Sermons on Leader:

Responding To Crisis Creatively: Lessons For Leaders

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Nov 24, 2022

Whenever things change, change oriented leaders become creative by responding rather than reacting to change.

This message is going to make a difference to some of us who must respond to the changing seasons in the world. I have been trusting God to help me communicate the practical steps we can take to ensure we don’t become victims of the present shift that is taking place all over the world now. No ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Apostolic

A Humble Leader (2 Kings 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2025

Why does humility make a great leader? Let's look in 2 Kings 22.

Do we have humble, responsive hearts like Josiah? Let’s look at Josiah, the 16th king of Judah, in 2 Kings 22. Unlike Amon and Manasseh, but more like Hezekiah, was Josiah a good king of Judah? Josiah was eight years old when he became king and reigned 31 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 35 - The Heart Of A Christian Leader Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 19, 2024

Jonah was a prophet of God, but he did not understand the loving heart of God towards a repentant people. The heart of Moses as a leader of the Israelites and the forgiving heart of Jesus are the best examples of how a Christian leader should love and care for the people under his or her care.

We read in Jonah 4:1, “Jonah was very unhappy about this and became angry.” (GNB) There are two kinds of emotions that Jonah expressed as mentioned in the verse above, one was sadness, and the other was anger. As we meditate on this portion of scripture, we will try to understand the reasons for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1, Jonah 3:10, Philippians 1:15-16, Exodus 32:1, Exodus 32:4, Exodus 32:6, Exodus 32:7-8, Exodus 32:31-32, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Patriotic Christians #2 - Pray For Our Leaders Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials.

Patriotic Christians #2 Pray for Our Leaders Theme: As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for our elected leaders and officials. Introduction Last week we took some time to talk about seven different ways we could pray for our country. We need to pray for humility, that we will seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Matthew 20:34, Matthew 14:14, Matthew 5:36, Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 1:15-18, James 1:5-8, Daniel 2:20-21, Romans 13:4, Romans 13:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Conflict With The Religious Leaders Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

Any progress in the Christian life will face opposition

Peter's conflict with the religious leaders Acts 4:1-22 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Emerging Leader (Part 1 - 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 10, 2004

These are three news paper articles I wrote for the local newspaper, stressing our need for leadership in Government. These articles, talk about what a leader looks like, how are country was formed, and the moral issues of our day, enjoy!

Part 1 From A Pastoral Perspective...... Title: The Next Emerging Leader At any moment now we are all going to hear what we have been waiting for, the election of Prime Minister. I have been waiting for this announcement with excitement for the sole reason that we need leadership and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Clash Between Two Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2005

This sermon examines the controversy between the apostle Paul and the apostle Peter. We learn how Paul preserved the integrity of the gospel at a crucial point in the Early Church’s infancy.

Scripture A man was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for many years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper’s attention. The boat landed on the beach, the skipper got out and greeted the stranded man. After a while the skipper asked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Leaders' Temperament - (Part 2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

Now, we will discuss the qualities of spiritual leadership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Don’t be discouraged as you work through this list. No one meets these qualifications 100%! We’re not looking for perfection, but rather solid evidence of growth in each area. The Leader’s Temperament 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Reputation - (Part 4 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2 This phrase serves as a general summary of all the character qualities a leader should have. The Greek word describes a garment without any "folds." When applied to personal character, it means that leader must be free from any secret or hidden pockets of sins. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Leader'ship Development Process"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

David has now been promoted to leadership class 201 from class 101. In class 101 he was introduced to leadership and now he is going to learn some the most important initial applicable lessons about leadership.

"THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROCESS" (The Leader’s Development) 1 SAMUEL 16:14-23 David has now been promoted to leadership class 201 from class 101. In class 101 he was introduced to leadership and now he is going to learn some the most important initial applicable lessons about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-43

It's Easy To Follow Our Leader

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 24, 2001

How Jesus shows proper leadership and made it easy to follow him right up to his ascension and beyond.

May 27, 2001 Luke 24:44-53 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does A Leader Look Like?

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2007

The message heeds the warning from Jesus concerning false prophets and outlines the qualities of a genuine leader/pastor/overseer.

What Does a Leader Look Like? Matthew 24:4-5, 11; I Timothy 3:1-7 Introduction Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic....And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives The Growth, Not Church Leaders

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 16, 2006

A short homily given at a mid week communion service, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Jesus and not upon leaders, forms of worship or types of evangelism. It’s all about Jesus!

1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 St. Paul had some words of rebuke for the Christians at Corinth; and when I hear St. Paul rebuking a church I always have to ask myself some questions. The questions are: How does this apply to me? How does this apply to my local church? How does this apply to the national ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

We Are A Team With Jesus As Our Leader

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 17, 2007

how we need to let God lead us to rach out and touch people with the Gospel.

WAYS TO HELP YOUR NEW PASTOR by Carroll R. Gunkel 1. Recognize that he will be different from the former pastor and in that, difference there will be new ideas. 2. Remember that your pastor feels called of God to a high and holy task; he is a man of dedication. 3. Be honest with your new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan