Sermons about Christian Leadership

Christian Servanthood

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

based on 199 ratings

| 39,192 views

A very practical study on the necessity of servanthood, what servanthood is and is not, and the qualities of a Christian servant-leader.

Christian Servanthood I. Being a servant is necessary for the believer and for Christian leadership. Matthew 20:20-28 20 Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor. 21 "What is your request?" he asked.She replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Letters Of Recommendation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2025

| 142 views

Paul reminds the Corinthians that true Christian leadership isn't about credentials but pointing people to Christ. Our transformed lives are the Holy Spirit’s “letters of recommendation,” of God's truth.

Letters of Recommendation GOOD MORNING. This morning, we’re looking at our Epistle lesson, and letters of recommendation if you saw that. You might have needed one for a job, a college application, to rent an apartment. I’ve written lots. But what is your ultimate letter of recommendation? We can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Caesar Or God? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2015

| 4,874 views

Leadership, Connection, Priorities

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Caesar or God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (pg. 824) August 2, 2015 Introduction: Let me tell you that King Herod was not a very nice man, and about as ungodly and ruthless leader as this world has ever known. He murdered his own family and many Rabbis. He was both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Reasons Why People Avoid Leadership Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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Leadership is very important and if you are called into ministry, you have been called into leadership. As a leaders you need to inspire people, find solutions for problems, be a thinker and make your followers love you! However some of our greatest lead

Decide to Become One of the Few Good Leaders in This World If you believe that you are called to the ministry, then you are called to leadership. That is why this sermon is very important for your life. So that you will be a good leader for the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy and told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Cross No Crown

Contributed by Desean Jarrett on Dec 1, 2000

based on 97 ratings

| 16,952 views

There is a special reward for every Christian who bares their cross.

"No Cross No Crown" James 1:1-12 (personal introduction) Introduction- vs.1 1. James knows his position - servant 2. James recognize in-order to get the father he had to grow through Jesus 3. James address his reader - 12 tribes / descendants of Israel Body- vs.2 1. James tells us we going ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Propelled By Passion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 16, 2001

based on 191 ratings

| 7,713 views

Passion is the driving force in the life of the church and the life of a Christian.

Propelled by Passion Mark 12:28-34 June 1999 Introduction I. W.E. Sangster A. Interviewing ministerial candidates 1. Interview process: Group of individuals interviewed ministry applicants, Sangster was a part of this group, this was a large task in the Methodist church 2. One specific pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Shepherding The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 5,223 views

Christian leaders should do their work faithfully and accordingly.

SHEPHERDING THE CHURCH 1 Peter 5:1-5 November 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There appears to be a hymn for virtually every profession: Dentists: Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors: The Church’s One Foundation Obstetricians: Come, Labor On Golfers: There Is a Green Hill Far ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Good Head--Bad Heart Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,785 views

The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christians...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 31, 2013

| 5,890 views

If you were to ask people in a crowded restaurant how many are Christians most would probably raise their hand. But when you ask what does that mean; well, you would get many different answers. So, how can we tell the true from the false?

Title: “Christians…” Text: Acts 11:19–26 Introduction: I’ve been thinking—always a dangerous thing for a Baptist preacher, I know—but what does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it walking an aisle? Shaking a preacher’s hand? Maybe it’s when you get baptized? (Though I’ve seen some folks go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Git-R-Done Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 13, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 5,533 views

Exposition of Nehemiah 3 about the organization and leadership required to begin the project of rebuilding

Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Title: Git-R-Done! Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/17, PM A. Opening illustration: tell about the mission team from Petsworth that really got her done in April of 2003 B. Background to passage: A burden was born, a king was won, a midnight moonlit ride was taken, and a speech that was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Life Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 26,618 views

Principles on how to live life successful taken from Joshua assuming leadership of the Israelites.

A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon 1 “How to Live Life Successfully” Joshua 1:1-9 Success is a difficult thing to truly define. “Among the apostles, the one absolutely stunning success was Judas, and the one thoroughly groveling ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Leadership Is Based On Service Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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A look at some of the building blocks necessary for effective leadership.

It has been said that, “A church wrapped up in itself makes a small package—too small, in fact.” Christ has commissioned His church to win the lost for Him. The most effective way to accomplish this mission is through leading in service. To be an effective leader one must have a servant’s heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Leadership Of Pastor In Missions

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Oct 29, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 6,184 views

Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Miss

Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Missions Program. Having a good knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025

| 449 views

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

“CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Leadership Fails A Congregation

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 3, 2023

| 704 views

When leadership hurts a congregation there has to be a way for the people of God to heal.

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHs2i4S92k When leadership oversteps their bounds there is a compounded effect upon the lives of the people they once served. Most recently the news has highlighted a minister who has engaged in certain nefarious activities for over twenty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: *other

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