Sermons on Leadership Traits:

Passing The Torch Of Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001

Joshua’s words to a new generation apply to each one of us who desires to be the kind of leader God wants us to be.

"Passing the Torch of Spiritual Leadership" Joshua 23:1-11 Commencement Address Dr. Rick Bartosik International College and Graduate School May 15, 1999 INTRODUCTION: President Harvey Ching, members of the board, fellow faculty members and staff, alumni, families, friends and graduates of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership That Lights Up The World

Contributed by Jeremey Brown on Nov 28, 2001

Taking about becoming a leader for Christ in the darkest places.

1 Peter 2:9-10 I Peter was written around 63-64ad to the churches that were all around middle east the churches where being persecuted by death prison stoning. The purpose of Peters letter was to remind the people that they belong to God that we belong to Him, he loves us and is still there for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leadership Training #2 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

More on Leadership Characteristics necessary in the church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Matthew 5:40-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Key To Dynamic Leadership"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

What made the difference between David and the other men of his day? What is the key to dynamic leadership? What unlocks our greatest potential?

"THE KEY TO DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP" (The Leader’s Faith) 1 SAMUEL 17:1-54 Someone has wisely stated, "everything rises or falls on leadership." Through the years there have been major decisions made by leaders that would either make or break countries. I am reminded of the decision Harry Truman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Leadership's Most Effective Tool Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

The importance of strong leaders? ...Strong leaders produce strong followers

Leadership’s most effective tool Leadership by example 1. The importance of strong leaders a) Strong leaders produce strong followers Like begets like You produce fruit after your own kind You can never produce something in others that you have not produced in yourself … ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, John 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2005

Sermon looks at the importance of teamwork in any leadership setting.

“Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork” Acts 20:17-36 When the water begins to get rough and a change of direction is required, you quickly come to the realization of the importance of teamwork. A collection of individuals, each of whom is looking out for number one, will not be able to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Leadership Is Based On Service Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

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

It has been said that, “A church wrapped up in itself makes a small package—too small, in fact.” Christ has commissioned His church to win the lost for Him. The most effective way to accomplish this mission is through leading in service. To be an effective leader one must have a servant’s heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Group Leadership Training

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Training for the leaders of our cell group ministry.

I. The Importance of the Life Groups Ministry As we face the challenge of establishing life groups, we need to understand fully the value of the life groups, their effect in the growth of the church as well as their place in the extension of the Kingdom of God. God’s desire is that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Leadership Principles For Successful Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2006

From the life of Joshua we find ledership principles for successful living. These lessons are helpful for families, parents and individuals.

Leadership Principles for Successful Living -Integrity of the Heart- Joshua 1:1-8 From the life of Joshua we find leadership principles for successful living. From Joshua’s life and character we can learn helpful lessons on spiritual leadership for families, parents and individuals. Are leaders ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Introduction To New Testament Leadership Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

New Testement Leadership

Introduction to New Testament Leadership A Shepherds Heart 1) What are your expectations for the course? 2) Write down the mission statement of the church. 3) Write down why the church exists. 4) Tell me why you want to be a leader in this church. My expectations on you as a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Happened To Biblical Leadership? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 13, 2009

This message compares the biblical plan for leadership with some of the wrong turns we have taken in the area of church leadership.

Over the years we have managed to lose sight of God’s plan for leadership in the church. In fact we have modeled the leadership structure of the church more after our nation’s government than the Biblical plan. Our leadership strategies have the tendency to look more like corporate America instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genuine Godly Leadership Is Priceless

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 1, 2009

It seems that there is a real vaccum for leadership in our world today. We say conservatism wins -- then we choose a moderate to lead us. Look at this story in Exodus. Read the whole chapter 32 and tell me who is leading and who is following. Moses or Aar

Genuine Godly Leadership is Priceless Exodus 32:1-35 READ chapter – Delay – business meeting. We are planning for this coming Tuesday night. There was also a delay in the process of God speaking to the Israelites, through the messenger Moses – God was explaining the law to Moses on Mt. Sinai – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Model For Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009

This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priscilla - A Study In Ministry And Leadership

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 7, 2009

Priscilla and her husband Aquila made a huge impression on Paul. What are the charecterstics which enabled them to be used so mightily in the early churches?

Priscilla – A study on Ministry and Leadership Acts 18: 1-7, Acts 18:18-21, 1Corinthians 16:19, 2Timothy 4:19, Romans16:3-5 Let us start with a little trivia 1. How many times is Priscilla’s name mentioned in the bible? (7) 2. How many times is her name mentioned alone, without her husband’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist