Sermons on Leadership Principles:

Good Minister Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To enumerate from the Bible how to be a good minister of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good minister of CHRIST JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate from the Bible how to be a good minister of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

El Pastor Y Su Trabajo

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Sep 10, 2013

¿Cuál es trabajo del pastor? ¿Cuál es la obligación de la iglesia para con su pastor? este sermón es perfecto para la instalación de un pastor en una nueva iglesia

EL PASTOR Y SU TRABAJO John Fletcher es famoso por promover “La ética situacional”; habla mucho de la libertad y responsabilidad de la persona… basadas en el amor fraternal entre los hombres… “los 10 mandamientos ya no funcionan, están fuera de nuestro ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 26, 2014

Christ, as head of the church, gave us a model that will lead to unity and love. Are we listening?

Today we begin a short two week series covering what I think is one of the most relevant sections of the New Testament for us today. It gives a very concise, clear picture of how the church and the family are to operate according to God’s design. So please join me as we read Ephesians chapter ...read more

If We Want To Lead, We Must Serve Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 7, 2014

We must not hinder anyone from coming to Christ because it is in serving Jesus and leading others to Him that we find our true reward. However, if anything comes between us and Jesus we must cast it aside because He is worthy of our total focus!

Leading well means serving well Mark 10:32-52 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Beginning today, we will see that concept explained and really come into focus - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweaty Arm Pits --- Personal Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015

At some point in the leaders life there was a change, Moses' rod becomes the ROD OF GOD... Moses needed a team ... Aaron and Hur stood neath Moses' arm pits until a total victory came.

SWEATY ARM PITS?... COMPLETE VICTORY 7 WAYS TO HELP THE PREACHER ATTAIN THE MOVE OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. TEXT: Exodus 17:12 But Moses hands were heavy; they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat there upon; and Aaron and HUR STAYED UP HIS HANDS, the one on one side and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Countering Drip-By-Drip Change...

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2016

Sometime change in our, and our churches, Christian perspective is so slow that we fail to recognize what is happening. It is like the drip-by-drip change, which Nazi ideology brought to Germany.

Countering Drip-by-Drip Change... Illustration We need to take the time to question how the German people could have allowed Nazi fanatics to turn their country into a Satanic tool that killed Jews by the millions? While it is true that early on some Germans openly adopted pagan and irreligious ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Walk This Way Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 8, 2015

To be a disciple of Jesus, we must imitate him in our lives. This lesson gives us a brief look at the Rabbi, Jesus.

1. Walk This Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twf0ffG0v_8 2. Jesus called disciples to follow him -- Matthew 4.18-22 3. Jesus continues to call disciples 4. Do we understand what it means to be disciples of Jesus? Responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Out God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 20, 2014

Are we just hearers of the Word, or are we doers?

Living Out God’s Word James 1: 19-27 Let me start by going back to Jesus’. Let us start with Jesus’ advice to his disciples. In Mark 9:33 onwards he finds out that the disciples have been arguing about who is the greatest. And his advice is simple. Mark 9:35 (NKJV) And He sat ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encouraging Report Brings Joy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 14, 2022

The report Timothy brought back of the Thessalonian believers put new life into Paul. The believers were standing strong in faith and love. They were longing to see Paul and Silas too. The report is so encouraging they pray day and night for the church.

If you have seen a Popeye the Sailor Man cartoon you know how the story goes. Brutus pushes Popeye to his breaking point. Popeye say his famous line, "That's all I can stands, 'cause I can't stands no more!" Popeye is almost down and out but, somehow, he is able to open the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"the Strength Of The Ox."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2024

Beloved, the ox is a metaphor for a pastor's need for freedom to lead and expand the Church's impact. Working together in unity and harmony as one body, we can make a substantial difference in our community by spreading love, hope, and kindness to those in need.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 14:4) “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” (Proverbs 15:17) “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” (1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Proverbs 15:17, 1 Timothy 5:18, Luke 9:62, Hosea 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith & Faithfulness (Luke 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2024

Are we fit for service in the kingdom of God? Let's look in Luke 9.

Who do we say Jesus is? What is denying ourselves and taking up our cross? Do we have leadership squabbles? What is our attitude towards outsiders? Are we fit for service in the kingdom of God? Let’s look at Luke 9. What was one of the earliest mission trips like? Then He called His twelve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humility In Serving Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

“Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Psalm 23:1-2, Zechariah 11:17, John 21:15-17, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Mark 10:43-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Family Counsels Our Modern Family

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2025

In counseling members of the Christian family, St. Paul taught what we might call “charity lived out in deference.”

Feast of the Holy Family 2025 One of my favorite theologians has pointed out that St. Joseph had the hardest ministry of all. He was just an ordinary Jew who happened to be a descendant of King David, but that put him as the guardian and leader of two persons who were both in intimate contact with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23, Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of A Good Beginning Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026

Understanding that the way you start determines the trajectory of your life, your year, and every assignment God has for you.

THE POWER OF A GOOD BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:1 Key Verse: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:6; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Isaiah 43:19; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 90:17 INTRODUCTION A strong beginning sets the tone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelism According To Zechariah Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2022

What is needed for effective evangelism? In this exposition of Zechariah 8:14-23, we are given abiding principles for reaching the lost. Message interprets the passage in its historical context, then discusses the application for today.

Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:14. There are ten oracles in this chapter. Last week we examined oracle #6 in verses 9-13. There God encouraged His people to take heart. During their 16 years of disobedience, times were hard for them. But under Haggai’s and Zechariah’s preaching, they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:14-23, Romans 8:30-31, Psalm 23:4, Romans 6:1-2, Hebrews 1:9, Psalm 119:71, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Isaiah 2:1-4, Exodus 19:5-6, Romans 10:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic