Sermons on Leadership Development:

Developing Our Connection With God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

God's Spirit is connecting with our spirit, and He knows we are distracted and can try to avoid Him.

Developing Our Connection with God Series: Crave: Seeking God...Himself Brad Bailey - Feb. 24, 2013 Intro Last week....we focused on the fact that we all have a "first love" in life... created to know and have one relationship that is the most intimate and influencing... and that is with God. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Mature Prayer Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Prayer is simply talking to God.

A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Difficulties Do Develop Destiny

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 39: 1 – 23

Genesis 39: 1 – 23 Difficulties Do Develop Destiny 39 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there. 2 The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2019

Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - March 24, 2019

Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - March 24, 2019 TEXT: Luke 6:41-49 Intro About 18 months ago… a new book was released by a group of authors and photographers called: The Potemkin Village. In this book they share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:41-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Personal Walk With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 22, 2017

In Moses' frank conversation with God, we learn to pray for those who rebel against God, hunger for the presence of God, long for more of God, and shine with the light of God. As we seek after God, God will reveal more of himself to us.

Exodus 33:12-23 Developing a Personal Walk with God Today’s conversation between Moses and God is pretty gutsy. Moses seems very comfortable with God, even to challenge God: “You don’t go with us, we don’t go!” Moses is praying real prayers here, nothing held back. And what is even more amazing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Mature Prayer Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Prayer is simply talking to God.

A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects asking prayer. 5. “Mother, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11

Denomination: Baptist

Checking Your Gear Series

Contributed by Aaron Dickinson on Oct 7, 2015

As Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, he looked at his disciples and began teaching them about core values that would be necessary for the journey

Climbing Higher: “Checking Your Gear” Matthew 5:3-12 Ten Essentials for a Safe and Pleasant Hike • Eat a good breakfast. • Tell someone where you're going. • Get a weather report. • Bring a compass, a map, and a guidebook. • Bring a light source. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Eagle Saint

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 9, 2021

Moving to higher heights in the Lord

Intro: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. In my studies on this week I thought about how so many of us has moved without the consent of God or without waiting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

1 Identity Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

In this series we are going to explore relationships with the aim of avoiding some of that mess and hurt, if possible. Today we start with something that is essential to forming good relationships

At the end of our series on Resurrection Hope I spoke about unity. That each one of us, although very different from each other, can be united in our focus. In fact, unity is not about sameness, but a sense of focusing on a goal, a purpose. If you weren’t here for that series, it’s on YouTube ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Stupidity: To Grow Or Not To Grow That Is The Question

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2023

Few acknowledge how important SPIRITUAL GROWTH can be to the family and the church. We tend to accept the spirit of sameness and never focus on growing spiritually.

STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us start by asking questions: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WHERE ARE YOU NOW? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE? HOW WILL WE GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B AND BEYOND? WILL I HOLD MYSELF ACCOUNTABLE AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, James 4:17, James 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

-A Faith That Has Not Been Tested Is A Faith That Can`t Be Trusted

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Sep 28, 2025

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT LIFE IS LIKE AN ONION BECAUSE THE MORE YOU PEEL IT THE MORE IT WILL MAKE YOU CRY

James 1:3-4 (MSG) 3 You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. 4 So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. James 1:12 (GW) 12 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Godly Leader: David’s Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, forged in obscurity, tested through adversity, and crowned with divine approval.

THE MAKING OF A GODLY LEADER: DAVID’S JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72, 1 Samuel 17, 1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 5:1-4, Acts 13:22, Luke 16:10 INTRODUCTION: Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Model For Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009

This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Your Leader Series

Contributed by Jesse Stevens on May 30, 2019

This is the prayer of any leader of a group of believers. It is Paul's desire for the church in Philippi. To know that we have peace from God; There is joy in partnering with others; We should develop a passionate affectionate for one another; And, I need to pray for a love that abounds.

The prayer of your leader Philippians 1:1-11 Philippians because it hits on so many different topics hat I wanted to share with you, not only today, but in the weeks to come. As you reflect on the passage this morning, it reflects how I feel about this church, this community, and you as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Adventist