Sermons on Evangelical Leaders:

The Making Of A Leader

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 23, 2012

God will work upon a man before featuring him in His service. If any man will be relevant in the programme of God, he must submit himself to the preparation by God.

THE MAKING OF A LEADER Study Text: 1 Kings 6:7. And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building. - God takes time to prepare a man before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:7, 1 Kings 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disaster On The Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Is your church a disaster? Trace the cause from the leaders. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church Pastors III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD sends disasters on the shepherds/leaders of the church if that church leader destroyed and sc

I. EXORDIUM: Is your church a disaster? Trace the cause from the leaders. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church Pastors III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD sends disasters on the shepherds/leaders of the church if that church leader destroyed and scattered the sheep IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 23:11-12 (New ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The Leader

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

To be a great leader you must first become a great follower.

Follow the Leader” John 12:20-26 It was John Maxwell who gave us this very simple definition of what a leader is. He said a leader is someone who has followers. And here is the way he puts it…if you believe you are a leader and you turn around and no one is following you, then ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Big Leaders Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 19, 2011

The example of Nehemiah gives to us a solid picture of good leadership and the way it should be in the family of God. A Book sermon, 2nd in a series.

Nehemiah Intro: Audience participation time this morning. I’ll call out the event or thing, you call out the name of someone associated with it. • Model A automobiles (Henry Ford) • The American Revolution (Washington, Benjamin Franklin, et al) • Mickey Mouse – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

Jesus also had a strategy for calling our His disciples in 30 A.D. He uses the same strategy in 2010 and this passage sums it up in several very simple statements. The first call He extends to us is this .... 1. Come and see! Vv 35-39 Of all the

“Follow the Leader” John 1:35-51 Three weeks ago we started a journey with Jesus. We are walking in His Footsteps through the gospels. We have met John the Baptist and have seen him prepare a path for Jesus, this lamb of God who has come to take away the sins of the world. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Leaders

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2011

A sermon from Proverbs 28-31 on the benchmarks for the best leaders both in the nation and in the church (Adapted from an article by Bob Russell in the Lookout Magazine called, "What should we expect from our rulers?")

Introduction: When it comes to the leaders of our nation, individual measure them by different standards. Some base their opinions on appearances. Some base their opinions on their home life. Some evaluate them by their experience. Some rate the ideal leader by their reputation. Some base ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Leaders House

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Leaders House (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 8 verse 40-55. ill: A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches: • His doctor told him to stop smoking, which he did, (The headaches persisted). • His doctor told him to stop drinking alcohol, which he did, (The headaches still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-55

Denomination: Brethren

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2011

Trust Christ with your life today, and let Him make you into the leader He wants you to be. Let Him give you a heart for God. Let Him save your family, and let Him make you a real and genuine Christian on the inside as well as the outside.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just this last June, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

False Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You put up with it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Leader And Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Nehemiah was probably chosen for his position at court for his reliability, for his quick wits, for his initiative and probably for his grasp of palace politics but clearly he also had a deep spiritual maturity that shows itself as he turns to prayer.

Have you ever looked at the great Christian leaders of our time and wondered what it was that gave them their success? Were they just natural leaders? Had they worked hard at their studies of management and leadership as so many young leaders today are taught to do? Or were they perhaps just the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Leader & Organisation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Nehemiah prays before acting, does his research, then Nehemiah identifies himself with the people of Jerusalem, and so the leaders commit themselves to the common good

The stage is set. The actors are all in place. Nehemiah has finally come to the moment he’s been working towards as he’s prayed and fasted over the previous days or weeks. Nehemiah enters, stage right, with the jug of wine for the king, as he does every day. But unlike every other day ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Leader And Opposition Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Despite opposition Nehemiah keeps them building. He organises the work to go on. We too experience opposition but can trust God to help us to persevere.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Sometimes you read these stories from the Old Testament and they seem so remote, so removed from our modern world that you wonder whether they can have any relevance for us. I mean, as George pointed out last week, we wouldn’t even think of getting out and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Leader And Renewal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

The work’s finished! The people flock back into Jerusalem to celebrate. The people demand that God’s word be read to them! They show their renewed hunger for hearing God’s word.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmiongs I have great news this morning. Wonderful news. The building project’s over! The work’s finished! It seemed impossible, but it’s happened. The builders have been hard at it, working night and day. Despite all those naysayers, despite all the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Jewish Leaders Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Let's talk about the what, why, and how of envy (The "How" is from Ray Fowler at: http://www.rayfowler.org/sermons/lord-i-have-a-problem/dealing-with-envy/)

HoHum: The devil was once crossing the Libyan Desert, and he came upon a spot where a number of small devils were tormenting a Christian hermit. The Christian man easily shook off their evil suggestions. The devil watched their failure, and then he stepped forward to give them a lesson. “What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2016

In selecting additional shepherds (elders) for our congregation, we need to be aware of the way in which the Lord leads his people. Psalm 23 gives us insight into the compassionate leadership of Jesus.

1. Knowing the Shepherd A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher who happened to be there asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ