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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
This is the prayer of any leader of a group of believers. It is Paul's desire for the church in Philippi. To know that we have peace from God; There is joy in partnering with others; We should develop a passionate affectionate for one another; And, I need to pray for a love that abounds.
The prayer of your leader Philippians 1:1-11 Philippians because it hits on so many different topics hat I wanted to share with you, not only today, but in the weeks to come. As you reflect on the passage this morning, it reflects how I feel about this church, this community, and you as ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11
Denomination: Adventist
Spiritual leadership in the church is necessary. Without spiritual leaders you will have leadership, but as immature or nonspiritual, they will draw people after themselves. This sermon is about the desire to serve as a spiritual leader.
Trustworthy Saying #3 (1 Tim. 3:1-7) Intro: A. Today we are going to study another of Paul’s “trustworthy sayings” taken from 1 Tim. 3:1. The Bible tells us read about the role of the minister or evangelist, and the character of spiritual leaders we often call “elders” or “shepherds.” We also ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Judges 9:7-15
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is the 8th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".
Series: Spiritual Decay [#8] THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP Judges 9:1-57 Introduction: Leadership is a calling that demands more than just charisma or authority; it requires a deep understanding of what true leadership embodies. The story of Abimelech in Judges 9 serves as a poignant reminder of the ...read more
Scripture: Judges 9:1-57
Denomination: Baptist
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The US Army values spell LEADERSHIP (https://www.army.mil/values/) I added the Es and A. L oyalty - Psalm 122:6 "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you." Security: Confidence of harmony in relationship, a freedom from harm. E ndurance (NEW TESTAMENT ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 122:6
Denomination: Vineyard
Spiritual growth and maturity is often accelerated under difficult circumstances. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10), he describes what spiritual growth looks like in the midst of “severe suffering.”
1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #4 July 29-30, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Marks of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16
Denomination: Evangelical Free
A worship leader must be a person of proven character, whose personal life and integrity is above reproach. As a humble servant of God, his/her actions will always call attention to God and never seek to bring glory to themself.
Praise and Worship As It Pertains To Leadership We must follow God's ordained plan and pattern for spiritual leadership in the church if we expect God's anointing to come upon the praise and worship service. PASTOR AND OTHER MINISTERING ELDERS The pastor and the elders of the church ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4
Denomination: Pentecostal
Spiritual Gifts Series - 12 of 13.
THE GIFT OF LEADERSHIP Romans 12:8 INTRO: Recently, a corporate executive announced the establishment of an annual "Better Leadership Award." The first person to be honored was Christopher Columbus, posthumously. The reason he was so named was that he started out not knowing where he was ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:8
A Deacon ordination message. Character and spirituality are the essential indicators in the selection of church leaders. They are to lead through their service to God, His ministers, and His local church.
1 Timothy 3:8-13 QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVANT-LEADERSHIP [Mark 10:42-45 / Acts 6:1-6] During local, state, and national election campaigns, voters are barraged by the claims of candidates who attempt to convince the electorate that they are the most ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Instruction given to congregation experiencing pastoral transition.
Leadership Transition Joshua 1:1-18[1] 1-15-06 Into I want to begin this morning by asking Denise to modulate from the key of C to G. (Play a couple of times) In music the modulation from one key to another is called transition.[2] (Play a few more times) You are hearing in the notes ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18
Denomination: Charismatic
Paul tackles the issue of who should be a leader by detailing the qualifications that would please God.
Leadership Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 I. The Personality (v. 2, 3) a. Temperate (Titus 2:2) b. Prudent (Proverbs 13:16, 17:28, 18:15) c. Hospitable d. Gentle and Peaceable; Not Hot-Tempered (Titus 1:7) II. The Actions (v. 2, 3) a. Monogamous b. Teacher (2 Timothy 2:24) III. The Priority (v. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
We can learn a lot about God's heart and about spiritual leadership from the heart of a Mother.
Mothers: Guardians of the Heart Intro: One mom was out walking with her 4-year-old daughter when her girl picked up something from the ground and started to put it in her mouth. The mother tells what happens in her own words: “I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:55-56
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Should we even have pastors and elders? Don’t we all walk in relationship with God and if so why would we need spiritual leadership?
Dakota Community Church July 12, 2009 The Field & the Force 4 What of Pastors and Elders? So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Denomination: Mennonite
To truly honor and love our leaders, we should remember them through our actions, follow their guidance, and keep them in our prayers.
Imagine walking into a small country church and being greeted by a friendly usher. As you express your desire to sit in the front row, the usher warns you that the pastor is quite boring. Unbeknownst to the usher, you happen to be the pastor's mother. Another incident involves a woman complimenting ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8
Topics: Leadership, Love, Spiritual Growth
There is a connection between faith and vision and it is the foundation of all spiritual visionary leadership.
Introduction 1. Quote: .Source: Joel Smith, SermonCentral.com “A dream without a positive attitude produces a daydreamer. A positive attitude without a dream produces a pleasant person. A dream together with a positive attitude produces a person with unlimited possibilities and potential.” ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38
Denomination: Holiness
One source of frustration in the church is that people are trying to do the wrong ministry, play the wrong instrument. That is tragic. But do you know what is even worse than that is having your instrument, but refusing to play it.
INTRODUCTION Let’s open our Bibles together to Romans, chapter 12. Today I’m going to be talking about “Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift,” so I have a little gift that I am going to be unwrapping in a moment. I’m preaching through the book of Romans, verse after verse, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:6-8
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