In Sermon Illustrations: "Leaders" showing 21-40 of 1,116

The Caliber Of Its Leaders Is The Measure Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The caliber of its leaders is the measure of a movement, for the caliber of men is indicated by the size of the things which challenge them, by the type and size of things which discourage and defeat them, by the caliber of the helpers they choose, by the size and the type of things ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

A Leader's Success As A Motivator Is Directly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A leader's success as a motivator is directly related to his sincerity in showing ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

For The Visionary Leader To Require Loyalty Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

For the visionary leader to require loyalty is prudent. To insist on blind ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

The Leader Has To Be Practical And A Realist, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Leaders Arent Born, They Are Made. And They Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Leaders arent born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And thats the price well ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

The Speed Of The Leader Determines The Rate Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The speed of the leader determines the ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

If You Wish To Be A Leader You Will Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you wish to be a leader you will be frustrated, for very few people wish to be led. If you aim to be a ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

A Godly Leader Is Not To Be Quick Tempered Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

A Godly leader is not to be quick tempered or overbearing. Back in the days when I was a police officer I was an elder at our church. One Sunday I was asked if I would bring an offering meditation. At the last minute I discovered I would be working that day so our Pastor asked if I could get a 10 ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Christian Church

Preacher Vs. Worship Leader

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 16, 2010

PREACHER V. WORSHIP LEADER Conflicts are not uncommon, but when the preacher and song leader get into it, stand aside. One week, the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should move forward into doing service for others. After this sermon, the song leader led the congregation in singing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Being A Leader Today Is That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you. ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

The Leaders Of Today Both In Thought And Action ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The leaders of today both in thought and action are real leaders in that they do not drive the men under them; ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Making The Transition From Leader To Former ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Making the transition from leader to former leader is not a passive event for the incumbent. He has the opportunity to demonstrate his leadership ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Traps That Hinder Leaders: Dale Galloway ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

Traps That Hinder Leaders: Dale Galloway enumerates these hindrances to relational ministry in his book On Purpose Leadership, Beacon Hill Press. Insecurity—Selecting only those people who have the same gifts as the leader—or lesser gifts. · Elitism—Developing a “leaders only” attitude that keeps ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Gifted Leaders Who Are Self-Centered And Loveless ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

Gifted leaders who are self-centered and loveless are a blight to the church rather than a blessing (1) a leader works; (2) a leader sees his assignment as responsibility rather than rank or privilege; (3) a leader wants strong, capable, self-assured, independent associates; (4) a leader creates ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Douglas Hyde Was A Major Leader In The Communist ...

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 31, 2006

Douglas Hyde was a major leader in the Communist Party in England during the 1930’s and 1940’s. However, in 1948 he converted to Christianity. Later he wrote a fascinating little book, Dedication and Leadership, in which he pointed out that the means of developing leaders among the communists were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-15

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Godliness

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leaders Come In Many Forms, With Many Styles ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Leaders come in many forms, with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county. Some find ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

A Long Time Leader In The Church Was Diagnosed ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 23, 2009

A long time leader in the church was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He came to me and asked, "I was baptized at a young age, I have been faithful in attendance, I have been a leader and servant for the church. Is that enough to get to heaven?" No, it is not ...read more

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Mentioned Before That Leaders Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

I have mentioned before that leaders of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association estimate that roughly 10% of people who come forward at the end of a Crusade meeting really become Christians that night. Many already were Christians and lots of others go through the external motions but never ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Apologetics General, Evangelism Fear Of

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of A Great Leader Is The Demands He ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

The mark of a great leader is the demands he makes upon his followers. The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Winston Churchill told the British people that he had nothing to offer them but "blood, sweat, toil, and tears" in their fight against ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Commitment To Christ, Call Of The Disciples

About 1930, The Communist Leader Bukharin ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 16, 2002

About 1930, the Communist leader Bukharin journeyed from Moscow to Kiev. His mission was to address a huge assembly. His subject, atheism. For a solid hour, he aimed his heavy artillery at Christianity, hurling arguement and ridicule. At last he was finished and viewed what seemed to be the ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational