Sermons on Leaders Lead:

Why Light Doesn’t Always Lead To Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 21, 2025

John doesn’t blink when he says the ultimate reason the Jewish people don’t believe is because of God. What you are seeing in Jesus’ ministry is the same that Isaiah saw in his ministry. God has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts.

One of the biggest challenges for the early Christian leaders was how many Jews were rejecting Jesus. The first two things Jesus’ disciples say about him in the Gospel of John are “We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41). And, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

"the Pastor’s Role In The Five-Fold Ministry."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 3, 2025

Pastors equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. This involves guiding their flock to pursue their divine purpose, thereby fulfilling the Great Commission: empowering people to share the Gospel and live out their faith with passion and purpose.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Hebrews 13:17) “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Proverbs 14:4, Proverbs 15:17, 1 Timothy 5:18, Numbers 18:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit And Great Commission Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2011

If we want to be in the center of God's plan for us, we must seek Him individually and we must be in deep connection with an individual church that is faithful to the Word.

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit and Great Commission (Acts 12:24-13:3) Transitions can be hard to make; we have recently transitioned to an empty nest, the lost of dear family members, and a host of other adjustments based upon changes in our society, as you also have had to do. We ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Character Study Of Saul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Saul’s life began with great potential but ended in tragedy due to his disobedience, pride, and jealousy. His story serves as a warning that leadership without humility and obedience to God leads to failure.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SAUL – FIRST KING OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:   1 Samuel 13:13 "And Samuel said to Saul, ‘You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you. For now, the Lord would have established your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13, 1 Samuel 9:1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27, 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Letting God Take Over Your Life Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Nov 5, 2009

David shows us what hapens when we let God take over our lives.

LETTING GOD TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE PSALM 23 INTRODUCTION A. Has your faith ever seemed like this cartoon? B. Faith is often difficult to find in the midst of life. 1. There is a rock ready to fall on you from one direction, and a cliff ready for you to fall off of on the other side. 2. Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Will Guide You Always Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 23, 2017

First sermon of a series called: Revive! We often come to a fork in the road. Either we want to be revived or we don't. A toy compass was given out to everyone in attendance to remind them that the Lord leads us.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 15, 2017 – Series: Revive! Sermon #1 The Lord Will Guide You Always! Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Widow Of Zarephath - Five Ingredients Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012

This is the second sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

These Are the Days of Elijah (#2) Five Ingredients of God’s Guidance READ TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Prayer of Illumination Our Father and our God, thank you that you are not a God who ever leaves us alone. Father, you lead us . . . you guide us . . . you equip us . . . you provide for us . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002

God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Holiness

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Set Goals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities.

1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities. Jesus said, "All authority is given to me in heaven and earth. Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:18-20) Godly leaders set their goals based on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Become A Spiritual Leader (Acts - Part 12) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four Keys to Effective Spiritual Leadership...

How to become a spiritual leader Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 12 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 30, 2003 Acts 6:1-7 FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 1. Realize your Purpose. ¡§Day after day, in the temple courts and from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Generation Of Christian Leaders Riding Into Sunset Spark Reevaluation

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 2, 2009

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should partic

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should participate in political activity. Since things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yes, A Church Leader Must Have A Sense Of Humor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2019

We are told to have salt in us. Salt was used in the ancient world, and occasionally today, to preserve meat from corruption. So if we have spiritual salt, we will be preserved against that kind of corrupt thought and behavior.

Thursday of the 7th Week in Course 2019 St. Hilarius Today we have a rare treat because of the late date of Ash Wednesday and Easter. We get the rare festival of St. Hilarius, about whom I will speak in a moment. By now, most years, we are deep into Lent, and so the saints’ days are suppressed in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Mark 9:41-50

Denomination: Catholic

Father's Day: Fathers As Priests In The Home

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

God designed the family as a sacred institution and placed the father at its helm, not only as a provider and protector but as a priest. The priestly role of the father is one of spiritual responsibility — to lead his home in the worship and fear of the Lord.

FATHER'S DAY: FATHERS AS PRIESTS IN THE HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 1:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:19, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Peter 2:9, Malachi 4:6 INTRODUCTION: God designed the family as a sacred institution and placed the father at its helm, not only as a ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5, Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Comparison

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019

Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9, John 21:15-19

Denomination: *other

13. Job And Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

Why God allowed Satan to test Job

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 13 – JOB AND EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:5-6, Job 35:2-7, Job 42:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Christian Church