Sermons on Changed Leaders:

Connecting The Messianic Dots

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Here is one of the most gracious revelations of Jesus to the religious leaders of His day. God is a revealer of the truth, and we need to listen.

Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 Intro: Have you ever helped a small child do a connect the dots puzzle? 1. pretty easy if you can count. 2. but small children need help to understand the concept, and then with that help they can complete the puzzle. 3. Jesus has been under attack in the days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Six Marks Of Leadership: Introduction In Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011

There are six marks of leadership seen in Nehemiah chapters 1-6. Leaders can study these leadership qualities in Nehemiah and grow in their influence.

On the front of one church bulletin always reads, “Ministers: The entire congregation Pastor: Rev David L. Buttry.” Rick Warren in his Purpose Driven Church advocates “No ministry, no membership.” Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Thumbs Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Pastor, church and rebuking spiritual leaders are your RIGHT THUMB which he would cut off and maim you. Caveat!

Thumbs up! Judges 1:6“Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and big toes.” We hear an incident in the Bible about a Canaanite king Adoni Bezek; when the people of God went for war against the Canaanites , he tried to flee but they caught him and did ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Confrontations Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 4, 2013

Jesus responded to questioning in two ways: Jesus spiritually challenged those religious leaders to think and told a parable, a story with a lesson.

Let us continue to worship God through His Word. Open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 20… We noted last week from Luke 19, God showed righteous anger through Jesus Christ as He kicked out the moneychangers and animal sellers in God’s Temple. In the parallel passage of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Of Moses And Aaron

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2015

To show that the LORD don't like disobedience at all even in the level of leadership - the spiritual and economical (financial) leaders of the local church.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you disobedient? No. Because I don't want to upset the LORD. I love the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:22 1 Samuel 15:22 Samuel said, Has the Lord as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Problems Into Opportunities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2014

The church turns problems into opportunities when it meet needs, by mobilizing people, so leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the Word.

Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shaking Things Up Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015

Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 21, 2021

Timothy was called to be a church leader and were given instructions to be an example to many as he matured spiritually and all Christians are to do the same!

Next week will be our last public worship service; but, no matter where we all end up, we must stay faithful to Jesus Christ for He is faithful to us forever! I will repeat it again next week my final message to you: Stay faithful to Jesus Christ as He is faithful to us forever and we will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do We Mean By "apostolic" In Our Profession? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2021

The Church is apostolic because its foundation stones are the apostles chosen by Jesus himself as his first witnesses, prophets, priests and leaders.

Monday of 24th Week in Course There are four marks of the Church—unity, holiness, apostolicity and catholicity. The unity is oneness in belief and practice. The holiness. Ah, we mustn't think that means that all members of the Church and even all clergy are holy. There have some real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Catholic

Helping Hands Of Prayer Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 14, 2013

Healthy church members pray for their pastor and church leaders. Messages based on the chapters of I Am A Church Member by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, and I'm going to help you all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

The Head Of The Corner Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 24, 2024

Just imagine Peter, John and now this healed man all detained. The reason; A man was healed without the permission of the leaders of the Temple.

“The Head Of The Corner” Acts 4:5-11 Just imagine Peter, John and now this healed man all detained. The reason; A man was healed without the permission of the leaders of the Temple. They spent the night in jail and I can only imagine what is going through their minds. Since we have no statements ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ehud: Deformity Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

There is strength when a great church (a body of believers) are led by a great leader who will confront evil and give people peace.

A. THE OPPRESSOR OF ISRAEL – EGLON: JUDGES 3:12-14 1. Repeated sin. “The Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel” (3:12). a. Why would God use an evil person? As an instrument of punishment for His sinning ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Jesus In Politics Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to embody humility and service, placing our hope in Jesus above any political party or leader.

Hey guys! Let's talk about something that's everywhere right now - politics. I know, I know, it's not the most exciting topic, but stick with me. I promise it's going to be interesting. You know how in school, there's always that one kid who wants to be the class president, not because they want to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7, Philippians 2:5-8, James 4:1-3, Hebrews 6:19-20

Topics: Biblical Leadership, Divine Governance, Spiritual Diplomacy, Faith-Based Politics

Ehud - Deformity Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

There is strength when a great church (a body of believers) are led by a great leader who will confront evil and give people peace.

A. THE OPPRESSOR OF ISRAEL – EGLON: JUDGES 3:12-14 1. Repeated sin. “The Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel” (3:12). a. Why would God use an evil person? As an instrument of punishment for His sinning ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist