Sermons on Faulty Leaders:

Hear A Dying Man's Last Words, Part 1 (Joshua 23:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Joshua has been a great leader. What are a great leader's last words to his flock?

One of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself into the biblical world. I try to crawl into the author's head, and make it my home. In Joshua, I try to put myself in Joshua's shoes at times. Other times, I put myself in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Acts 20:25-31

Out Of Envy Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon on the envy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day (Material adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/religious-leaders-who-envied-him?filter_name=Religious%20Leaders)

HoHum: A wise man said: Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. WBTU: A. Why would anyone want to kill Jesus of Nazareth? 1. Great teacher- “The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Arrest And Church's Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021

The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It exists time immemorial. Religious leaders are raised by God, whereas political leaders inherit from their forefathers, are elected by their citizens through democracy.

Acts 12:1-17 Political and Spiritual Powers 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at Prayer 12:06-10 Peter released by an Angel 12:11-17 Peter Escapes to Unknown place Acts 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at prayer The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Passing The Baton & The Vision

Contributed by John Delozier on Oct 3, 2009

Vision inspired leaders take direction from God as to when/how they pass the baton to the next vision inspired leader.

--Vision perspective should be gained at the mountain top and not in the valley. 1And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. (Emphasize: Mountain top and importance of making decisions and judgements in the good ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

Biblical church leadership can only function effectively when the local church leaders fulfill the Biblical qualifications for leaders.

Right now we’re in the middle of a presidential election in which all the candidates are attempting to convince the American people that they are the best qualified person to serve in that office. But it’s interesting that our Constitution actually establishes only very minimal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

30 Pieces Of Silver - A Tale Of 2 Shepherds Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The failure of the leaders God has placed over his people will result in the nation suffering as well as the leaders being judged.

If you were here last week you may remember that ch 10 of Zechariah talks about God the Shepherd, who promises to care for his flock. The reason he has to do that himself is because the leaders of Israel have failed. Well, Zechariah continues that theme in ch11 as he talks about this failure of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Leave A Legacy (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is no question that God will provide leaders for the next generation - The question is, will you have a part in raising up those leaders?

Leaving A Legacy – Adapted from The Search For God’s Own Heart by Andy Cook (Ch. 15) (Part 4, Building a Stronger Family) Text: II Samuel 21:15-22 (pg. 232 in pew bible) God gives each generation the opportunity to raise up new leaders for God’s people. Since we know that God will have leaders ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Prière De Moise

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

One of the leaders of the word, of the greatest number of people which was entrusted by God him even! A a whole prayer for the generation of leaders!

LA PRIÈRE DE MOISE Lecture : Exode 33/12-23. INTRODUCTION :Ceux qui sont appelés de Dieu, comme Moise, à être ambassadeurs pour lui dans cette génération dure, et qui a tant de besoin, comme Moïse, ils doivent les plus doux des hommes. Surtout rappelons nous bien le contexte de travail de cet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is The Power?

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Jesus walked in the power of God. The church in this generation has gotten into freakiness, faultiness, and out right hype. But there is no real power of God being manifested. This message looks at how to find the real power of God.

Turn to Matthew 15:30 and I Corinthians 4:19-20 and Luke 10:19. Matthew 15:30 I Cor. 4:19-20 Luke 10:19 Jesus walked in the power of God. The church in this generation has gotten into freakiness, faultiness, and out right hype. But there is no power manifested. God has stirred something up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Call To Courage Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

Leadership basics following a famous leader

First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas May 7, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “CALL TO COURAGE” A Look at Leadership #1 GREATER TEXT: Joshua 1: 1-18 TEXT: Joshua 1: 6-7, “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon's Gig Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 13, 2010

Gideon's Gig. A loser becomes a leader

Clark Kent. Loser or leader? If you ask Lois Lane, she would tell you that Clark Kent is a loser. To her Kent is that bumbling and timid co-worker at the Daily Planet newspaper - a worrier too wimpy for her taste. Superman on the other hand, well now that man of steel was Lois Lane’s idea of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Servant Leadership Part 14 : Stewardship Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 30, 2011

Stewardship is a key aspect of Servant Leaders

Servant Leadership Part 14 Stewardship I am going to begin with an uncomfortable question today. Are you a giver or a taker? I want you to give this a serious thought. Take a moment to think about the last week and make a mental list of what all you have taken and what all you have given. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehoshaphat Of Judah (2 Chronicles 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2025

How blessed is a nation with a righteous leader?

What happens to a nation whose leader walks in the ways of God and not the ways of other nations? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 17. Was Jehoshaphat one of the good kings of Judah, delighting in the ways of the Lord? Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rehoboam And Jeroboam Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 27, 2023

As the leader goes, so goes the nation...............

January 28, 2023 Solomon reigned over Israel for 40 years. He was successful in many areas of his life, but he also made choices that led to catastrophic failures and consequences that would lead to the division of the nation. Jeroboam worked for Solomon. A prophet of God told him that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:20-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Effective Christian Leadership

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

What makes for an effective Christian leader?

Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? It is like the lawyer speaking to his client: "I have good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" asks the client. "The jury is deadlocked." "Well, what’s the bad?" Responds the lawyer, "They can’t decide whether to hang you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: United Methodist