Sermons on Follw The Leader:

I Was Just Doing My Job Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Nov 29, 2009

A look at Herod and the leaders of the Temple.

I WAS JUST DOING MY JOB MATT 2:3-8 HELLO, MY NAME IS YOUSEL; I AM A SCRIBE, WELCOME TO JERUSALEM. THE CITY YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT, BETHLEHEM IS ABOUT 7 MILES SOUTH WEST OF HERE. I REMEMBER THE DAY THAT THE STORY HAPPENED THAT YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT. THE DAY THOSE KINGS CAME. WOW! WHAT A DAY THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hear A Dying Man's Last Words, Part 1 (Joshua 23:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Joshua has been a great leader. What are a great leader's last words to his flock?

One of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself into the biblical world. I try to crawl into the author's head, and make it my home. In Joshua, I try to put myself in Joshua's shoes at times. Other times, I put myself in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Acts 20:25-31

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

The Christian life is a balancing act between syncretism and sectarianism.

When I was a teenager, I was one of the few students at West Davidson Sr. High School who listened to heavy metal music. Although my buddies enjoyed it to some extent, they were a little bit spooked by some of the darker groups I chose. This was mainly because they were all good church-going boys ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Integrity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is meant to teach us the qualifications of pastors and deacons and what it could mean for our lives.

Proper Order In the House Of God – Leadership Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We all like order – howbeit, maybe not the same order 1. Take Denise and I for example: if it can be done in more than one way – we will do it differently a. Making a bed b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership - Why You Much Interact With The Great And Small Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

A good leader will interact with two main groups of people: the great (humanly speaking) and the small (humanly speaking). Find out why you need both skills to survive as a leader.

A good leader will interact with two main groups of people: the great (humanly speaking) and the small (humanly speaking). The great people are the nobles, the rich, the influential and powerful people of society. There are not many of such people in the church. For ye see your calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Evangelism Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010

We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did!

Servant Evangelism Opening Illustration: A 12 Dollar Lesson A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wives Of Deacons

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 17, 2014

A sermon on church leaders wives (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

HoHum: There is a story about 4 preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the KJV best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Still another like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold Him Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 7, 2015

Like Moses, your pastor cannot and is not expected by God to do the work by himself. Like Moses pastors need others who will hold his arms high that they may be steadied and that he may be able to lead as God would have him do.

Hold Him Up Exodus 17:8-13 Under the leadership of Moses, God delivered Israel from Egypt and was led into the wilderness in route to the Promised Land. In their journeying, Israel came to Rephidim. There at Rephidim, the Amalekites, nomadic descendants of Esau, began to conduct assaults against ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Nehemiah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2015

Imagine praying in the midst of ruins! Life can feel dreary and onerous, particularly when are things are grim around you; however, prayer is the ONLY remedy out of this!

PLANS FROM HIS PRESENCE! Nehemiah 1:4”And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.” “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Artaxerxes's Generous Giving

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a cheerful giver? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our motivation should be out of love not of fear when it comes to giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:21-23 (New Living Translation, Second Edi

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a cheerful giver? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our motivation should be out of love not of fear when it comes to giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:21-23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “I, Artaxerxes the king, hereby send this ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:21-23, Ezra 8:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leprosy

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 11, 2011

Put God in control put out sin

LEPROSY scripture; lev.13:43-46 WHAT IS LEPROSY? a progressive infectious disease caused by a bacteria that attacks the skin, flesh, nerves, etc.; it is characterized by nodules, ulcers, white scaly scabs,if not treated will cause the wasting of muscles, deformities,mutilation, and the eventual ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin Offering

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 19, 2011

allows us to see the order of the offering so we can see how serious sin is.

Sin offering Sin is refusing to enter in to the will or image of God. high priest (Lev4:3) If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering. he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Leadership Part 6: Persuasion Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2010

Servant Leaders choose to use persuasion as against coercion to bring others to their point of view. How does the bible teach us this?

When I started this series on Servant Leadership, I had promised that we will continue to look at Servant Leadership in the context of day to day life. I do not want any of us to be put off How do we convince others about something that we want done? How do we make some do something that we want ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man With No Fixed Abode

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2010

Abraham - a Bedouin Shepherd, no great shakes in the world’s eyes, trusts God and is blessed

Abraham – a man of no fixed abode Abraham – a man of no fixed abode Story: A man was walking down the road in the Arizona desert after his car had broken down. The sun was high and he was very thirsty. Eventually he stumbled upon an old hut where no one lived. The hut had only part of a roof ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I Fight Authority Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2011

A sermon on how the church can support their leadership from Hebrews 13:7, 17 (Outline adapted from Jack Peters at http://www.sermonseeds.org/Hebrews%20-%20Revelation/Hebrews/Hebrews%2013.htm)

HoHum:
Stick it to the man, Fight the power, I fight authority- Summarizing our societies thoughts on authority. WBTU: There are many places in the NT where it talks about the roles, responsibilities and reputations of church leaders. Many of these verses talk about the responsibilities ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ