Sermons on Leadership Recognition:

Leading Like Jesus Part One Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

If we are going to make an impact on the world we must develop our lives around the leadership of Jesus

Leading like Jesus Part 1 Selected Passages October 28, 2007 Evening Message This message was birthed out of several sources The Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus by John Maxwell The Management Methods of Jesus by Bob Briner The Leadership Secrets of Jesus by Mike Murdock Jesus CEO by Laurie ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Leading Like Jesus Part Two

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Our true ability to make an impact on the world boils down to leadership

Leading Like Jesus Part 2 Selected Passages November Evening Service Introduction Leadership is the art to of influencing and directing people in such a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect and loyal cooperation in achieving common objectives. U. S. Air Force If we are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Of These Is Love (1 Corinthians 13)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

In spite of everything - in spite of our individual weaknesses, in spite of the dramas and scandals that regularly threaten to up-end us, in spite of our tiredness, and in...

The words of St Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians, from towards the end (thirteenth chapter, to be exact). It’s one of the most familiar passages in the Bible, I think. Even if you have not studied it personally or heard it read out here on a Sunday morning before, there is almost no ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hall Of Fame # 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at 3 of the leaders mentioned - Zerubbabel, Nehemiah and Mordecai.

INTRODUCTION Leaders are important in every area of life. Winston Churchill was one of the great leaders of the 20th Century. David Ben Gurion was another. Leaders are particularly important in the work of God. We are going to look at 3 leaders mentioned in Ezra 2:2 - 1. A GOVERNOR - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:2

The Servant-King

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 24, 2007

This sermon was prepared for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in November of 2007. The thesis is that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are to follow in His steps in being servant leaders.

The Servant-King --Jeremiah 23:1-6 Kings, Queens, Presidents, Governors, priests, and pastors are called to be good role models before their people. Unfortunately that was never the case with any of the kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and with many of the kings of Judah as well. Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Cowards Can Become Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 26, 2007

Many of us are just like Joshua. We feel inadequate for the task of leadership.

Even Cowards Can Become Leaders Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua is exhibit A of a reluctant leader. In fact when it came to taking the leadership baton from Moses he was a coward. Listen to the words of the Lord to Joshua: Joshua 1:6, 7, 9 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Focusing In On A Vision

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

God has a vision for your church. What steps can you, and your congregation, take to focus in on that vision? Here are some thoughts from Daniel.

I grew up in a good size family. I have two older sisters, a younger brother and a younger sister. My oldest sister and my youngest sister are both adopted, and on top of that my parents had a number of foster children in our home while I was growing up. So we naturally had a Chevrolet Caprice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spirit Of A Hero

Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 9, 2005

Running the Race in Corinthians 9: 23-27 and the spirit of the athlete and the spirit of the Christian.

Title: Spirit of a Hero Text: 1 Corinthians 9: 23-27 Background The Corinthian culture to which Paul was speaking was worse than any Liberty Avenue or port town that we can think of today. It was a hub of international trade. People of from all over the word passed through this sea port town. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

Pastors: Leading As Preachers

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 14, 2005

Pastors have a duty to preach for life change; the hearers are responsible to listen for life change.

God’s Glorious Church Pastors: Leading as Preachers 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 13, 2005 Introduction One of the most important duties of the man whom God has called is to be a preacher and teacher of God’s Word – to proclaim to you and to others, “Thus saith the Lord!” In this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 5, 2005

Making a Difference in the world around us.

STANDING IN THE GAP “The Lord says: Stand in the way and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in; then you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16) Book of Esther, tells of a plot by Haman to annihilate the Jews through out the kingdom. Mordecai, the Uncle of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training Leaders

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2006

Leadership

LA FORMATION INTRODUCTION : DEFINITIONS : Formation • formation en alternance • formation sur le tas • suivre une formation • la formation professionnelle Synonymes : instruction, éducation, culture, connaissance, savoir, ordre, discipline, dressage, directive 1. enseignement destiné à donner ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Obey Is Better

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2006

Those in positions of leadership answer to God. When they desert God and go their own way, God can humble them.

“To Obey is Better” I Samuel 15 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In John’s Gospel, Jesus explains how to prove our commitment to Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (14:15). In I Samuel 15 King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Congregational

What Is Driving You? Is There A Heart Problem Within?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2006

Why do we do what we do? Seems what you love you will find time to do? What happens when good men have no motivation?

WHAT IS DRIVING YOU? DO WE HAVE HEART PROBLEMS IN THE CHURCH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Joshua 14:7 Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pastor Qualification

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 26, 2006

God gave these particular spiritual gifts unto men only.

Pastor Qualifications Good Day! This day you are going to hear the Word of the Living God and His Son Jesus Christ. The Word will set you free from any deception. There are many qualifications of a Pastor. I will only cover one of them today. First we must lay a foundation of the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-11

A Check-Up From The Heart Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 27, 2006

Have you heard that saying, " there’s gold in them there pews." Well, every potential leader in your church needs these words of warning.

A Check Up from the Heart Up! Text: Matthew 15: 1-3, 8-14 1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”3 He answered and said to them, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal