Sermons on Leadership Recognition:

We Were Soilders

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Student Leadership lessons using the selfishness of General Custer and his last stand.

We Were Soldiers June 26, 1876 is a day that will stand in history as one of the bloodiest ever recorded. It was that day that General Custer gave the order to attack his enemy General Custer was a very brave man. He had won many a battle and killed many a man. In fact history tells us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Spirit Empower Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2003

The Holy Spirit will use your preaching to free people from all that limits them from doing God’s will. Jesus said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31)

Illustration;In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Encourage yor teachers to prepare their hearts as well as their minds. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees (Part 2) Prayer, the Indispensable Ingredient Last month, we discussed the problem of teachers falling into the rut of preparation and finished by saying, “How do we climb out of a rut? It begins on our knees.” I would like to continue this month on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Stop Strife Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Nehemiah has to put down his hard hat and turn his attention from the construction of the wall to the walls that were being put up between his workers. While their external enemies helped to rally the people, internal conflict threatened to divide and de

How to Stop Strife As we continue in our series through the Book of Nehemiah, we’ve learned that Nehemiah confronted a different challenge in each chapter: • In chapter one, he was faced with a personal challenge. When he heard about what was happening in Jerusalem, he sat down and wept and then ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Distractions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Do you have any unfinished projects lying around collecting dust? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many competing distractions.

Dealing with Distractions Do you have any unfinished projects lying around collecting dust? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many competing distractions. One thing that clearly emerges from our study in the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19, Leviticus 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Standing By Our Promises Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

We all fail to keep our pledges, don’t we? Our good intentions and plans often fall by the wayside. Sometimes we blatantly break our promises but other times, we just kind of drift away, a little at a time.

Standing By Our Promises As many of you know, I really like Snicker bars. For the past year, whenever I would go to Dairy Queen, I would always order a Snicker Bar Breeze. All I had to do was walk in and one of the workers would start filling a cup with chunks of tasty nougat. It was automatic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Cuando El Pueblo No Veo Lo Prometido

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

Lo que sucede cuando el pueblo de Dios no ve lo que se prometio.

CUANDO EL PUEBLO NO VE LO PROMETIDO (Habacuc 2:3) INTRO: I. EL LIDERAZGO DE MOISES Y LOS OBSTACULOS A. El Pueblo fue incredulo - Ex. 14:11-15 B. El Pueblo murmuro – Ex. 15:24-26; 16:2 C. El Pueblo se quejo – Ex. 17:2 D. El Puebleo se rebelo – Ex. 32:1; Num. 14:1-4; 16:1-3 E. El Pueblo ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committed To Ministry

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 29, 2002

If the Spirit of God is being poured out on the end-time church, why is it not operating with more effectiveness? One key element is commitment to the local church. Are we committed to ministry?

09/29/2002 Committed To Ministry * What is God saying to the "end time church" * As Joel prophesied, in the last days, the Spirit of God would poured out..." * So why do we not see churches operating with greater effectiveness? * I believe is in part due to our commitment to ministry * The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Whiners Into Winners Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 1, 2002

In this message, we’ll learn how simply building a dream team to rebuild something that’s broken isn’t enough; we must anticipate the trainwrecks that can create whining, foster a losing attitude, and derail the rebuilding project.

I’m going to state the obvious. It’s more fun to win than it is to lose. Winning puts a smile on our faces. But what does it take to win? Quitters never win and winners never quit. Whiners never win and winners never whine. Turning whiners into winners Series: Here’s hope: Rebuilding a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Builder Becomes A Blessing Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 8, 2002

Some leaders have not found the secret to being a true blessing to their followers. Instead, they lay burdens on the backs of those they lead. Nehemiah is a great example of a builder who blesses those he leads. Learn some lessons from his life.

Nehemiah saw something that was broken. God called him to rebuild. He did… and blessed the lives of others. This is always true. God’s leaders bless the lives of people. But I’m betting that you been around leaders who made life harder, not easier. In verse 15 will see this phrase, “The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cuando Las Barbas Arden

Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Oct 10, 2002

Estudio desarrollado para alertar a los líderes de los peligros de no prevenir los pecados sexuales.

CUANDO LAS BARBAS DE TU VECINO ARDEN Un dicho popular latinoamericano dice: “Cuando veas las barbas de tu vecino arder...pon las tuyas en remojo”. La sabiduría del pueblo está llena de chispa criolla. Este refrán lo que implica es: Si alguien cerca de mi está experimentando una situación ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sabiduría En El Ministerio

Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Oct 10, 2002

Importancia de comprender que el ministerio exige una cuota significativa de sabiduría para poder ser efectivo.

SABIDURÍA EN EL MINISTERIO Había una vez un rey en una remota isla, dicho rey aburrido por todo lo que veía y todo lo que hacía y que ya no encontraba gracia a nada, decidió hacer una visita a la isla vecina donde habitaba un gran sabio que de todo daba razón y esto le llamó tanto la atención, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Man

Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 15, 2002

Men play the leading role in sports,politics, dangerous jobs, physical strenght,money matters. When it comes to church,prayer,or Bible reading it’s let the women do it. This age desperately needs born again, spirit filled, strong,full grown spiritually, G

1. A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. I SAMUEL 13:14 A. Sound in the faith of the Believer B. Solid in judgement of the Bible C. Strength in the Church’s business 2.A MAN’S ATTENTION TO HEAR AND HELP EZEKIEL 33:7 A. Watchman over God’s estate B. Work willingly as a good example C. Warn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Plenitud En El Servicio

Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Oct 17, 2002

Diferencia entre el siervo y el líder. Marcando las características entre el concepto de siervo y en la Biblia y las características del líder en las esferas seculares.

Plenitud en el Servicio. “Como ustedes saben, entre los paganos los jefes gobiernan con tiranía a sus súbditos, y los grandes hacen sentir su autoridad sobre ellos. Pero entre ustedes no debe ser así. Al contrario, el que entre ustedes quiera ser grande, deberá servir a los demás; y el que entre ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal