Sermons on Leadership:

The Roads We Travel!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2008

WE ARE ON A JOURNEY, THERE ARE SEVERAL ROADS WE MUST TAKE. Damascus Road: Awakening! Jerusalem Road: Suffering! Emmaus Road: Fellowship! Gaza Road: Soulwinning!

ROADS WE TRAVEL? Where are we going? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DOES GOD REALLY KNOW THE ROADS WE NEED TO TAKE? HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA AND A BROKEN DOWN BUS? Many years ago I had taken 42 people to church at Raceland, Kentucky on our 54 passenger bus. As I was driving the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set In Order

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

So the Shepherd – he’s to lead and feed, he’s to choose and cultivate, and he’s to watch and warn.

1. It must have been something special to serve alongside of Paul the Apostle, to be with him in the ministry! a. Paul was definitely a go-getter. b. Calling him a ball of fire would probably be very accurate. c. He was a man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. d. Willing to do anything. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Brother I Wish I Had Series

Contributed by Robert Gallaty on Aug 6, 2007

James did not know Jesus as Lord and Savior while he was here, but he accepted him after his death. This introductory sermon explains the kind of attitude that is required to follow Jesus.

THE BROTHER I WISH I HAD James 1:1 What is the Book About? 1. To Correct a Corrupted faith that was Rapidly Seeping into the Church. Many were professing Christ bugt living immoral and unrighteous lives. Their Lives Didn’t match there their Profession Do you Know anyone like that? 2. To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build - 1

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Preparing to build, seeing the vision, living the dream.

Preparing to Build Part 1 Today we begin a brand new series entitled, PREPARING TO BUILD, SEEING THE VISION, LIVING THE DREAM. Last week we talked about our vision as a church. We talked about where we are heading, what we are dreaming. What we are trusting God for in the days to come. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Focus #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

To help the Church refocus

Friday, July 07, 2006 FOCUS Lk 11:34-36 Lu 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when [thine eye] is evil, thy body also [is] full of darkness. (binoculars; have some to look through them) Outwardly they look pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus #2 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Focusing on our purpose as a church

Friday, July 14, 2006 Focus#2 LUKE 10 Binoculars last week and we found out they were out of focus, and inward correction was needed. We also discovered if you just wanted the binoculars for a paper weight, to hold something down, focus was not a high priority nor is it needed. We discovered this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Dream Team Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God wants His people to work as a team as they go about His unstoppable work.

God’s Dream Team Acts 6:1-7 Intro: [Define synergy & relate how the body of Christ can accomplish much more together than separately.] Prop: God wants His people to work as a team as they go about His unstoppable work. Interrogative: How can we do this? How can Christians be team players as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shepherding The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Christian leaders should do their work faithfully and accordingly.

SHEPHERDING THE CHURCH 1 Peter 5:1-5 November 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There appears to be a hymn for virtually every profession: Dentists: Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors: The Church’s One Foundation Obstetricians: Come, Labor On Golfers: There Is a Green Hill Far ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Available To Serve - Must Be Present To Win

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jan 21, 2008

We learn through the experience of Moses that availability is sometimes more useful than ability. God choses to use us in his plan for meeting the needs of a hurting world.

Available – “Must Be Present To Win” By D.J. Castilleja The last few weeks we have been talking about the Church Family. It is our hopes that you will really grasp and take hold of this concept of church being more than a building, more than a place to go on a Sunday morning, but a loving, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ouch, That Hurts

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2008

If we will use the gifts God has already given us our lives will multiply!

Ouch, I’m Burning! Text: Leviticus 6:8-9,13 A letter was written by a relatively new Christian to the person whose life had influenced hers so greatly. She actually lists about a dozen qualities she found contagious in the life of this older Christian. Listen to some of what ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Revolution

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

We’re talking about a REVOLUTION…a passion burning deep within us that we can’t contain…passion to see the world around us change…this is our mission!

New Year’s Revolution Resolution = “the act of determining” Revolution = “A Revolution is where passion takes on purpose to effect a radical change in one’s surroundings.” Revolution Cry…by Steve Fee When passion takes on a purpose and searching one embrace the light When skeptics find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Muzzle The Ox

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 28, 2007

The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ.

Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in the 5 fold ministry that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ. Our text is dealing with the students ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Dangers To Ministry

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2007

SEVEN DANGERS TO MINISTRY. All believer are called to some type of ministry. However, no matter if we are a ministry or a layman there are dangers that we face. If we will guard against these dangers we can overcome. I am listing seven of the most commo

SEVEN DANGERS TO MINISTRY Luke 9:1-12 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-12

When Achan Became Bacon

Contributed by Ryan Pate on Aug 31, 2007

Follow the instructions and you won’t get burned.

As silly as the title may sound, what an impact it had to make on the people that day, not to mention his Achan’s family. The first step in living a blessed life is found through following the instructions. The world and all it has to offer you is alluring. If you don’t have the door of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal