Sermons on Elders Leaders:

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025

In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'it’s Your Choice'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 9, 2024

'It’s Your Choice' - Joshua chapter 24 verses 1-33 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Call to Remember (vs 1-13) (2). A Call to Choose (Josh. 24:14-18) (3). A Call to Commit (vs 25-28) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Herbert Asquith was a British politician and statesman, • Who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916. • He was the last Liberal ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

When An Angel Crashes

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007

On April 21, 2007, a Blue Angels jet crashed near Beaufort, South Carolina. Sometimes Angels (church leaders, pastors, etc.) do crash. How to cope and what to learn when an Angel crashes.

I. ANGELS DO CRASH A. Blue Angels – April 21, 2007 – Beaufort, South Carolina 1. Pilot killed 2. Destruction & Injury in its path B. Spiritually, Angels Do Crash 1. Revelation 8:10 and Revelation 9:1 a. the identity of the “fallen star” has been debated b. what is clear is that the “fallen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:10-11

Denomination: Church Of God

True Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Spiritual Power is a life changed for Jesus through presenting the Gospel. A spiritual Leader is someone who is willing to pay a personal price for his concern, his message, and his lifestyle as he bears the message of Jesus.

Any written statement carries certain dangers with it. It sets down a confirmed record and holds the writer to account. It can also be misinterpreted and misunderstood if the exact context of what was said and why it was said isn’t understood precisely. E-mail heightens these dangers because it ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Coming Of The End

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2007

Jesus talks about several things that we need to be aware of before the end comes. 1- There will be worldwide chaos 2- There will be hatred of people 3- There will be false leaders 4- There will be much wickedness 5- There will be much preaching

INTRO.- ILL.- A girl said, “My mother and I returned to my parents’ house late one evening to find my father, my college-age brother, Steven, and my ten-year-old sister fast asleep. “Mom had forgotten her house keys, so we knocked loudly, first at the back door and then the front and side doors. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Together No One Stands Alone

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 20, 2007

Want to cast a vision for small group ministry? Want to build a church where no one stands alone? Want to teach small group leaders what values they should be teaching their group? Here you go...

Standing Together Hebrews 10:19-25 Show video clip from YouTube.com titled: Small group of one A small group of one appeals to my :”Rugged individualism.” Let me sit in the pew alone Let me work on my marriage alone Let me build a business ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intentional Leadership 1 Series

Contributed by David Roch on Dec 19, 2010

Intentional Leadership is greatly needed after Jan 2011. WE need to upgrade our leadership training, and deploying as soon as possible as a powerfull move of GOD is on. Jesus is looking for leaders who will be accountable and intenional!

David & Phyllis Roch http://dawsoncommunitychurch.org/heart_to_change.php Intentional Leadership DAVID Four objectives are: 1. That we would each grow closer to God. 2. That we would grow closer in our marriages. 3. Get to know each other in a closer way, so we can encourage, bless, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day---A Blessing Or A Curse?

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

We do not rally as much for Fathers Day as we do for Mothers Day, but..........Papa is the ordained spiritual leader of the home. What a responsibility. So you decide--are you blessed or are you cursed?

Father’s Day Blessing or Curse 6-20-10 Father’s Day New Liberty Christian Church, Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: Genesis 27:25-46 To get his good-night kiss he stood beside my chair one night, And raised an eager face to me, a face with love alight. " ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Lutheran Identity Series: Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 18, 2010

In this Sermon series we explore some of the treasures of our Reformation Heritage and Identity. This Sermon is based upon the struggles facing the First Century Jewish Christians and those leaders of the Reformation. The Value of God Grace comes to the

Sermon 082210 Hebrews 12:4-24 Well, today we are looking at our last “sola” or “alone” statement of the Reformation. This one is “sola gratia” or “grace alone.” Of all the words that we use in the church, the word Grace is among the “big ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons From Joe Pt 1 "The Early Years"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2009

Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving.

Lessons from Joe – the young years Opening video Illustration: From Blue Fish Tv – Joseph abandoned by God Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power, Wisdom And Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008

There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. These divisions in the church at Corinth were caused by pride, for “only by pride cometh contention” (Prov. 13:10).

The Power, Wisdom, and Glory of the Cross 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. Some were glorying in Paul; some were glorying in Apollo’s; and some were glorying in Peter. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 9 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017

Leadership choices and decisions effectually exist as much in the home as in the world, for the love of Jesus to overcome and conquer the fears of the world---Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Jezebel, Rahab, Mary magdalene, Mary, mother of Jesus were leaders.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 9 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 4, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 23, 2020

They were separated from all that was familiar. They had lived in Egypt for 400 years. They were separated from their leader. Moses had been gone a month. They were unwilling to wait, so they returned to what was familiar.

Faith in the Wilderness The Golden Calf March 29, 2020 Exodus 32:1-8 NIV When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-8, Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational