Sermons on Erratic Leaders:

God's Leader Is Always Better Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008

People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Marks Of Great Leaders

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008

The mark or traits of leadership is all important in the 21st century.

5 Marks of Great Leaders Text: John 13:1-9 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Expects Of Leaders

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2005

I believe that this passage also shows us what God expects of His leaders.

WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF LEADERS GALATIANS 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today is Ordination Sunday in our church when we install new leaders and reaffirm our trust in those that lead our congregation. It is an important day. I wanted us to look at a passage this morning that would encourage, inform, and help ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cowards Can Become Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 26, 2007

Many of us are just like Joshua. We feel inadequate for the task of leadership.

Even Cowards Can Become Leaders Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua is exhibit A of a reluctant leader. In fact when it came to taking the leadership baton from Moses he was a coward. Listen to the words of the Lord to Joshua: Joshua 1:6, 7, 9 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Treat Spiritual Leaders Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

As the family of God, our hearts and lives must support and love and help and hold up our spiritual leaders.

1. The Bible has a lot to say about what it takes to be that spiritual man, that spiritual woman that will be used of God to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ. a. As a church, we’ve studied many of these passages like Exodus 18 & the books of 1-2 Timothy & Titus. b. The ingredients are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 1” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader?

What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader? Does He used the same criteria that man often uses? • Is it charisma? Can he hold & influence an audience? • Is it style? Does he “LOOK LIKE” a leader? • Is it his voice? Does he “SOUND LIKE” a leader? • Is it humor? Can he keep them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 2” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

Looking at the role of deacons.

1. What is God’s will for my life? That’s a common question. • What am I on this earth for? How can I make a difference? • We know the Bible says… Jer. 29.11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. SO ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Leader, Lord & Ladder Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 2, 2008

Jesus Christ is our Leader. He said to Philip “follow Me.” He expects all who believe to give up their lives and follow Him into service and ministry to others. Jesus Christ is Lord. He is Deity and Majesty. He reigns on high. He is the sovereign Ruler

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 1, where we have been studying for the past 3 months now. We have come to the end of the chapter today. As you are turning, let me tell you about a rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970’s, a band by the name of Led Zeppelin. They ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Me To Your Leader Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church.

TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 I. The Divisions of This Church. A. The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (v. 10). B. We might sum up the divisions in this way: 1. I follow Paul—This group may have taken the attitude that Paul started this church and he will always be our leader. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leaders Unto Death

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005

James’ and John’s request to sit on either side of Christ in His kingdom leads Jesus to expound the ultimate cost of being His disciple.

Seventeen Trinity Mark 10:35-45 Servant Leaders unto Death Many years ago, when I was in seminary, I learned a valuable lesson about Bible study. I often recount this story, because it is one of the more valuable things I brought with me from those seminary years. Dr. S. Lewis Johnson told us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Leaders Who Lighten The Load

Contributed by Harold Fisher, Jr. on Jun 25, 2004

God is looking for men who are willing to help the Pastor carry the load.

On one occasion a man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always was to shake hands. He grabbed this guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, “You need to join the Army of the Lord!” The guy replied, What do you mean? I’m saved!” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Spirit Be Your Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2004

The following are thirteen greater levels of blessing that we receive from the Spirit when we trust and obey the Lord Jesus to be our leader

Let the Spirit Be Your Leader John 16:13- "But when He the Spirit of Truth, the truth-giving Spirit, comes, He will guide you into all Truth (the whole, full truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority) but He will tell whatever He hears from the Father; He will give the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tender Heart Of A Tough Leader

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007

Christian Leadership with Servant Leadership

The Tender Heart of a Tough Leader Nehemiah 1:1-11 Bro. Rodney A. Fry Intro: How do we respond to bad news? The phone call late at night? The conference with your child’s teacher? The meeting with the Lawyer The report from the Medical lab? None of us are immune to bad news; the secret is in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Chooses A Leader

Contributed by Rick Hope on May 30, 2006

Moses was without a doubt one of the greatest leaders of all time but make no mistake, God was preparing him.

WHEN GOD CHOOSES A LEADER Great men, great leaders,great heroes aren’t born overnight. I am big fan of Presidential history. Many of you who know me well can verify this. I can tell you a lot about nearly every 20th century President that has come down the pike. My favorite President was Harry S ...read more

Denomination: Baptist