Sermons on Leadership:

No Reserves, No Retreats, No Regrets

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

This message describes how we are to approach our Christian life based on the philosophy of missionary William Borden.

Scripture Ref: Revelation 3:15-16, 19-21 Mark 12:28-30 Joshua 24:14-15 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 1. Introduction—Read the story of William Borden In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-21, Revelation 3:15-16

Excellence In Influence Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 7, 2003

Jesus taught us that a believer should be like salt (Matthew 5:13). We should act, as agents of influence in society, not isolate ourselves from it. Paul moves beyond the analogy to provide some practical ways that Christians can be salt. Paul tells us ho

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I began a series last week called “Leadership and Service Excellence.” It was the introductory message that will serve as the “setup” for many messages to come regarding God-glorifying excellence. We’re not about perfectionism. Neither are we about a snooty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Servanthood Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Sep 8, 2003

This Sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s Book, "The Twenty-One Indispensable Qualities of a Leader."

Servanthood Matthew 20:28, Luke 1:68-75, 1 Pet 4:10, 1 Corinthians 13 :1-3, Mark 9:35 August 19, 2003 I. Another thing that we have to realize as Christians is that servanthood is at the top of the list of things that we are to develop, but it doesn’t just apply to being a Christian, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

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

Josiah: Too Young To Lead Revival? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Oct 18, 2002

6th in the series "Revival in the Land." Josiah shows that even a young person can be a spiritual leader.

Introduction Hattie May Wiatt lived near a church where the Sunday School was very crowded, one day the pastor, Russel Conwell found her crying outside the building because there was no room inside and he told her that one day when they had raised enough money they would have buildings big enough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introducing Moses - Leader Extrordinaire Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Oct 19, 2002

Moses begins his role as leader of the exodus!

Introducing Moses - Leader Extraordinaire Exodus 4-12 From baby afloat, to Pharaoh’s house, to murderer’s row, to lowly shepherd, to leader of God’s people. Sounds like a fairy tale, but it is reality in the power of God! In Moses’ emergence as the leader of the Israelite nation, we see: I. A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered By The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Oct 22, 2002

What sort of authority should govern a Community and how should a leader exercise it?

OCTOBER 18, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES •First Reading: Is. 45: 1, 4-6; •Psalm: 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 •Second Reading: 1 Thess. 1:1-5 •Gospel: Mt. 22:15-21 REFLECTION Three years ago, Enya and I were blessed to have led a Community worship based on the same Scripture Readings we have this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

It's Just You And Me, Tonto (And Frankly I'm Not Too Sure About You)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2002

Leaders are generally pretty lonely people. How do you get past the "Lone Ranger" syndrome of trying to do it all?

October 20, 2002 In the movie Awakenings Robert DeNiro is a 50 year-old post-encephalytic vegetable. Encephalitis caused Parkinson-like loss of motor control (tics). These tics accelerate until they freeze a person catatonically, within himself. Robin Williams plays Dr. Sayer, who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Exodus Executive Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Oct 29, 2002

Moses steps to the challenge of being the leader of God’s people.

Exodus Executive Exodus 12:43-14 I. Emerging Leader A. Exodus 1. Out of Egypt (12:35) 2. In the desert with God (13:13:17-14:2) B. Spiritual 1. Passover (12:43-51) 2. Consecration of 1st born (13:1-16) II. Reassuring Leader A. People weren’t completely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Broken Walls

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 30, 2002

This message provides hope in the most futile situations.

"Rebuilding Broken Walls" Introduction: Our Nation is filled with broken walls.The walls of human morality have fallen. The wall of the Christian family have fallen. The walls of peace are crumbling all around us. The walls of our military might have been weaken by exploitation and evil ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:5-6, Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Baptist