Sermons on character of leaders: showing 661-675 of 79,310

My Life As A Leader (3 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 18, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

MyLife As a Leader By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Drama Begins “Okay, I’m going to do something right this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gives The Growth, Not Church Leaders

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 16, 2006

A short homily given at a mid week communion service, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Jesus and not upon leaders, forms of worship or types of evangelism. It’s all about Jesus!

1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 St. Paul had some words of rebuke for the Christians at Corinth; and when I hear St. Paul rebuking a church I always have to ask myself some questions. The questions are: How does this apply to me? How does this apply to my local church? How does this apply to the national ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Relationships With Leaders, One Another And God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 24, 2006

Paul instructs the Church concerning their relationships with their leaders, with one another (calling them to be very patient) and with God.

So we come this week to the end of St. Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica; and I’m sure it’s worth reminding ourselves that Paul wrote this letter to the people of the church. He did not write his letter to the leaders of the church. He wrote it to the Church. The letter began like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

8 Steps To Become A Servant Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! To help us understand to be a leader we must also walk the steps of a servant.

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! July 27, 2005 (1 Pet 5:2 KJV) Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (1 Pet 5:3 KJV) Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-9

Lba Installation: Spirit Filled Leaders

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS BUILD THE CHURCH

LBA INSTALLATION: SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS ACTS 6: 1-7 MAY 23, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This is a letter from Ziya Meral, a student at London School of Theology and a new friend of mine. Ziya is from Turkey, and this letter expresses what it feels like to be one of 2000 followers of Jesus in a country of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaders' Temperament - (Part 2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

Now, we will discuss the qualities of spiritual leadership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Don’t be discouraged as you work through this list. No one meets these qualifications 100%! We’re not looking for perfection, but rather solid evidence of growth in each area. The Leader’s Temperament 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Leader From A Great Servant

Contributed by Ron Cottom on Jun 27, 2011

Foot Washing

I thought it fitting that we challenge not just the student ministry but all here to rise up and get in our places. We shouldn't assume that this church has enough servants to lead in this community. Pastor shared Sunday that we are needed to serve so we can reach all who are thirsty and hungry for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When The Leaders Sins Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

A look at what to do when the leader falls into serious sin.

Introduction: A On my lamp in my office I have written a post-it two things: 1 Why am I so easy on myself and so hard on others. 2 My job is not to prepare sermons; my job is to prepare people. 3 Today, I’m going to give a third leg to our four leg chair. a Issues are not the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning How To Follow Your Leaders"

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 23, 2011

We ultimately follow the leadership of Christ but he has also given us Christian leaders to follow.

“LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEADERS” Text: Matt. 16:24,”Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Intro: The gospels of Mark and Luke record ‘this” same statement by Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of An Effective Leader -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2010

If you want to be an effective leader, don’t let alcohol control you, don’t let anger control you, and don’t let money control you. Instead, let Christ control you so you can lead others to Him.

Once upon a time there was a teacher in Texas who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

New Year: A Second Chance For Leaders

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 30, 2010

The New Year presents us with a second chance to Give more, help more and love even more in such a tangable way.

How would God start off the New Year? All of the churches I have had the pleasure of being a part of had the same tradition of either unveiling a new mission statement or slogan to start the year off with a new focus. Most of the time this usually is divided into reaching the world, community and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Clash Between Two Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2005

This sermon examines the controversy between the apostle Paul and the apostle Peter. We learn how Paul preserved the integrity of the gospel at a crucial point in the Early Church’s infancy.

Scripture A man was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for many years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper’s attention. The boat landed on the beach, the skipper got out and greeted the stranded man. After a while the skipper asked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Become A Great Christian Leader Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2007

1. A Great Christian Leader Serves JESUS. 2. A Great Christian Leader Serves FELLOW SERVANTS. 3. A Great Christian Leader Serves SELF. (Has a Godly self-image.)

How To Become A Great Christian Leader Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, became a familiar sight to millions with his company’s television commercials. Dave also appeared in a lot of training films for Wendy’s employees. In those training films he would dress as his workers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord's Mercy On Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 12, 2015

To show that even GOD's enemies will come and humble themselves to the LORD, the LORD will answer their prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you kneel in prayer? Yes. When I am in prayer rooms and my bed room. Philippians 2:10-11 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41

Denomination: Pentecostal