Sermons on Leaderships:

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

Friend Or Foe? Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

Authority and Accountability

Friend or Foe? Authority and Accountability Introduction Leaders are involved with authority. One of the things that people instantly recognized about Jesus was that he had authority. He spoke with authority He acted with authority He lived with authority He taught with authority And at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Just Survive....thrive!

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

Enjoying life to the fullest with God

DON'T JUST SURVIVE...THRIVE! Mark 10:46-52 A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 22, 2000

You can do it in the Name of Jesus...

JUST DO IT 1 SAMUEL 17 HERE’S A STORY OF A GUY THAT WAS YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING, LIKE ME, THAT WOULD TAKE CARE OF SHEEP. HIS NAME WAS DAVID. HE LIVED IN A LAND THAT WAS CLOSE TO GIANTS. AMONG THESE TALL PEOPLE, LIKE ME EXCEPT ONLY LIKE FIVE FEET TALLER, WAS A GIANT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Cross No Crown

Contributed by Desean Jarrett on Dec 1, 2000

There is a special reward for every Christian who bares their cross.

"No Cross No Crown" James 1:1-12 (personal introduction) Introduction- vs.1 1. James knows his position - servant 2. James recognize in-order to get the father he had to grow through Jesus 3. James address his reader - 12 tribes / descendants of Israel Body- vs.2 1. James tells us we going ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Don Hutto on Dec 6, 2000

Characteristics of a Godly leader.

Follow The Leader II Kings 18:1-7 Intro: As children we played follow the leader. But today do we have leaders that we can follow? From this passage we can draw four conclusions about Godly leaders. I. Conclusion #1: They do what is right. (v. 3) II. Conclusion #2: They trust God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Vision? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Defining the qualities of a Biblical vision

What is Vision? Proverbs 29:18 Series: A New Vision for a New Millennium January 2, 2000 Introduction I. The need for dreams A. We all have dreams 1. Every human experiences dreams when they sleep 2. Dreams are needed to bring balance in our mental and emotional level B. We all need dreams to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Vision Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the vision that Christ has for the church and for the world

The Vision of Christ Matthew 9:37-38 January 16, 2000 Introduction I. I have a dream – read the “I have a Dream” speech – not included due to copyright. A. Martin Luther King Jr. 1. Great speaker, leader and motivator 2. Literally inspired millions B. King was sharing his vision for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Capturing A Godly Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Keys to finding the vision that God has for you and your life

Capturing a Godly Vision Selected Passages January 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION The progress of pioneers A. They had traveled across the sea 1. Nearly 350 years ago – Vision of freedom in a new land 2. They started by going west to that new land 3. The 1st year they established a town center B. They ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Passing Road-Blocks On The Road To Eternity

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 16, 2000

Signs and Warnings The Lord Gives Us in this Life.

God gives Us warnings and signs in this Life in order to prepare for Eternity. We are given some specific things to protect Us for our Journey ahead, like road-signs when we are driving. 1. ROAD-BLOCK # 1. THE BIBLE / WORD of GOD... * vs.2..holy scriptures...2 peter 1;21...EZEK. 33:10-11...2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2000

Vision adds distinct and measured value to the church

The Value of Vision Selected Passages January 9, 2000 Introduction I. The loss of dreams A. The dream fragment B. Sometimes our dreams just get lost  Lost in the shuffle of life  Lost in the day to day routines  Lost in the failed attempt to make them a reality  ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Courageous Reformers

Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002

THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - An Embattled Leader Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 9, 2002

Continuing with the life of Moses. This message - looking at his dealings with the Golden Calf.

Moses - An Embattled Leader Exodus 32 Every leader must: I. Expect doubters! A. Moses had his! (37:1-2, 22-24) 1. Aaron 2. The people B. God had His! 1. Satan (Job’s life) 2. The Pharisees 3. The disciples (Peter, Thomas) C. We will have ours! II. Care - Even when we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist