Sermons on Make A Leader:

Be Prepared - Straighten Pasths Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 17, 2007

The first step in straightening the paths for the coming Lord is to make the U-turn of repentence.

Matthew 3:1-12 “Be Prepared—Straightening the Paths” INTRODUCTION What would it be like to enter into God’s presence? How would we respond if we met God face to face? Though the Bible is full of stories of God interacting with God’s people, there are very few occasions when people actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"How To Impress Your Children”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2008

Moses gives parents good counsel on how to make a godly impression on their children.

I took a piece of modeling clay; And idly molded it one day; And as my fingers pressed it still, It moved and yielded to my will. I came again when days were past; The piece of clay was hard at last. The shape I gave it still it bore; And I could change it nevermore. I took a piece of living ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Graven Images Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 18, 2007

Second commandment. "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image".

Sunday 10th June 2007 7pm The Ten Commandments # 2 "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image". 1. THE COMMAND OF THE LORD "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image...Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them". Roman Catholicism is riddled with graven images. Just think of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Sermon Series: "Pursuing Excellence" -- This message’s focus: Making Excellent Choices

Series: Pursuing Excellence. Focus of this message -- Making Excellent Choices. *Josh.24:15 - "And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

What a great joy to know the cross can make a difference in the life of a sinner!

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 Intro: Most of us sitting in the sanctuary today are saved. We have accepted the gift of salvation and while we have all had failures for the most part I believe we try to live right. But if we could ever grasp what Jesus done for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Do With Jesus

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

The biggest decision a person will ever make in their life is whether or not they will accept Jesus as their Saviour

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS Mark 15:8-13 Intro: In this chapter we find Jesus has been delivered to Pilate. It is the Feast of the Passover and the custom of the Jews was to release a prisoner of whomsoever they desired. Here Pilate is faced with a decision they will change the course of all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carrying The Second Bulb

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 10, 2007

Making the most of the second chances God gives us to "feed his sheep."

Carrying the Second Bulb 4-22-07 John 21:1-19 We all know from history class that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. He wasn’t the first person to come up with the idea, some guy in England actually made a working light bulb the year before. But Edison was the first person to make a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (Mythbusters Version) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

What does it take to make the Kingdom of God work? it takes you, and me.

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (MythBusters Version) 1 Pet 4:8-11 Feb 11, 2007 Intro: What does it take to make a Kingdom work? Let me sum up last week’s sermon in one sentence: God’s Kingdom really does work! I believe it, I’ve seen it very recently. It really works, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Through Our Decisions

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

Learning to make godly and sound decisions in light of the consequences that could potentially occur.

THE STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WHO ONCE HAD AN AUNT WHO TOOK HIM TO A COBBLER FOR A PAIR OF NEW SHOES. THE COBBLER ASKED THE YOUNG REAGAN, "DO YOU WANT SQUARE TOES OR ROUND TOES?" UNABLE TO DECIDE, REAGAN DIDN’T ANSWER, SO THE COBBLER GAVE HIM A FEW DAYS. SEVERAL ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 19:1-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Forget To Remember

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 8, 2006

God has blessed us. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting that truth.

DON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER Psalm 106:7-25 ILL-A husband was in big trouble for forgetting his wife’s birthday. His wife told him "Tomorrow there better be something in the driveway for me that goes from 0 to 200 in 2 seconds flat" The next morning the wife found a small package in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-25

Denomination: Holiness

How God Guides Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

God uses certain means to guide His people in the decision making process.

Building on Faith: How God Guides Exodus 13:17 – 14:31 The Atlantic salmon leaves the place of its spawning, swims downstream as a silver streak in the sunlit stream, and makes its way 900 miles out into the ocean. By some unknown process, it makes its way back to the exact tributary it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

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

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 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