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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
What are church leaders called to do?
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 When you think about people you would like to see as a possible Elder and Deacon candidates in this church, what exactly are these men supposed to do? Are church leaders supposed to run a church like a corporation? Do they sit in the ivory tower and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:28
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.
The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:24-30, Philippians 2:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Leaders House (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Luke chapter 8 verse 40-55. ill: A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches: • His doctor told him to stop smoking, which he did, (The headaches persisted). • His doctor told him to stop drinking alcohol, which he did, (The headaches still ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:40-55
Denomination: Brethren
In the message we will see several characteristics of a great leader. (1 Thessalonians pt-2)
"FOLLOW THE LEADER" I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 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 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Jesus also had a strategy for calling our His disciples in 30 A.D. He uses the same strategy in 2010 and this passage sums it up in several very simple statements. The first call He extends to us is this .... 1. Come and see! Vv 35-39 Of all the
“Follow the Leader” John 1:35-51 Three weeks ago we started a journey with Jesus. We are walking in His Footsteps through the gospels. We have met John the Baptist and have seen him prepare a path for Jesus, this lamb of God who has come to take away the sins of the world. We have ...read more
Scripture: John 1:35-51
Denomination: Baptist
Who is qualified to be a ministry leader?
Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 3. The letter by the Apostle Paul, by the power of God the Holy Spirit, was written to Timothy who was left in Ephesus to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago. Ephesus back then was a pagan ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.
Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-9, Romans 8:35-39
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 24
September 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 8:27-38 Follow the Leader Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Vacations often involve long road trips. Those journeys can be filled with road games ...read more
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9
Denomination: Lutheran
Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches - How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting
Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how Christ used object lessons, problem-solution methods, questions, and conversations for effective ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:19-22
Explore the power, blessings, and victory that come from faithfulness, encouraging us to remember and imitate the faith of our spiritual leaders.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. Today, we are going to explore a powerful message found in Hebrews 13:7. It tells us, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." We're going to unpack the power of faithfulness, ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:7
Topics: Victory, Faithfulness
Leadership, a word we love to use in the church. However, what does a real leader look like?
Acts 6:1-7 Defining a Leader Introduction A. Does any one here live a perfect life? B. A life without any problems that occur? C. I know I don’t, I always have different challenges, situations, events, that create problems D. Here in our passage today we find out that the New Testament Church had ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The first of four sermons on leadership. The leader in you is vital because you have to know without understanding that you are a leader one can't go any farther.
The Leader in You Pt.1 Text: Philippians 2:1-9 The Cowboy Boots Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9
Denomination: Church Of God
God will work upon a man before featuring him in His service. If any man will be relevant in the programme of God, he must submit himself to the preparation by God.
THE MAKING OF A LEADER Study Text: 1 Kings 6:7. And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building. - God takes time to prepare a man before ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 6:7, 1 Kings 6:10
Denomination: Pentecostal
We all play “Follow the Leader” in our lives on a regular basis. The question really becomes, who are we following.
In every congregation that pastors serve there are those that, for a variety of reasons are remembered well. Over the years of my ministry there have been many. At Elwood there was a wonderful lady named Randi. I say that she was wonderful because she was always ready willing and able to help ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17
Denomination: Methodist
But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church. The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.
November 21, 2013 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #II: The Church in Jerusalem, Acts 2.1-8.3 Subtopic D: Struggle from Within and Without (Acts 5.1-6.7) Subtopic 2: The Sanhedrin and the Apostles (5:12-42) Lesson II.D.2.b: ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-42
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