Sermons on Following Gods Leadership:

New Year, New You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

Explores Romans 12, emphasizing surrender, transformation, humility, unity, and service as key aspects of Christian commitment and reverence for God's instructions.

Good morning, family of God. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where we can bask in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. We have a wonderful opportunity today to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of Romans 12, a chapter that speaks volumes about our walk with God, ...read more

Topics: Following God, New Year

“foxholes And Followers” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013

Jesus displayed the cost of Discipleship in His own Life and Death and followers of Him can expect nothing less than total commitment to God's Kingdom.

“Foxholes and Followers” Matthew 8:18-23, Luke 14: 25-33 Although we are looking at Matthew 8 today, the context is actually from Isaiah 53: “Surely our griefs, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Following A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Explores how God, as our Good Shepherd, provides, protects, and promises us a permanent dwelling, enabling us to face life's challenges with faith and hope.

Good morning, my dear church family! It's a beautiful day to gather together and share in the Word of God. We're going to spend some time today with one of the most cherished, most quoted, and most comforting passages in the entire Bible - Psalms 23. This Psalm, written by David, is a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Topics: Benefits, Following, Jesus

Six Marks Of Leadership: Introduction In Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011

There are six marks of leadership seen in Nehemiah chapters 1-6. Leaders can study these leadership qualities in Nehemiah and grow in their influence.

On the front of one church bulletin always reads, “Ministers: The entire congregation Pastor: Rev David L. Buttry.” Rick Warren in his Purpose Driven Church advocates “No ministry, no membership.” Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Imperatives For Leadership In The New Normal Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020

The New Normal is a reality, and we keep hearing about it often. How about leadership in the new Normal? What will it look like?

Biblical Imperatives for Leadership in the New Normal After hearing the topic, some you might be thinking, what does leadership got to do with me? But before you switch off and start doing something else, give me a minute. Leadership as I use it never about position or title or designation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:11-18, 1 Samuel 18:7-9, Genesis 1:28, Luke 12:15, Ephesians 4:2, Matthew 20:25-28, Job 27:3-6, 1 Kings 12:1-10, John 13:1-17, Deuteronomy 17:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible And Jesus Pt 2 Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2022

Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, we need to observe his life and learn how we should be living and even leading!

The Bible and Jesus - Pt 2 Leadership! Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible we need to observe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Proverbs 11:14, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Leadership Requires The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

A look at the necessary building blocks for effective leadership.

An optimist has been defined as a person who, falling from the top of a forty-story building, says on the way down, “All right so far!” You do not need to ignore or overlook the facts to be able to look upon the bright side of life. Realism is necessary. But for the Christian, God must figure in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Leadership- Joanna, Wife Of Chuza Series

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Aug 12, 2011

This sermon is a lesson on the price of leadership from the perspective of a lesser-known Bible character named Joanna.

As you know, our leadership teaching is Bible based. I take examples from the Bible and use those as teaching points. Today’s lesson is called, “The Price of Leadership”. It’s from the example of a woman in Scripture that I’ve never heard anyone talk about before. She’s mentioned twice. Her name is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:8-10, Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Is Deborah The Foundation For Female Leadership In The Church?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2021

The story of Deborah is often used to encourage women to seek leadership and teaching roles in the church.

The Bible proclaims that every male and female human being has intrinsic and equal worth and is a reflection of God because they are made in His image. Those who say that the Bible portrays women as subservient to men have never read the Bible or don't know anything about it; otherwise, they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24, Judges 5:1-31, Genesis 3:17, 1 Timothy 2:1-14, Ephesians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Principles Of Effective Biblical Leadership

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 6, 2007

Seven Principles of Effective Biblical Leadership

Review : For the last few weeks we have focused our attention on the cost of discipleship. Suffering, hardship and sacrifice are all marks of following Jesus. Yet in spite of this, the church at Thess. continued to grow and experience great joy knowing that they were honoring Jesus and Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Jesus' Love 3 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2017

Moses led Israel out of Egypt as a goodly and proper man.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 3 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 25, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

"The Most Difficult Challenges Of Leadership"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The challenge chapter! This entire chapter is to show us that the transition from laymen to leader is no easy venture. While all of the specifics of his experiences are not recorded, the point that is being made is that he had to face a great deal in hi

“THE MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP” (The Leader’s Challenges) 2 SAMUEL 8:1-18 The challenge chapter! This entire chapter is to show us that the transition from laymen to leader is no easy venture. While all of the specifics of his experiences are not recorded, the point that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-18

The Characteristics Of A Covenant Keeper. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

This message focuses on what a follower of Christ looks like as they sincerely sek to live as God would have them live.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A COVENANT KEEPER. HOSEA 8:1-14 INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF HOSEA, AS WE HAVE SEEN THROUGHOUT THIS SERIES THUS FAR, IS A BOOK OF JUDGMENT. JUDGMENT BOOKS ARE FILLED WITH “NEGATIVES”. WHAT GOD WILL DO AS A RESULT OF UNFAITHFULNESS, SIN, ETC. THIS MORNING, I WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 10 - Community Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 29, 2011

Servant Leaders build communities which are different from Institutions. They are able to provide the feeling of community living for the people.

Servant Leadership-Part 10 Community My topic for the past many sermons has been that of Servant Leadership. Yes, the leadership style that was advised by Jesus Christ when he said to his disciples “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tested By Water

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 27, 2014

How does our leadership affect those who follow us? What can we learn from David about leadership?

Sermon By Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 2014 Tested by Water Intro: A lecturer, when explaining stress management to a class, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal