Sermons on Leader:

Answer The Call To Service

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 14, 2022

Every person who steps forward and claims Christ as Lord and Savior agrees to follow His way and His truth.

Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I am glad to be a servant and a Minister of Reconciliation in your kingdom. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who hear your Word and are striving to be doers of the Word. Thank ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Other

On With God's Work Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022

When we have setbacks we need to hear and cherish the voices that cry out, get on with God’s work. What God’s people need in this situation is the voice of encouragement.

You may remember the dramatic scene from the movie Chariots of Fire. It is when Eric Liddell Falls in a race, gets up and goes on to win the race. Now that is an inspiration. What about us as Christians? Do we stumble? Do we get tripped up and fall down? Of course we do. But we don’t lay there. We ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Radical

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 26, 2022

Reform is what Jesus was looking for. He was called a radical. The Pharisees took notice of what He was doing. Corruption was destroying Judaism. Is it happening to Christianity today? When humans create an organization eventually corruption sneaks in.

Being a Radical John 4:1-6 Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz John 4:1 And Jesus knew, that the Pharisees had heard; that he made many disciples, and baptized more than John. 2 Yet Jesus himself did not baptize but his disciples. 3 And he left Judaea, and went again into Galilee. 4 And in going, he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Character Study Of Ahab Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Ahab had the opportunity to be a great king, but he allowed compromise, idolatry, and the influence of Jezebel to lead him astray. His story reminds us that no matter how powerful we are, disobedience to God will bring consequences.

CHARACTER STUDY OF AHAB – WICKED KING OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up."  Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16-22, 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saul To Be King (1 Samuel 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2025

Do we put our trust in kings or God? Let's look at 1 Samuel 9.

Do we tend to want leaders based on superficial qualities? What outward traits did Saul have? What leader serves like Jesus did? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 9. What were Saul’s outstanding physical characteristics? There was a wealthy man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Like A Child

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 22, 2025

Why did Jesus say we should become like children??

Becoming Like a Child Luke 9:46-48 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:46 Now an argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child and had him stand by His side, 48 and He said to them, “Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Light A Fire In The Church

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 1, 2023

The Church needs to light a fire for three reasons 1. Because the world is Cold 2. Because the Church is lukewarm 3. Because the Devil won't come out until the Fire gets hot.

“Light a Fire in the Church” Acts 28:2-6 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Pastor / Teacher Introduction: Story of the Athiest. A Story is told of an Athiest that lived across the street from the church and would never come across the street to the church. On several occassions member and the Pastor had invited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Giants Still Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

2 Samuel 21:15-22 teaches that the existence of giants is not a sign of defeat but an invitation to demonstrate God’s power.

GIANTS STILL FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 17:45-50, Psalm 18:29, Romans 8:37, Deuteronomy 3:22, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: This brief but powerful portion of Scripture reveals a critical moment in the latter part of David's life. Though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Establishes Kings And Kingdoms Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

The sovereignty of God is a central theme throughout the Scriptures. He is not only the Creator of all things but also the One who rules and reigns over the affairs of men.

THE GOD WHO ESTABLISHES KINGS AND KINGDOMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Supporting Texts: Daniel 2:20-21, Romans 13:1, Psalm 75:6-7, Revelation 19:16 INTRODUCTION: The sovereignty of God is a central theme throughout the Scriptures. He is not only the Creator of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Palm Sunday celebration

Open with Video Clip - 1 min. The Lamb of God from Ray VanderLaan Something is happening on two levels - very different things They didn’t understand then, most Christians don’t understand today. So let’s unpack it a bit before we watch the story unfold. Background - Jerusalem is a Powder keg. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Pave The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2003

Advice for Christians in stressful fearful times

GOD WILL PAVE THE WAY JOSHUA 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION READ JOSHUA 3:1-17 I. THE SITUATION Joshua and the Israelites find themselves in an interesting situation. They had just come out of a set of circumstances where their old leader had died; Moses was gone. Now, they have seen the Lord work and He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing Your Children's Mother

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Marriage advice from Ezra

“Choosing Your Children’s Mother” Ezra 9-10 Intro: This morning, we come to honor our mothers. Hopefully not like the gas station, that put up the sign, “Free rose for Mother with gas!” Our mothers hold a special place in our hearts. For many of us, our mother is the one who first taught us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tough Times Ahead -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION

BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational