kids who need medical treatments often try to make games of things… 2. As we age, we tend to lose ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-18, Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be God's Valentine

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 14, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 20,652 views

This sermon deals with God’s Love to us, Our Love to Him, and our Love to others.

BE GOD’S VALENTINE 2/10/03 1 John 4:19 We have just celebrated the Holiday referred to as Valentines Day. Some of you are still feeling the pain from the cries of your wallets. It is a time where people think of cards, candy, and flowers. It is a time when we show others that we care for them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

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