Sermons on Leaders For God:

Gideon's Gig Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 13, 2010

Gideon's Gig. A loser becomes a leader

Clark Kent. Loser or leader? If you ask Lois Lane, she would tell you that Clark Kent is a loser. To her Kent is that bumbling and timid co-worker at the Daily Planet newspaper - a worrier too wimpy for her taste. Superman on the other hand, well now that man of steel was Lois Lane’s idea of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

As For Me And My House

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004

A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Christian Leadership

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

What makes for an effective Christian leader?

Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? It is like the lawyer speaking to his client: "I have good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" asks the client. "The jury is deadlocked." "Well, what’s the bad?" Responds the lawyer, "They can’t decide whether to hang you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Handling Ridicule Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

A Leader must be able to handle ridicule.

Handling Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-6 I. Opposition by Ridicule (1-3) A. Ridiculed their Condition ‘feeble Jews’ (2) B. Ridiculed the wisdom behind the project ‘will they restore their wall’ (2) C. Ridiculed their trust in God ‘will they offer sacrifices’ ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Expect Us To Do Everything Ourselves

Contributed by David Haun on May 16, 2004

F"olk often face the frustration of feeling they must do everything themselves and at the same time feeling that they often are the only one who can. This sermon attempts clarify leadership and our responsibility as Christ’s leaders.

GOD DOESN’T EXPECT US TO DO EVERYTHING OURSELVES Exodus 18:13-24, I Cor. 12:14-27, Matt. 9:1-38, Acts 6:1-7 Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 9, 2004 Have you ever had an inspector climb down from your attic or up from the foundation of your house with the dreaded news, “You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-27, Exodus 18:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Lord Wills Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 9 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Listen to this quote from P. J. Conlon in the Monthly Journal of International Association of Machinists, dated January 1899: “…I say if [the public] would only stop to consider this before forming an opinion perhaps the wage-earners might win; but no, they believe everything they see in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 16, 2002

Fascinating and rarely heard insights to the details of that first Christmas provoke a spirit of true worship.

BULLETIN INSERT NOTES: The Date of Christ’s Birth By Ed Vasicek In 525 A.D., Dionysius, a Scythian monk, was asked to determine the year of Jesus’ birth. He did the best job he could. He determined that the Roman year 754 was the Christian year “1 A.D.” Although Dionysius’ effort is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 13:55-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Boot Camp

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Using the Boot Camp metaphor would lend itself to Moses being a leader ----much like a drill sergeant. In this episode Moses encountered the unhappy campers in the their exodus from Egyptian captivity.

BOOT CAMP Text: Exodus 17:1- 7 Anyone who was ever in the military is familiar what with the term Boot Camp. When a veteran hears the term Boot Camp, they can recall not only the branch of service that they were in, but also how intense the training was for them when they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

True Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul wants Timothy to confront some of the elders and leaders of the church who’ve deviated from the truth, Paul uses the language of a fight, of conflict and war, to describe the struggle that Timothy is engaged in

Imagine for a minute that you’re Timothy. If you can, think back to what it was like to be 30! Now, imagine you’re slightly reserved, perhaps a little timid. You’ve travelled around with Paul, but now he’s left you in charge of the church at Ephesus. At long last, you receive a letter from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of The King

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

There is no match for the power of God

The Power of the King Psalm 2 I. The Rebellion of the Nations A. Rebellion is a fact of life 1. Human nature is to rebel a.) We are corrupted by sin b.) Our automatic nature is to not trust or follow God 2. The reality of rebellion a.) Rebellion is vain and often without merit b.) Rebellion leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Glory Of The Latter House

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 16, 2022

This message explores the many hurdles one may encounter in life especially those that are called to be leaders in the coming end-time revival which shall be a revival that will experience God’s majestic glory which is his way of life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Haggai 2:9) “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Haggai 2:3) “Who is left among you ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3, Haggai 2:9, Isaiah 42:8, Ezra 3:12-13, Psalm 29:1-3, Psalm 72:18-19, Psalm 19:1, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Expectations And Responses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 27, 2024

God has placed a hunger in our heart to hear the truth of the Gospel, it is the “missing piece” that we have – it is this truth that draws us to God, and why we too must tell others the Good News!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 20 The expectations and responses to the Gospel Acts 13:42 – 14:7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52, Acts 14:1-7, Matthew 5:6, John 3:18, Matthew 10:14, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 9:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad, Your Greatest Responsibility

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 20, 2009

Dads,you’ll not be the Spiritual Leader of your home once in a while. You’ll be the “Spiritual Leader” all the time or not at all!

DAD, YOUR GREATEST RESPONSIBILITY!” Lighthouse Worship Center - Father’s Day 09 “...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!” Joshua 24:15 INTRODUCTION: No matter where you are in life, you have been affected in some way by a Father or a Father Figure. Yesterday, I spent some time ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Essential Truths From The Miracle Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 3, 2019

1. More souls were saved (vs. 43-45). 2. The unbelieving leaders were still lost (vs. 46-50, 53). 3. Christ is in control (vs. 48-57).

Essential Truths from the Miracle of Lazarus The Gospel of John John 11:43-57 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 26, 2017 (Revised December 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11, as we look again at the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-57

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Religion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist