Sermons on Committed Leaders:

The Heartfelt Pastor: God's Chosen Leader SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A pastor chosen by God is one who embodies God's own heart.

Today, we will explore the topic of a pastor according to God's heart. What does it mean to be a pastor who aligns with God's desires? Let us delve into the Scriptures and discover the characteristics of such a pastor. A pastor, according to the dictionary, is a Christian minister or priest who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-15

Topics: Pastors, God's Heart

8 Steps To Become A Servant Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! To help us understand to be a leader we must also walk the steps of a servant.

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! July 27, 2005 (1 Pet 5:2 KJV) Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (1 Pet 5:3 KJV) Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-9

How God Builds A Servant-Leader Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 16, 2007

I. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SOLITUDE (v.19) II. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SECRECY (v.18) III. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SAMENESS (vs. 11,19, 17:15)

HOW GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER Samuel 16:14-23 At one point in his life, King Saul had been used of the Lord to accomplish great things. Yet, these verses find the king living through desperate days. Because of Saul¡¦s rebellion, God removed His Spirit from the king and allowed an evil spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Become A Great Christian Leader Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2007

1. A Great Christian Leader Serves JESUS. 2. A Great Christian Leader Serves FELLOW SERVANTS. 3. A Great Christian Leader Serves SELF. (Has a Godly self-image.)

How To Become A Great Christian Leader Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, became a familiar sight to millions with his company’s television commercials. Dave also appeared in a lot of training films for Wendy’s employees. In those training films he would dress as his workers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Exiled Shepherd To Exodus Leader Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Though our own lives may seem insignificant or confusing, God is able to take them and use them for His great purpose

He single-handedly saved the Jewish nation on several occasions. His life foreshadows that of Jesus, and he’s like Him in many ways. He predicted Jesus would come. He makes an appearance in the Bible many years after his death. His body is buried by God himself – an honor we read about no one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Gives The Growth, Not Church Leaders

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 16, 2006

A short homily given at a mid week communion service, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Jesus and not upon leaders, forms of worship or types of evangelism. It’s all about Jesus!

1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 St. Paul had some words of rebuke for the Christians at Corinth; and when I hear St. Paul rebuking a church I always have to ask myself some questions. The questions are: How does this apply to me? How does this apply to my local church? How does this apply to the national ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

My Life As A Leader (3 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 18, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

MyLife As a Leader By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Drama Begins “Okay, I’m going to do something right this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships With Leaders, One Another And God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 24, 2006

Paul instructs the Church concerning their relationships with their leaders, with one another (calling them to be very patient) and with God.

So we come this week to the end of St. Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica; and I’m sure it’s worth reminding ourselves that Paul wrote this letter to the people of the church. He did not write his letter to the leaders of the church. He wrote it to the Church. The letter began like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

What To Look For In Our Leaders (Overseers)?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible says a lot about what we can look for when seeking leaders

What to look for in our leaders (overseers)? By Pastor Andrew Chan Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church August 2, 2006 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Are A Team With Jesus As Our Leader

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 17, 2007

how we need to let God lead us to rach out and touch people with the Gospel.

WAYS TO HELP YOUR NEW PASTOR by Carroll R. Gunkel 1. Recognize that he will be different from the former pastor and in that, difference there will be new ideas. 2. Remember that your pastor feels called of God to a high and holy task; he is a man of dedication. 3. Be honest with your new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People

Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Judges 5:2 While it’s always easy to find people who want to be “in charge,” it’s far more difficult to find people of character and ability who will step into roles of leadership. Israel faced a chronic crisis of leadership during the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dear Paul

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 22, 2013

Our call as Christians to love others, pray for others, and tell others how to gain salvation

In Paul’s Letter to young Timothy he wrote many things about how the church should be run and how we should act as Christians and today’s text is part of that letter that was written. Now this letter was written around 64 a.d. while Nero was in power. Nero was a terrible ruler who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Night-Ezra's Shame

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2017

We must humble ourselves before God.

Title: Sunday Night-Ezra’s Shame Place: BLCC Date: 5/8/16 Text: Ezra 9 CT: We must humble ourselves before God. FAS: It is awful easy to get hung up on ourselves. Especially when things are going good and we are being blessed. We can begin to think pretty high about our own successes and like to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Leadership Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2024

There is a difference between being a leader and seeking power.

Leadership Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Christian Leadership / Mark 10:41–45 Jesus offers us a better way to lead. INTRODUCTION - The topic at hand today is one that I love to discuss: the subject of leadership. - When the disciples were with Jesus, they thought Jesus would be a worldly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Every Woman Wants Her Man To Know Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Men, this is what every woman wants you to know: 1. She wants and needs you to lead 5:22-24 2. She wants and needs your sacrifice 5:25-27 3. She wants and needs your tenderness 5:28-30

What Every Woman Wants Her Man to Know Ephesians 5:22-30 Men, this is what every woman wants you to know: 1. She wants and needs you to lead 5:22-24 2. She wants and needs your sacrifice 5:25-27 3. She wants and needs your tenderness 5:28-30 Be attentive in conversation Be gentle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-30

Denomination: Baptist