Sermons on Leadership Principles:

Building Margins And Resources Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

Margins may be defined as “the space between your load and your limit.” The load represents the things that you carry every day. You reach a limit when you crack and go over the edge. Synonyms for margin include a buffer, space, reserves, or reservoir.

Numbered Days God says that we must live as a people who number our days. This means that we are to be stewards of our time. We must steward the hours that God gives to you and to me. We all have 24 hours and none of us have any more or any less. Load vs. Limit Margins may be defined as “the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Of These Is Love (1 Corinthians 13)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

In spite of everything - in spite of our individual weaknesses, in spite of the dramas and scandals that regularly threaten to up-end us, in spite of our tiredness, and in...

The words of St Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians, from towards the end (thirteenth chapter, to be exact). It’s one of the most familiar passages in the Bible, I think. Even if you have not studied it personally or heard it read out here on a Sunday morning before, there is almost no ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hall Of Fame # 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at 3 of the leaders mentioned - Zerubbabel, Nehemiah and Mordecai.

INTRODUCTION Leaders are important in every area of life. Winston Churchill was one of the great leaders of the 20th Century. David Ben Gurion was another. Leaders are particularly important in the work of God. We are going to look at 3 leaders mentioned in Ezra 2:2 - 1. A GOVERNOR - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:2

Titus Commentary

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 22, 2007

Commentary on Titus for young pastors

Titus 1 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— Paul uses his name first, identifying himself before the “Cretans” as sometimes many may reject God and His ultimate authority in them, yet still ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tag Team

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Team work in the body

Tag Team Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

3 John gives to us a glimpse into the life and struggles of the church of the first century. They struggled with the truth and with personalities. To borrow the words of a New Testament scholar: “Third John is all about the Elder, who wrote it; Gaius, who

Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. One preacher was given a Peace Lily for a wedding gift. I don’t know what the symbolism means. Peace ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Difference Makers/Made To Count

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

As ministers and leaders of the gospel we have been called to make a difference in this world not to just exist.

Thursday, September 14, 2006 Full Gospel Minister’s Meeting Springfield, OH Monday afternoon service Difference Makers/ Made To Count Heb 5: 1 – 4 Heb 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. Difference Makers make an Impact Our culture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Remembering Our Spiritual Fathers And Building Up On Our Spiritual Heritage

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 13, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT REMEMBERING OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS AND BUILDING UP ON OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE

REMEMBERING OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS AND BUILDING UP ON OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ****************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. WE MUST REMEMBER AND FOLLOW THE GOOD EXAMPLE OF OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS 2. THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS IS FAITHFUL FROM ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Revolution

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

We’re talking about a REVOLUTION…a passion burning deep within us that we can’t contain…passion to see the world around us change…this is our mission!

New Year’s Revolution Resolution = “the act of determining” Revolution = “A Revolution is where passion takes on purpose to effect a radical change in one’s surroundings.” Revolution Cry…by Steve Fee When passion takes on a purpose and searching one embrace the light When skeptics find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not Much, But You Can Have It

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 16, 2008

Shamgar is only mentioned twice in the book of Judges - in out text and in 5:6-7. Shamgar’s story almost seems incidental, but because he was too important to be omitted he is included in the Scriptures.

It’s not much, but you can have it! Judges 3:31 Israel should have been fully enjoying the Promised Land but their inconsistency in obeying God and their imitation of the idolatrous culture around them led to failure. Israel had a habit of turning from God. Whenever they did so God would ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Leader Is Always Better Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008

People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist