Sermons on Follw The Leader:

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

Introducing Moses - Leader Extrordinaire Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Oct 19, 2002

Moses begins his role as leader of the exodus!

Introducing Moses - Leader Extraordinaire Exodus 4-12 From baby afloat, to Pharaoh’s house, to murderer’s row, to lowly shepherd, to leader of God’s people. Sounds like a fairy tale, but it is reality in the power of God! In Moses’ emergence as the leader of the Israelite nation, we see: I. A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America's Leaders

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The failure of earthly Kings and the successful reign of the Divine King.

God Bless America: I Kings Slide show from Pat on God Bless America. Video Clip from the Patriot- “I failed because I did nothing!” Theme: The failure of earthly Kings and the successful reign of the Divine King. Key Verses: I Kings 9:4,5 4 "As for you, if you walk before me in integrity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaders, Believers, Deceivers, & Cretans Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Introduction to Titus

LEADERS, BELIEVERS, DECEIVERS, & CRETANS TITUS (Introduction to the book of Titus) I want to think with me a moment this morning. What is the most important letter that you have ever received? For some maybe it was a letter affirming something, like a new home, or something of that nature. ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000

The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Treat Spiritual Leaders Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

As the family of God, our hearts and lives must support and love and help and hold up our spiritual leaders.

1. The Bible has a lot to say about what it takes to be that spiritual man, that spiritual woman that will be used of God to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ. a. As a church, we’ve studied many of these passages like Exodus 18 & the books of 1-2 Timothy & Titus. b. The ingredients are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 1” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader?

What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader? Does He used the same criteria that man often uses? • Is it charisma? Can he hold & influence an audience? • Is it style? Does he “LOOK LIKE” a leader? • Is it his voice? Does he “SOUND LIKE” a leader? • Is it humor? Can he keep them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 2” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

Looking at the role of deacons.

1. What is God’s will for my life? That’s a common question. • What am I on this earth for? How can I make a difference? • We know the Bible says… Jer. 29.11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. SO ...read more

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

God's Leader Is Always Better Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008

People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Le Courage Du Leader

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

"4 Lève-toi, car cette affaire te regarde. Nous serons avec toi. Prends courage et agis." Esdras 10/4. La crainte peut et gardera beaucoup de bons leaders à devenir de grands leaders. Beaucoup de grimpeurs en montagne se sont tenus au camp de base d

LE COURAGE DU LEADER "4 Lève-toi, car cette affaire te regarde. Nous serons avec toi. Prends courage et agis." Esdras 10/4. La crainte peut et gardera beaucoup de bons leaders à devenir de grands leaders. Beaucoup de grimpeurs en montagne se sont tenus au camp de base du Mont Everest, pourtant ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Leader, Lord & Ladder Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 2, 2008

Jesus Christ is our Leader. He said to Philip “follow Me.” He expects all who believe to give up their lives and follow Him into service and ministry to others. Jesus Christ is Lord. He is Deity and Majesty. He reigns on high. He is the sovereign Ruler

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 1, where we have been studying for the past 3 months now. We have come to the end of the chapter today. As you are turning, let me tell you about a rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970’s, a band by the name of Led Zeppelin. They ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

5 Marks Of Great Leaders

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008

The mark or traits of leadership is all important in the 21st century.

5 Marks of Great Leaders Text: John 13:1-9 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding What Leaders Do Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 18, 2009

This message looks at three main things a good leader does.

“Understanding What Leaders Do” Selected Scripture Journalist Brock Brewer wrote that if Martian spacemen were to descend to our planet and demand, “Take me to your leader,” the earthlings would not know where to direct them. This confusion about leadership not only exists in the world but in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ