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Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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Spiritual leadership is a special opportunity given to God-chosen individuals for a special purpose.

Spiritual leadership is a very important subject worthy to be considered for deeper study. Its indisputable value and amplification has reached a new milestone. Its admirable effects are now being desired by highly competitive and intellectual people in the secular realm. Men of integrity have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 12, 2004

based on 77 ratings

| 5,524 views

The purpose of this sermon is to teach some and remind others of the value and sacredness of human life.

I Believe in The Sanctity of Human Life January 18, 2004 Intro: A. [Source: Right to Life League of Southern California web site, http://www.rtllsc.org/abortion.html Abortion Facts Did you know that…? …1.2 to 1.4 million abortions are performed in the United States every year? That amounts to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doesn't God Love Me? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,238 views

In the midst of trials, we need to know that God loves us and has a purpose

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? „X How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? „X Would you feel loved? Abandoned? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

40 Days 1 - What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,285 views

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

(Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 1: The Challenge to Move Ahead by Doug Fields) Today we began our 40 Days of Purpose Journey. Are you looking forward to it? Well tonight we are going to starting a series called “Welcome to the Planet: What on Earth Am I Here ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days 3 - Formed For God's Family - Fellowship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 6,115 views

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #3

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 3: You Were Formed for God’s Family 2/5/04 By Doug Fields Pray : Would you pray with me? Prepare your heart to hear God’s word and maybe how you and I might be a little different as we leave here today. God, would you take my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

based on 154 ratings

| 23,475 views

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Nobody Is A Nobody In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 23, 2003

based on 144 ratings

| 21,916 views

The purpose of the sermon is to inspire people to use their spiritual gifts in service to one another.

1 Corinthians Nobody is a Nobody in the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 May 25, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Stress, Anxiety, And Burn-Out

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

based on 121 ratings

| 7,515 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to FOCUS ON GOD AND TO TRUST HIM TO meet their needs.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 53:4-5 (Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows;…and with his stripes we are healed); Job 14:1 (Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble); Matthews 6:25-3 1. ANNOUNCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pencil

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 355 ratings

| 21,341 views

We were created for a purpose. This sermon shows the similarities between the Christian and a pencil.

The Pencil Often times Jesus used commonplace things to teach great biblical truths. In Luke 12 Jesus uses the Birds of the air and the Lilly’s of the Field to teach that God is in control and that he will take care of his children. With that in mind I would like us to consider tonight the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking At Adversity

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003

based on 98 ratings

| 10,173 views

No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

--Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Synergy Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 22, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 6,277 views

The purpose of this sermon is to learn from Nehemiah how to move from the pews into ministry.

Nehemiah Synergy Nehemiah 2 August 17, 2003 Intro: A. Today I want to remind you of the sign that I told you about last week… [Humor: Is That a Welcome?, Citation: Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader.] Seen on a church sign: We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only B. Today ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Valuable In The Here And Now

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,645 views

A sermon about God uses all ages of people to accomplish his purposes.

The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. NIV Introduction: Grandma and Grandpa illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Proverbs wise truths of life from a father to his son Purpose Statement: It is important that we recognize the value of... I) Youth to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:29

Denomination: Baptist

Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 5,044 views

This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Keeps Going...and Going...and Going

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 7,415 views

The purpose of this sermon was to motivate people to endure and persist whatever the obstacle they might be facing.

January 27, 2002 Heb. 11:27,28 ¡§It keeps going¡Kand going¡Kand going¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like quitting? Last Sunday, I watched more football than I have seen probably since I was in high school. After we got home from church, I turned on the game between the St. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Unchurched People Into God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 35 ratings

| 8,079 views

A message dealing with the first part of our purpose statement; this one deals with evangelism.

“…Bring Unchurched People into God’s Family…” Matthew 9:35-38 (July 15, 2001) Introduction When people think of evangelism, there are generally at least three reactions: First, there is, for some, excitement. They love the idea of getting out there and sharing the good news of Christ, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

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