Sermons on Choosing Leaders:

The Divisive And The Godly Minister

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012

This is the very reason that this 3rd letter of John was written. There was a divisive leader in the church who was causing serious problems. In writing, John covers the traits of the divisive leader and he tells us how to handle him.

A divisive leader is one of the most serious problems to ever confront a church. When a church has within its ranks a divisive leader, the very life and ministry of the church are threatened. A divisive leader always carries a church through one of its most traumatic experiences. He usually ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fallout From Our Failures Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

Using King David will observe the repercussions of family downfall, the consequences of our sins as family leaders.

Series: “How Can I Best Love My Family?” Sermon #1 Title: “The Fallout From Our Failures” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-13 Introduction: Well, as I said and being true to my word, at the beginning of February, my desire was to return to the man King David. And I said I wanted to talk about David so ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Face Of Fear

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 23, 2006

There will be times when anxiety and fear will come into our lives, it is then that we have a choice to make. We can choose to focus on the problem and be overcome with fear or we can choose to focus on God and our fear will disappear.

Theme: The Other Face of fear Text: Exodus 14: 11-12; II Timothy 1:7 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 22,2k6 Intro: What is Fear? A feeling of anxiety caused by the presence of nearness of danger, evil, pain etc. a feeling of uneasiness. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Annoying, Discombobulating, Fuzzy-Toothed Inconvenience

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

At the end of a year, we can choose to let go of things that have weighed us down in the previous year. We can lose some of the baggage that we carry around and choose to replace it with the love of Christ.

How many times have you stood forsaken at the baggage carousel, watching the luggage track spit out piece after piece of luggage, but never yours? Why is it, when all chance of my suitcase ever showing up is gone, I feel compelled to stand there and watch the few remaining orphan bags circling ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Be Free?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Jesus has lifted the veil and given us the truth that sets man free, free to choose to live holy, free to choose the life God intends for us, free to confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Would You Be Free? 07/06/08 AM Text: John 8:31-32 Introduction Freedom is a powerful word, it is a driving concept. Men have fought battles, gone to war and sacrificed greatly in order to gain freedom for themselves or for their country. Friday was the 4th of July, the day where we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Faced With An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002

Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

Does It Matter What Truth You Believe?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 1, 2023

With all the false doctrine in the world today, does it matter which truth we choose to believe?

Many of us here today grew up in a world that was fairly simple. The things that we saw on television, read in the paper, or were taught in school were real facts and events that were happening or had happened in history. The world we live in today is a lot different. We're given little ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, John 8:31-36, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

"the Mind Predestined For Leadership."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 19, 2022

Beloved, the writings of great men such as Plato, have inspired world leaders who made precise decisions that changed the course of history, and this message invites us to seek their secret for raising up prominent leaders that are willing to pour their knowledge and wisdom into others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 2:4-8) (4) "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." (5) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" (6) "Who, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-47, John 15:16, Philippians 3:14, Daniel 5:1-31, James 4:10, Ephesians 4:11-14, John 13:13-17, Proverbs 11:14, Philippians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Warrior Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 28, 2009

We have been given authority over Satan, but we have to choose to use it.

A Warrior Messiah Text: Matthew 8:28-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Mountains God Calls Us To Climb

Contributed by Steve Kempton on Sep 22, 2006

Mountains in the Bible that God calls all leaders to climb. Clarity comes when you reach the summit

Mountains God calls us to Climb. I do believe that there is great benefit in being both real and completely honest about the reality of Pastoral life and all it’s expectations and challenges. All of the events of the last 10 years of ministry, both good and bad, has aided both my own personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-4, Genesis 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vindicating God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 29, 2008

2ND IN THE SERIES OF VINDICATING GOD, PAUL ADDRESSES THE ACCUSATION THAT GOD IS UNJUST IN CHOOSING OF INDIVIDUALS.

ROM 9: 14-18. VINDICATING GOD PART 2. RECAP: LAST TIME PAUL EXPOUNDED GODS SOVEREIGNTY IN HIS ELECTING LOVE OF INDIVIDUALS. THE JEWS WERE SELF ASSURED OF THEIR HERITAGE – YET IT WAS AN ASSURANCE WHICH WAS MISPLACED. THEY BELIEVED BECAUSE THEY WERE NATURAL DESCENDENTS OF ABRAHAM AND ISRAELITES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

In The Crosshairs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2011

Christians and leaders alike will be criticized and persecuted. Take a look at how Moses dealt with being in the crosshairs.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly lady who came to church one Sunday. 1. An usher said to her “Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said “I would like to sit in the very front row.” 3. He said, “No, ma’am. You don’t want to do that. Our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophecy Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Much of what the Gospels proclaim are prophecy fulfilled. Of all the religious leaders in the world, Jesus Christ is unique. Unlike any other religious leader, there were 100’s of prophecies written about Jesus’ birth, life, death, resurrection and Second

Prophecy Fulfilled Isaiah 53:4-6 When you hear the word prophecy, what do you think of? Nostradamus? The thousands of people throughout history who have predicted the end of the world, only to see the date come and pass? Do you think of people who have told others they are going to be healed only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Unbelievable Gospel

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

This sermon deals with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how the world chooses to disbelieve it simply because it is so simple.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1— 10 Title: “The Unbelievable Gospel” Introduction: Isaiah begins this portion of Scripture with the words, “Who hath believed our report?” From the time of Isaiah until now people have looked upon this prophetic idea of a suffering Messiah as something “INCREDIBLE.” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009

God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational