In Sermon Illustrations: "Lead"

Equal Leading

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 11, 2008

EQUAL LEADING In Bible College, a fellow student asked our instructor why some Christians seem to have such a strong relationship with the Lord and others seem to always struggle. He made the statement that it didn't seem fair to him that some seem to have greater leading because they become so ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Orthodox

Leading With Wisdom

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 23, 2023

Leading with Wisdom Nelson Mandela, an icon of leadership, stands as a beacon of inspiration in the annals of history. His remarkable journey from tribal beginnings to global acclaim offers valuable insights into the art of leadership. Unlike many leaders whose legacy is shrouded in varying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:28, James 3:17

Tags: Gentle, Peaceable, Learn To Listen, Leadership, Team  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead By Example

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025

Lead by example. This is different than ordering folks around. When James and John ask for places of authority, Jesus warns them against acting like the world. Jesus describes what it will look like in the church: Mark 10:43-45 “43 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45

Tags: Jesus, Example, Authority

Denomination: Methodist

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Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 10, 2008

ILLUSTRATION… http://www.christianglobe.com/illustrationsTwo/a-z/p/promises_gods.htm God’s presence -- "I will never leave thee" (Hebrews 13:5) God’s protection -- "I am thy shield" (Genesis 15:1) God’s power -- "I will strengthen thee" (Isaiah 41:10) God’s provision -- "I will help thee" (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-31

Tags: God's Leading

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Writing Is An Apprenticeship That Leads To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Writing is an apprenticeship that leads to soul, to Self. It involves digging deeply into territory which we keep hidden, not only from ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Leading You Home

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 5, 2008

LEADING YOU HOME In the movie "Apollo 13," astronaut Jim Lovell (played by Tom Hanks) is interviewed by a reporter prior to launch. He asks if Lovell has ever been in a tight situation. Lovell responds that once, as a Navy pilot in a wartime situation, his plane's instrument panel had been shot ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tozer On Ambition To Lead  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 8, 2013

A. W. Tozer said, "A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." He continued to elaborate, "I think there was hardly a great leader from Paul to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Tags: Leadership General

Where Are You Leading?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014

David Wheeler tells of a funeral procession that illustrates a leader’s influence. David officiated at a funeral. In accordance with custom, after the funeral, the attenders filed out of the funeral home and into their waiting cars to form a processional to the cemetery. The hearse led the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Tags: Funeral, Role Model, Spiritual Leadership, Outhouse

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 28, 2019

A young driver was in a hurry to get to an appointment and illegally parked his car. He left this note under the windshield wiper of his auto: So sorry, but I have circled the block for twenty minutes. I am late for an appointment and if I don't park here, I'll lose my job! ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness, Temptation, Humor, Lord's Prayer, Policemen  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Leading To The Flood

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 31, 2022

Genesis 5 Focus is v1…. In v1-2, isn’t God just repeating Himself? – God detailed the 2 types of “man” He created – male and female! What’s significant about v3? – Adam and Eve had other children as alluded to in earlier chapters; v3 indicates that Seth was a special person! Why do you think ...read more

Tags: People, Godliness, Pride, Population, God's Promise, Ages  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 9, 2024

Lead us not into temptation! A driver tucked this note under the windshield wiper of his automobile for a police officer to read. "I've circled the block for 20 minutes. I'm late for an appointment, and if I don't park here, I'll lose my job. Forgive us our trespasses, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Tags: Test, Police Officers, Lust, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, Temptation, Trial, Faith, Forgiveness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Denial Leads To Two; Two Lead To Three. Our ...

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 14, 2009

One denial leads to two; two lead to three. Our descent away from God always grows steeper and faster. Have you watched sledding competition during the Winter Olympics? Sledders exceed 65 mph at the end of the ...read more

Tags: Sin Separates From God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Voltaire Was One Of The Leading Figures Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

Voltaire was one of the leading figures of the French Enlightenment of the 1700’s. He has an exceptional talent for writing, and to this day, he is known as one of the world’s greatest philosophers. He had money, intelligence, and political influence, which never had been seen by men before his ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness, Emotions, Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scott Was The Leading Literary Figure In The ...

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 20, 2005

Scott was the leading literary figure in the British Empire. No one could write as well as he. Then the works of Lord Byron began to appear, and their greatness was immediately evident. Soon an anonymous critic praised his poems in a London paper. He declared that in the presence of these brilliant ...read more

Tags: Humility

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Any Justification That Does Not Lead To ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Jul 17, 2006

“Any justification that does not lead to sanctification is a ...read more

Tags: Sin General

On The Highway Leading Into Yankton, South ...

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 15, 2007

On the highway leading into Yankton, South Dakota reads: “Yankton, S.D. The Home of 30,000 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Leads To Strength And Not To Weakness. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Humility leads to strength and not to weakness. It is the highest form of self-respect to admit ...read more

Tags: Humility

Optimism Is The Faith That Leads To Achievement. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Universe Is A Stairway Leading Nowhere ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The universe is a stairway leading nowhere ...read more

Tags: Creation

It Is A Rough Road That Leads To The Heights Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is a rough road that leads to the ...read more

Tags: Greatness