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What Are Competent Leaders?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014

To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for the A as Able.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an able or competent leader? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Little Farther

Contributed by Kevin Thacker on Apr 6, 2016

Could you go a little farther? What areas in your life do you only go so far, only to find out you missed a blessing because you didn't go far enough. In this message, we look at a few areas in which we could go a little a farther.

This passage of scripture is a familiar one to us. It is often preached out of on “Resurrection Day” in churches across the country. It is a passage that shows us the empty tomb and the frantic state of Mary Magdalene. Mary runs to find Peter and John; she tells them that the Lord has ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (10 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In this passage of scripture, John deals with something we want to look at very closely and consider in this message.

He deals with the topic of how we are supposed to love one another. Of course much of the Bible deals with this subject, yet it seems to be something we Christians know very little about and those who are not Christians know even less. As we look at our text we want to learn from what it says to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Named Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Knowing Jesus

Shepherd at the gate John 10:1-21 Good morning everyone, certainly glad that you are with us this morning. May God touch you with His Word. Prayer- Father let us come this morning with no perceived idea of what you want to say to us. Lord we just that you want to speak to us. May our hearts be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Nature Of Life

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 6, 2026

Job’s problem is not so much financial or social or medical; his central problem is theological. J

The Nature of Life Job 14:1-2, 5, 14 I was honored to serve as ____________ pastor for over thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Shout For Joy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2026

Ezra 2

SHOUT FOR JOY (EZRA 3) I have an educator friend J living in one of the big Chinese cities where the pandemic restrictions were very harsh. He said, “It was crazy being in lockdown for a month, not being able to go outside.” At the slightest relaxing of restrictions, he and his wife were the first ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shrewd Manager: Wisdom For Kingdom Living

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 18, 2025

A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the cookie jar, and the pink slip is already being written?

Introduction In the dusty marketplace of ancient Palestine, business was conducted with handshakes and honor. A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

What does it mean to really forgive?

The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty Expensive Stew

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

Father’s Day sermon about trading important and eternal things for cheap and temporary things.

Genesis 25:19-34 – Mighty Expensive Stew (Got lots of help, including some direct quotes, from other preachers on SermonCentral for this one. Thanx, guys!) In the summer after my 1st year of Bible college, I hung around a lot with 2 girls. One of them I knew from Bethany, Christina, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Made The Difference Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

There is a PLAGUE...final and fatal it is, but there is a PROTECTION. Passover and the blood of the Lamb! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

What Makes the Difference? Ex. 11:4-7 (key), 12:3-7, 12-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BloodMadeDifference.html v. 7 “...the Lord doth put a DIFFERENCE between the Egyptians and Israel.” At this point in the story, Israel has been held in slavery for many years in Egypt. God raised up Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

christian hope for young people

Noise Sermon ¡V The Christian Hope The Invitation to Hope ¡V Matthew 221-14 Illustration: Wedding Invitation. Wedding invitations are quite simple. You are invited to either attend or to send your apologies for non-attendance. However let me read you another wedding invitation ¡V Read Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Resolved To Know Nothing Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 10, 2002

The first in a series from Corinthians challenging the congregation to have the resolve to know Christ and his ways.

- Have you ever been somewhere and you didn’t know anybody? Not one person. You were a total stranger, and everybody around you was totally strange to you. That’s happened to me a few times. Like my first day at Ozark Christian College. I had decided many months before that I was going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Rescue Ever!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001

Christ, our King, has rescued us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.

Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 Christ the King Sunday – November 25, 2001 A couple of weeks ago we all heard about those social aid workers who were kidnapped by Taliban forces and held captive for several days. What’s amazing is that two of the hostages were held prisoner apparently for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Of Time

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2003

The book of Daniel contaians many prophesies. Concerning the end of time Daniel tell us to expect: Resurrection, Retribution, and Reward!

The End Of Time Scott R Bayles, preacher I’m sure several people here this morning have seen the bumper stickers, "In case of rapture this car will be unmanned," or some else like that. While such statements are intended to be funny to some, there are confusing to others. Many people have read the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2005

Do you know why you are here in this time?

For Such A Time As This Have you ever wished that you had been born in a different time? Trekkies wish they would had been born three hundred years from now anticipating that much of what is now science fiction will become reality by then. Many young girls wish they had been born in the days of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist