Sermons on Qualifications For Leadership:

Weapons Of Mass Distraction Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 24, 2008

Sermon #3 in the series taken from Nehemiah 6-7 reveals Nehemiah’s ability to avoid various kinds of distractions so he could finish the task at hand.

#3 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah Chapters 6-7 "Weapons of Mass Distraction" Castle Hills Christian Church: May 18, 2008 INTRODUCTION: The book of Nehemiah is a book about building a wall. It’s interesting that archeologists have just recently found a portion of wall that dates back ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock Without The Drugs, Sex And Rock And Roll? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What was "Woodstock"? It was a Rock music festival that took place in America in 1969. It was characterized by drugs, sex and rock music. When Jesus drew a crowd, he didn’t have to rely on those things. Large crowds followed Him everywhere He went.

Discipleship, Equipped for Ministry, Teaching, Matthew 5, Leadership | report Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock without the drugs, sex and rock and roll? I was only 14 years old when Woodstock took place. I had just become a Christian that Christmas. What was Woodstock? It was a Rock music festival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not What You Know It's How You See It

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jul 18, 2013

Jesus exemplifies leadership for us. He is a perfect example for us to follow and pattern after. He came to seek and save the lost and so should we. But this begs the question? How effective are we at winning the lost? The answer may be in the title.

Quotes: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” —Proverbs 29:18 “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” —Warren Bennis “A leader is a dealer in hope.” —Napoleon Bonaparte “A leader is one who knows the way, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 16, 2011

Your future depends on learning the voice of the HolySpirt. God may speak to you through others; however, He wants you to learn how to recognize His voice for yourself.

Are You Listening? Revelation 2:7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”’ Your future depends on learning the voice of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Want To Be Great Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 16, 2012

Leadership in the Kingdom of God is about service and humility. It is about working at a level where you are equal or even below everybody else.

Illustration: A Sunday School Teacher was trying to train her kids. She had told them how to behave, and especially since she was teaching at the Sunday school, she wanted to make sure her kids were behaving properly. To make sure that they understood, she asked, "Now why is it that we do not make ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Genius Of Wrong Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people

“THE GENUIS OF WRONG” “Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people” Luke 17:20-21 (p742) March 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I was sharing Wednesday night in our close encounters with God that he always seems to choose the wrong people…at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding Faith - Leading Through Commitment Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 10, 2012

This series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith based upon the life and ministry of Nehemiah. The series uses the acrostic R.E.B.U.I.L.D. to build each week towards the final session.

Session Six: “Leading through Commitment” Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 10 Opening Dialogue As you begin this session with your group, consider opening this session with a discussion of things that people in your group have signed up for…and soon wanted out of! The idea here is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Who Was Jacob?

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Jacob: From Deceiver to Saint Lesson 1: Encountering God A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Waste Your Time Looking For Lost Sheep! (Matthew 18:10-17)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

One of the things I hear a lot in the business world is that if you want to be successful, you need to hang around successful people. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the concept of the ‘Mastermind Group’, but I’ve been encouraged repeatedly, over recent years, to join one. The concept of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God’s Love And Our Duties

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 29, 2010

God has demonstrated his love for us in no uncertain terms. How about us? Do we demonstrate our love for Him?

God’s Love and our Duties I am excited to be here this evening and as I was meditating on the message that God wants to bring to us this evening, God showed me three things. The first is the undeniable, unquestionable and everlasting truth. That God loves us. He has loved us from the very ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010

How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace And Personal Plans Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 22, 2011

We must be open to God’s guidance as we make our personal plans.

Romans 15:14-33 Introduction: A. In considering God’s grace, we have also considered free will and God’s sovereignty. B. With that in mind, what part does my personal plan play in the story? C. Should I even make plans or should I simply go with the flow? D. Or should my plans be made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 19, 2011

The commandment "Be strong and courageous" is given three times. Obviously it cannot be easily accepted...

Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua - called to leadership - Moses died before leading the people into the promised land - relate to forefathers - V6: "Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them." Leadership - Annual Meeting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:16-19

Denomination: Congregational

Faithful Parents Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2011

In spite of the hardships Mary and Joseph had to deal with, they were faithful to God!

We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem because His earth parents Joseph and Mary had to go there to register for the Roman Empire. In our passage today we will read that the family went to Jerusalem. Here’s a question: As Mary and Joseph dealt with Baby Jesus or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Your Foot On It

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 24, 2009

We all have something that we struggle with, but God wants to bring us to a place of total victory. He wants you to put your foot on it.

Gibeon was a great city, but now Gibeon was a threat to the kings of the Amorites Because it had chosen the Lords side. The leaders of the city of Gibeon recognized that God was with Joshua and the children of Israel and they had come into covenant with Joshua and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:3-26

Denomination: Pentecostal