Sermons on Governmental Leaders:

Samuel

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 28, 2023

Samuel the prophet was the last of the judges. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book or scroll and describe God’s dealings with Samuel, Saul, David, Bathsheba and Absalom.

Before ancient Israel had kings, they were led in times of crisis by military leaders known as judges. Samuel the prophet was the last of the judges. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book or scroll and describe God’s dealings with Samuel, Saul, David, Bathsheba and Absalom. Was Hannah an example ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No, It's Not Fair, But Bear With It In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2023

Forget the old song that asks “how can it be wrong when it feels so right?” That’s unmitigated baloney. Your mind must rule your emotions, not vice-versa.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Have you or anyone you know ever said that some fine or traffic ticket or concert ticket price or something else “isn’t fair”? I suspect that a show of hands would involve almost everyone who is here today. That cry, “it’s not fair!” is one of the most common ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32, Psalm 25:4-9, Ezekiel 18:25-28

Denomination: Catholic

Judges 17 - House Priest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. The man Micah had a house of gods, a house of God, as good as that at Shiloh.

Text: Judges 17 Theme: House Priest Beginning of Idolatry: A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. she made it evident that she idolized her son, by telling him she had wholly dedicated this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

When Leadership Fails A Congregation

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 3, 2023

When leadership hurts a congregation there has to be a way for the people of God to heal.

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHs2i4S92k When leadership oversteps their bounds there is a compounded effect upon the lives of the people they once served. Most recently the news has highlighted a minister who has engaged in certain nefarious activities for over twenty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: *other

Father’s Day 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Father’s be a godly example to your child. Be a man of conviction and action. Be a man of faith and humility. Give honor and praise to your Heavenly Father not just at the dinner table but spontaneously.

Father’s Day 2017 Isaiah 64:1-9 What a wonderful celebration today for our church as we welcome several new members to our congregation. Such additions are highly treasured by all of us because we know the eternal value each of you represent to our Heavenly Father. Your value is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Youth: On The Path To Good, Or The Path To Evil!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 14, 2015

What the millennial youth go through in today's current world and how adults should encourage them to stay faithful as Timothy did.

The Youth: On the Path to Good, Or the Path to Evil! By Kelly Durant 3-15-15 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 2. They say you got to be young and dumb before you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Learning To Be A Servant

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. - Romans 15:25 Have you ever observed a waiter serving people well? They are constantly looking to serve the people who they are taking care of. Their eyes are alway ...

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. - Romans 15:25 Have you ever observed a waiter serving people well? They are constantly looking to serve the people who they are taking care of. Their eyes are always looking to try and anticipate what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complete Belief Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 19, 2015

Belief in Jesus Christ must be a complete commitment to the totality of Jesus Christ!

Before we read our passage this morning, let us note the major truths about life. We really should always keep these basic truths in mind. What is the most important truth about life?? 1. God created life (people)! What are the next major truths about people and God?? 2. People disobey their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pattern For The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

It is amazing to look at how even the arrangement of the camp in Early Israel provides a message about the need for leadership, vision, and devotion among God’s people.

Many churches are going through difficult transitions, whether due to the graying and silvering of their constituents, the changing demographics of their neighborhoods, the scheduling demands of a time-shifting society, a change in leadership, a change in vision, a merger with another congregation, ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Lord Is Calling His People To Pray Fervently For The Nation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 13, 2008

PRAY FOR 1.OUR NATION 2.THE PLANS OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED 3. LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND INTEGRITY 4. BLESSINGS OF GOD UPON THE NATION5. 5. INTERCESSORS STANDING IN THE GAP 6.DIVINE STRENGTH AND DISCERNMENT 7. DIVINE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE PLANS OF THE ENEMY

THE LORD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE NATION ************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE 2. PRAY FOR THE PLANS AND THE PURPOSES OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Of Naaman Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

The healing of a pagan military leader

The Healing of Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-17 An Irishman with a bad leg hobbled into a restaurant one afternoon. He painfully sat down at a booth and asked the waitress for a cup of coffee. Then the Irishman looked across the restaurant and asked, "Is that the faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Design For The Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: Men who mobilize men and women for ministry.

One of the dangers of topical preaching, like the series that we’re in the midst of right now, is that for me as a pastor, it’s easy to focus on topics that I’m comfortable with and to ignore others that may not be quite as comfortable for me or for you. The other danger is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Questions Of Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2016

The human mind is full of questions, but the main questions are who am I, what am I doing, where am I going. The answers are found in this passage.

Proverbs 20:1-24 Introduction: There are three questions raised by the author in this chapter. These questions are existing in the human mind from the beginning. Many philosophers, religious leaders raised the questions and were searching for the answer. V.6 WHO ARE YOU? Faithful or unfaithful. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Missing Link In Understanding Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 4, 2020

Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.

Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come.  In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Governance

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 8, 2024

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives.

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives. Therefore, we need to pray for our leaders and lift them up constantly in prayers, so that they can receive divine guidance on how to govern. The Bible advises us to pray for our leaders. We also have to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 5:8

Denomination: Baptist