Sermons on Leadership Roles In The Church:

Jotham Of Judah (2 Chronicles 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2025

Even with good leadership, can corruption creep in to a church?

Even with good leadership can corrupting influences affect a nation, a church? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 27. Did Jotham start his reign right, like his father Uzziah? Did the nation follow his example? Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2009

If you want a good leader, be a good follower.

FOLLOW THE LEADER Hebrews 13.17 S: Followership C: Discipleship Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: IF YOU WANT A GOOD LEADER, BE A GOOD FOLLOWER. I. ACKNOWLEDGE (Hebrews 13.17) II. SERVE (Hebrews 13.17) III. GROW (Acts 17.11) IV. IMITATE (I Corinthians 4.16) V. RESPECT (I Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Servant Leaders

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pitfalls Along The Way

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002

When one yields to the high calling of God we become very vulnerable to heartbreaks and distortions. To pastor is a demanding role, almost like a mother and child.

A HEART TO HEART TALK WITH PASTORS Hebrews 12:12-15 Key verse to keep in heart: Psalms 119:165; Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM (meaning that NOTHING in the Word will ever be offensive to those that love the Word). Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing To Lead

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

A Father’s Day call for Fathers to have the courage to choose to take up their God-given role as leaders in their home.

“CHOOSING TO LEAD” Joshua 24:1-15 INTRO: 1. If there was any one man out of the pages of the Old Testament that would most impress us if he could stand behind this pulpit this morning it would be Joshua. a. A man of courage. Leading the children of Israel into the promise land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Special Honor For Elders Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining A Leader Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Leadership, a word we love to use in the church. However, what does a real leader look like?

Acts 6:1-7 Defining a Leader Introduction A. Does any one here live a perfect life? B. A life without any problems that occur? C. I know I don’t, I always have different challenges, situations, events, that create problems D. Here in our passage today we find out that the New Testament Church had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Leader Is Always Better Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008

People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds And Harvests

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2020

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8.

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024

If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A series looking at the Church.

The Church Hebrews 10:19-25 September 8, 2013 For the next few weeks we are going to take a look at The Church. Not necessarily First Baptist Church, yet, this is all about First Baptist Church, but it’s really about the universal CHURCH. But when I talk about the universal church, I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy And Titus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 7, 2022

Paul's instructions to young pastors

January 08, 2022 Now to the letters to Timothy and Titus. All three letters were likely written around 65/66 AD Paul was entrusting Timothy, in Ephesus, and Titus, in Crete, with the Gospel that he had sacrificed so much to proclaim. Which brings us to My Favorite Thing About 1st and 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7, 1 Timothy 4:9-16, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

52nd message from Ephesians addressing healthy relationships resulting from the filling of the Spirit.

“Healthy Relationships” The Role and Responsibility of the Wife Ephesians 5:22-24 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Modern Feminism Vs Biblical Womanhood Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

This message aims to bring clarity, wisdom, and scriptural understanding so that women can walk confidently in God’s calling, not in the confusion of worldly ideologies.

MODERN FEMINISM VS BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 31:10-30, Titus 2:3-5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:18-24, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Ephesians 5:22-25, Galatians 3:28 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, the rise of modern feminism has stirred passionate debates ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-30, Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Godly Woman's Role In The Home Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few traits and responsibilities of a godly woman in the home, as outlined in Scripture.

1: Submission A godly woman submits to her husband, recognizing his authority and leadership in the home. (Ephesians 5:22-24, 1 Peter 3:1-6) 2: Respect A godly woman shows respect to her husband, valuing his opinions and decisions. (Ephesians 5:33, 1 Peter 3:1-6) 3: Support A godly woman supports ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24, Hebrews 13:2