Sermons on National Leadership:

"Leaderhsip That Makes A Difference"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be retrieved. God help us all to be leaders that make a differ

"LEADERSHIP THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese, Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 6:1-8 Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

"Laymen That Make A Difference"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Even though Stephen had a very short ministry, he certainly had a very powerful one. He made a difference unlike the average laymen. What can we learn from his life that we can apply to our own in order to make a difference for the Kingdom of God.

"LAYMEN THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS: 6:8-8:2 Even though Stephen had a very short ministry, he certainly had a very powerful one. He made a difference unlike the average laymen. What can we learn from his life that we can apply to our own ...read more

Finding Your Focus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002

This is a leadership team devotional that I wrote reminding us to keep our focus on Christ

Finding Your Focus Matthew 14:22-36 March 5, 2002 Leadership Team Devotional Introduction I. Magnifying Glass II. The need for focus Focus can be our best friend or worst enemy, when we keep our focus on positive things it is a true friend, when we focus on the negative it becomes our worst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Mobilize - I Thes 5:14

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2002

How to Mobilize - I Thes 5:14 - Envisioning, informing, enlisting, involving, encouraging, equipping, enabling, empowering, entrusting.

How to Mobilize - I Thes 5:14 - Envisioning, informing, enlisting, involving, encouraging, equipping, enabling, empowering, entrusting. Mobilize: To help make people ready, active and equipped for service. Quote: Dale Carnegie comments, "If you want to win ...spirited men to your way of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Become A Christian With Vision"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him?

“HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN WITH VISION” Dr. Dennis Deese I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him? “I can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

"The Call To Christian Leaderhship"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

Not everybody that is in a place of leadership is called by God

"THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP" (The Leader’s Call) 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 Not everybody that is in a place of leadership is called by God God doesn’t call every Christian leader to quote, "full time Christian service" There are 3 elements that make up God’s selection: The Christian person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

"Learning To Depend On God"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

One of the most difficult things in life is becoming and remaining a person after God’s on heart.

“LEARNING TO DEPEND ON GOD” (The Leader’s Strength) Dr. Dennis Deese 1 SAMUEL 18:17-21:15 One of the most difficult things in life is becoming and remaining a person after God’s on heart. If you doubt that, just consider for a moment how many people you personally know that you would consider ...read more

"Breaking Or Making Experiences"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

This is a subject that we often avoid mostly because of its worldly connotation. But God wants us to be successful (see Joshua 1:8). Jesus said, "I have come that ye might have life and have it more abundantly." God wants us to succeed! But when succe

"MAKING OR BREAKING EXPERIENCES" (The Leader’s Success) I SAMUEL 17:54-18:16 This is a subject that we often avoid mostly because of its worldly connotation. But God wants us to be successful (see Joshua 1:8). Jesus said, "I have come that ye might have life and have it more abundantly." God ...read more

El Liderazgo Cristiano

Contributed by Samuel Malave on Aug 16, 2002

Dios ha llamado a hombres y mujeres a ser parte del liderazgo de la iglesia. No podemos confundir el lider secular con el lider de Dios.

Tema: El Liderazgo Cristiano Registro Biblico: Efesios 3:8-10; Rom 1:15; 1ra Cor 9:16 Introducción: El liderazgo cristiano es muy peculiar porque al contrario del liderazgo secular, el liderazgo cristiano es un llamado. Una selección. Dios nos llama, nos separa y nos impone una carga que demanda ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15, Ephesians 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Called To Service In He Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003

Using the story of Elisha’s literal call to ministry as an allegory, we can draw several truths from this passage concerning whom God chooses to call into a work for Him.

WHO IS CALLED TO SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM © 2002 Mark Beaird Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 Many say that they want to be greatly used or at least used in some way in the Kingdom of God, and yet, the lack of action in their lives betrays their words. However, the truth is that if we do not want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Things

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2003

God loves new things.

Introduction: God loves new things. Revelation 21:5 says, "Behold, I make all things new..." Genesis opens with the aura of newness everywhere. In post-Genesis books, God does new actions in salvation history in response to our sin. His mercies are new every morning, says Jeremiah (Lam.3:23). ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9, Isaiah 43:19

Be A Finisher

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Students are challenged to FINISH their faith. Plan to finish, Finish Strong, and To Finish with excellence

Be A Finisher FINISHERS: Plan to Finish 2Timothy 4 [7] I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. [8] And now the prize awaits me the crown of righteousness Paul knew his purpose he knew what it was going to take to complete what had been started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Judges 15:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Were Soilders

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Student Leadership lessons using the selfishness of General Custer and his last stand.

We Were Soldiers June 26, 1876 is a day that will stand in history as one of the bloodiest ever recorded. It was that day that General Custer gave the order to attack his enemy General Custer was a very brave man. He had won many a battle and killed many a man. In fact history tells us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God