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The Joy And Grief Of Leadership

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

The lesson is aboout the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers.

THE JOY AND GRIEF OF LEADERSHIP Hebrews 13:17 By Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr. November 15, 2009 INTRODUCTION Leading and following are eternally etched into the fabric of human relationships. In countless ways, we are participants in this interconnected dynamic. No group or organization of people can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zophar, A Foe Or Friend?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How can you have a right relationship with God?

Zophar, a Foe or Friend? Job 11 FCF: How can I have a right relationship with God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Christian’s mediator, you can enjoy sweet fellowship with God. I. Acknowledge your sin! 11:1-4 Job is confronted with his alleged sin. A. Is Job’s character ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Spaces

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2009

Jesus heals to return outcast into a community and a relationship with God.

Trading Spaces Mark 1:39-45 A couple of weeks ago we looked at how Mark describes the first Synagogue incident. The people were amazed a Jesus teaching style. It was unique and authoritative. Add to that with words only Jesus commanded the spirit the hush and leave a church member and it did. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:39-45

Denomination: Congregational

Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 18, 2009

This is a sermon that deals with the importance of having the right relationship with God.

What am I here for? Ecclesiastics 5:1-7 This is my eighth Easter as pastor at this church. Easter is kind of like the Super bowl Sunday for the churches. It is considered the biggest Sunday of the year. It is usually a time where you have the biggest attendance, the biggest offerings, the biggest ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Tools For Living: Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Tools for Living: A healthy, positive relationship with Christ is at the center.

Talk about the wall… assign “names” to the plates and studs. (ie – church attendance, dressing nicely, going to a bible study, so on… maybe call for input) Then talk about how you could dress it up… drywall… cut off the funny ends… use a bunch of spackle, etc. 1 Sam 16:6,7 6 When they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Direction

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 3, 2005

A look at how our relationship shapes our direction.

God’s direction A study by F. Martin To all my brethren, who share in this study and look to stand in the presence of Christ, through the word of God. We hope to share a moment in His presence which equals 100 years in the world. We hope to stand in agreement while opening our hearts to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Outside The Camp

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002

The Need for Christians to build relationships that lead people to salvation

Going Outside The Camp Heb 13:8 - 16 August 16, 2002 I. One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The Grandma replied, "Well, let ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

5 Guidelines For Maintaining Healthy Church Relations

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A.

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A. Appreciate Your Spiritual Leaders B. Live in Peace with One Another C. Build One Another Up--Being Sensitive to Individual Needs 1. Admonish the unruly 2. Encourage the fainthearted ("small-souled") 3. Help the weak D. Be Patient ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer: It Is Our Little Secret

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

OUR FATHER HAS A SECRET AND IT IS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!

PRAYER: IT IS OUR LITTLE SECRET MATTHEW 6: 1-13 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: From the final scene of "Shrek": Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" YOU SEE, FIONA HAD A LITTLE SECRET. AT NIGHT THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS BECAME AN ORGERESS. Unconditional love. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relatiosnhip With God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Focuses on our relationship with God based on Psalm 23.

Psalm 23: Benefits Of Our Relationship With God Part 1 Scriptures: Psalms 23 Introduction I read something recently in an email that made me think about Psalm 23. The last time that I preached a message from this text was in October 2000, so it has been a while. In this message I want to share ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunflower Focus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Christian Church

You Are My Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To show the clear relationship of GOD, the FATHER, with GOD, the SON.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we the sons of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the clear relationship of GOD, the FATHER, with GOD, the SON. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 For to which of the angels did [God] ever say, You are My Son, today I have begotten You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Personal Experience Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

The importance of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Acts 2:1-18(KJV) 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Our relationship with God is a matter of the heart, not a matter of externals.

On Halloween this year I was on Facebook when I ran across this post from Christian singer Natalie Grant: I've had many people over the years ask me if I "celebrate" Halloween. I don't celebrate evil. Or darkness. Or witches, ghosts and goblins. But I DO celebrate kids. And princesses. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist