Sermons on Character Of Leaders:

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 18, 2015

When we take part in worship, especially when we take part in Holy Communion, we draw closer to God, and we allow him to live in us. Only then will we have the inner conviction and witness of the Holy Spirit that we are children of God.

When you were children, did you ever play a game called “Follow the Leader”? Well, for those of you who didn’t, or for those of you who have never heard of the game, let me explain. First, you choose a leader. Then you follow him wherever he goes and do whatever he does. You stomp ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Anglican

Little Leaders Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016

God will show the foolishness of trusting in man.

Isaiah 3:1-7 Little Leaders 8/27/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last Sunday we studied a passage that presented the final judgment of God, a judgment that shakes the whole earth and humbles all the arrogant. It ended with this admonition: 22 Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2016

In selecting additional shepherds (elders) for our congregation, we need to be aware of the way in which the Lord leads his people. Psalm 23 gives us insight into the compassionate leadership of Jesus.

1. Knowing the Shepherd A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher who happened to be there asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Insensitive Leader

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 24, 2020

In Rehoboam, the people saw a “second Moses” who would deliver them from their oppression. But the king turned a deaf ear to their requests.

THE INSENSITIVE LEADER "16 Now when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, saying: “What share have we in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel! Now, see to your own house, O David!” So Israel departed to their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:16, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023

A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.

Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-9, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Leader Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 25, 2024

God knew even before Israel became a nation that they would desire a king like other nations. What can we learn from their choice to reject God and apply it today?

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day designed to honor those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy in our nation today. It began shortly after the Civil War as Decoration Day- a time to put flowers and other memorabilia at the gravesites of those who had sacrificed in memory of what they had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Leader

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 31, 2024

Moses announces there will be a new leader and Israel needs to listen to Him.

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “New Leader” Or, the E.F. Hutton television ad campaign in which a park is full of people (could be a mall or an office), and everyone is talking. The camera zooms in on one couple, one of whom is saying, “Well, my broker is E.F. Hutton, and he says …” Action in the background ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 13, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 24

September 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 8:27-38 Follow the Leader Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Vacations often involve long road trips. Those journeys can be filled with road games ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unlikely Leader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#10] THE UNLIKELY LEADER Judges 11:1-40 Introduction: We are going to study the story of Jephthah, an unlikely hero. We will uncover profound truths about God’s ability to use those whom the World might overlook. Jephthah’s journey begins in a place most of us can ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership And Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Emphasize the importance of godly leadership and shepherding, drawing inspiration from Psalm 23, and encourage believers to develop these qualities in their own lives and communities.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's such a blessing to be standing up here again to share God's word with you. Today, we're going to focus on the beautiful Psalm 23 and its profound message about leadership, character, and the heart of a true shepherd. A.W. Tozer once wisely said, "A ...read more

Topics: Shepherd, Jesus

The Character Of Joshua Series

Contributed by Greg Stine on Jul 16, 2001

CHaracteristics demonstrated by Joshua that allowed God to use him so mightily

Joshua 1:1-9 Intro: O.T. often not understood because of structure, etc. Primary theme of the O.T. - scarlet thread of redemption woven throughout the fabric of the whole, in the person of the promised Messiah. Gen. 3:15 - 1st promise of Messiah, called the protoevangelum. Sets stage for conflict ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Character Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

God had chosen Daniel for special serive but before being entrusted with responsibility his spiritual character was tested.

DANIEL 1 - THE MAKING OF A CHARACTER Three times in the book Daniel is referred to as a man "highly esteemed", or as the Authorised Version puts it, "a man greatly beloved". He was truly a noble character, but how did it come about? Was he born with this built into his genes? No, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Daniel 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Uncompromised Character Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

10 Warnings To Church Leaders - Be Careful About Yourself

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 23, 2014

WE MUST WATCH OVER OUR OWN LIFE AND DOCTRINE SO WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES AND THOSE WHO HEAR US.

10 WARNINGS TO CHURCH LEADERS - BE CAREFUL ABOUT YOURSELF 1. WE MUST WATCH OVER OUR OWN LIFE AND DOCTRINE SO WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES AND THOSE WHO HEAR US. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *************************** 1 TIMOTHY 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal