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  • Dag Heward-Mills avatar

    Helping The People Around You To Accomplish Great Things With Their Lives Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    Jesus used his leadership to change nonentities into leaders who have changed and made a mark in history.

    And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: And Simon he surnamed Peter; And James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2017
     | 15,001 views

    The tongue is powerful; control it. The tongue is pernicious; contain it. The tongue is polluted; clean it up.

    A couple of hunters were out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whipped out his cell phone and dialed 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cried over the phone. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Pull Together Not Apart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013
     | 4,487 views

    In the selection process of church leaders we must see the importance of purpose as well as process.

    1. Fatigue Back in the 90’s there was a President of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil Rudenstine was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Steers Us Away From Inappropriate Cultural Leadership Models That Often Trouble The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership. Paul wrote, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    A Leader That Empowers People

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,401 views

    Servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to be on the same level as those who are served. In the eyes of the Lord we are all equal, and for one to rise above another and say that they are better or more righteous is ungodly. What we ar

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” This morning’s sermon is focus on: “Servant Leadership that Empowers the People.” Servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    You Can Make A Difference: Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,380 views

    We need to young peopleto make a stnd. We as pastors, Youth pastors, Sunday School teacher, Mon & dads to teach our children the importance of making a stand. To change the wrong & make it right.

    YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: JUDGES 2:6-13 JUDGES 3:9-11 I WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN AMERICA. WE NEED A NEW DEDICATION AMOUNG THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH. AFTER ALL WE ARE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Joshua: Follow The Leader (Continued) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 7, 2010
     | 4,755 views

    Sermon 5 in the series. As the children of Israel prepare to enter the land, Joshua pulls aside his leaders and addresses them. He is honest about the challenges ahead. But he reminds them of their responsibility, and if they will be faithful, their rewar

    Follow the Leader! CBC Joshua Series #5 Joshua 1:10-18 REVIEW: Introduction: Before moving into the text, where Joshua and Caleb and the Israelites will enter the land, let us not forget that Moses and all Israelites who had been over 20 years old at the Exodus will not enter the land. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaius, A Man Who Helped Much

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,790 views

    As a church leader, your behavior often determines the growth of believers and whether or not the church has a dynamic ministry for Christ. THIS is what the letter of 3 John is all about, leadership within the church.

    As we continue our studies in the writings of the Apostle John, we begin to look into the book of 3 John. My plan is to spend just two studies in this book. It is believed that John the Apostle wrote this book or letter around 85-95 AD. It was written to a man named Gaius in order to warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Mirick avatar

    How To Have A Spirit-Led Life!

    Contributed by Ron Mirick on May 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    A motivational message challenging us to give the leadership of our lives over to the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO HAVE A SPIRIT-LED LIFE SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To motivate the listener to give the leadership of their life over to Jesus Christ. To help them reevaluate their life and what they do. CENTRAL IDEA: The listener should walk away from this message challenged to become more deeply involved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Essentials For A Powerful Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    This was my June devotional for the Leadership team meeting that examines the powerful qualities of the Antioch church.

    Essentials for A Powerful Church Acts 11:19-21 Leadership Board Meeting June 10, 2003 Introduction What does it mean to have a powerful church? What does a powerful church look like? Do we have a powerful church? AC 11:19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Just Like A Dad Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Paul outlines important principles of Christian leadership and the job description of every godly father.

    Just Like A Dad 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, 19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we honor our dads and by extension all of the men who play such important roles in the lives of our church and families. Being a dad has its challenges. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Drawing Of Naaman The Outsider

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,669 views

    It is a mark of true leadership to be able to take advice from those whom we lead.

    THE DRAWING OF NAAMAN THE OUTSIDER. 2 Kings 5:1-14. ‘While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us’ (Romans 5:8). Those who were ‘far off are made nigh by the blood of Jesus’ (Ephesians 2:13). Holistic healing comes to those who are outside (Luke 4:27). Naaman, as commander of the Syrian army, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Reflection Of His Glory Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,329 views

    As we look to Christ and follow His leadership, God transforms us into His image.

    2 CORINTHIANS 3: 12-18 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE REFLECTION OF HIS GLORY [Exodus 34:29-35] In this section Paul uses the experience of Moses and his veil to illustrate the glorious freedom and openness of the Christian life under grace. We, as Christians, are allowed to look upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Leader

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022
     | 1,290 views

    Leadership qualities of Abraham stand out in this chapter which we all should emulate.

    Small beginning Genesis 23:20 “So the field and the cave that is in it, were deeded over to Abraham for a burial site by the sons of Heth.” Though chapter 23 begins by talking about the death of Sarah who was 127 years old; yet, we need to have spiritual eyes to understand the work of God behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025
     | 251 views

    This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

    2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational