Sermons on Civic Leadership:

The Truth About Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

What does it mean to serve Christ? Paul talks about servant-leadership in this passage and calls for humility among those who think they are wise and brilliant enough to lead the church.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SERV ING CHRIST Whenever a title like this is used several thoughts go through our minds: “You mean there is something false about the way we serve?” “There’s a ‘truth’ I didn’t know about?” “Is this something new?” To set your minds at ease I must confess that this is nothing new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Perfect… You’re Not Perfect… ~ God

Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013

God doesn't perfect us... then bring us into the church and into church leadership. He perfects us through change, challenge and allows His will to be done through imperfect people.

Have you ever felt like life never goes the way you plan it? In my life, I had plans to do different things. When I was young, before even being a teen I wanted to be a professional football player. I used to play backyard football with all my friends and with my favorite cousin, Tim. We would win ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Values From God's Viewpoint

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 5, 2012

The world has a way of dealing with different issues. What are values from God's perspective when it comes to handling money, paying our taxes, leadership, discipline issues, or forgiveness?

Matthew 17:24 – Matthew 18:35 ILLUSTRATION 1: A Sunday school teacher was diligently teaching about Salvation, explaining how we have sinned and need to seek forgiveness from God. After this, she asked the children, “What should you do in order for you to be forgiven of your ...read more

Denomination: *other

Equipped#7 - Equipped To Care Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2025

We’ve seen how God equips His people with gifts like prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, and leadership. Today we come to the seventh gift: mercy.

EQUIPPED TO CARE: Showing Mercy Introduction Today, we are concluding our visit to God’s Workshop as we see the various tools he is creating to serve in the Kingdom. In the book of Romans is a core theme of accepting and working together with your brothers and sisters, even if there are major ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Built To Last Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2021

Church congregations need to withstand storms: changes in membership, changes in leadership, differing political situations, changes in culture, and a host of potential challenges. Church congregations need to be strengthened and reinforced.

Built to Last (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. My kids just got a puppy that is scared of every appliance in the house, but one in particular. I suggested they name the dog, “Nature.” Because nature abhors a vacuum. 2. Appliances are not what they used to be. Old appliances were built to last. 3. We had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Teachings Of Titus #5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

We Christians recognize that we can do very little about the leadership in our government. If we could, we would have done something a long time ago.

Someone once said in humor, “We have the best politicians that money can buy!” But what is sad about this humor, is that many times when it comes to our public officials it is the truth. Sometimes I wish we could do to our politicians what a company did to a farmer. Illus: An elderly farmer ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah’s Third Prayer: Asking God To Intervene Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 27, 2024

The Jews, under Nehemiah's leadership, began to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. They heard some very discouraging news. Nehemiah heard this as well, and prayed to the LORD about it.

Introduction: Nehemiah had been in Jerusalem long enough for the people living there to begin rebuilding the city walls. Chapter 3 gives an account of the various groups who took part in this rebuilding effort. By now, the enemies of Judah had noticed and were not happy. 1 The Words of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 4, 2025

Haggai calls God’s people to consider their priorities. Secondly, consider the Lord's Pleasure and finnaly, the leadership must consider Our Lord's Purpose.

Sermon: God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23, Zechariah 4:6-10, Zephaniah 3:9, Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Methodist

Prescription For A Healthy Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2003

Many families are struggling because they haven’t listened to God’s prescription for their homes. Even many Christians misunderstand what Paul was talking about in Colossians 3 and do great damage to their families.

OPEN: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve. . . we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Lost Art In The Church And Family?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2009

You talk endangered species, the art of listening is in great danger. Let us look at listening/ear in the Bible. Wow! what a lesson!

IS THERE A LOST ART IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE HOME? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a country music song: THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW: MY DAD? Introduction: PRECONCEIVED OPINIONS CAN HINDER WHAT WE HEAR? Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 27, 2008

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14

Led By the Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 6/1/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:12-14 Key verse: Romans 8:14 - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. The Introduction A lady went to a jeweler to have her watch fixed. He disappeared to the back and soon returned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Evangelism Pt2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010

We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did! We need to fulfill our eternal destiny!

Servant Evangelism pt 2 Series: To serve or not to serve? Last week’s challenge to serve: Brought some Testimonies – Here are some from those who have served others this week: Hi Pastor, Just wanted to let you know the popcorn I gave out in my class during finals when over great. I was taking a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. How/Where is that threat subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

But Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show our activities here on earth, consist namely of (a) keeping my head in all situations, (b) endure hardship, (c) evangelizing, (d) fully discharging all duties of my ministry: word and prayer.

I. EXORDIUM: What am I to do? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our activities here on earth, consist namely of (a) keeping my head in all situations, (b) endure hardship, (c) evangelizing, (d) fully discharging all duties of my ministry: word and prayer. IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Minister Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To enumerate from the Bible how to be a good minister of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good minister of CHRIST JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate from the Bible how to be a good minister of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal