Sermons about Criticizing Leaders

Leadership Transfer Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

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“I will give you all the land on which you set your feet … no one will be able to stop you. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 3-5)

A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Failing As A Father Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

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I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home.

We’ve All Failed I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home. When we experience feelings of inadequacy, we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Never A Discouraging Word

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004

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Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16, Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Arise And Build

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

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The God of Heaven who saves you wants to call you and give you a job—something worth doing. But, you cannot build without a foundation, and that foundation is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Take your Bibles, please, and be finding the Book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah, chapter 2, and verse 11—page 783, if you have one like I have. Well, all right, the Book of Nehemiah. We’re thinking, this morning, on this particular subject: “Let Us Arise and Build”—“Let ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Meanwhile, Behind The Walls … Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 1, 2016

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Many of us are challenged with resolving conflicts and still honoring God. In his life, even as the governor of Jerusalem charged with helping the people, Nehemiah still ONLY wanted God’s approval … is that what we desire also?

Meanwhile, behind the walls … Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also shows obedience to God - Last week we saw Nehemiah establishing a watch while they worked -- This put the people on guard to protect them from the enemy -- But also let the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Reasons Why People Avoid Leadership Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

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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

Leadership's Most Effective Tool Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

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The importance of strong leaders? ...Strong leaders produce strong followers

Leadership’s most effective tool Leadership by example 1. The importance of strong leaders a) Strong leaders produce strong followers Like begets like You produce fruit after your own kind You can never produce something in others that you have not produced in yourself … ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, John 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On The Black ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

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It is much easier to criticize than to encourage. Be an encourager!

FOCUS ON THE SPOT? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder this day, a very sad pondering: Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? Wish I had the answers! ? ! ? Maybe losing the focus and seeing the all the bad, negative, fault ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Befriend One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001

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Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: United Methodist

Staying Pure Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005

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Purity in marriage is critical in the life of every Christian.

Read Exodus 20:1-17 Last week I was approached by one of our members and we were talking about this series on the Ten Commandments. They said that they thought I was handling the topic real well but they were waiting for the Seventh one. This ought to be real good they said. So here we are the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judging Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

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Artificial Faith is marked by critical, judgemental spirit.

Foolproof – JUDGING Faith James 4:10-12 Recap: We’ve been studying in James about how to have a foolproof faith – a faith that can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if you’re saved, and a faith that can’t fool you into thinking you’re saved when you’re lost. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007

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Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gps Stage 4: Harvest Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

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The last Message in the GPS series. Harvest is critical.

GPS Stage 4: Harvest Mark 4:26-29 * The word ‘harvest’ means much less today than it did in times past. Think about the First Thanksgiving. Our High School history text and class taught us that the first feast, while not particularly called “Thanksgiving”, was a celebration of the crops being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

What America Needs Most

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 11, 2011

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I believe that this message is for America At This critical Hour

What America Needs Most By Gerald Van Horn Text. Psalms 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again; that thy people may rejoice in thee?” I want to speak to your conscience and to your heart today. I believe that this is message from God for America. There is one thing and one thing only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unveiling The Donkey Within Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2024

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A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility

Unveiling the Donkey Within Introduction: A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility Scripture: Mark 11:1-10 Reflection As I reflect on the experience of being a donkey on Palm Sunday, I am struck by the profound spiritual lessons that emerged from this unique ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Other

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