Sermons about Criticizing Leaders

Mountains God Calls Us To Climb

Contributed by Steve Kempton on Sep 22, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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Mountains in the Bible that God calls all leaders to climb. Clarity comes when you reach the summit

Mountains God calls us to Climb. I do believe that there is great benefit in being both real and completely honest about the reality of Pastoral life and all it’s expectations and challenges. All of the events of the last 10 years of ministry, both good and bad, has aided both my own personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-4, Genesis 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World, The Test & The Testimony Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 17, 2021

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How are we to relate to the world around us? How will the world relate to us? All of these are critical truths Jesus wants His disciples to understand.

I was listening to radio one afternoon recently when I heard story of a young woman in Albania who had come to faith in Christ and was a joyful, radiant Christian, witnessing to her friends about what she had found in Jesus. Then I listened with great sadness & shock to hear that this vibrant ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Bible Church

"Am I Really A Christ-Follower?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

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Our Lord, our Leader, our Savior, our Forgiver...do we really follow in His steps?

“Am I Really a Christ-Follower?” Matthew 5:43-48 Has anyone done something to you recently that was just wrong? Something that hurt you, harmed you? Made you angry? How about something a long time ago? A deep and lasting hurt that penetrated deep into your heart and soul? Anything come to mind? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007

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Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 28, 2003

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How do leaders think, speak, dream, and view their life. You should be the best Leader that God intended You to Be. "There is a giant asleep within everyone. When that giant awakens, miracles happen."

Let Your Light Shine. Pastor Amat Fernandez Matthew 5:14-16 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved To Lead

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Jun 4, 2005

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Throughout scripture there have been mass killings of the young. Whenever this occured God rose up a leader in that generation. We are living in a time where abortion is widely accepted. Who will be the leader who will rise up.

You have been saved to lead! Moses Exodus 1:15-16 The king of Egypt had a talk with the two Hebrew midwives. He said, "When you deliver the Hebrew women, look at the gender of the baby. If it’s a boy, kill him” Jesus Matt 2:16 Herod, when he realized that the wiseman had tricked him, flew into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do With Discouragement - Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009

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Nehemiah was a motivational leader and knew how to battle discouragement among his people as they rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.

TEXT: Nehemiah 4 TITLE: What to do with Discouragement - Nehemiah SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Discouragement OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 15, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! As you probably remember, we are in a sermon series called When Life Gets Messy. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Timothy Joins The Team! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2018

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It takes more than leadership to built up the Kingdom of God, but good leaders can make a significant difference.

Timothy Joins the Team! (Acts 16:1-5) 1. Joke: A not-too-bright lady was stuck in a snowstorm when she remembered her dad's advice: "If you ever get stuck in a snowstorm, wait until a snowplow drives by and then follow it." Eventually she saw a snowplow so she followed it along in her car. After ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Children… Our Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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Looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… world.”

Continue in our series entitled Holding Out Hope For A Wounded World… a series I plan to conclude over the next couple of weeks… a series looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It’s Ok To Break The Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 25, 2019

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Jesus healed on the Sabbath, and used it to make a point: God cares deeply, there's always a critic, and we are to live free from the chains of legalism.

Luke 13:10-17 When It’s OK to Break the Rules Jesus was always getting into trouble over the “blue laws” of his day. Remember blue laws? Stores can’t open before a certain hour on Sunday, or at all? Or stores can’t serve alcohol before a certain time? I grew up in a church-attending household. On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 14:9, John 5:19, Exodus 20:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Union Workers In The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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This message deals with the position and responsibility of leaders in the church. We must be carful not to elevate them to the level that they can do no wrong.

UNION WORKERS IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5-17 INTRODUCTION: Bob Deffinbaugh writes, “Christianity has had its share of “Pied Pipers,” those charismatic (in personality) individuals who seem to be able to lead a group of followers anywhere they wish. We are all too familiar with the names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

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(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Leadership Trails Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

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There are no leaders who haven’t experienced somekind of trail. This sermon shows us how Moses overcame those trials.

Just a few weeks ago we saw John Roberts sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. We watched as he was grilled over and over about his stance on certain issues. And now sometime in the near future we will see Harriet Miers going through the same things. But I doubt if either one of them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Complaining Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2022

| 1,462 views

A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed.

A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed. “Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the Lord heard everything they said. Then the Lord’s anger blazed against them, and he sent a fire to rage among them, and he destroyed some of the people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

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Jesus Christ, Lord Over Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

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Explore the Lordship of Christ over the Sabbath, the scrutiny of religious leaders, and the importance of obeying God's laws over human standards.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We're going to dive right into the Word today from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, verses 1-6. I love how Charles Spurgeon put it: "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." So, let's unleash the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Topics: Religion, Christianity

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