Sermons on Following Leaders:

Family Portrait Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.

Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to help get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Made The Wise Men So Wise?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2016

When we look at the account of the wise men we will see some reasons why they were wise. The characteristics that made the wise men so wise are the same ones that will make us wise too.

WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN SO WISE? Matt. 2:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Today I’ll be talking about the wise men’s part in the Christmas story. You might be wondering why I am doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas. Well, I’m focusing on the wise men specifically after Christmas because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2020

In the call of discipleship that Jesus issued to the first disciples, we learn three important aspects of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and how to answer the call.

A. Italian composer Pietro Mascagni was once irritated by an organ-grinder who stood outside the composer’s apartment playing Mascagni’s own composition at about half the correct speed. 1. Eventually, when Mascagni could no longer stand hearing his composition be butchered in that way, he went into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 6:40, John 12:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can't A Christian Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Peter Did Right Series

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012

Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said , “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A World Shaker's Heart

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 23, 2001

Characteristics of a Christian Leader

“The World Shaker’s Heart” Acts 17:16 The Apostle Paul has been presented as the ultimate Christian Soldier (Veteran’s Day service, 2001). Today’s purpose is to use Paul to illustrate the ultimate Christian Leader. We are called by God to be followers of Him as dear a child we are also called to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Knows Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 5, 2013

Faith places trust in God to finish and fulfill His divine plan

Faith understands that God not only cares for our needs but that He answers to meet those needs. Faith places a trust in God to fulfill His word, to extend His grace, to move on our behalf. Faith is simply placing our trust in the word of Jesus. Trust sounds like a simple things but it is any but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Leadership

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jan 9, 2010

Characteristics of an effective leader

Leadership - by Grant S. Sisson 2010-01-09 INTRO We’ve had a great Sunday morning. It is not often that a church’s leadership structure so dramatically changes in such a brief time as ours has at Countryside. Years ago when the oil patch went belly up there was a mass migration out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-9

"What Are You Looking For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 12, 2011

A sermon about living life to the full through following Christ.

John 1:29-42 “What Are You Looking For?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com (Many of the ideas from this sermon came from a sermon by Brett Younger) How would your life be different if you were not a Christian? For some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Up In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 19, 2021

Building a mighty wall for the Lord is not the end of your task. Build up your faith. Build up your family life. And build up all those who are around you.

Building Up in the Word of God “And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.” - Nehemiah 8:6 The story of Nehemiah and Ezra is divided into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priestly Piety

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

A devotion for church leaders

(A brief devotion on prayer) “In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.” The primary theme that this author seems to have chosen and adhered to throughout ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Draft Selection Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 1: 35 – 51

John 1: 35 – 51 Draft Selection 35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Denying Yourself

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Revival revolves around this very notion and directly balances on the denial of ourselves and the cross we carry. Are we ready to take it on? Are we ready to carry our cross?

Illustration: Passion Season - Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. What is He denying himself? Jesus is in the garden of gethsemane. What is He denying himself? What cup does He choose? Jesus is put on the cross. What is He denying himself? The path is different because it is the path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Toweled To Serve

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 4, 2002

REAL LEADERS ARE SERVANTS!

“TOWELED TO SERVE” JOHN 13:1-5/ MATTHEW 20: 25-28 JUNE 2, 2002 INSTALATION OF LBA INTRODUCTION: Anyway People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Additions And Accusations

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 5, 2003

Leaders are appointed to the church.

Additions and Accusations Acts 6:1-14 Jeff Hughes – April 27, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Exponential church growth is a problem that the early church at Jerusalem had, and a problem that many churches today seek to have. The early church had grown to the point that all of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational