Sermons on Church Leader:

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lovesick Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

The one verse before us speaks volumes of what the church at Corinth was like. These problems spring from one common cause – a lack of love!

THE LOVESICK CHURCH II CORINTHIANS 12:20 INTRODUCTION: Reihold Niebuhr once compared the church to Noah’s Ark. He said, “If it wasn’t for the storm on the outside one could not stand the stink on the inside.” The one verse before us speaks volumes of what the church at Corinth was like. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gave People To The Church, As Gifts To Fix/Equip Them (Ephesians 4:7-16, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What is the relationship between leaders and laity? Their job, and our job.

Over the years, I've read my fair share of commentaries and academic journal articles on the Bible. I have never, ever, read more passionate-- and even angry-- scholars on any other subject, than I have on today's verses. At first, I was surprised by this-- amused, really, if I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Ringing True Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

Examines the qualities of those who would be leaders in the church.

Ringing True The Productive Life, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 12, 2006 We’re beginning a series on the New Testament book of Titus today. My choice to preach from the book of Titus comes from a sense I have had lately that I need to preach to you about behavior. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Build The Church By Being The Church

Contributed by Paul Woodhouse on Aug 16, 2022

Nehemiah has notable character strengths which enabled the Jews to deal with conflict and injustice among them.

There exists a direct correlation between the effectiveness of our mission and how we treat one another as God’s people. We must be the church before we can build the church. We must care for one another before we can hope to reach our neighborhood, this city, the world. *No one is going to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer-Care-Share: The Key To Care-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 8, 2006

#6 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYER.CARE.SHARE. Week # 6 So did you see the Prayer Care Share Wall in the lobby as you came in today? If you weren’t here last week…we had a GREAT DAY…writing our names on our bookmarks onto the wall. Go to the Wall…taking our prayers to the extreme. In 30 plus churches in CR…Prayer Wall is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: The Key To Care-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 21, 2006

#7 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Last week...I shared with you THE KEY TO CARE...Two truths: #1: GOD IS ALREADY AT WORK. #2: JOIN HIM IN HIS WORK. Sounds so easy….doesn’t it? So simple… These TWO TRUTHS can set you free, yet…can I be truthful, here??? Doing ONLY what the Father is doing…can also be quite intimidating! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: Kick-Off Sunday Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 16, 2006

#1 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

This is a very special day! This is a very unique day! A special day @ Father’s House. A special day here in Cedar Rapids. A special day for all of us in Christ. A special day for Jesus. So what makes this day so very special & unique? Let me answer that question by starting with God’s Word. The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006

#2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: Book Mark Sunday Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 30, 2006

#3 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Here in Cedar Rapids, 30-plus churches are uniting together under ONE CAUSE, ONE PURPOSE. Cedar Rapids has become a pilot-city with Mission America to see what might happen if a number of churches actually work together to fulfill Jesus’ GREAT COMMISSION and Jesus’ GREAT COMMANDMENT in Linn ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: My Bookmark Story Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006

#4 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYING FOR MY CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE: MY STORY By Intern Pastor Dave Doyle I’ve been excited by the whole concept of churches in Cedar Rapids coming together in prayer. Think about it. Jesus said that wherever two or more are gathered in His name, He is there as well. Now try to imagine the power ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: Salvation Is A Process Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006

#5 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYER.CARE.SHARE. Week # 5 For those who are new today...we’ve been working together over the last 4 weeks toward a common goal... 30-35 churches in CR area working TOGETHER for: PRAYING, CARING SHARING for our community. Loving our community to Christ. Building Bridges in Linn County. Two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: What's Next? Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 24, 2006

#8 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

We started PRAYER CARE SHARE in late January. Twelve weeks ago! How many of you are still praying over your bookmark people? How many would say that God has been working in some of the people’s lives? As a church we have two choices... 1. Let Prayer Care Share be a program and now let it ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appoint Those Who Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 25, 2012

James cautioned believers against rushing to become teachers. God teaches that He will appoint whom He pleases. He does, however, give us the criteria for His appointment.

“The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him. They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. They shall guard all the furnishings ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

End Church Corruption

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 6, 2022

Jesus wanted to end the corruption of the Temple leaders. Is the same thing happening today? Whenever a group of humans creates an organization eventually corruption seeps in. However, this is preventable.

End Church Corruption John 2:13-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 2:13 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15 And He made a scourge of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: United Methodist