Sermons on Make A Leader:

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Where does one begin when it comes to making their family a Christian family?

In 1947, Dr. Carl Zimmerman wrote a very important book called, "Family and Civilization" The book was a result of research he had done on 3000 years of family life. This Harvard Professor made a powerful case for traditional family structure. The conclusion of his book could be summed up like ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2005

What happens when believers stray and how we make it back into the fold.

25, September 2005 Dakota Community Church Lost Sheep Proverbs19: 27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. 1Peter 2: 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Isaiah 53:6 We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Christian Witness

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001

This sermon is really a thanksgiving service that makes a connection between the giving of thanks and evangelism.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Christian Witness Colossians 4:2-6 November 18, 2001 Intro: A. [No Soap] In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women often bring their laundry, boil ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Public With Your Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 26, 2001

Four ways to make our faith in Jesus public to those around us.

Just how much of our faith in Jesus should we make public and how much should our faith in Jesus remain private? Our culture tells us that faith is a private affair, like having a hobby. Our secular culture tells us that faith is a private issue, to be kept hidden in the privacy of our home or our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturing Resolutions Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Making the commitment to grow in spiritual wisdom and to live lives worthy and pleasing to God.

AT THE END OF EVERY YEAR THE INEVITABLE TIME COMES WHEN WE HEAR COUNTLESS STORIES OF ALL THE MAJOR EVENTS THAT HAVE MADE THE GREATEST IMPACT IN OUR LIVES AND IN OUR HISTORY. OVER AND OVER AGAIN I NOTICE THAT THE THINGS THAT SEEM TO GRAB THE HEADLINES AS THE "GREATEST STORIES" ARE THE ONES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

What's So Great About Christmas

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Dec 15, 2001

Everything has a crack in it, Christ comes to make all things new.

Christmas Eve Edna Hong’s book, Bright Valley of Love, is the true story of a physically challenged child who found a haven of love. Gunther was born near the end of World War I. His father was away at war. His mother would not care for him because he was deformed suffering from a severe case ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Time To Decide Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 26, 2002

Jesus calls us to make a decision. Follow him, or not -- you must decide!

Time To Decide The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Joshua 24:1-15 "If serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Balance As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

Balancing the different aspects that make up our life will lead to a fulfilling lifestyle.

Balance as a Lifestyle Ten Best Things To Say If You Get Caught Sleeping At Your Desk 10. "They told me at the blood bank this might happen." 9. "This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in that time management course you sent me to." 8. "Whew! Guess I left the top off the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are You?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 19, 2006

There are great discoveries, but the greatest discovery that anyone could ever make, is Self-discovery.

Mathew 16:13-18: “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying: “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” And they said” “Some say that Thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets”. He saith unto them: “But whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

This sermon makes practical applications from Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager.

I worked at a guitar store all through high school…for me, it was a dream job. -In any retail business, you have people come and go. -I can vividly remember one day when we needed another part time employee, my boss interviewed an 18-year-old guy named Devon. -He said, “That guy is IMPRESSIVE…I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Understanding Heart

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

A message of encouragement for those finding it hard to understand scripture, and making decisions in life

Understanding Heart Foundational Text: 1 Kings 3:5-14 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. (6) And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Child (Directions To His House)

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 18, 2003

Uplifting message for all people. Making their relation to God and Christ ever closer.

My Child (Directions to His House) Wednesday, March 19, 2003 You may not know me, but I know everything about you (Psa 139:1 KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psa 139:2 KJV) Thou knowest my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-3

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provision In The Wilderness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding God At The End Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Trusting in the providence of God even when life doesn’t make sense.

Do you ever read Romance novels? I don’t – believe me! I’m not particularly interested in that kind of literature. I’m a “facts” man. I like non-fiction. I like theology. I like pastoral administrative type books too. I like the kind of books that put most people to sleep. But I found a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational