Honoring Leaders Introduction One of the things I appreciate about Rick Mercer is that he does not discriminate. No matter what your political stripe, you will be mocked and what you do will be held under a microscope. Yet, I also get a sense that even though he mocks political leaders, he also respects…

Intro – A month after Donald McDonald started at Harvard, his mother called from Scotland. "How are the American students, Donald?" She asked. "There so noisy," he complained. "One neighbor endlessly bangs his head against the wall, while another screams all night." "How you put up with it?" "I just…

The Power of the Cross February 23, 2003 Scripture Reading: 1Corinthians 4 Introduction: ILLUS.: Dilbert Comic Strip, Chgo. Trib., Sun., Feb. 23 In the last three messages in 1Cor. we have seen how the cross of Jesus Christ draws us in community, instructs us, and holds us accountable as Paul challenges…

Reading Matthew 7:15-23 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:18-20 (NIV) I. How Predators Prey A. Dressed to Kill 1. How…

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will…

Disagreements with your leaders are inevitable and often necessary. How we respond to these disagreements can either build up or destroy. The Bible provides several principles to help us navigate these disagreements in a way that glorifies Him.

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Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 40: Spiritual Leadership Ezra 7-10 December 5, 2010 Prep: · 114, leftovers (pg. 1) · Hope Management Scripture reading: aDVENT READING Luke 1: 26-45 (Eddie?) Intro Before we get started, I want to give you a brief lay of the land, of our sermons…

This week Pastor David talks about why we need to align ourselves with the plan of God

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Apr 15th

Decisive Biblical Leadership ABWE Eastern Europe LEAD Conference January 15-17, 2003 Jerry Kroll I. The Need For Leadership A. The ___________________ of God B. The condition of the ________________ Matt 9:36; Mark 14:27; John 10:11-14. C. The need of the ________________________: Matt 9:37-38 II. The…

Decisive Pastoral Leadership Dr. Jerry Kroll I. The Need For Leadership A. The plan of God God is not looking for better church programs but better leaders (II Chronicles 16:9; I Timothy 3:1) Don’t fall into the pitfall of doing vs. leading. B. The condition of the church Matt 9:36; Mark 14:27; John…

Decisive Pastoral Leadership I. The Need For Leadership A. The Plan of God B. The Condition of the Church II. The Definition of Leadership A. Negative: what leadership is not 1. An inherited trait 2. Reserved for the elite 3. An official position 4. A personality trait 5. Power or Control B. Positive:…