Sermons on Leadership Traits:

What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004

"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004

loosely based on "The Travelrs Gift" by Andy Andrews

The apprentice - part 2 April 25, 2004 AM Last week we began a new series on being an apprentice -- learning the ways of God to become a success in our life. Last weeks secret was : The buck stops here -- No one controls your life but you -- If others are controlling your life, it is because you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Danger Of Tunnel Vision #1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2004

We need to recognize the satanic tactic of tunnel vision within the church. We cannot allow our vision to be constricted. See the BIG PICTURE!

THE DANGER OF TUNNEL VISION #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 1 of a 2 part series, if you need part two email me. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision the people perish... Ruth 1:20 Naomi says to her friends: Don’t call me Naomi any more, call me MARA: for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Ruth 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Tunnel Vision#2 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2004

We need to recognize the satanic tactic of TUNNEL VISION within the church. We cannot allow our vision to be constricted. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE.

THE DANGER OF TUNNEL VISION #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a 2 part series, if you need part one email me. TEXT: 1 Kings 21:5 But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to Ahab, WHY IS YOUR SPIRIT SO SAD? Why aren’t you eating? 1 KINGS 19: 2. Then Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2, 1 Kings 19:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watchman What Of The Night?

Contributed by Larry Meador on Sep 15, 2001

A call to both men and women of God to be watchmen of their home, church, and land during this hour of tragedy

Watchman what of the night? Isaiah 21:6,11 (6) For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. (11) The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? Matthew 2:18. In Rama was there a voice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:6-11, Matthew 2:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For Rituals Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Each One, Teach One Series

Contributed by Robert Parker on Sep 27, 2001

In your seasons of life God will counsel us, as well as make us counselors for the world. God will use His children for great purposes if we listen to him whisper to our Hearts.

On this annual men’s day it is not be accident or chance that the Lord would the ministry to preach the word of God to the men who are sitting here to day… It is not by accident that you are present in the house of God… It is not by chance that the pushing and pulling that your spirit has felt in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:2-7, Proverbs 19:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Why We Have Elders Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giants Grasshoppers And Grapes

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 23, 2001

I used a couple of outlines from sermon sentral and tweaked them a bit to my style. I think I stole the title too.

Giants Grasshoppers and Grapes Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Numbers 13:26 - 14,4 June 24, 2001 A young man goes into a drug store to buy 3 boxes of chocolate. The pharmacist says what size small medium or large "Well," he said, "I’ve been seeing this girl for a while and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Bless America's Leaders

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The failure of earthly Kings and the successful reign of the Divine King.

God Bless America: I Kings Slide show from Pat on God Bless America. Video Clip from the Patriot- “I failed because I did nothing!” Theme: The failure of earthly Kings and the successful reign of the Divine King. Key Verses: I Kings 9:4,5 4 "As for you, if you walk before me in integrity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001

Be careful how you talk

HUNG BY THE TONGUE James 3:5,6 Mark 15:13,14 Luke 23:21 John 19:5,6 The Tongue: The organ of taste and speech. In addition to its many references to the tongue in a literal sense, the Bible also uses the word tongue for a particular language or dialect. The word tongue also refers to a people or ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-6, James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

God desire for man was that we would be fruitful. This sermon outlines the basic concept of fruit bearing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A FRUITFUL LIFE The Leader needs to be an example in everything they say and do. We all reproduce after our own kind; we must desire to reproduce healthy solid Christians. This lesson is about the fruitful life. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

God desires His people to be holy. In fact holiness is essential in those that minister to God, Church , and Lost. This study shows principles involved in this topic.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS A DEFINITION OF HOLINESS To be different. a. Separation to God b. The conduct resulting from this state THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Leader For A New Time

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.

A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Elders And Passing The Baton Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 14, 2003

The role of church elders is to pass the baton of gospel truth from one generation to the next

Introduction Being the 15th of September 2002, today is the 2nd anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. I was fortunate enough to be there at Homebush that evening – I have here my little yellow suitcase to prove it! What a spectacle it was, from the time the lone horse ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible