Sermons on Jewish Leaders:

Up To Here With Self

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 28, 2016

Bernstein once was asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He said, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find someone who can play the second fiddle with enthusiasm--that's a problem."

Up To Here With Self Philippians 2:3-4NASB One of the first conductors born and educated in the United States to receive worldwide acclaim was Leonard Bernstein. He directed the New York Philharmonic, conducted concerts by some of the world's leading orchestras, wrote symphonies, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Failing As A Father Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home.

We’ve All Failed I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home. When we experience feelings of inadequacy, we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Social Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

Christian ethics is individual as well as social and should therefore be part of the Christian communities’ focus.

SOCIAL ETHICS Luke 10:33-37 - But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. “So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn and took care of him. “On the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:33-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Meanwhile, Behind The Walls … Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 1, 2016

Many of us are challenged with resolving conflicts and still honoring God. In his life, even as the governor of Jerusalem charged with helping the people, Nehemiah still ONLY wanted God’s approval … is that what we desire also?

Meanwhile, behind the walls … Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also shows obedience to God - Last week we saw Nehemiah establishing a watch while they worked -- This put the people on guard to protect them from the enemy -- But also let the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Woman & Evil Kings (2 Kings 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 18, 2025

What can we learn from a good woman and evil kings? Let's look at 2 Kings 8.

Do we trust that God will provide even under evil world leaders? Let’s look at 2 Kings 8. How did the king restore a Shunammite woman’s family farm to her? Now Elisha spoke to the woman whose son he had restored to life, saying, “Arise and go with your household, and sojourn wherever you can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kings

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2023

As we look at the kings of Israel and Judah, we see the faults of human leadership. Even in the church, do we look to faulty human beings or to God?

What good is having the word of God without faithfulness to God? Most of Israel and Judah’s kings were evil. Even the good kings had huge weaknesses. What happens to nations when their leaders go astray? First and second Kings contain the history of a few good national leaders among many bad. Key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You At The Right Church? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 14, 2025

After immersion the Holy Spirit gives each person spiritual gifts

The structure of the church. Gifted Members. When a person becomes a Christian, the Holy Spirit gives them spiritual gifts to be used to build up the church. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Timothy 3:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hard Questions, Simple Answers

Contributed by Robby And Donna Flint on Feb 8, 2023

Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians, God responds to Moses. In both situations, God provided simple answers to what could have been hard questions.

Well election day is finally over, you may or may not have liked the outcome of the presidential or legislature elections and you may or may not have liked the outcome of the constitutional amendments, but I think this is a good time for us to reflect on our obligations as citizens…and specifically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harvest

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 7, 2005

The significance to Christians fo the three major Jewish Festivals with regard to Harvest

NR 09-10-05 Harvest Festival Story: One day Bill went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus And The Jews Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 23, 2004

A brief, simple, look at the place of the Jewish people in God’s plans

Jesus and the Jews. Matthew 8:1-13. WBC 1 Feb 2004 pm Looking at ‘the Words of Jesus’. Tonight- Jesus’ words about His people, the Jews, and their place in God’s plan 1. SPECIAL PEOPLE OT- seen as special and chosen people. Chosen and beloved on behalf of Abraham and because, of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Thankfulness

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

The Samaritan had a lot incommon with the Jewish lepers, but he was uncommonly thankful.

Uncommonly Thankful Turn to Luke 17 :11-19 (while you are turning) <<<ILL>>>: Rudyard Kipling “Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 19, 2014

Compare and contrast Jesus' dealings with Nicodemus a Jewish Rabbi and the woman at the well.

TSL/ WSMM 23-03-14 Jesus and the Samaritan woman -Jn 4:5-42 Story: A man was travelling on a train crossing the desert in Arizona. Surprisingly, he was the only person in the car who had not pulled down the shades on the windows to keep the glare of the hot sun on the parched earth out. In ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 6. The Elect And The Persecuted. (Ch 7) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 17, 2015

The Jewish elect and the persecuted church are shown in Tribulation era "close-ups".

Close-up : The Jewish elect in the wilderness (7:1-8, 14:1-5, 12:6, 12:13-16) I’ll say it again: We have already covered most of the entire scope of the Book of Revelation, that is, the Scroll in the hand of the Lamb, in one short chapter. By chapter 7, we have come to the end of human ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

Biblical church leadership can only function effectively when the local church leaders fulfill the Biblical qualifications for leaders.

Right now we’re in the middle of a presidential election in which all the candidates are attempting to convince the American people that they are the best qualified person to serve in that office. But it’s interesting that our Constitution actually establishes only very minimal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd Is Good Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores responsibilities of spiritual leaders (shepherds) and comfort found in Jesus as our Shepherd/Leader.

THE Shepherd Is Good John 9:38-10:21 12-14-03 Intro Text: John 9:38-10:21[1] The first 21 verses of John 10 are a continuation of Jesus conversation with the Pharisees shortly after the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall from last week, Jesus has healed the blind man. Here in John 9:38 we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic