Sermons About Leadership
Members, Our Partners
Our desire is that every member advances in their journey as a Biblical servant leader by realizing and fulfilling God’s calling in their life in the church and community. This will only happen as grasp what the Bible has to say about the nature and scope of the of servant leaders within the church. Over the next four weeks, we will examine the leadership structure that is outlined in the New Testament for the church and how that works itself out here at Harvest Pointe. Ultimately, our hope is for everyone to realize that they are called by God, from the moment of salvation, to play their part in our combined efforts to fulfill the Great Commission and Great Commandment as a church.
0 Amens
Deacons, Our Servants
Our desire is that every member advances in their journey as a Biblical servant leader by realizing and fulfilling God’s calling in their life in the church and community. This will only happen as grasp what the Bible has to say about the nature and scope of the of servant leaders within the church. Over the next four weeks, we will examine the leadership structure that is outlined in the New Testament for the church and how that works itself out here at Harvest Pointe. Ultimately, our hope is for everyone to realize that they are called by God, from the moment of salvation, to play their part in our combined efforts to fulfill the Great Commission and Great Commandment as a church.
0 Amens
EMBRACING CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP AND GLORIFYING GOD'S NAME IN THIS WORLD (Malachi 1:6-2:9 * Message #2) 08-16-09
INTRODUCTION TO TODAY’S MESSAGE: 1) Relevance to our Daily Lives: Recognizing the influence of role models and leaders; and Experiencing the purpose, joy, peace & security found in living for the honor and glory of God’s name (His reputation) in this world. 2) Review from Last Week: --> Malachi’s Message: a call to renewal for God’s people in their covenant with Him (covenant is a promised based relationship between two parties). Israel was suffering economically, politically, and spiritually due to their sins (half-hearted worship, ungodly leadership, divorce/adultery, & neglect of social justice). God’s promise of their glorious restoration as a kingdom had not been realized, yet the unbelieving peoples around them (including their enemies) appeared better off than they were. --> God as “the LORD of hosts”: The name “God” (the mighty one) is used only seven times in Malachi. God’s personal name “the LORD” (“Yahweh” which means “He is”) is used 46 times, and use of this name implies a personal relationship with God (see Exodus 3). With that, over 43% of the verses in Malachi contain some form of the phrase “the LORD of hosts” which implies that Israel’s personal God (the LORD) reigns over all the armies (hosts) in heaven and on earth. The prophet’s constant use of this name would reassure Israel of the LORD’s love & power to protect them. --> Six Disputations: Malachi raises six disputes that the LORD has with His people, using the reoccurring phrase “but you say…” followed by the people’s corresponding complaint against the LORD (“but you say” in Dispute #1 is found in Malachi 1:2; for #2 see 1:6,7,13; for #3 see 2:14; for #4 see 2:17; for #5 see 3:7,8; and for #6 see 3:13). In the 1st Disputation, God rebuked His people for questioning His love for them, and said they would see and declare His greatness after He judged their enemies. 3) Disputation #2: God rebukes Israel’s begrudging offerings, confronting the priests for their ungodly leadership which was allowing and promoting this (in Disputation #5, Malachi confronts the people themselves). Priests: in the Old Testament, God chose the Levites (the tribe of Levi, one of Jacob’s 12 sons) to lead God’s people in worship, as representatives of the firstborn from every Israelite family. Within the Levites, God consecrated Aaron and his descendants to be priests (ones who mediated between the LORD and His people, and instructed Israel in godly living). HALF-HEARTED/POLLUTED WORSHIP. 1) The LORD Confronts the Priests: --> Honor God in Worship (Mal 1:6-10); --> Glorify God in this World (Mal 1:11-14). 2) The LORD Rebukes the Priests: --> Take to Heart God’s Honor (Mal 2:13); --> Walk in Covenant with God (Mal 2:4-9). WHOLE-HEARTED/HOLY WORSHIP. 1) Embracing Christ-Centered Leadership: --> What does this look like?; --> How is this lived out? 2) Glorifying God’s Name in this World: --> as “the Priesthood of all Believers”; --> with the Joy and Peace of Jesus Christ.
0 Amens
Elders, Our Shepherds
Our desire is that every member advances in their journey as a Biblical servant leader by realizing and fulfilling God’s calling in their life in the church and community. This will only happen as grasp what the Bible has to say about the nature and scope of the of servant leaders within the church. Over the next four weeks, we will examine the leadership structure that is outlined in the New Testament for the church and how that works itself out here at Harvest Pointe. Ultimately, our hope is for everyone to realize that they are called by God, from the moment of salvation, to play their part in our combined efforts to fulfill the Great Commission and Great Commandment as a church.
0 Amens
When Leaders Fall
From the greatest to the least of leaders, we are all tempted. When we fall, it will be because we have been led astray by our OWN lusts. We must OWN it. If the fallen leader happens to be you or I, we can each relate to the fact that "bouncing back" comes also with the responsibility of teaching those who may be struggling with sin or who have been overtaken by a fault what their personal responsibility is to those who have been following or watching them.
0 Amens
Leadership 101
There are many ways to lead, but the MOST effect way involves serving. And Titus gives us a blueprint on how to do this.
0 Amens
Thrive Podcast 1
Intro to Thrive podcast. Dan White shares about himself and what makes him tick. Get a cup of coffee, sit back and get to know how Dan views himself, youth ministry, and what he feels God's vision for youth ministry in the future.
0 Amens
