Sermons on Human Leaders:

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

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

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

The Issue Is Control!

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Aug 5, 2021

Everyone wants to be in control. And we need to be in control to fulfill our duties and responsibilities. Yet our attempts to be in control only complicate things. This can be very frustrating. What is the solution?

Dr. Lewis Gregory I. What is the significance of control? A. Control offers both privileges and responsibilities. 1. Example: A driver’s license 2. “Now I have freedom and power!” 3. The license is a symbol of authority. 4. It gives a person total control over the automobile. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Psalm 26:2, 2 Corinthians 8:5, Romans 6:13, Matthew 9:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2018

If you really want to love and honor your leaders, remember them by the way you live your life; follow them; and pray for them.

An elderly woman walked into a little country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring." "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You Really Need For Christmas?

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2012

I received my gift in November, 1951. I was nine years old and I was in a small church in Kansas City, Kansas called the Rosedale Tabernacle. I listened to the sermon and there was nothing special about it that I can recall, but when the invitation was

What Do You Really Need for Christmas? John 3:16-18 Text: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

I Only Work On Sundays! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009

I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At The Center

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Aug 29, 2021

You are not the center of the universe.

A little 9-year-old girl came home from VBS one day. She proudly told her parents and little brother that, "Jesus is living in my heart now!" Mom and Dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. Later that day, her little brother said something she didn’t like, and she hauled off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Under Authority Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 2, 2022

We see the governing mandate, its mission and its means. Human authorities are used by God to achieve His sovereign purposes. We submit to Him and live as good citizens.

I am not sure if you noticed this, we are always living under some kind of authority in life. • As children, we live under the authority of our parents. In schools, our teachers. At work, our superiors. In church, pastors and leaders. As citizens, our government. • None of these authorities is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 31, 2009

Three words that reveal the wonderful humanity of God the Son - the One who knows what it’s like to be one of us.

Introduction What’s it like to be crucified? Have you ever imagined how it must have been? A medical doctor gives a physical description... (adapted) “As the arms fatigue, cramps sweep through his muscles, knotting them in deep relentless, throbbing pain. With these cramps comes the inability to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

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

Mercy Over Judgment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Learning to extend mercy to others as God has shown us mercy through Christ, and understanding that true justice is always accompanied by mercy.

Today, we're going to talk about mercy. It's that thing where someone shows you kindness even when you don't deserve it. So, let's dive right in! First, let's look at a story from the Bible. In Luke 13:10-17, Jesus is teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, and He sees this woman who's been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Topics: Compassion, Forgiveness, Humanity, Kindness

Lying To Abimelech (Genesis 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2024

Is God merciful to our human weaknesses? What about the weaknesses of great leaders of our faith? Let's look at Genesis 20.

Is a half-truth still a lie if the intent is to deceive? Do even God’s leading servants occasionally sin out of weakness? Is God merciful to our weaknesses? Let’s examine Genesis 20. Did Abraham lie again about his wife as he had previously done in Egypt? Abraham moved south to the Negev and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist