Sermons on Leaders Left Convicted:

Convicted (Power Over Sin Series Part 5) Series

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Jun 15, 2003

This is the fifth message in the series, “Power over sin.” This message deals with the fact that sinners and saints are convicted by the law because the law is good.

Before we read the scripture for this morning. I want you to hold up your Bibles and repeat after me. “This my Bible.” “I believe what it says.” “I believe I can do,” “What it says I can do.” “I believe I have,” “what it says I have.” “I believe this Word.” “This is,” “My final authority.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling Conviction From God's Word

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 11, 2024

God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways.

The passage of Scripture that we will use today is a record of one of, if not the most responded to messages of all time. Peter preaches and the response is overwhelming. And in it all, God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways. God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Becomes A Leader Lesson 42 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul becomes a leader

A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY – ACTS 13, 14 1. The call to service. “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). a. Great Commission. b. _______________________________________. c. __________________________________ (John 15:16). 2. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Agent Of The One & Only God Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Jason Bourne. Dana Scully. Severus Snape. Natasha Romanova. What do these characters have in common?

Jason Bourne. Dana Scully. Severus Snape. Natasha Romanova. What do these characters have in common? Not sure? Well, what if I included this name: James Bond. That’s right. These fictional characters are all agents of one kind or another. Yes, even Severus Snape, who was a double agent for (spoiler ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-7, Exodus 7:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Of Ephesus, The Church That Had Left Their First Love Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 16, 2010

This is the 1st message from the book of Revelation. It focuses upon the letter Jesus sent by John to the church at Ephesus. Here was a church that had at one time loved the LORD with their all but in about 40 years that love had disappeared.

Sermons from the Book of Revelation: 04/11/2010 Sermon #1: The Church at Ephesus: The Church That Had Lost Its First Love: Scripture Ref: Revelation 2:1-7 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; ‘These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

A Culture Of Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2012

A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment.

Title: A Culture of Godly Leadership Text: Acts 6:1-7 Thesis: A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lba Installation: Spirit Filled Leaders

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS BUILD THE CHURCH

LBA INSTALLATION: SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS ACTS 6: 1-7 MAY 23, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This is a letter from Ziya Meral, a student at London School of Theology and a new friend of mine. Ziya is from Turkey, and this letter expresses what it feels like to be one of 2000 followers of Jesus in a country of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021

We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating The Spirit Of Christmas - The Spirit Of Praise

Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012

The birth of Christ gives us as believers a joyous spirit of Praise.

There are several biblical pictures of the Christmas story: there is the picture of Wise men coming to worship the Christ child, there is the picture of the righteous man Simeon who was waiting to behold the Consolation of Israel, there is the picture of the aged saintly woman Anna, who was walking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Not Me!

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

Not Me!

Not Me! January 21, 2009 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Mark 14: 27-31, 66-72 Introduction: I. THE WARNING ABOUT THE DENIALS a. When the heart of a person is bent to sinning, the heart becomes insensitive to the reminders that are going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Gaius Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

2nd in the sermon series Letters from John. This sermon studies 3rd John. In it, John urges us that if we really believe what we really believe is really true, then we should walk in truth.

TEXT: 3rd John vs. 1-13 TITLE: Dear Gaius “Can you handle the truth?” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: TRUTH OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 14, 2010 PROP.: If we really believe in Jesus Christ, it should impact the way we live our lives…we should WALK in ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We In Need Of Heart Surgery?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 28, 2023

What is the condition of many people's spiritual hearts today? How many need to be cleansed, repaired, or even replaced?

Luke 1:5-25 clarifies how Elizabeth discovers that she will bring forth a prophet. She was the wife to Zacharias the priest. This youngster will ultimately be known as John the Baptist. Zacharias obtains this information from a holy messenger yet questions because of his old age. Because of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Willing To Pay The Price?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 13, 2022

We should not anticipate receiving blessings just for being faithful to the Lord. Those blessings and rewards will come in due time.

In the previous chapter after Esther’s intercession, Haman was hanged due to his plot to kill Mordecai. While we ought not anticipate natural awards for being unwaveringly faithful to God, they frequently come. Esther and Mordecai were dependable, even to the point of taking a chance with their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 14, 2022

What is faith? What motivates your faith?

What is faith? An online dictionary states that a basic definition of faith is the complete trust or confidence in a person or something. Faith is fervent belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based upon spiritual apprehension rather than proof. Faith is to believe in and have assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is The Promise? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 24, 2021

Today, we want to look at the scoffer. The word "scoffer" is not a word that we use in our everyday language, so let me tell you what it means. It refers to a person who will mock you; make fun of you or what you believe.

Introduction: The last time that I was in this podium, I spoke about how deception does not just stay static; it develops a life of its own and that life cycle takes it from bad to worse. For example, deception may lead a person to sin, but the usual response is that a person experiences remorse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist