Sermons on Shepherd Leadership:

The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

How should we act toward those who rule over us?

Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Perspective - Rom. 14:5

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A Matter of Perspective (Rom. 14:5) Levels of perspective that we need to speak to by the power of the Spirit and the Word of God.

A Matter of Perspective (Rom. 14:5) Levels of perspective that we need to speak to by the power of the Spirit and the Word of God. "One man considers one day more sacred than another. Another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind." (Rom. 14:5) It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Elders Are Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Elders Are Important Acts 15:1-29 Quality leadership is best seen in the plurality of godly servants

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

How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Rituals Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Each One, Teach One Series

Contributed by Robert Parker on Sep 27, 2001

In your seasons of life God will counsel us, as well as make us counselors for the world. God will use His children for great purposes if we listen to him whisper to our Hearts.

On this annual men’s day it is not be accident or chance that the Lord would the ministry to preach the word of God to the men who are sitting here to day… It is not by accident that you are present in the house of God… It is not by chance that the pushing and pulling that your spirit has felt in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:2-7, Proverbs 19:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Value Of Christian Ideals

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hardest To Say Word In English ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

We study what is the hardest words to say in the English language.

The Hardest word to say in the English Language? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 5: 37 But let you communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay --- Matthew 14:8 And she said, being instructed of her Mother, say, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a charger. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:8-9, Matthew 5:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Pursuit

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you go

I remember my first week at college at KSU. At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Midst Of Rubble Series

Contributed by Lawrence Perez on Nov 18, 2004

This sermon is about awakening those who’s spirit’s have been sleeping. Key’s to becoming a "catalyst" for revival. It is important to view our lives and our callings. Are we functioning under the calling that God has destined for us. THis sermon speak

Reviving the Stones series Title: LIFE IN THE MIDST OF RUBBLE "How to Become a Catalyst for Revival” Another Word for Catalyst is to be a means, a channel, or a vehicle Opening Scripture: Nehemiah 1: 1-3 Introduction: A man one day went to see his doctor to follow up on a test he took two ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Community Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004

This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, John 17:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Encourage yor teachers to prepare their hearts as well as their minds. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees (Part 2) Prayer, the Indispensable Ingredient Last month, we discussed the problem of teachers falling into the rut of preparation and finished by saying, “How do we climb out of a rut? It begins on our knees.” I would like to continue this month on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Working Well With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

At first glance, Nehemiah chapter 3 looks a bit dry. One commentator refers to it as a "colorless memorandum of assignments." It reads much like the book of 1 Chronicles with its long lists of names that are difficult to pronounce, information that seems

Working Well with Others Have you been watching the Olympics? NBC isn’t very happy with their ratings but it’s been fun to watch the different sports. As the athletes compete, they’re all seeking a medal and the recognition that comes with it. Those who win a gold are held up as heroes. While most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stop Strife Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Nehemiah has to put down his hard hat and turn his attention from the construction of the wall to the walls that were being put up between his workers. While their external enemies helped to rally the people, internal conflict threatened to divide and de

How to Stop Strife As we continue in our series through the Book of Nehemiah, we’ve learned that Nehemiah confronted a different challenge in each chapter: • In chapter one, he was faced with a personal challenge. When he heard about what was happening in Jerusalem, he sat down and wept and then ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist