Sermons on Bad Leadership:

Effective Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Every Christian has certain responsibilities...and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church. And we are all subject to Him, whether we are elected leaders...or members...or just occasio

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP LEVITICUS 10:1 2 The story is told about a lion...and this lion was very proud of his leadership over the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by passed the smaller animals and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

Shared Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 27, 2007

This sermon takes a look at the advice Moses’ Father-in-Law Jethro gave him and how it applies to church leadership today.

Title: Shared Ministry Text: Exodus 18:13-27 Date: 5/27/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Next Sunday we will be electing 3 new Deacons. Deacons serve a very important role here at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church. I consider the Deacons of this church to be my Partners ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 3, 2007

As we look at chapters 3-4 in First Timothy, we will see the importance of godly Leadership.

1 Timothy: From the Preacher to the Christian. . Godly Leadership requires: A. Godly Elders. (Slide #2, Click 1) Being an overseer: A noble task, it’s not for everyone. Deserves respect (verse 1) Demands desire. “Sets his heart on” (verse 2) The only reason to want to be an ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Responsibility Of Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Every Christian has certain responsibilities, and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church...and we are all subject to him whether we're leaders or members of the church, or just occasi

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP As we talk of leadership and the responsibilities that go with it, I don't want to just limit this message to a certain group of people. Because the qualifications that I'm going to be talking about today, even though they were leadership qualities or conditions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Leadership That Matters Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 2 in a series from Titus. The importance and characteristics of church elders.

Mark McCrindle is social researcher from the University of NSW who is interested in the changing face of our country. Recently he sampled 5,000 people for their views on leadership (report 16 September 2010). Who is the leader you most admire in history? Winston Churchill was on top with 8.2% of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010

Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel.

Title: Christian Leadership Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Truth: Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel. Aim: I want the church to understand the qualities needed in deacons. Life ?: What are the marks of Christian leaders? INTRODUCTION A deacon, who was full of himself, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010

In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fearless Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 4, 2010

If we want to be an influence for good in people’s lives, then we cannot fear people. Instead, we must fear God and God alone.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn’t encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6’ 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Refreshing Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2009

Follow Biblical leaders.

REFRESHING LEADERSHIP Acts 20.28 S: Leadership Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: FOLLOW BIBLICAL LEADERS. I. CONNECTED (Acts 6.4) II. TEACHER (Acts 6.4) III. AUTHENTICATION (I Timothy 4.14) IV. INTEGRITY (I Timothy 3.2) V. PLURALITY (Proverbs 11.14) PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010

Talents (Gifts) are not the root but the fruit of our salvation. God has given us gifts, so we can be useful in His kingdom. There are no excuses for not being fruitful.

Leadership In the Church Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership Essentials Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 5, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 2:9-20 about Nehemiah’s journey to Jerusalem and the first part of gathering the troops and casting the vision

Text: Nehemiah 2:9-20, Title: Leadership Essentials, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Read the quotes about leadership on p. 27-28 of Sanders’ Spiritual Leadership down through Truman’s quote. B. Background to passage: Four months after this intense burden for the kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

A series of sermons foccussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

Two weeks ago we heard the presentation of Natural Church Development by Major Sylvia Watts and the feedback that we were given after the meeting and in the days following was very positive. With that in mind the corps council has decided to go ahead with NCD and in the next few days we will be ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Godly Leadership

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

Virtues of a leader

Godly Leadership Proverbs 31:1-9 It has been said that “there is no poor man if he has had a godly mother” or “after every great man stands a godly woman.” In Proverbs 31:1-9 we find the counsel of a godly mother given to his son, the king. The advice given to him was as much needed in the society ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Covenant Leadership”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not.

“COVENANT LEADERSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese, Evangelist - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 2:1-9 This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not. SERVICES OF PRIESTS Keeping the charge ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Godly Leadership

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 23, 2009

A godly leader is able to bring community where there was once disunity.

1. Godly leadership encourages commitment a. 1 Chronicles 11: 1-3 says, “Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. 2 In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the LORD your God said to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist