Sermons on Leadership Principles:

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For These People

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008

Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to do the same.

For These People Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 5:14-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 5:19 - Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. Premise: Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Engage Part 5 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 20, 2008

The leader’s responsibility is to bring out the best in people.

Allow me to thank all of you who lovingly prayed that my surgery would be successful. Thank you also for helping us one way or the other. Our family felt so encouraged. I remember some of you assuring me not to worry for they will take care of the church. Those are words that pastors would love to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Charge To Deacons

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009

Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28

Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming The Arrows

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Children, like arrows, must be carefully aimed if they are to hit the target.

Aim the Arrows! Psalms 127:3-5 Ephesians 4:29 What is a child? Someone defined a child as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. Remember our Theme Scripture: As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As I said last week: Arrows are weapons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of Minister

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 29, 2008

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) fo

WORK OF MINISTER It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) for in the ministry. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Following Instructions

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable.

Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable. A while back, I was involved in a Christian outreach project with the Jewish community. They weren’t sure if they trusted my intentions, so they invited me to meet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Stage Obedience

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

One of the pitfalls a guy who lives inside his head so much can encounter is not knowing when to leave.

I’m an idea guy. I love ideas. That’s why I love books; they’re full of ideas. I read a lot. I think about things; turning them over in my head like a bread-maker kneads dough. A lot of my life has been spent inside my own head. We live out in the country and we’re real do-it-yourselfers. We build ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parting The Red Sea

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did?

Something’s been bothering me since the seventh grade and now’s a good time to get it off my chest. It’s about God. About His abilities actually. Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did? It was in seventh grade that the question first came up. Until then I just assumed that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things First (1) Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

We draw meaning from the stuff we collect.How Jesus turned Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Human Needs” pyramid upside-down and flattened it with a single statement: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). We live in a pretty materialistic culture; we tend to confuse purpose or meaning in life with success. And we tend to confuse success with the accumulation of material possessions. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things First (2) Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

what “seeking first his kingdom and his righteousness” means and how we might go about.

First Things First … continued Last week we talked about how Jesus turned Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Human Needs” pyramid upside-down and flattened it with a single statement: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

the degree of success you will experience in life comes from understanding your purpose and fulfilling your true potential.

This newsletter is really about success. I know it says “Purpose” on the top and I keep talking about “true potential,” but the degree of success you will experience in life comes from understanding your purpose and fulfilling your true potential. So, yup, this is really just a success ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Individual Purpose Vs. Corporate Purpose

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

Doesn’t God have a purpose for mankind in general or for the church as a whole? Isn’t focusing on individual purpose a little self-serving? Aren’t we pushing individualism at the expense of the Body of Christ?

Up to this point, Purpose Weekly has focused on individual purpose. But what about corporate purpose? Doesn’t God have a purpose for mankind in general or for the church as a whole? Isn’t focusing on individual purpose a little self-serving? Aren’t we pushing individualism at the expense of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Your Built Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

some aspects of God’s specific purpose for your life and how He works to fulfill that purpose.

I wrote in an earlier letter (Purpose Vol. 1, Issue 10) that I wasn’t big on recipes or seven step strategies for spiritual success. Well, I’m not. But until now I may have been a little philosophical or “big picture” in my approach to understanding our real purpose and fulfilling the true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your History - Past, Present And Future Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

Purpose Vol. 1 Issue 14 November 4 2007 The weekly newsletter of True Potential Publishing Week 2: Your History - Past, Present and Future “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Most of us know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational