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The Home - A Biblical Model For Leadership

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 12, 2007

the home is the foundational place for the development & the practice of godly leadership & the Spirit uses the home as a Biblical model for all leaders in our text this morning.

Review: Two weeks ago we discussed the character of a godly leader. Here are some principles: Biblically effective leaders have confidence in God (2). Biblically effective leaders have transparent lives (1,5). Biblically effective leaders are loyal to the truth (3). Biblically effective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Looking For A Few Good Men

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 19, 2003

We need men in our churches to fulfill their God-given responsibility.

INTRODUCTION: I am firmly convinced that America is in the state that she is in today because the Church is not doing the job that Christ left for us to. I have been preaching now for more than 20 years and in that time I have been in churches in nearly every State of this great Nation and I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Numbers 4:5, Judges 7:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Family And Friendships

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

On a day when we focus on motherhood and parenthood and their effects on us, we can learn much about how we can live so that our families and friendships are all that God wants them to be.

Joshua 24:14-15, Psalm 27:1-5 “Focus on Family and Friends” INTRODUCTION A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is ‘M.’ I pick up things. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Maintaining Loving Relationships

Contributed by John White on Jan 12, 2005

A Biblical view of the elements involved in establishing and maintaining loving relationships.

RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST Philemon Entire Chapter Introduction: I want to share today about the sort of relationship Paul must have had withPhilemon. A relationship that enabled him to be able to confidently ask such a costly response from him. A relationship based upon a lasting, loving and ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Family Values

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Jan 31, 2005

exhortation on family values as well as refelction on the Holy family of Nazareth.

The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous AA 5/38-40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's Day 2004

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2004

1- a father’s instruction 2- a father’s discipline 3- a father’s love

INTRO.- ILL.- An eight-year-old boy is walking down the road one day when a car pulls over next to him. "If you get in the car," the driver says, "I’ll give you $10 and a piece of candy." The boy refuses and keeps on walking. A few moments later, not to take no for an answer, the man driving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing On The Torch Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

passig on the torch to the generation to follow

HANDING ON THE TORCH – I CHRONICLES 28 Last words are often recorded for posterity. We sometimes lay great store by last words. Some are amusing and some are not. Apparently Oscar Wilde said ‘Either the wallpaper goes, or I do.’ Rudolph Valentino was supposed to have said ‘Don’t pull down the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

An Approved Father

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 20, 2005

To perform biblical description of a father is to be an approved Father by God.

INTRODUCTION What do people mean when they give a two-thumbs up sign? That means approval to what you are doing or what you have become? A FATHER’S PRAYER Lord, I need your special care. Like your earthly father, Joseph, I want to do God’s will, even if I may not always understand. Make me ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Family

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for fami

Opening: There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for family responsibilities. Year after ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Fathers With A Mission

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 25, 2004

Father’s Day message based on I Timothy 5:8. Fathers are ordained by God to give spiritual leadership in the home. Every father’s goal should be to pass on a legacy of Christian faith to their loved ones and children.

Fathers With A Mission Introduction: A Checklist for Dads The Top Ten Ways to Intimidate Your Daughter’s Date When He Comes to Pick Her Up: 10. Sprinkle some dust on your daughter before she leaves. Explain, “It makes fingerprinting easier.” 9. Challenge him at arm wrestling. 8. Introduce him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of Positive Mothers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2005

This message gives four common qualities of positive mothers.

The Power of a Positive Mother Proverbs 14:1 “The wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.” (NLT) Proverbs 31:25-26, 28 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

You Always Were Mom's Favorite

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 21, 2007

This Mother’s Day message was originally delivered in 2003 and requested again in 2007. It deals with the heart warming memories of a Godly mother.

You Always Were Mom’s Favorite 2 Tim. 1:3-5 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Wild At Heart

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007

What has God set in our masculine heart?

Wild At Heart June 17, 2007 (Father’s Day) Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:7-8 This past Tuesday our family was at the dinner table having supper when I noticed a bunny hop into our front yard. I didn’t mention it at first because it was dinnertime and because I remember the last time a bunny came into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weather-Proofing Against Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 29, 2005

Sermon 4 of 4: Facing the inevitable storms of family life.

Extreme Home Makeovers Weather-Proofing Against Life’s Storms Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction During World War II Winston Churchill spoke some powerful words that inspired his nation and has continued to inspire today. He said, "We shall fight on the beaches, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Bedroom: A Place For Love Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

How do we stay in love from the honeymoon until the tomb?

For mine and Rebecca’s wedding anniversary this year, my parents gave us a card that read: An Anniversary Look at Dating vs. Marriage When you were dating . . . Now that you’re married . . . You always looked your best. You wear whatever is clean. Your manners were impeccable. You burp at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist