Sermons on Leadership Squabbles:

Nehemiah 2 - Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

To get the job done bring everyone together, remember everyone is needed and remind them that everyone is equal.

CALLED TO SERVE A gifted young man with a bright future went to the mission field. His salary was very little. A large company wanted him to go to work with them and offered him 5 times the salary he was making as a missionary. He refused. They then offered him 10 times the salary but again he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nehemiah 3 - Enemies Outside Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

To finnish the work we need to overcome discouragement, overcome fear and always be ready to resist the enemy.

ENEMIES FROM OUTSIDE A few years ago I was invited to play basketball at the Union centre in Chicago. We were just an average bunch of guys trying to get some excercise. As we were warming up a guy came up and asked if his team could play against us. We said sure. They ended up being the farm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nehemiah 4 - Enemies Inside Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

Often our greatest challenges are not from outside but inside the church. When problems develop remember that we are family, remember the task and remenber others are watching.

ENEMIES INSIDE During the Gulf War more people died of friendly fire that from enemy fire. In other words, more people died from the hands of their friends than their foes. Unfortunately the church can sometimes be like that. Very often the greatest resistance we have to building up the church ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Master's Men: Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Jul 15, 2010

This sermon series looks at the apostles of Jesus; this particular sermon focuses on Peter.

The Apostle Peter Matthew 10:2a July 11th, 2010 If you’ve ever gone into a fancy church you’ve probably seen pictures or statues of the Apostles. Growing up in Germany there were beautiful cathedrals all over the place: you couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a huge, ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loyalty To God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2010

How faithful are we when it comes to service to our maker .

LOYALTY TO GOD Eph.5:1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; We are to loyal to our master as he was to his father. Most people follow self not God like we should. 1.Testimony of Elijah. 1st Kings 19:10 And he said, I have been very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship, Training And Proclaiming Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

3 keys for a successful ministry as applied by The Lord.

Fellowship, Training and Proclaiming The Book of Mark Mark 3:7-19 I. Any successful ministry will grow in time. A. That is what we see with Jesus’ Galilean ministry. 1. Huge crowds followed Him where ever He went. a) They came from all over Palestine as they heard about His works. (1) As far south ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock Without The Drugs, Sex And Rock And Roll? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What was "Woodstock"? It was a Rock music festival that took place in America in 1969. It was characterized by drugs, sex and rock music. When Jesus drew a crowd, he didn’t have to rely on those things. Large crowds followed Him everywhere He went.

Discipleship, Equipped for Ministry, Teaching, Matthew 5, Leadership | report Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock without the drugs, sex and rock and roll? I was only 14 years old when Woodstock took place. I had just become a Christian that Christmas. What was Woodstock? It was a Rock music festival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: Deliverer In Need Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, OUR HERITAGE AND OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS NEVER EXCUSE PERSONAL COMPROMISE.

Samson -- Deliverer in Need of Deliverance Judges 13 8/30/09 INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snufwP5SO-Y&NR=1 He-Man is a heroic fictional character in the Masters of the Universe franchise. He is the alter ego of Prince Adam and also the twin brother of She-Ra. He-Man and his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Man With A Plan Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 1, 2011

Jesus makes himself known thorugh his followers.

Title: A Man with a Plan Text: Matthew 4:12-23 Thesis: Jesus makes himself known through his followers. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday after Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bold Example Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation whether it’s with our homework or our Spiritual lives. The Apostle Paul wrote the following passage of Scripture to his young friend Timothy to encourage him and motivate him to set a good example for the pe

A-Z of Boldness Bold in our EXAMPLE 1 Timothy 4:12 "12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

On Politicians And Preachers Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

In Jeremiah’s day much of the confusion, corruption, and chaos can be traced back to two classes.

ON POLITICIANS AND PREACHERS! JEREMIAH 21-23 INTRODUCTION: It was Paul Harvey who said, “In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.” When one ponders and studies the conditions of politics and preaching today that one needs to be reminded that the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

Biblical church leadership can only function effectively when the local church leaders fulfill the Biblical qualifications for leaders.

Right now we’re in the middle of a presidential election in which all the candidates are attempting to convince the American people that they are the best qualified person to serve in that office. But it’s interesting that our Constitution actually establishes only very minimal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 28: Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2012

God uses Spirit-filled leaders to do His work.

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 28: Who Does God Use? February 12, 2012 A. BE CAREFUL OF COMPLAINING TO GOD “And Moses said to the LORD, ‘Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Maximum Participation Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Ministry that Matters must have maximum participation by the people of faith. Maximum participation that is intentional, interdependent, intergenerational, and inspirational.

Sunday, September 28, 2008 Head Start Sunday 40th Anniversary of Head Start Program Maximum Participation Nehemiah 3: 1 – 5 God has blessed us to witness a faith community’s commitment to early childhood education. For 40 years Union Baptist Church with dutiful and diligent ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Securing Our Future Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

We have the challenge to step out on faith and secure our future, by building on our legacy, by fulfilling our commitment, so that we may preserve our sacred space.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 “Securing Our Future” Hebrews 11: 6 – 10 As we are embarking on a multi-year campaign to “Preserve Our Sacred Space” it is important that every member share in this journey by committing to giving sacrificially. Every era, every generation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-10

Denomination: Baptist