Sermons on Ministry Leadership:

When Rights Are Renounced Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Now

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2009

People and churches can settle down and forget where they came from and lose sight of where they could be going. Now is the time for the church to venture forward, or lose its place in God’s plan.

There are two problems with settling down: one of them is that you forget about where you came from. The other is that you lose sight of where you could be going. Here is a young couple. They start out married life in just a small place, with room for themselves and maybe that first child. They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hero Makers, Pathway To Greatness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2023

Hero makers are kingdom builders who lived sincerely, travel lightly, practice hospitality radically, and take risks for kingdom advancement. I choose to be a hero maker, how about you?

Sermon – Hero Makers, Pathway to Greatness Key Scriptures - Acts 18:1-4 (Paul Meets Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth) “Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4, Acts 18:24-28, Romans 16:3, Luke 22:35-37, Matthew 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Silas, Leading Behind A Great Leader

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Sep 10, 2010

Sermon for a new associate pastor!

How many of you remember, on August the 5th, the bus crash that killed two people and injured band students on both buses? The news reported the 2 buses, with high school band students, were going to an amusement park when they slammed into a freeway wreck that happened right in front of them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-40

Denomination: United Methodist

More Sheep, More Trouble Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fed up with the leadership of their shepherd, a flock of sheep seek to go it alone.

Some time ago we heard of Roger, an uncooperative, troublesome sheep who caused much distress among his fellow sheep when the shepherd left all the good, cooperative sheep to go and find the uncooperative, annoying Roger. Things have been pretty quiet for Roger, but there is news from his flock. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Principles Of Personal Growth Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Paul’s instruction to Timothy on how to advance through leadership adversity.

Principles of Personal Growth I Timothy 4:12-16 ** The outline of this sermon was gleaned from a John Maxwell resource. I.Identify your obstacles and hurdle them. (v. 12) A. What was Timothy’s obstacle? His youth. B.How did he overcome this obstacle? 1. He changed his lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman Of Warfare Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 29, 2008

Continuing our series on the Essential 100 with Deborah and her leadership of Israel.

A Woman of Warfare Judges 4-5 Essential 100 Series February 10, 2008 Evening Service This message has been adapted through the use of a variety of sources including points from other messages on the same passage here on Sermon Central. Introduction Here is an abridged version of the Judges cycle ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is God In All Of This?" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015

Rehoboam and the need for servant leadership divide the kingdom. God appears to be distant.

1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 “Where’s God in All of This?” INTRODUCTION Today is All Saints Sunday. It is a day that we remember those faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who have gone before us. We celebrate those who have gone before us who have been more than a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are You Voting For?

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 13, 2019

As a Christian, by what standard do you measure your leadership choices?

As a Christian, by what standard do you measure your leadership choices? By God's? By your own? By the world's? Do you make your leadership choices according to strength, money, loud music, catchy slogan or jingle, empty words, emotions, popularity? Or do you choose your leaders ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Fabulous Father (Father’s Day Sermon On Joshua)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025

Fathers play an important leadership role in the family. Let me illustrate…

Illus: The TV show "60 Minutes" did a segment that revealed some disturbing news about elephants. The story was about some park Rangers at a South African wildlife preserve who were concerned about the slaughter of 39 rare white rhinos. It turned out that the rhinos were not killed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025

This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading And Following Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015

Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Reflection Of His Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2014

As we look to Christ and follow His leadership, God transforms us into His image.

2 CORINTHIANS 3: 12-18 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE REFLECTION OF HIS GLORY [Exodus 34:29-35] In this section Paul uses the experience of Moses and his veil to illustrate the glorious freedom and openness of the Christian life under grace. We, as Christians, are allowed to look upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

The role of ministry in spiritual growth

Lesson 9: The role of ministry in spiritual growth “Spiritual maturity is never an end in itself. We grow up in order to give out.” Rick Warren Introduction • You were put here to serve God and to make a contribution. - There are things that God has designed specifically for us to do. - They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the “Good Shepherd”, you must be a “good” shepherd.

Being a Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the “Good Shepherd”, you must be a “good” shepherd. I. Reject shepherding that is contrary to God’s Word! v. 1-10 A. Leaders subverted God’s truth (1-3, 17-19)! 1. They were to use their position ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist