Sermons on Leadership Burnout:

The Holy Spirit Knows The Best Ways To Work With Each Leadership Style

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Dwight D. Eisenhower used to demonstrate the art of leadership in a simple but forceful way. He would place a single piece of string on a table and say, "Pull it, and it follows wherever you want it to go. But push it, and it goes nowhere."

The Holy Spirit Knows the Best Ways to Work With Each Leadership Style "When He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . , not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you. --1 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Special Lessons For Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership.

Special lessons for spiritual leaders Malachi 2:1-17 06/04/06 The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve as deacons. The Bible places high ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be servant leadership.

Servant Leaders Selected Scriptures I. The Pattern of God in using Human Instrumentation A. Moses - Exodus 3:7-10 READ B. Paul – 1 Cor. 3:6-7, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

God Needs Out Lets

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 20, 2019

Are you looking to God for his leadership.

GOD NEEDS OUT LETS minister once said, "I was never of any use until I found out that God did not intend me to be a great man." John 7: 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations Of Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019

Discussing the leadership that exists within the church

Foundation of Ministry Christianity 101 Series CCCAG November 10, 2019 Prayer for Veterans and message Scripture- Ephesians 4: 1, 4:11-12 Intro: In 2001 and 2002 I was serving as an interim pastor at the first church I ever attended as an adult. We had some newer believers coming into the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death Of Moses.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2023

The transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua.

DEATH OF MOSES. Deuteronomy 34:1-12. DEUTERONOMY 34:1-4. Moses’ long ministry was drawing to an end, but the LORD had one last treat for His faithful servant before he died. Moses already knew that he would not be permitted to enter the promised land (cf. Deuteronomy 3:27), but the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Fire Of Revival Burning

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025

Message for the Pastoral/Leadership Conference 2025.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A pastor asked his wife, “Should I put more fire in my sermon?” She said, “No! You should put your sermon in the fire.” Are we living out the fire of revival? INTRODUCTION: As we gather together for this pastoral/leadership banquet, we are reminded of the high and sacred ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory And Accountability – When Kings Must Still Submit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Leadership without accountability is a pathway to destruction.

VICTORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY – WHEN KINGS MUST STILL SUBMIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 11,12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 21:1, Romans 13:1, Psalm 75:6-7, Hebrews 13:17, Deuteronomy 17:18-20 INTRODUCTION: Leadership without accountability is a pathway to destruction. In 1 Samuel 11 ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Broken For Humanity Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 6, 2024

It is a reflection for Maundy Thursday on contemporary leadership.

Broken for Humanity Scripture: John 13:1-17 Introduction: It is a reflection for Maundy Thursday on contemporary leadership. Reflection Maundy Thursday marks a significant event in Christian tradition—the Last Supper, where Jesus washed his disciples' feet, demonstrating humility, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other

When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015

We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

To Give Instruction In Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2012

The bishop has a special ministry of leadership, teaching and service in the Church.

November 12, 2012 Vatican II Documents Monday of 32nd Week in Course St. Paul writes today that “a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of goodness, master of himself, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Apostolic Authority Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011

Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 18, 2011

My hope is to challenge each of you towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Today and next Sunday we are going to look at the challenge Jesus issued ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Available Men

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Mar 7, 2011

A message that is designed to encourage a congregation to be "available" or appropriate for a leadership training.

Exodus 3:1-3 (NASB95) 1 Now Moses was pasturing the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian; and he led the flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the midst of a bush; and he ...read more

Denomination: *other