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Four Styles Of Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Four Styles of Leadership

Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Our Veterans

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 14, 2007

Today, we want to honor and salute our armed service veterans and there are many reasons for doing this.

INTRO.- ILL.- All Soldiers Are Heroes by Christel Ables. I am new to the army. I have only been in for a little over a year. I come from a long line of soldiers. My father, Robert Ables is an Iraqi veteran. I found out a month ago that I will be going as well in just a few months. I was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Be My Neighbor Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message was introduced by playing a clip of the popular children’s program Mr. Rogers. It focuses on the question Jesus asked 2000 years ago. Who is our neighbor? Anyone we can be a neighbor to!

“Will you be My Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Many of us can remember him. We may have watched him....or kids or grand kids may have watched him. Plain sweater, white canvass, sneakers, nice smile.....over the years not much changed with the show; it was always the same house-the same puppets and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Day God Eavesdrooped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 23, 2008

God carefully listens to our conversations. Do we esteem His name as we shoul? If we do, He will declare us to be His very own special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Malachi 3:13-18 AT THE TIME OF THE WRITING OF MALACHI, the nation of Israel had strayed far from God. Those were dark days indeed. Sin abounded. Unbelief prevailed. The majority of people went their own way, giving little thought to the will of God or the ways of God. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heaven And Earth Speak

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 2, 2007

Everyone can attest to the fact that our weather seems to be changing and as a result we are experiencing unparalleled disasters of near Biblical proportions or are they in fact just that; Biblical?

Heaven and Earth Speak Luke 21:5-27 NIV Signs of the End of the Age 5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6"As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Blood's For You

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to your house! When we sin, we treat Jesus as if he had never lived and never died, while all the while He shed His blood to make us just as if we had never sinned!

Hebrews 9:22 22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (NIV) A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to Bossier City! Since Adam and Eve bit the serpent’s bait in the Garden and God provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Church Of God

King Making - King Breaking Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 12, 2007

Gideon shunned position but kept power, his son Abimelech had position but not power as both were ruled by the flesh and from the flesh reaped corruption. Learn how we can fall prey to that as Christians and how to avoid it.

Judges 8 and 9 give us a good picture of what happens when we decide to let the flesh rule in our lives instead of God’s Spirit. Galatians 5:16-17 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

How your life can be Victorious with Jesus Christ!

VICTORY IN JESUS REV 12;10&11 Jesus Christ said: These things I have spoken unto you, That in Me Ye might have peace. In the world Ye shall have tribulation: But be of good Cheer; I have overcome the world Hearing this We probably would say WOW!! JESUS YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005

The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Pleading With God

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2002

By examining Davids prayer we might just see where me miss it from time to time.

Pleading With God By Kenny McKinley Psalm 43 Turn in your Bibles to Psalm 43 (read). When David wrote this he was in some trouble. Things weren’t going so well for him. Most Biblical scholars agree that this psalm was written when David was in hiding, while King Saul was trying to kill him. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Needed Change

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2008

This message was developed after reading Steve Meeks book "Relational Christianity." Christianity is not informational it’s relational.

A Needed Change John 8:32 * Tonight I have not come to “preach” but just to share my heart with you. Yes, I am the Senior Pastor. Yes, I am called that because I am so old. Yes, we will end up being here for several minutes, taking a look at what I think might be THE issue for believers today, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty And The Beast Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008

We have looking at financial fairy tales 2nd myth we will look at: "Character really does not matter when it comes to money".

INTRO: One day a certain old, rich man of a miserable disposition visited a rabbi, who took the rich man by the hand and led him to a window. "Look out there," he said. The rich man looked into the street, "What do you see?" asked the rabbi. "I see men, women, and children," answered the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Commitment To The Church #4 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Each of us here is needed. Every contribution we extend for the building of the body of Christ is very important.

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.1 Text: 2 Cor.8: 1-15 Introduction A. Last Thursday, we have witnessed the strong bond of the believers in this city; they came together in one accord, united to proclaim that Jesus is the Lord and the King of General ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Forsaken Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2008

Exposition of Isa 58:1-14 about spiritually forsaking the care of the less fortunate by fasting, prayer, and worship and God’s response to that behavior

Text: Isaiah 58:1-14, Title: Spiritually Forsaken, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/29/08, AM A. Opening illustration: some local illustration of trying to help someone, or maybe a generic example of how things usually go with trying to help those who are struggling. B. Background to passage: As we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Before God

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

Civilizations rise and fall as well as personal lives because of the quality of the relationship institutions and individuals sustain with God. God is merciful to those who approach him in humility and receive His graces joyfully.

RIGHTEOUSNESS BEFORE GOD - LUKE 18:9 Luke 19:41 Why do civilizations fail? Why do great cities fall to their enemies? Jesus wept over Jerusalem as he foresaw that the city was doomed to yet a 3rd visitation by her enemies. He saw that once again the engines of war would surround the city, the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican