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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
LEADERS LEAD, EVEN WHEN IN NEED OF REASSURANCE.
Gideon: Warriors in Hiding Judges 6:33-725 6/14/09 INTRODUCTION In the spring of 1851, he accepted a newly created teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), in Lexington, Virginia. He became Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Artillery. Despite ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Designed to improve the relationship between believers and their leaders
I Need You, You Need Me Ps. 122; 133; Eph. 4:7, 11-16. Bishop David Ibeleme The idea of Leadership was instituted by God not man – Jer. 3:15; Eph. 4:7, 11ff. He set the whole thing in place – 1 Cor. 12:28. He chooses whom He pleases to choose – Ps. 75:5-6. It ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sermon looks at the need for leadership and qualifications of leaders.
LEAD ON! Acts 6:1-7 Sunday, May 4, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Background • The leaders of the church were being persecuted and the church was increasing rapidly. Thousands of people at a time were coming to faith in Jesus Christ. • With the blessing of more disciples the responsibilities grew in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Wesleyan
A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.
Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17
Denomination: United Methodist
Knowing what God expects of leaders in the church
Introduction/Background The prophet Ezekiel writes the book during the Babylonian captivity. Here we have the Israelite who were carried out of their home land, away from their relatives, friends, and homes, and yes even their beloved temple at Jerusalem. Many had gone astray from God and ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-5
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.
If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26
Training for the leaders of our cell group ministry.
I. The Importance of the Life Groups Ministry As we face the challenge of establishing life groups, we need to understand fully the value of the life groups, their effect in the growth of the church as well as their place in the extension of the Kingdom of God. God’s desire is that everyone ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9
Denomination: Church Of God
Don't run ahead of God's leaders.
“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant . . . go quickly over the Jordan . . . stay about 3,000 feet away . . . you have not come this way before’ . . . ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
Advice, Last words, Leaders, Peace, Revenge
FOLLOW THE LEADER – Final Instructions 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (pg. 826) September 20, 2015 Introduction: I will never ever forget Christmas of 2003...a few weeks earlier I’d sat with mom and dad in the doctor’s office as he gave us the news that dad’s cancer had ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Christ’s authority and the authority given to us as believers plays an integral part in experiencing the wonders of God.
Authority in Christ “The chief weapon we ought to use in resisting Satan is the Bible. Three times the great enemy offered temptations to our Lord. Three times his offer was refused, with a text of Scripture as the reason, “it is written” (Mt. 3:4, 7, 10). J.C. Ryle - Commentary: Matthew ...read more
Scripture: John 14:12
Denomination: Anglican
In this sermon Daniel displayed some rare and remarkable virtues. These are personal integrity, steadfast faithfulness, and authentic spirituality.
Scripture Today I would like to continue in my sermon series in the book of Daniel. Please listen as I read Daniel 6:1-16a: 1 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God calls his people to live lives of integrity, being honest and genuine in all we do.
Don’t Lie to the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 4:36-5:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: “You can fool some of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool Mom.” (Captain Penny). 2. You can take this wisdom from Captain Penny and appropriate into our spiritual ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Encourage believers to love with God's love, live with integrity, and consistently urge each other towards righteousness.
Good morning, everyone! Before we dive into this morning's sermon, I want to share with you a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12
Topics: Love, God
Explores harnessing hope during hardships, the healing power of hope, and the integral role of hope in sustaining faith.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, a community of believers bound together by the love of Christ. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to the Word of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:38
Topics: Hope, Christ
Emphasize the importance of living with integrity and honesty, as God sees through our deception and dishonesty, and there can be severe consequences for such actions.
Good morning, Church Family! Today, we will be diving into a powerful and challenging passage from Acts 5:1-11. As we embark on this journey together, let us remember the words of A.W. Tozer, who once said, "We cannot pray in love and live in hate and still think that we are worshiping God." Here ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:1-11
Topics: Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11
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