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Guideline #3: Have Christ-Centered Leaders Who Lead By Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003

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A look at the neccesity of having Christ-centered leaders who lead by example.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Based on Bob Russel’s When God Builds a Church) TEXT: 1 PETER 5:1-4 TITLE: Guideline #3: “HAVE CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSWHO LIVE BY EXAMPLE" INTRODUCTION: A. Tom Landry was head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for almost 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Be The Judge Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2007

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One of the most often quoted bible passages outside of church is from Matthew 7. Does this mean that Jesus expects his followers to never, ever make any kind of judgment of anyone or anything? Let’s find out.

Probably one of the most quoted scriptures in our culture is “Do not judge.” This is usually used in the context another determining that what someone else says or does is wrong. But is that really the intention of the passage or has the verse been sort of “proof-texted?” You know—I have a point ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Qualifications & Responsibilities Of Pastors Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 8, 2014

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Paul reminds Titus of his mission on Crete. He was to solidify a witness for Jesus Christ by appointing leaders. All church leaders are to meet the standards set forth here & guide others to greater maturity in their relationship with Christ.

TITUS 1: 5-9 THE QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PASTORS Paul here reminds Titus of his mission or what he would have him accomplish while in Crete. It was no small job for Paul wanted Titus to carry out the arrangements which would organize the churches there. He starts off with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Elders And Passing The Baton Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 14, 2003

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The role of church elders is to pass the baton of gospel truth from one generation to the next

Introduction Being the 15th of September 2002, today is the 2nd anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. I was fortunate enough to be there at Homebush that evening – I have here my little yellow suitcase to prove it! What a spectacle it was, from the time the lone horse ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing The Way

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. A Dutch theologian, Johannes Halkendijk, tells this story that took place World War 2. During the Nazi occupation of Holland, the Nazis planned to deport Jewish children to concentration camps. A Dutch resistant group had been formed and one arm of this resistance ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 29, 2006

based on 28 ratings

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Jesus’ teaching on true discipleship separates the serious from the satisfied. Not many will step forward and stand out...how about you? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria Matthew 16:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CandidateCommitmentCriteria.html ----- (Mat 16:24) "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." INTRODUCTION: The passage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hold On When You Feel Like Giving Up

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

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How do we keep holding on when we feel like giving up? How do we find the strength to persevere, to go on?

Ever feel like giving up? Ever feel like quitting? Ever feel like your situation is so hopeless that the only thing you can possibly do is leave? Just walk away, head out the door and never come back? In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Stimulus Package For Believers

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Feb 7, 2009

based on 24 ratings

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The word of God stimulates us and causes changes in us on the inside and outside! God has a free package to stmulate you right now!

Spiritual Stimulus Package for Believers 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Vs Commitment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013

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The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time.

Comfort vs Commitment August 11, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time. Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: The kids and I were watching a show on the Science ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 5

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 31, 2016

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If more of us would: cry out to a merciful God who wants to hear from us; desire a relationship like we see David having; earnestly seek after God instead of what we see around us... Could we not see a change in our life like the one in David's?

Psalm 5 The Psalms are excellent sources of encouragement for us EX: When things are bad, when life becomes difficult, the Psalms can help Sometimes we don’t take the time to appreciate how valuable they can be FACT: We are faced with many difficult decisions on a daily basis More so, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Through A Rough Patch Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

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This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". How do you handle difficult times?

Series: The Songs Of A King [#3] GOING THROUGH A ROUGH PATCH Psalm 142:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever just had a really bad year? You know, the year that everything breaks down and nothing seems to go right? We all have had rough patches and David is no exception. The year 1060 A.D. was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Put It To The Test Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

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This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". We are to take our salvation very seriously and put it to the test.

Series: Are You Real? [#4] PUT IT TO THE TEST 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

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Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Drained" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 15, 2015

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This is the first in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Drained” #1 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 14:3-9 Today, we start a new series that will lead us into RESURRECTION SUNDAY! EMPTY! (Allow me to set the foundation for all that I believe God wants to say to us.) I have been contemplating and praying about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Other

The Macedonian Mindset Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

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This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; 2for during a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3For, as I can testify, they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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