Sermons on Fearful Leaders:

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

My Shepherd, My Leader Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

Christ our Shepherd is our Leader

August 27, 2006 Psalm 23 My Shepherd, My Leader Sheep are easily led, and because of that they are easily led astray. They’re needy, defenseless, and nervous. I heard about a man who hated his wife’s cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn’t let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019

We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019

We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Fear Men--Fear The Lord

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

Overcoming fear

Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether from ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Virtues Of An Effective Christian Leader

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon is excerpted with editing from Thomas Coke's sermon preached at the ordination of Francis Asbury.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The most important part of a minister’s duty, is to insist on the great, fundamental truths of Christianity…. But to be an effective Christian leader, one must also seek and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:7-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Helping Christians To Be Effective Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Caution to newly promoted executives—remember what the mamma whale told the baby whale: “When you get to the top and start letting off steam, that’s the time you’re most apt to be harpooned

HELPING CHRISTIANS ASCEND TO HIGHER LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS (Eph. 4:15,16) "No longer should we be like children tossed like ships to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, the prey of cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Real Leader Please Stand!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 16, 2011

The leader understands that God has placed the church in the world and the leader is keenly aware of the value and eternal purpose for which the body of Christ exists. God did not put the church here to serve you but for you to serve Jesus and

WILL THE REAL LEADER PLEASE STAND UP! Mark 10-42-43 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-43

Denomination: Christian Church

New Leaders - Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Leadership, as in a nation, changes. We must always be finding, and training new leaders to guide the church in the days ahead.

January 28, 2001 Deut. 31:1-8 ¡§New leaders ¡V changing of the guard¡¨ INTRODUCTION Our nation has just completed the process that we go through every 4 years. Last Saturday, most of you probably watched as George W. Bush was sworn in as our nation¡¦s 43rd president. We chose a new ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 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

Understanding Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 4, 2015

It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the latest cultural fads.This is why leadership is so important.

Understanding Spiritual Leadership 1 Timothy 5:17-20 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and begin to drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-20

Denomination: Bible Church