Sermons on Leadership Training:

Servant Leadership Involves Pain--Even In Election Season

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2024

One of the two major parties has made abortion this voting cycle their preeminent priority. Let's look at the morality behind that divide.

There is something almost humorous in today’s Gospel pericope. The story has come down to us in two versions. Both place this incident right after Jesus predicted His passion and death for the third time. St. Matthew’s original version pictures Salome, mother of James and John, making the request. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, Psalm 33:4-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Catholic

Servant Leadership: The Path To Transformation Mark 9:35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2024

In Mark 9:35, Jesus introduces a revolutionary concept of leadership—a paradigm shift that challenges worldly notions. Today, let's delve into this passage and explore the transformative power of servant leadership.

Servant Leadership: The Path to Transformation Mark 9:35 Introduction: In Mark 9:35, Jesus introduces a revolutionary concept of leadership—a paradigm shift that challenges worldly notions. Today, let's delve into this passage and explore the transformative power of servant leadership. Point ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:28, Mark 9:36-37, Philippians 2:3-4, Mark 9:38-41, Galatians 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Promoted To Leadership In Saul's Army Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

At this moment David makes a true friend. Jonathan the son of Saul is that true friend to David. He admires David. He loves David. He has decided David will be his friend. He knows David is a great warrior, so he even gives him his armor and weapons to wear.

David is coming off the greatest moment of his life, his victory over Goliath. He could easily be tempted to become arrogant or proud. But that is not what happens next. We saw at the end of chapter 17 that after David defeated Goliath he was brought before Saul and Saul doesn’t even remember who ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Emerging New Stewardship Role In The Church Is Key To Effective Leadership.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 26, 2020

The church has stayed too long in the wilderness of failed leadership. Now is the time to use the stewardship calling to accomplish the role of leading the church into the new dispensation after the crisis of the pandemic has run her course.

The present pandemic crisis has revealed the inevitable need for good leadership and governance not only in the world, but in the church as well. Daily we are experiencing and witnessing the failure of leadership in many high places. In fact those who are supposed to lead are failing the calling. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Luke 16:8, Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 16, 2018

The foundational principles of discipleship are discussed by Jesus with the present day attenders of the Synagogue, The Pharisees and His new Disciples. Much can be learned from these teachings of Jesus about how to conduct ourselves in hostile environments.

Lead In Scripture: Luke 6:27-49 Introduction: Re-cap last week. Share a story of God sustaining you. I. Love Your Enemies - Jesus knew that the road the disciples would travel was going to produce several enemies. Therefore, He began to teach them how to respond under attack. • Luke 6:27 MSG - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-49, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:24, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Corinthians 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am A Dead Man, A Teacher Of Truth.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 1, 2003

The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word.

I am a Dead Man, a Teacher of Truth. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 30, 2003 The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today including Harvest House to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word. Firming up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepting His Call

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 9, 2003

Willing Ready and Able are some of the most dangerous words a Godly man can utter from his lips.

Accepting His Call HHM Pastor Jim Parisi April 6, 2003 We all at one time or another in our walks want to be used of God. We cry out in our hearts and prayers. Lord call me. Lord use me. Lord I’m ready. Lord I’m willing Lord I’m able. Willing Ready and Able are some of the most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Called To Service In He Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003

Using the story of Elisha’s literal call to ministry as an allegory, we can draw several truths from this passage concerning whom God chooses to call into a work for Him.

WHO IS CALLED TO SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM © 2002 Mark Beaird Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 Many say that they want to be greatly used or at least used in some way in the Kingdom of God, and yet, the lack of action in their lives betrays their words. However, the truth is that if we do not want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Things

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2003

God loves new things.

Introduction: God loves new things. Revelation 21:5 says, "Behold, I make all things new..." Genesis opens with the aura of newness everywhere. In post-Genesis books, God does new actions in salvation history in response to our sin. His mercies are new every morning, says Jeremiah (Lam.3:23). ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9, Isaiah 43:19

Leading Others Upwards Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Were Soilders

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Student Leadership lessons using the selfishness of General Custer and his last stand.

We Were Soldiers June 26, 1876 is a day that will stand in history as one of the bloodiest ever recorded. It was that day that General Custer gave the order to attack his enemy General Custer was a very brave man. He had won many a battle and killed many a man. In fact history tells us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Spirit Empower Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2003

The Holy Spirit will use your preaching to free people from all that limits them from doing God’s will. Jesus said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31)

Illustration;In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Well With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

At first glance, Nehemiah chapter 3 looks a bit dry. One commentator refers to it as a "colorless memorandum of assignments." It reads much like the book of 1 Chronicles with its long lists of names that are difficult to pronounce, information that seems

Working Well with Others Have you been watching the Olympics? NBC isn’t very happy with their ratings but it’s been fun to watch the different sports. As the athletes compete, they’re all seeking a medal and the recognition that comes with it. Those who win a gold are held up as heroes. While most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist