Sermons on Flag Of Leadership:

"Identity Crisis: Who Is This Man Of God?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2013

This is a sermon that deals with the role of Elders as the Spiritual leaders of the Church.

Identity Crisis: Who is this Man of God? (Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Steward?) 1Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-22; 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Dorn Ridge June 09 and June 16, 2013 [Because of the length of this message, I divided it up preaching it over two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-22, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2013

Fathers day message and the responsibility we have as leaders of our families and our churches.

Man up! Psalm 112 Introduction- Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Who's The Greatest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 25, 2013

If you want to be truly great and make a difference for good in our world, then do what Jesus did: Be the least and serve the least among us.

Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, “I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, there’d be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Calls Pastors. Not Ceos

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

The Church is a Body, not a corporation.

Acts 6:2-4 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Too Busy To Meditate?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

When you get in a situation like Joshua then tell me you are busy.

Josh 1:7-8 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. 8 This book of the law shall not depart out ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When The Leaders Sins Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

A look at what to do when the leader falls into serious sin.

Introduction: A On my lamp in my office I have written a post-it two things: 1 Why am I so easy on myself and so hard on others. 2 My job is not to prepare sermons; my job is to prepare people. 3 Today, I’m going to give a third leg to our four leg chair. a Issues are not the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Chosing To Lead

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

Fathers need their family in the things of God. Joshua was a man of conviction and so should we if we are to see our families grow in discipleship .

Choosing to lead Introduction- This morning as I bring a Fathers Day message, I know it comes with mixed feelings for some. Maybe your not a father and you would like to become one Maybe your adult kids do not keep in touch and today is tough. Life with all its struggles finds your marriage at a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

When Men Of God Lead Their Homes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 25, 2011

Godly Leadership in the home is God's plan. Every Christian man needs to make God's plan his plan too.

When Men of God Lead Their Homes Psalms 78:1-8 A recent article in the “Think” magazine pointed out how important it is that Fathers take the lead in their homes. In an article entitled: Oversexualized, Under Led, David Shannon says that the problem with an immodest woman is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ignorant By Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2011

Ignorant Christians do not generally have an intellectual problem, they have a spiritual problem. Let’s evaluate ourselves in light of three questions suggested by the text of Hosea.

Ignorant By Choice (from selected verses in Hosea 4-5) 1. What a great two weeks we had in Camp! It is worth all the effort we put into it. 2. But while our kids were enjoying camp, over in Norway, 92 youth we gunned down at a Labor Party youth camp. What a horrid crime. 3. This week, gay couples ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ordering Your Private World 2 - Exodus Part 8 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The second of three sermons exploring how Moses’ disorder of his personal life threatened his usefulness for God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • This encompasses all the key relationships in Moses’ life: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

If you want to go up in life you must first come down.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014

God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Methodist

Finishing Your Race Well

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2012

Within this letter written unto Timothy, there are six vital instructions drawn from its wisdom-filled pages. Six secrets that will help us all follow in Paul’s footsteps and finish our spiritual race.

Finishing Your Race Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8NKJ  For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Servant Leader

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 7, 2014

THE PSALMIST, DAVID, EXPRESSES DIVINE AUTHORITY OVER HIS LIFE.

A SERVANT LEADER OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST IN THIS STUDY CONVEYS THE REALITY OF DIVINE AUTHORITY OVER HIS LIFE. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 86: 2 (NKJV) PRESERVE MY LIFE, FOR I AM HOLY; YOU ARE MY GOD; SAVE YOUR SERVANT WHO TRUSTS IN YOU! PSALMS 86:2 (THE BOOK) PROTECT ME, FOR I AM DEVOTED TO YOU. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014

Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist