Sermons on Leadership Crises:

"The Gateway To Recovery"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

David made a mistake in his decision to defect to the land of the Philistines. It may not have appeared that his decision to go to Ziklag at the outset was a bad decision but the opinion of the world and friends is not the measuring device by which we fi

“THE GATEWAY TO RECOVERY” (The Leader’s Spiritual Integrity) 1 SAMUEL 30:1-31 David made a mistake in his decision to defect to the land of the Philistines. It may not have appeared that his decision to go to Ziklag at the outset was a bad decision but the opinion of the world and friends is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

"When Everything Is Said And Done"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

Here we see a sad picture of a man’s last day of life that has been tarnished and humiliated by the death blow of sin. He was once known according to 1 Samuel 9:2 as a “choice young man.” But in the end all of the potential luster of his life has vanish

“WHEN EVERYTHING IS SAID AND DONE” (The Leader’s Opportunity) I SAMUEL 10:7; 31:1-13 Here we see a sad picture of a man’s last day of life that has been tarnished and humiliated by the death blow of sin. He was once known according to 1 Samuel 9:2 as a “choice young man.” But in the end all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13, 1 Samuel 10:7

"Life's Most Difficult Blow"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their own death but the death of those we are closest to.

“LIFE’S MOST DIFFICULT BLOW” (The Leader’s Pains) II SAMUEL 1:1-27 How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their on death but the death of those we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

"Final Words Of Wisdom"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as well. In fact, if you

“FINAL WORDS OF WISDOM” (The Leader’s Agenda) I KINGS 2:1-4 David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

"The Dawning Of A New Day"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new vision!

“THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY” (The Leader’s Progress) 2 SAMUEL 2-5 This dawning of a new day for David was an open window of opportunity. It was certainly an extraordinary day. It was a day of transition (in his leadership 2:10) for progress(in the pursuit of God’s will)! It was a day of new ...read more

"The Leader's Leader"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

A leader that is not being led by God can’t be trusted! (Dennis Deese) Jesus owns the church and thus He is the leader of the church. The church will only fulfill its mission when its leadership is following its leadership. David was a great leader be

“THE AUTHORITY OF GOD” (The Leader’s Leader) II SAMUEL 5-7 A leader that is not being led by God can’t be trusted! (Dennis Deese) Jesus owns the church and thus He is the leader of the church. The church will only fulfill its mission when its leadership is following its leadership. David ...read more

Recognizing Spiritual Backlash

Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Aug 17, 2002

When Christians do damage to the ememies kingdom, he attacks back. Do we recognize this as warfare? What forms can backlash take?

RECOGNIZING SPIRITUAL BACKLASH (Mat 11:12 NLT) And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it. I. We have done and usually are involved in numerous frontline advances A. Church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading In Tough Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Joshua gives us a model for leading during challenging times

Leading in Tough Times Joshua 1:5-9 Leadership Team Devotional April 9, 2002 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Highway Hypnosis

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Aug 28, 2002

How to keep from losing your zeal and purpose in what God has called you to do.

I love to read...and anytime I travel or am out anywhere I always carry something with me to read. It helps pass the time quickly. On one such occasion I found myself without anything to read and began to search the car for anything to pass the time with. I got the vehicle manuel out (out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zww Or Wwz

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

Two dangers lurk in the church, ZEAL WITHOUT WISDOM or WISDOM WITHOUT ZEAL. Both are deadly.

ZWW or WWZ by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com We need an Understanding of ZEAL. What is zeal? An eargerness, passion, vigorously pursuing, aim high, fire in the bones. ZWW or WWZ comes from a CM Ward thought. Today I ponder two things that can kill a church, WWZ and ZWW. These ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:2-3, Galatians 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions On The Road To Victory

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 21, 2002

Victory in tough times is determined by how you answer some very important questions.

Questions on the Road to Victory Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. 12 But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Christian Ideals

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hardest To Say Word In English ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

We study what is the hardest words to say in the English language.

The Hardest word to say in the English Language? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 5: 37 But let you communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay --- Matthew 14:8 And she said, being instructed of her Mother, say, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a charger. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:8-9, Matthew 5:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Build A Pastor's Support Team

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2002

A seven fold lesson to pray for Pastors

Build a Pastor’s Support Team By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; 31. That I may be delivered from them that do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-32, Colossians 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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