Tag Archives: leaders

October 23 – What Do We Expect From Christian Leaders?

Posted on 10/23/2018 by rockyfort

Jeremiah 1-2 1 Timothy 3 “In the same way, deacons must be respected by others, not saying things they do not mean. They must not drink too much wine or try to get rich by cheating others.” (1 Timothy 3:8 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged authors, Baptists, bi-vocational, character qualities, Children's workers, Christian leaders, clergy, criticism, deacons, elders, fair treatment, gentle and peaceable, godly marriage, lavish lifestyles, leaders, local church, mature in faith, moderation, motivational speakers, not addicted to alcohol, overindulgent luxury, Paul, personal gain, prestige, respect, respected, serving God, spotlight, straight speaking, strong moral character, Sunday School teacher, teetotaler, televangelists, wealth

October 17 – Appreciate Those Who Lead

Posted on 10/17/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 50-52 1 Thessalonians 5 “Now, brothers and sisters, we ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you. Respect them with a very special love because of the work … Continue reading →

Posted in Action Steps, Devotional Thoughts | Tagged air conditioning, appreciate, bi-vocational, bondage, brothers, earn a living, evangelize, heresy, honor leaders, lead in the Lord, leaders, legalism, minister, mistakes, parking lots, pastors, Paul, people in need, Preach, respect, sisters, special love, struggling, teach, train, traveling teachers, truth of the gospel, work, work hard

September 23 – Your Money’s No Good Here

Posted on 09/23/2018 by rockyfort

Song of Solomon 1-3 Galatians 2 “Yet we know that a person is made right with God not by following the law, but by trusting in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus, that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Antioch, apostles, faith, faith in Christ Jesus, Galatians, Gentiles, God, good things, good works, Jesus, Jesus and the law, Jesus paid the penalty, Jesus's tab, Jewish Christians, leaders, living grace, not by following the law, Paul, pay our own way, right with God, sins forgiven, trusting in Jesus Christ, truth, western mindset, Why should God let you into heaven

February 26 – Changed Lives: The Greatest Miracle

Posted on 02/27/2018 by rockyfort

As our church goes through revival services, I’ve fallen a day behind again. Please be patient with me. Please pray with and for Second Baptist Church in Corpus Christi. If you live in the Corpus Christi area, please come and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged alive in Christ, average Jew, back from the dead, banned from synagogue, changed lives, dead in our sins, Death, deliverance from sin, desperate, dying daughter, follow Jesus, forgiven, Forgiveness, Grace, heal, healing, humility, Jairus, Jesus, Jewish community, leaders, love of God, miracles, Pharisees, polarizing, professional mourners, renegade teacher, resurrection, revival, show the difference, sinners, stay quiet, synagogue

December 2 – Always Appeal to Higher Instincts

Posted on 12/02/2017 by rockyfort

Galatians 5:16-26; Ezekiel 1; Psalm 148 “Don’t throw me in the briar patch!” Most of us have heard and understood the purpose of these words uttered by Br’er Rabbit after Br’er Fox had tricked and caught him. Br’er Fox’s ears … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Br'er Fox, Br'er Rabbit, briar patch, change behavior, controlled by the Spirit, desires, faithfulness, focus on the good, followers of christ, forbearance, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians, gentleness, God, God working in us, goodness, higher instincts, Holy Spirit, Joy, kindness, leaders, lives changed by work of the Spirit, love, manipulation, no one is perfect, only solution for sin, origins, Paul, peace, reverse psychology, seek God, self-control, trade one bad behavior for another, trust God, truth, works of the flesh

May 1 – Growth of the Church

Posted on 05/01/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 14; Joshua 22; Job 31 When I was younger, traveling with my parents, around meal times my dad would start scanning for places to eat. He’d look for billboards advertising local restaurants. When he had found a possible place … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Barnabas, Bible study, busy parking lot, committed to the Lord, decent meal, duplication, eary saints, fasting, finding restaurants, followers of Jesus, franchises, Gentiles, God, Jesus, Jewish leaders, leaders, messiah, new, nurtured in faith, ordination, Paul, physical punishment, plant churches, plant the gospel, political leaders, prayer, seminary degree, Sunday School, synagogue, traveling, trust God, work with committees

January 26 – Leaders

Posted on 01/26/2015 by rockyfort

Luke 19:28-48; Genesis 34; Psalm 26 I’m always annoyed by those purveyors of the gospel who forget that the job of a pastor, or any leader, is to help people develop their relationship with God. When they share the gospel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged accountability for pastors, cleaning the Temple, discerning god, God, in it for the money, Jesus, leaders, pastors, Relationship with God, religious shysters, seeking God, Temple

November 8 – Qualities of Leaders

Posted on 11/09/2014 by rockyfort

Titus 1; Jeremiah 13-14; Psalm 125 Church leaders have a huge responsibility. They are to lead the church in obeying and following God. As a result, there are high expectations of a leader. “For a bishop must be blameless, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged a lover of what is good, blameless, but hospitable, church leader, church leaders, convict, exhort, God, holy, Jesus, Just, leaders, not given to wine, not greedy for money, not quick-tempered, not self-willed, not violent, Paul, Preach, qualities of a leader, self-controlled, sober-minded, steward of God, Titus

Tag Archives: leaders

October 23 – What Do We Expect From Christian Leaders?

October 17 – Appreciate Those Who Lead

September 23 – Your Money’s No Good Here

February 26 – Changed Lives: The Greatest Miracle

December 2 – Always Appeal to Higher Instincts

May 1 – Growth of the Church

January 26 – Leaders

November 8 – Qualities of Leaders

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