Sermons on Leadership Squabbles:

When Leadership Fails A Congregation

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 3, 2023

When leadership hurts a congregation there has to be a way for the people of God to heal.

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHs2i4S92k When leadership oversteps their bounds there is a compounded effect upon the lives of the people they once served. Most recently the news has highlighted a minister who has engaged in certain nefarious activities for over twenty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Army Leadership Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 4, 2025

c/o dnamilitary.org

The US Army values spell LEADERSHIP (https://www.army.mil/values/) I added the Es and A. L oyalty - Psalm 122:6 "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you." Security: Confidence of harmony in relationship, a freedom from harm. E ndurance (NEW TESTAMENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6

Denomination: Vineyard

Leadership Transfer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024

Can you think your way to success?

A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009

A word from Paul to correct abuses around the Lord’s Table.

The Reality of the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 * The church at Corinth was a church with a host of problems. To read this letter named First Corinthians is to comprehend, at least, some of the problems of the Corinthian church. Starting in Chapter 1, we can discern that they had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Today we are going to look at how God wants us to deal with our family squabbles...

Some say it started with a dispute over the ownership of a hog. Others say the ill-fated love of Roseanne McCoy and Johnse Hatfield caused it. Whatever the reason, there was bad blood between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky---they were feuding. It is bad enough when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer For Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Teaching, Leadership And Exhortation Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 23, 2005

Part 5 of our Spiritual Gift Series examines the gift of Teaching, leadership and exhortation.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 5 – Teaching, Leadership and Exhortation Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We’re continuing our series on the Spiritual Gifts this week. We’ve already looked at some of the Spiritual Gifts listed in Romans, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

"And What About Women In Leadership?"

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Mar 25, 2003

Women are not second class citezens; they’re subject to God’s Word like the rest of us.

Women have never been second class citizens in the Church. They have been honored for their gifts of ministry and served along with men in the early Church and right up to the present. There is some confusion as to the positions women may hold within the Church that have opened the door to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 2 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-II—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

"The Leader'ship Development Process"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

David has now been promoted to leadership class 201 from class 101. In class 101 he was introduced to leadership and now he is going to learn some the most important initial applicable lessons about leadership.

"THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROCESS" (The Leader’s Development) 1 SAMUEL 16:14-23 David has now been promoted to leadership class 201 from class 101. In class 101 he was introduced to leadership and now he is going to learn some the most important initial applicable lessons about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-43

"The Most Difficult Challenges Of Leadership"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The challenge chapter! This entire chapter is to show us that the transition from laymen to leader is no easy venture. While all of the specifics of his experiences are not recorded, the point that is being made is that he had to face a great deal in hi

“THE MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP” (The Leader’s Challenges) 2 SAMUEL 8:1-18 The challenge chapter! This entire chapter is to show us that the transition from laymen to leader is no easy venture. While all of the specifics of his experiences are not recorded, the point that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2003

Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Leadership Requires Total Devotion Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

A look at some of the building blocks needed for effective leadership.

What’s most important to you? If you were to list out the top ten most important things in your life what would be on top? You are probably wondering why I am asking such a penetrating question. The reason is that God is concerned with what we are, not just what we do. So many Christians and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ