Sermons on Importance Of Leadership:

Discipleship: Providing Life-Changing Relationships

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 19, 2013

Discipleship is the key to our church’s future. Why? In this lesson, we examine the fourth and final reason in this series.

The Key to Our Church’s Future 2 Timothy www.crbible.com/sermons Part 4 – Discipleship: Providing Life-changing Relationships Discipleship is the key to our church’s future. Why? First, because discipleship is God’s way of passing our faith along Second, because ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Elasticity Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2018

? How does one comprehend the ways of God when things nose-dive even after your commitment , determination and obedience to God? My answer would be: “God works out things with the perspective of eternal glory and long term benefits.”

Elasticity power Exodus 4:28”Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD with which He had sent him, and all the signs that He had commanded him to do.” So what happens when you have a magnificent encounter with God or you receive a profound prophecy regarding your assignment, which you know in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nehemiah Extended Outline Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

This the the extended outline for the book of Nehemiah developed through out study of the book.

Extended Outline for Nehemiah I. Rebuilding Walls 1-6 A. Research needs through inquiry 1:1-3 1. The Penman -- Nehemiah 2. The Period -- Period of the Return 3. The Place -- Suza Summer Palace of the Persian Kings 4. The Problem -- Distressed people, destroyed walls B. Respond to Needs ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Be An Intentional Leader, Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5 John 20:21; 17:18 We started the series asking what is a win for the church? We saw that Jesus clearly defined the win for us as making disciples. But if we are going to make disciples then we need to know what a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Tenants (October 8, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The text for today is almost a mirror image of how religious leaders who were so called qualified, failed miserably for those who relied on their leadership.

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33 - 46 Back in 2002 I was helping my oldest sister Teresa clean up her condo. She and her husband lived there while my brother-in-law was studying to be a doctor at the Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia. I had remembered what the place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Unlocking Your Potential Through Vision SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

This sermon provides insights into the concept of vision, its impact, the journey to acquiring a vision, and essential steps to realizing your God-given vision.

Today, we will explore the topic of vision and its significance in our lives. We will discuss what a vision is, the effects it has, how to obtain a vision, and the essential steps to fulfilling our God-given visions. Vision can be described as a clear picture of a desired future. It is the ability ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Topics: Leadership, Vision

Who's Going To Fill Their Shoes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

Explores recognizing, responding to, and reaping from God's call, using the transition from Elijah to Elisha as a guide for our own faith journeys.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be with you today, gathered together in the name of our Lord and Savior. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the book of 2 Kings, to a passage that speaks of the prophet Elijah's ascent to heaven and Elisha's reaction to it. It's a story of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14

Topics: Leadership, Responsibility

The Lyin' King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008

3rd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

Trinity Baptist Church July 13, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Lyin’ King 1 Samuel 15:1-34 Norman Schwarzkopf called leadership a potent combination of strategy and character. But, then he said -- if you have to be without one, be without strategy. It would seem that far too many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

In The Crosshairs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2011

Christians and leaders alike will be criticized and persecuted. Take a look at how Moses dealt with being in the crosshairs.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly lady who came to church one Sunday. 1. An usher said to her “Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said “I would like to sit in the very front row.” 3. He said, “No, ma’am. You don’t want to do that. Our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answering His Critics Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2010

Paul had his critics there in Corinth and in this last section of the letter Paul makes a strong defense against them. We learn some helpful things from Paul about dealing with our own critics.

Introduction: A. The story is told about D.L. Moody, one of the most effective American evangelists of the 1800s. 1. Like all preachers, he had some supporters and some critics. 2. One day we went into the pulpit to give his sermon. 3. He looked down on the podium and noticed a note for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2008

The reason submission is so important for a wife is because of this key: The wife who willingly submits to her husband’s leadership glorifies God.

“Sweet Surrender” Let me sum up the perfect picture for marriage again: God wants each marriage to be a portrait of His love for His glory! Romans 11:36 “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be all the glory forever.” Well, I knew today’s sermon was going to the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

God Or King?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon is a call to leadership, a challenge to listen to God’s voice and discern where God would have you serve in the Kingdom.

God or King? Pastor Glenn Newton November 11, 2002 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chron. 16:9a 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Discernment Camp Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2012

Solomon is training us to develop discernment, the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, integrity and dishonesty, foolishness and wisdom. From his words, we can draw four important principles.

Discernment Camp (Proverbs 20:5-8) 1. Once when Red Skelton was being interviewed he was asked if he ever was at a loss for words. He hesitated a minute then said, "I dreamed I died and went to heaven. Just as I was taken before God, he sneezed...and I just didn’t know what to say to Him!" 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Deposed King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008

Final message in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

Trinity Baptist Church July 20, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Deposed King 1 Samuel 15-31 In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus. He was probably between 30 and 40 years old, and he had a problem. The elders in leadership at the church were all over 40 years old, and were not taking Timothy seriously because of his age. Paul’s advi

BE AN EXAMPLE Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction: •Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus •Timothy was probably between 30 and 40 years old •Elders in leadership, all over 40 years old, not taking Timothy seriously •Paul’s advice: earn their respect by being an example in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist