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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Choosing Our Master

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2023
     | 826 views

    We are slaves or servants of whom we obey. We must choose carefully.

    Choosing Our Master Carefully There is a story of Abraham Lincoln visiting a Southern slave market. Supposedly, Lincoln walked up to a young African girl on the auction block and looked her in the eye. She looked back in anger at her presumed purchaser. The future president did pay her price, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 14, 2022
     | 1,977 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 11:1-6 deals with Israel's tragic choice to reject Messiah and the devastation that followed in 70 AD. Choices matter and the choices we are making will lead to tragic results or life everlasting.

    Intro Our text today begins with a horrific military invasion. The first three verses of Zechariah 11 constitues a poem vividly picturing the destructive advance of Rome against the Jewish people. Because it is poetic, it has some symbolism in it. How much is symbolic and how much is literal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Leaders Leading The Way

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 15, 2003
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     | 3,843 views

    Using the method that Jethro gave to Moses, we can learn the steps it takes to become an obedient and fruitful church through competent leadership.

    WHEN IT COMES TO SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CHURCH IT CAN BE SAID WITH ASSURANCE THAT MORE FAILURE COMES FROM AN EXCESS OF CAUTION THAN FROM THE BOLD EXPERIMENTS WITH NEW IDEAS. WE NEED BOLD AND DARING LEADERS TO HELP GUIDE CHRIST’S CHURCH UNASHAMEDLY INTO THE UNCHARTED AREAS OF GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Not A Fan: Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013
     | 5,037 views

    First in series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN calling Christians to move from being fans of Jesus to becoming committed followers.

    Not a Fan Series – Message #1 - LWCC09162012 September 16, 2012 Discuss the Children’s Game: Follow the Leader • The expectation is that whatever the leader does, the followers will do as well • It’s such a simple thing, and children get it and do it and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Kind Of Leader Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Final message in a 3 part series on leadership

    ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 3-God’s Kind of Leader Solomon’s Story Sunday, October 12, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Our country needs the right leader. Who would God choose? On what criteria should our choice for president be based? Regardless of the outcome I believe God desires us to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Influence Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 2, 2024
     | 478 views

    We need godly leaders who will follow the Lord’s direction and engage in the Kingdom work. Successful leaders must be able to influence others to join them in the task God has given – effectively casting a vision that others will embrace and follow.

    The Influence of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 2: 9-20 Can you imagine the excitement and anticipation that Nehemiah must’ve felt at this point in life? God had placed a great burden on his heart for the needs in Jerusalem. There was great devastation, a tremendous task to undertake. He was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mentoring Potential Leaders

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,177 views

    Having mature persons investing in one’s life will pay huge dividends in a person’s development. Emerging leaders have a lot to learn from seasoned veterans. It is important to take the initiative to build long lasting relationships with those that can im

    Mentoring Potential Leaders Mentoring has been defined as a process of an integrated approach to advising, coaching, and nurturing others with a focus on creating a viable relationship to enhance an individual’s personal growth and development. The following factors can help to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Passing The Torch Of Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    Joshua’s words to a new generation apply to each one of us who desires to be the kind of leader God wants us to be.

    "Passing the Torch of Spiritual Leadership" Joshua 23:1-11 Commencement Address Dr. Rick Bartosik International College and Graduate School May 15, 1999 INTRODUCTION: President Harvey Ching, members of the board, fellow faculty members and staff, alumni, families, friends and graduates of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Leaders And Ethics

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
     | 23,519 views

    Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

    Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Preparing For The Next Leader

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023
     | 2,459 views

    This message emphasizes the importance of listening for Gods' leading when preparing to change leadership roles.

    Last week we began by talking about mentoring and how we affect other people's lives. We saw how Jethro impacted Moses’ life in his ministry. Moses’ ministry changed in his methods and I'm sure that he was grateful for Jethro's advice. People impact our lives sometimes more than we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,604 views

    The first in the Lessons in Leadership series this message illustrates the perserverance needed in every leader’s life.

    Lessons in Leadership Part One: “Leaders Make a Difference” Professor: Noah, the son of Lamech ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) Text: Hebrews 11:7 (NIV) “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity, Hypocrisy And Engagement With A Needy Culture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,782 views

    But there’s more to Christian life. Much more. It’s a series of challenges and privileges that come to us with our existence in human society. We model our love for other human beings on the love God has for us.

    Seventh Sunday of Easter The prophet Isaiah said it several hundred years before Jesus was born: “My thoughts are not your thoughts. Your ways are not my ways.” Our psalm says it in another way: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has [God] put our transgressions from us.” God is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Organization Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2024
     | 401 views

    It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges associated with Kingdom work.

    The Organization of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 3 (1-8 for Text) It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Choosing Our King"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    On Palm Sunday Jesus entered as the King, but the crowd was expecting a political revolutionary

    Choosing our King...a Palm Sunday message Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What kind of deliverer did the people of Jerusalem want? On Palm Sunday the crowds were ecstatic with joy at the coming of the Messiah, but why did they so soon afterwards call ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Choose A Pastor Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,148 views

    A look at two of the sections in 1 Timothy that deal with the pastoral role.

    - First, let me say up front that this is not going to be an exciting sermon. I say that because the subject is one that is not particularly pressing. It is important, but most prefer sermons that focus on your personal walk with the Lord. This message deals with a corporate concern. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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