Sermons on Make A Leader:

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 28, 2008

As Christians’ we are called to follow the leader - Jesus Christ. Who will lead us to a life of happiest, blessing, and service for him.

Follow the Leader Matthew 4:19 Intro When I was a boy I used to play Follow the Leader with my friends. The leader would seek to outdo the other boys in the stunts that he was able to perform. The leader might climb a tree and act like a monkey, swinging from one limb to another. If we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Leader

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 7, 2014

THE PSALMIST, DAVID, EXPRESSES DIVINE AUTHORITY OVER HIS LIFE.

A SERVANT LEADER OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST IN THIS STUDY CONVEYS THE REALITY OF DIVINE AUTHORITY OVER HIS LIFE. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 86: 2 (NKJV) PRESERVE MY LIFE, FOR I AM HOLY; YOU ARE MY GOD; SAVE YOUR SERVANT WHO TRUSTS IN YOU! PSALMS 86:2 (THE BOOK) PROTECT ME, FOR I AM DEVOTED TO YOU. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:2

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2014

What qualities should church leaders have?

Several weeks ago we started our study of the Letter to Titus. We noted at the beginning of the letter that all Christians are to pursue godliness. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Mother’s Day by going to Titus Chapter 2 to note specific instructions for women. Last week we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leaders Or Servants Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2016

Do we trust God enough to honor and obey those in authority over us? It's easy to do that when they're good leaders... but what about when they're driven by selfishness and love of power?

OPEN: At a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, on Election Day, nurses went in to the room of a 72-yr-old woman to prepare her for open-heart surgery, only to find that the woman wasn’t there. Instead they found a note which read, “Gone to vote, back in 30 minutes.” An election ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Leader And The Work Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Nehemiah has got them to agree to rebuild but now it needs to be organised. They get all the people involved in groups according to their ability though there are a few who refuse to get involved.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings When I was growing up, I spent my weekends and holidays working on our family farm. I’d come home from boarding school and straight away be put to work. There’d be a long list of jobs to do, like mowing the acre that was our front yard, or weeding the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Ministry Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 5, 2021

Who is qualified to be a ministry leader?

Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 3. The letter by the Apostle Paul, by the power of God the Holy Spirit, was written to Timothy who was left in Ephesus to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago. Ephesus back then was a pagan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Murderous Leaders Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 19, 2021

Why are religious leaders so full of hate they would want to destroy somebody full of love? It is a question for our times.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:1-6 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Leader

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 31, 2024

Moses announces there will be a new leader and Israel needs to listen to Him.

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “New Leader” Or, the E.F. Hutton television ad campaign in which a park is full of people (could be a mall or an office), and everyone is talking. The camera zooms in on one couple, one of whom is saying, “Well, my broker is E.F. Hutton, and he says …” Action in the background ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Strong Leader

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

Leadership qualities of Abraham stand out in this chapter which we all should emulate.

Small beginning Genesis 23:20 “So the field and the cave that is in it, were deeded over to Abraham for a burial site by the sons of Heth.” Though chapter 23 begins by talking about the death of Sarah who was 127 years old; yet, we need to have spiritual eyes to understand the work of God behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "M's" Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003

1 Timothy speaks clearly about the making of Leaders for God’s people today. I’ve discovered at least ten qualities that all begin with "M."

Making of Leadership for God’s People 1 Tim. 3:1-7 God has a vested interest in the leadership of the church. He has always been directly involved and deeply concerned about those who lead his people. Think of the earliest great biblical leaders. The first one that comes to my mind is Moses. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes Of God - Leader Of Leaders To The Most High

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God as the Leader of leaders to the Most High God

330. Leader of Leaders– I praise you Lord for being the highest leader of all leaders. Thank you Lord for the promise, “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ.” (2 Cor. 2:14) I honor you Lord for causing me to follow you so you can make me a fisher of men. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Ways To Make People Obey You Gladly Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the flock of God and that is exactly what he did. If you call yourself a leader, ask yourself, “Do people carry out my instructions?” Why are some people obeyed and some other

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:15 Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Leader Of The Church Creates A Scandal Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2018

The Holy Ghost has the power to sweep up the shards and make from this mess a magnificent mosaic of Christ.

Fourteenth Sunday in Course: Extraordinary Lectionary The Church is in a “time that tries men's souls,” and it is not God who has put us in this trial by fire. A good friend of mine is a convert to the Catholic faith, and recently told me that if she were in the decision phase of that conversion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, Psalm 83:10-11, Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Catholic

A Humble Leader (2 Kings 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2025

Why does humility make a great leader? Let's look in 2 Kings 22.

Do we have humble, responsive hearts like Josiah? Let’s look at Josiah, the 16th king of Judah, in 2 Kings 22. Unlike Amon and Manasseh, but more like Hezekiah, was Josiah a good king of Judah? Josiah was eight years old when he became king and reigned 31 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 8, 2016

what makes a good godly society?

How would you define society?? When did society start?? Turn with me briefly to Genesis 4:1-5…. Society is God ordained, for people are called to live with each other; but society can be good or bad, why?? And so, what makes a good society?? Let’s read Joshua 1:10-18 and note what ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible