Sermons on Leaders Shamed:

Rejecting God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

Sometimes, we think it is about us. It is always, “all about God”.

Rejecting God January 2, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sometimes, we think it is about us. It is always, “all about God”. Focus Passage: I Sam 7:15-17, 8:1-9 Supplemental Passage: "You are the salt of the earth; but if the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry: Watering, Working, Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2011

In today's lesson we are warned against a wrong view of the ministry, particularly of church leadership. We are reminded of the true nture of the church and church leadership.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a wrong view about the ministry, particularly with respect to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shaping Of God's Hero Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Thr shaping of David from the young hero to the legendary king.

The Shaping of God's Hero ! Samuel 17:17-50 The shaping of the young hero to the legendary king; Someone on any short list of God’s heroes is David. The apostle Paul called him “a man after God’s own heart. We met him first when the prophet Samuel was looking for the next king. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-50

Denomination: Baptist

Nice Preaching Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 2, 2010

God requires church leaders to correct those whose teaching does not align with the gospel.

Scripture Introduction It seems that many congregations will tolerate unbiblical preaching as long as the pastor is not rude or mean or sharp with them. Most pastors lose their jobs pretty quickly if they cannot figure out how to preach nicely to the church. So our passage this morning shocks ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Basics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The characteristics of Christian leadership

Basics of Christian Leadership Selected Passages July 12, 2009 Evening Service This message uses some material from a John maxwell Leadership lesson: the leadership of Jesus Who are the leaders within the church? Board Member Ministry Director Sunday School Teacher Praise Team ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

By Faith Samuel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

Part of a series on the Heroes od Faith from Hebrews 11. This is an expository, alliterated sermon on Sameul.

Chapter 17 Samuel Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV Long ago in the sun-baked land of Canaan, a woman prayed for a son. Hannah was one of two women married to a man named ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Abraham’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Abraham’s story reminds us that God is faithful to His call on our lives and that He will fulfill the promises He gives us in his timing. We just need to be patient and faithful and not try to help God out. We also discover that God always will provide fo

Abraham’s Story: “The father of multitudes” Series Intro: Series BC Justice League of Bible Super Heroes: In a world of chaos and destruction, many are called but few are chosen. Join us as we explore the events surrounding the lives of those biblical heroes; these are the true stories of the BC ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul, The Complementarian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2015

Although detestable to many people and completely counter-cultural, God’s Word teaches that gender roles are not identical.

Paul, the Complementarian (I Timothy 2:8-15) 1. A pastor said: “You need to join the Army of the Lord!” My friend replied, “I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor.” Pastor questioned, “How come I don't see you except at Christmas and Easter?” He whispered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 11, 2015

Paul wanted to encourage church leaders to continue serving faithfully after he's gone. We who lead live out what we've learned. As witnesses to the truth, we apply the wisdom we've acquired through experience and by time spent in prayer.

As General George Patton was preparing for combat operations in North Africa during WWII, he called on his aging mentor, General John J. Pershing, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patton thanked Pershing for giving him his start as a Company Commander. Pershing said, “I can always pick a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Congregational

Wise Dads

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

Wise dads know how to lean on God, lead their family, and to give them love.

Wise Dads Dorn Ridge June 17, 2012 (Portions of this message are based on an article of same name by Shawn McMullen in The Lookout June 21, 2009) Father’s Day reminds me of many things for which I'm thankful. I'm thankful for a heavenly Father who loves and cares for me. I'm thankful for an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diligent Leadership

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 26, 2013

The spiritual gift of leadership is one of the gifts of Romans 12.

10 27 13 “Diligent Leadership” Romans 12:8c: “He who leads, with diligence.” We have been looking at the spiritual gifts of the Body of Christ in Romans 12: prophecy (speaking God’s Word to others), serving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009

Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Need Water!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 14, 2011

When we give up on God, who can we turn to then? Who else but Jesus has the answer we need? Who else but Jesus has the words of eternal life? Who else but Jesus has the power to forgive?

Moses was God’s chosen prophet to lead Israel but Israel often argued with Moses. They constantly found fault with Moses’ leadership skills. They constantly argued with Moses and had sharp criticism for everything he did. Moses was God’s chosen man for the hour but the Children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Savoir Changer D’opinion Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Nous suivons l'exemple de Pierre

3. SAVOIR CHANGER D’OPINION Quand on dirige une Église ou une œuvre, on s’expose à des critiques. Quelqu’un à qui cela fait peur, ferait mieux de cher-cher un autre métier pour glorifier Dieu. Parfois, les critiques sont fondées, ce qui arrive d’ailleurs plus souvent que ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God