Sermons on imperfect church leaders: showing 196-210 of 153,412

The Leader And Renewal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

The work’s finished! The people flock back into Jerusalem to celebrate. The people demand that God’s word be read to them! They show their renewed hunger for hearing God’s word.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmiongs I have great news this morning. Wonderful news. The building project’s over! The work’s finished! It seemed impossible, but it’s happened. The builders have been hard at it, working night and day. Despite all those naysayers, despite all the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Leader Of The Posse

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 12, 2014

Father's Day Sermon with advice from Solomon to his son from Proverbs 4. Mind your path. Guard your heart. Watch your mouth.

LEADER OF THE POSSE PROVERBS 4:1-4 INTRODUCTION… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKuSQIJlog&feature=kp Today is Father’s Day and we celebrate “Dad Life” and we honor the dads among us and those that have gone before us. We celebrate fathers are the leader of the posse. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murderous Leaders Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 19, 2021

Why are religious leaders so full of hate they would want to destroy somebody full of love? It is a question for our times.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:1-6 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Insensitive Leader

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 24, 2020

In Rehoboam, the people saw a “second Moses” who would deliver them from their oppression. But the king turned a deaf ear to their requests.

THE INSENSITIVE LEADER "16 Now when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, saying: “What share have we in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel! Now, see to your own house, O David!” So Israel departed to their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:16, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaders Mindset

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 18, 2018

A leader that wants to be successful must serve sacrificially.

THE LEADER'S MINDSET TEXT: JOHN 10:11, 1 CORINTHIANS 1:11 INTRODUCTION A leader is a person that leads or directs. One who has the authority to direct or guide. According to Business Dictionary; a leader is a person that holds a dominant or superior position within his field, and is able to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strong Leader

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

Leadership qualities of Abraham stand out in this chapter which we all should emulate.

Small beginning Genesis 23:20 “So the field and the cave that is in it, were deeded over to Abraham for a burial site by the sons of Heth.” Though chapter 23 begins by talking about the death of Sarah who was 127 years old; yet, we need to have spiritual eyes to understand the work of God behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Leader

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 31, 2024

Moses announces there will be a new leader and Israel needs to listen to Him.

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “New Leader” Or, the E.F. Hutton television ad campaign in which a park is full of people (could be a mall or an office), and everyone is talking. The camera zooms in on one couple, one of whom is saying, “Well, my broker is E.F. Hutton, and he says …” Action in the background ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Servant Leader PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's humility and servitude, actively living out their faith as missionaries in their everyday lives.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts aflame with the love of Christ. As we stand together, united in faith, let us turn our hearts and minds to the words of our Lord found in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, verses 35-45: "Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Topics: Living In Christ

Leader On The Run PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Even in times of fear and uncertainty, we can remain faithful and trust in God's perfect plan, as demonstrated by David in 1 Samuel 21:10-14.

Good morning, beloved! We’ve all had those moments when fear grips us, when faith seems hard to muster, and when the future seems uncertain. Even the greatest leaders in the Bible experienced these moments. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that beautifully captures these human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10-14

Topics: Great Leader

The Perfect Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2018

Does the sinlessly perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church the perfect church to be in? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17.

Does the perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church a joy to attend? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17. Colossians 3:12 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will The Real Leader Please Stand!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 16, 2011

The leader understands that God has placed the church in the world and the leader is keenly aware of the value and eternal purpose for which the body of Christ exists. God did not put the church here to serve you but for you to serve Jesus and

WILL THE REAL LEADER PLEASE STAND UP! Mark 10-42-43 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Why It Is Important To Learn To Cope With Imperfections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

Why It is Important to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10

Why It is Important to Learn to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10 Quote:Don’t let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you. The following types of people have a difficult time coping because of their inability to cope with imperfections of various types. 1. Perfectionism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Decorum

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2023

I think Church Leaders need more than one eye to supervise every area connected to church, which includes: staircase, parking lot, terrace, store room, canteen etc. Must read for all Church leaders!

Leviticus 11:45 For I am the Lord who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy." I think Church Leaders need more than one eye to supervise every area connected to church, which includes: staircase, parking lot, terrace, store room, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Criticizing Leaders (Numbers 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 15, 2024

When is it appropriate to criticize church leaders, and when not? Let's look at Numbers 12.

What does God think about a critical attitude towards His leaders? Is it all too common in our churches? Let’s look at Numbers 12. Why did Miriam and Aaron denounce Moses? Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. “Has the Lord spoken ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Against All Likelihood

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 14, 2007

So every time there are opportunities in the church they will be met by opposition. Opportunity and opposition go together.

Against all likelihood Ezra 4-6 7/15/07 We have been preaching through this little book of Ezra. The book of Ezra talks about the small remnant of Jews that went back to Jerusalem after being captive in Babylon for 70 years. Their purpose was to rebuild the temple of worship. So, they were to go ...read more

Denomination: Baptist