Sermons on Leadership Roles In The Church:

How The Holy Spirit Steers Us Away From Inappropriate Cultural Leadership Models That Often Trouble The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership. Paul wrote, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

How To Be An Intentional Leader, Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5 John 20:21; 17:18 We started the series asking what is a win for the church? We saw that Jesus clearly defined the win for us as making disciples. But if we are going to make disciples then we need to know what a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Culture Shift: Casualties Of War

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002

The story of the rape of Dinah is one that makes us feel uncomfortable. What does such a story have to do with revealing God to us? This sermon explores living as faithful Christians in an ever increasingly violent world.

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 5 Our Bible story makes us feel uncomfortable. We are not really comfortable with it being in the Bible. Its a story that seems rather out of place and it doesn’t seem like it belongs. What is it doing in a book that talks about the relationship of faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Be Used By God — Honouring Women In God’s Mission And Lessons From Women In The Bible Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025

Some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This misunderstanding arises from a misinterpretation of certain biblical texts while ignoring the broader testimony of Scripture.

Go! And Be Used by God — Honouring Women in God’s Mission Throughout history, God has called and empowered both men and women to serve His kingdom, proclaim His truth, and lead His people. Yet, some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-5, Esther 4:14, Luke 1:38, Acts 16:14-15, Acts 18:26, John 4:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002

Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-26, Galatians 5:19-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Organization Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2024

It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges associated with Kingdom work.

The Organization of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 3 (1-8 for Text) It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Scandal In The Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2014

A Scandal in the Church - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Dealing with Disgrace (vs 1-5) Explaining the Expulsion (vs 6-8) Clarifying some Confusion (vs 9-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Somebody sent this anecdote into Readers Digest: • One afternoon in the hospital operating room where I am a nurse, • I heard one of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Bless And Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

MAY FAITHFUL MINISTERS BLESS THE LORD AND BE BLESSED IN RETURN

BIG IDEA: MAY FAITHFUL MINISTERS BLESS THE LORD AND BE BLESSED IN RETURN I. WHO IS A FAITHFUL MINISTER? A. “all servants of the Lord” B. “Who serve by night in the house of the Lord” II. COMMAND TO BLESS THE LORD IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORSHIP A. “Bless the Lord!” B. “Lift up your hands to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 134:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evasion: Pilate's Decision Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

4th in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE EVASION: Pilate’s Decision CSI: Murder of God - Week 5 MATT.27:11-26 INTRODUCTION: (Intro mpeg to CSI:31) So far in our investigation of the murder of Jesus Christ we’ve come across a number of suspects. We have looked at the religious leaders who, because of their envy, wanted to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gary Davenport on May 14, 2002

If we hope to make a difference in our churches, we need to know what a healthy church looks like. More important, we need to know how sick churches can be made well. bgv

A study of ‘Marks of a Spiritually Healthy Church’ of Christ #1 Marks of a Healthy Church What We Expect and What We Should Know Play a word game with me. What comes to your mind when you read the word church? Do you picture a steepled building, dark wooden pews, crosses, offering plates? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Relationship In The Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our relationship in the Church. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 2: Our relationship in the Church. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: “James Butler Bonham—no picture of him exists. This portrait is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Women: Silent In The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005

What does this really mean and why we must accept it.

God’s Glorious Church Women: Silent in the Church 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And His Bride

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. But this is not the main point of the passage!

Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. It is important that we examine this text to see these things, because this is one of the best texts to find out the roles of husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compromising Churches Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

Seventh in a series on Revelation dealing with the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Compromising Churches” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms a simple outline of the book. John wrote during a time of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance