Sermons on Church Leadership:

The Danger Of Tunnel Vision#2 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2004

We need to recognize the satanic tactic of TUNNEL VISION within the church. We cannot allow our vision to be constricted. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE.

THE DANGER OF TUNNEL VISION #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a 2 part series, if you need part one email me. TEXT: 1 Kings 21:5 But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to Ahab, WHY IS YOUR SPIRIT SO SAD? Why aren’t you eating? 1 KINGS 19: 2. Then Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2, 1 Kings 19:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Here I Come, Ready Or Not! Spiritually Asleep!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2006

Jesus is coming back for His church. Are we ready and waiting? Let us look at some characters in the Bible that had trouble with spiritual sleep.

HERE I COME READY OR NOT! BE READY --- MAKE PLANS --- BE VIGILENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. READY: With preparation. Easily secured. Complete, in a fit state. Willing, inclined to resolve, within reach. A plan, prepared, vigilant, alert, urgent. I. THERE IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Judge Not

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 27, 2013

Don't judge me! Who are you to judge me? Popular ideas in today's culture need biblical guidance. Let's look a bit at what this is all about and how God wants us to understand and act regarding judging others.

Matthew 7 Jesus' words: do not judge, are perhaps the most popular words of our culture today. How do you judge not? Particularly, how do you judge not as Jesus taught us? This command in the sermon on the mount is couched in front of another command that seems very much like a judgment call. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Concerns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 15, 2015

As the church grows, there will inevitably be problems among people. How does the early church deal with these issues as they arise and what can today’s church learn in how to deal with these “growing concerns” in a way that will glorify God?

Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation Delegate to those who are full of the Spirit Delegate to those who are wise Handling Growing Concerns in a godly way Produces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be The Church

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 20, 2017

We have many church shoppers and hoppers these days, who do not have full understanding of what church really is or perhaps they are looking for a perfect Church. Let me assure you, there are no perfect churches, because there are no perfect people.

BE THE CHURCH! Romans 12:3-13 Introduction: When I ask you what is a Church, you may answer in one or two ways: A church is a building where Christians go to worship. Or a group of committed believers of Christ, figuring out how best to live out their faith. When people come to church, they come ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Woe To You Shepherds

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 15, 2024

Being a shepherd is no small undertaking. God expects much from them and is not shy about removing them when they do not perform to His expectations.

“Woe to You Shepherds” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Much discussion about the passage amongst the scholars. 1. Many believe this is a Messianic Prophecy referring to the first coming of Christ and the establishment of His Kingdom. a. FF Bruce says, “ It is a Messianic prediction in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Gives The Increase

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2008

John said, "He must increase, I must decrease." If the church would discover that lesson and live by it, there’s no limit to where God can take his church.

God Gives the Increase Sunday, June 01, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Since 1999, when Victory Temple was first formed as a church, God began to let me have dreams and visions of the church that seemed so impossible to me at that time. In those days we were still in that little store front rental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:25-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001

How do you handle sin in the church?

December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

On Their Behalf

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2019

The Apostle Paul prayed for the Body of Christ, prayers which are a guide for the overseers of God's church may pray for the people of God.

On Their Behalf Praying for God’s People The New Testament gives a charge to those who are led of the Lord, “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which He obtained with His own blood.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing In On A Vision

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

God has a vision for your church. What steps can you, and your congregation, take to focus in on that vision? Here are some thoughts from Daniel.

I grew up in a good size family. I have two older sisters, a younger brother and a younger sister. My oldest sister and my youngest sister are both adopted, and on top of that my parents had a number of foster children in our home while I was growing up. So we naturally had a Chevrolet Caprice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Final Tests Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

Paul finishes 2 Corinthians with 3 tests. The test for leaders (Apostles, in this case). The test for all christians and the test for the church. This sermon applies those tests.

Three final tests. 2 Cor 12:11-13:14. WBC 17 July 05 pm We’re at the end of our series, now - Paul has been having to justify himself… defend his ministry - But he does so by humbling himself! o While all the other ’super-apostles’ spend all the time promoting themselves. I have to say- humility ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Qualities Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2007

When God builds a church, it will have leaders who are the type of men God would approve of. This is a revamp of a sermon from 3 years ago.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1  The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you. http://www.christianglobe.com/Illustrations/theDetails.asp?whichOne=l&whichFile=leadership  As we continue with our “When God Builds a Church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beacons In The Gloom (3) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 14, 2005

Obedience is a key factor in the Christian life and it starts with the pastor of the church.

Series Title: Pastoral Leadership, By Example (Titus) Message Title: Beacons in the Gloom Scripture: Titus 1:3 Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--2 a faith and knowledge resting on ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Corrupt Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

the church at thyatira

The Church at Thyatira: A Corrupt Church - Revelation 2:18-29 - 1/31/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage: Can We Lead People Beyond Our Comfort? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2015

The Church at Laodicea was an example of a Church that lacked leaders who were willing to move them past their comfort zone. God calls all of us to lead people without fear.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I cannot imagine what those young men were thinking as they approached the shores of Normandy. I wonder how many of them thought this was going to be the last moments of life? • According to a press release from June 6, 2014 from the White ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ