Sermons on Lack Of Leadership:

Loving The Old While Missing The New

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God ca

Introduction: Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God cared for them and that He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Still In The Beginning!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 24, 2007

For us to continue in the love God has shown us we must pass that love on to others. In Acts 6 we see love being passed on even before there were Elders in the church. In Acts 6 we see the church moving on a road map God had laid out for the new group o

Still in the Beginning! Back in Dec. I started a series of messages about being in a new beginning, and we still are. We have fallen short of goals we set but not in the spirit of which we set them. Weather, sickness, vacations, travel and priorities have slowed us down. Yes even discouragement has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2007

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

If You Are...

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 15, 2007

Sermon preached at a Pastor’s & Missionaries Conference to challenge those called to ministry.

Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Pastors & Missionaries Conference March 13, 2007 Introduction I am so excited to be given the opportunity to preach today. As I thought and prayed about what I might preach, so many things came to mind. This being a pastors and missionaries conference, do I preach about us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Anger - God's Righteousness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2007

Moses was so mad he lost his leadership. Anger is a dangerous emotion that needs God’s guidance.

What makes you really mad? What do you do when you get upset and angry? Moses learned a hard lesson about anger in Numbers 20. Anger can make it easier to do wrong. Did you see our bulletin this week? Did you read the verse in Words to live by? James 1:19-20 Open you Bible to that passage and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Roads We Travel!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2008

WE ARE ON A JOURNEY, THERE ARE SEVERAL ROADS WE MUST TAKE. Damascus Road: Awakening! Jerusalem Road: Suffering! Emmaus Road: Fellowship! Gaza Road: Soulwinning!

ROADS WE TRAVEL? Where are we going? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DOES GOD REALLY KNOW THE ROADS WE NEED TO TAKE? HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA AND A BROKEN DOWN BUS? Many years ago I had taken 42 people to church at Raceland, Kentucky on our 54 passenger bus. As I was driving the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News For Sale

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A warning against false words and lives.

GOOD NEWS FOR SALE! Micah 3:5-12 At shopping malls throughtout the country there are shops can literally put you on the cover of your favorite magazine. Through photography and computer technology, they can superimpose your face on the figure of your dreams. That’s right, you can be on Time, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

This sermon is about the significant value of participation when it comes to the work of the Lord.

Visioneering: The Value of Participation Nehemiah 3 Matthew Sullivan Now, it’s probably pretty safe to assume that most everyone here today knows about Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Because just a couple weeks ago, that was the only thing anyone in town seemed to talk about. Extreme Makeover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Built A Prison, And Became The Prisoner?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2008

Contentions are like bars and can become a prison. Do you find faults incessantly? Are you quarrelsome, mean-spirited, cranky, nagging, and habitually pushing those you love away?

YOU BUILT A PRISON AND YOU ARE THE PRISONER? CONTENTIOUS: PUSHING AWAY! SHORT FUSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts, TEXT: Proverbs 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surrender And Release

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007

Learning how and when to accept and use your calling.

Tonght let’s concentrate on --- Surrendering to our purpose---Releasing our calling It’s God’s purpose for your life---You can kick and scream---God’s purpose So lets look at couple of different leadership lessons from the BIBLE— First lets look at what we must do to be effective in our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Signs Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007

Growing up and Getting Better.

Five signs of Christian maturity There are gauges to check your car, warning bells, GROOVES ON ROAD They’re here for Christians too So tonght we’re going to find out “HOW YOU DOIN’?” Ephesians 4:14-16 Here we have some gauges that Paul has set to see how we’re doing Are we advancing, Do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Life As A Leader (3 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 18, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

MyLife As a Leader By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Drama Begins “Okay, I’m going to do something right this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2: Attitudes For Wall Building

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 4, 2007

Twenty steps to building good attitudes

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of attitude: (Webster) a. Arrangement of the outer body for what the inner wants to do. b. A mental focus in keeping with life’s aim. c. A feeling that results from life’s focus. d. The position of the inner that is assumed for a reason. 2. Everyone has attitudes: ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jun 4, 2007

In the Christ’s Kingdom the Way Up is Down: To be the greatest you must become the least, and to be a leader you must become a servant.

The Way Up is Down Matthew 20:20-28 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, as part of the NRHC Carolina Network (pastor@centergrovebc.org) Introduction: Do you know how if feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: *other