Sermons on Lack Of Leadership:

Bless And Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

MAY FAITHFUL MINISTERS BLESS THE LORD AND BE BLESSED IN RETURN

BIG IDEA: MAY FAITHFUL MINISTERS BLESS THE LORD AND BE BLESSED IN RETURN I. WHO IS A FAITHFUL MINISTER? A. “all servants of the Lord” B. “Who serve by night in the house of the Lord” II. COMMAND TO BLESS THE LORD IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORSHIP A. “Bless the Lord!” B. “Lift up your hands to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 134:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sound Doctrine Requires Sound Elders Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE

BIG IDEA: APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE I. (:5) NEED FOR ELDERS A. Sometimes The Way to Get Ahead is to be Left Behind "For this reason I left you in Crete" B. Orderliness is Next to Godliness "that you might set in order what remains" C. Plurality of Elders ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overseeing The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Special Honor For Elders Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Compound Interest -- A Reproducing Ministry Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – review of what has gone before; How is it that Paul can now exhort Timothy to take on such a tremendous challenge? I. (:1) THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courageous Reformers

Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002

THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - An Embattled Leader Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 9, 2002

Continuing with the life of Moses. This message - looking at his dealings with the Golden Calf.

Moses - An Embattled Leader Exodus 32 Every leader must: I. Expect doubters! A. Moses had his! (37:1-2, 22-24) 1. Aaron 2. The people B. God had His! 1. Satan (Job’s life) 2. The Pharisees 3. The disciples (Peter, Thomas) C. We will have ours! II. Care - Even when we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Seaweed Prayers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

God desires to help us in all situations, even when we blow it, if we will only draw near to Him.

First Baptist Church Jonah 1:17-2:10 Seaweed Prayers July 14, 2002 Have you ever watched a season finale knowing the program is going to end on a cliffhanger? Do you remember all the hoopla over "Who shot J.R.?" If you were a Dallas fan, you remember the long wait to know what happened next. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - An Embattled Leader Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 23, 2002

Every leader will feel embattled from time to time.

Moses - An Embattled Leader Exodus 32 Every leader must: I. Expect doubters! A. Moses had his! (37:1-2, 22-24) 1. Aaron 2. The people B. God had His! 1. Satan (Job’s life) 2. The Pharisees 3. The disciples (Peter, Thomas) C. We will have ours! II. Care - Even when we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1

Denomination: Baptist

After You've Rebuilt A Broken Wall Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 2, 2002

In this message, we’ll see that what God is really after in all our rebuilding is worship. Nehemiah rebuilt to restore worship. That’s what the ultimate end of our rebuilding must be. When that is in view, we will be looking for evidences of true worsh

You’ve seen, felt, shared, and met a need. You’ve found some brokenness in your family, in the marketplace, in the church and you’ve been busy rebuilding. You formed a dream team to help you and you’ve made it through attacks from without, division from within. You’ve even survived personal ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Distress Is Discipline Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 3, 2002

It serves us well to go to God and ask Him, “What’s the reason I’m facing this particular problem?” If you are spiritually sensitive, you’ll find that sometimes, God has engineered the problem you are facing to correct you – to discipline you – to get yo

Have you ever wondered, “What’s the point of problems? Why do I find myself in mess after mess after mess?” God uses troubles… … to protect us. Maybe you’re headed in a wrong direction or find yourself in a place you shouldn’t be in. God will arrange some trouble to come to remove us danger. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Revival Kings #1 Asa Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Message number one on the revivals in the OT nation of Judah. King Asa

THE REVIVAL KINGS #1 ASA II CHRON. 14-16 THE KING THAT ASSUMED TOO MUCH Don’t Assume Some time ago I heard the story of a fire, of which, a newspaper photographer needed to get close pictures. His newspaper agreed to hire a plane for him at the local airport. When he arrived at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-16

Denomination: Baptist