Sermons on Christian Leadership:

Deborah: God's Leading Lady

Contributed by David Cook on Jul 14, 2009

The world needs more courageous leaders like Deborah!

Intro: Where would the church of Jesus Christ be today without the ladies? In most churches today, it’s the ladies who lead the way in serving, praying, Sunday School, mission projects, taking food to the sick, singing in the choir, etc. I thank God for the ladies in this church who are willing to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive A Shipwreck

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Paul sails for Rome. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 27 verses 1-22: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness (bad drivers – God gets the blame!) • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying messages. • Some advertise a club or society e.g. scouts, caravan club. • Some tell you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

Leading The Way Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Leadership, submission, respect

LEADING THE WAY Hebrews 13:17 (page 853) February 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you." Our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Character Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 27, 2011

Another in the leadership series, The Importance of. This sermon points out the greater virtue and importance of character over gifting.

CHARACTER AND GIFTING 1 Samuel 12:1-5 Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: Miracles, Manna & Murmurings!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 8, 2016

Lessons from the life of Moses - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Problems Moses Experienced (vs 1-10) (2). The Prayer Moses Voiced (vs 11-15) (3). The Provision Moses Needed (vs 16-25) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Due to an accident a minister had to have all of his remaining teeth pulled out; • And a set of new dentures were made ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Choosing Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

We are going to look at the church’s first business meeting if you will. We are introduced to the remaining eleven apostles tonight. We are going to look at the replacing and the replacement for number twelve, and why this is significant.

The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. Now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That was a big opening to fill. In the past two weeks, we have studied the Great Commission and the Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity's 'missing Link'

Contributed by Gary Pace on Jun 17, 2001

Do you know that if you’re saved, blood bought, through faith in the finished work of Christ, you are a worshipper and priest, able to offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord? There’s more....

Christianity’s ’MISSING LINK’ Do you know that if you’re saved, blood bought, through faith in the finished work of Christ, you are a worshipper and priest, able to offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord? There’s more.... IS GOD RECEIVING THE WORSHIP DUE UNTO HIS NAME? PSALM 29 :2 ,"GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2-3, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Brethren

More To Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

A look at the persecuted church

A study of the Book of Revelation < The persecuted Church> #5 Rev. 2:8-11 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Christian Minisry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How should power and authority be exercised and approached as a Christian

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Paul began his letter to the Colossians emphasising the supremacy of Christ. In chapter 1 he told us that in him all things were created, “in heaven and on earth, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers.” (1:16) All ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Intentional Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

God has called us and sent us out to intentionally do His work and carry His message.

Intentional Christian Living Luke 14:12-24 Ill. The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans city pool. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 2” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

Looking at the role of deacons.

1. What is God’s will for my life? That’s a common question. • What am I on this earth for? How can I make a difference? • We know the Bible says… Jer. 29.11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. SO ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is .....

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 16, 2011

Who is to lead our churches. Paul writes that in Jesus everything is revealed.

JESUS IS …… COLOSSIANS 1:15-22 Intro: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christians In The Modern State Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2011

The sermons is a study of the role of Christians in the modern state. The biblical emphasis is on a submissive spirit as honouring the Master.

“Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist