Sermons on Leadership:

The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

Living With A Bad Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002

An examination of a decision by Joshua and the elders of Israel that lingering consequences.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 8 “Living with A Bad Decision” Joshua 9:1-27 “A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Christianity In Action - A Servant Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 10, 2002

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address Washingt

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Servant Leader

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.

The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Lighting

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Sermon on 3 lights we need in our life

New Lighting Anyone? 3 Sources of light 1. God is light He was light in the beginning - He is light now - and He will be the only light we will need in heaven. As I was studying from Adam Clark commentary. He said: Light is the purest most subtle, most useful and most diffusive (wide ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road Not Taken

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 12, 2008

“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27)

“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27) Hate my father and mother? Brothers and sisters? Sounds a bit harsh doesn’t it? Not much of a Mothers Days weekend topic, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Place Within A Place Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 4, 2003

This sermon looks at the importance of not only being established in a local church but of spending time in communion with God.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PLACE WITHIN A PLACE 2 Samuel 3:1-2Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: God made places before He made People. (See ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Additions And Accusations

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 5, 2003

Leaders are appointed to the church.

Additions and Accusations Acts 6:1-14 Jeff Hughes – April 27, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Exponential church growth is a problem that the early church at Jerusalem had, and a problem that many churches today seek to have. The early church had grown to the point that all of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Our Shepherd-King Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 21, 2005

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the liturgical church year, which emphasises Christ gathering all nations into his presence before his judgement throne.

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday Yr A, 20/11/2005 Ezek 34:11-16, 20-24 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ Our Shepherd-King” What happens when leaders—both secular and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-24, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Unity Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 25, 2005

Unity defined, described and what it delivers. A simple communion sermon with divine consequences.

The Importance of Unity Psalm 133:1-3 A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Like People Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

To become aware of the importance of developing effective people skills and to cause you to understand that your success in life and in ministry is greatly determined by the ability to relate well to other people.

Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. What do you mean by relationships? 2. What are the types of relationships ordained by God? 3. What are the qualities that can help me become an effective leader? 4. How do you deal with difficult people? 5. How do you get rid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Warning Against False Teachers

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 13, 2007

"For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears what them to hear. They will turn their ways away from the tru

The Warning against False Teachers – 2Peter 2:1-9 INTRODUCTION- If the world ever needed a warning, it needs to be warned against false teachers. Why? Because false teachers lead a person to doom himself quicker than any other single thing. Too many people are to quick to believe a lie. Why? So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The (How To) Of True Potential

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008

It is the “how-to” side of understanding true potential and our real purpose in life.

1. The Universe is no Accident “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 We have to approach this whole idea of purpose and true potential from a perspective that such things as purpose and truth exist in the universe. If the universe and everything in it is nothing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008

God has purposed us from the very beginning.

“In him was life, and that life was the light of men. (John 3: 4). We’ve been talking about God’s plan and purpose for the universe and His plan and purpose for you and me as individuals. We discussed how God has purposed us from the very beginning. He knew us before we were ever born and knew ...read more

Scripture: John 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008

Having faith isn’t about expecting something back in return, not in this life anyway

Faith I don’t have cable TV or a satellite dish. Several years ago I came to the conclusion that it was pointless to pay fifty dollars a month for two-hundred channels and still find nothing worthwhile to watch on TV. I cancelled the satellite subscription. We live out in the sticks so our “air” TV ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational