Sermons on Error Of A Leader:

Choosing Leaders Wisely Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

Faithful disciples are called to participate in the civic process through elections. How do faithful disciples know who to vote for when election time comes? This sermon offers practical advice in choosing leaders wisely.

Election day, Tuesday, November 8th, is only fifty-seven days away. We’ll elect a new President of the United States, as well as U. S. Congressmen, Senators and a host of other offices in our states and communities. One of the blessings of living in the U.S. is we get to choose who leads us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Methodist

Nehemiah: A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

If I were asked to point to a great leader and the Bible (other than Jesus), I would point to Nehemiah. This sermon series will show many reasons why this is the case.

If someone asked me what I believed the best book in the bible on Leadership is, I would tell them to go straight to Nehemiah. Every single chapter in this book gives us great characteristics of a godly leader. In this lesson, I would like to look at the first 2 chapters of this great book, to show ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission To Our Leaders

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 13, 2019

God has a good purpose for us all and this is why He places leaders in our Nations and the leaders are all supposed to be led by God, so that we can live in peace.

When I asked the Holy Spirit what He wanted to write on Sermon Central. I was very surprised when He gave me this topic about the leaders in government. This simply means to us that God knows and cares about us and wants the best for us in our various countries where we reside or where we came ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7, Matthew 20:26, Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Portrait Of A Church Leader

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 11, 2013

In God Choosing Nehemiah and leading Nehemiah to choose Hanani and Hananiah we see a portrait of what a church leader should look like.

Portrait Of A Church Leader Nehemiah 7:1-2 Intro: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Great Leaders

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013

Spiritual leaders learn, grow, and continue to change until they have the character God requires. This is what makes them successful in leadership. Good character is not optional for leaders. It is essential. Christian leaders lead people to God. They

Characteristics of Great Leaders “Character is like bells. They ring out sweet notes, but when you touch them accidentally, they still resound with sweet music.” Unknown Spiritual leaders learn, grow, and continue to change until they have the character God requires. This is what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Call Of A Leader - Moses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 1 in Israel's faith Journey recorded in Exodus. This message deals with the calling of Moses.

The Journey to Faith Series Introduction There's much to learn through life experiences. The majority of scripture is not a rulebook. God has communicated great true this in the context of relationship swiftness people. One of the greatest lessons on worship was communicated to an encounter with ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Character Of Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

In the text we will see the "must have's" for a biblical elder, as well as standards meted out

Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Title: Character of Godly Leaders, Date/Place: WHBC, 4.15.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Jerome was biblical scholar and bible translator whose translation of the bible into Latin was a watershed moment in Christian history. In 394 AD he sent a letter to Nepotian rebuking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Great Leader

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Much of the Book of Genesis deals with the lives of Jacob and Joseph.

God spared Joseph’s life and miraculously made him the governor of Egypt. He was a hero in every sense of the word. He literally saved Egypt from starvation. Pharaoh was grateful for his wisdom and talents, and blessed Joseph with many blessings and privileges. Once they were settled into Goshen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Your Leaders Series

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 16, 2022

It seems to me that this concluding chapter is something of a catch-all. I can imagine that the author’s hand might be aching after all this writing. So now he is packing as much as he can into his concluding words.

Wow! We’ve been reading and making our way through Hebrews for a long time. It was way back in January that we started. Now it seems almost as though that is shrouded in the mists of history. And I want to express my gratitude to Pastor Marvin, who has steadfastly and faithfully been leading us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Leader Of Unknown Ways Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 2, 2021

Leaders of Israel hated good people and their good deeds (Micah 3:2). Prophets loved wicked men (Micah 3:5). Judges took the money and delivered the wrong decisions (Micah 3:11).

Text: Micah 2:12-13 Theme: Unknown ways and unfamiliar Paths Introduction: Happy New Year 2021! I greet you all in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). God spoke to Prophet Isaiah that he is going to lead his Son Israel. He told Isaiah that He would ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

Joshua A Successful Leader Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2022

Many spiritual programs, activities, and events are not fruitful, not successful, and never yield the targeted result, not because of lack of money and personnel but lack of sincere prayer warriors. We get people to stand on the frontline but not on the kneeling.

Theme: You will be Successful Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. Introduction: Joshua was known as the soldier of the Lord and a successor of Moses. According to the Dictionary of the Bible: “Four theological themes appear in the descriptions of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

What To Look For In A Leader Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

The most effective leaders are compelled by a PURPOSE that is GREATER than themselves.

What To Look For In A Leader Acts 27:1-44 We are only 19 days from Christmas, which is exciting. But did you know we are only 11 months from the presidential election? How exciting (NOT!) That means 11 months of political ads, debates, polling data, and pundits pontificating about potential ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Next Leader

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023

This message emphasizes the importance of listening for Gods' leading when preparing to change leadership roles.

Last week we began by talking about mentoring and how we affect other people's lives. We saw how Jethro impacted Moses’ life in his ministry. Moses’ ministry changed in his methods and I'm sure that he was grateful for Jethro's advice. People impact our lives sometimes more than we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

First Women Leader Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

Deborah became the First women leader after the settlement of the Israel. She was a powerful women with her strong will power, spirit filled life. She judged people of Israel with authority of God. God raises many leaders in our days.

Text: Judges 4-5, Theme: First Women Leader in Israel Introduction: Remember that the Book of Judges has several recurring themes. The first is the cycle of sin, suffering, petition, deliverance, and the death of the deliverer—and then the cycle begins once again with sin. The next is the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Developing True Leaders Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 12, 2022

Spiritual leadership does not happen by accident. It develops as God matures people in their character as well as in their relationship with Him.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TOPIC: DEVELOPING TRUE LEADERS SCRIPTURE TEXT: Proverbs 27:23-24, Philippians 2:3 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual leadership does not happen by accident. It develops as God matures people in their character as well as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal