Sermons on Ministry Leadership:

Lead Like Jesus: Finding And Becoming Leaders Of Faith

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 4, 2024

Part of God’s plan for your life is for you to find and follow spiritual leaders. What should they look like? What should I look for when looking for a spiritual leader to follow?

Who are the greatest leaders of all time? Googling the list will include all types of people. For some, its’s political leaders like Winston Churchill, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Queen Elizabeth, even Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII. For others its famous reformers: Like Martin Luther, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers For Leaders

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 6, 2024

I wrote this to give at the church evening Bible study the day after Election Day to show how Christians are called to pray for government leaders

Prayers for Leaders The last few months the political world has been all over the place in America. We’ve seen accusations made & heard so many promises that if we vote for a particular candidate, they will do this or that. Politics often reveals our selfish nature. We want what is best for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Rudderless On The Atlantic Theatre

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 3, 2020

Government has a way to either positively or negatively influence their nation. However, there is no comfort is born without hidden effort, there are no shortcuts to these systemic leadership failures except to turn to God.

Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1 History has revealed that, there are different types of government. Examples include: revolutionary, monarchical, republican, aristocratic, autocratic, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2021

What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? How does Jesus define greatness? Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45.

Prelude What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? Purpose: How does Jesus define greatness? Plan: Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45. Background (vs. 32-34) Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Humility

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 4, 2017

The exaggerated sense of self interferes with serving God and each other

Matt 23 : 1 – 12 There are many stories from someone named Aesop. No one knows if he/she actually lived but is said to have been a story teller who told stories and solved problems. The stories are still, to this day, used as lessons in morality. Some said that he/she was a slave who loved to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

An Organized Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 13, 2022

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized.

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized. “God isn’t a God of disorder but of peace. Like in all the churches of God’s people” (1 Corinthians 14:33 CEB) What did God model as an example of His character ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 23: In The Lord's Presence

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 19, 2020

To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies.

Title: Psalms 23: In His Presence Theme: To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies. Text: Psalms 23 Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Shepherd – leader, guide. Always out front. Someone we can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Ungodly Leaders (2 Kings 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 3, 2025

How do we discern ungodly leaders in church and national leadership? Let's look at 2 Kings 21.

What happens to a country or a church under ungodly leadership? Let’s look at two more bad kings of Judah in 2 Kings 21. Was Manasseh an evil king in Judah, completely undoing the righteous acts of his father Hezekiah? Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2024

Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.

Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody Needs A Nathan

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This sermon is about the "Nathan’s" of this world who confront the sin, specifically of the pastorate or Leadership of the Church.

I. How do we deal with the demands of ministry? -the demands take their toll on the pastorate. -illustraition: Jesus walking comes to lame man crying (heals him). He comes to a blind man crying out (heals him). Comes to a man and woman sitting in the ditch crying. "Why are you crying?" (asks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Achieving Excellence Through Lay People Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 11, 2020

Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong leadership and excellence.

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Introduction Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, John 21:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Healing Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 24, 2003

Practical teaching about healing ministry

James 5:13 –18 March 23, 2003 The Prayer of Faith 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: *other

Learning God’s Idea Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2012

We as the Church, the called out body of believers, have been distratced from God definition of greatness. God has designed a broom for every believers hands. Your broom my be children’s ministry, homeless ministry, marriage, etc. God as a broom shappe

Intro: There are many things that are fought for in the church today. The type of music that is used during the worship service, the way we use money, the length of time we have a worship service, the way we organize and we could go on. The one thing that usually isn’t fought over is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

What Insights Can The Bible Give Us For Relating Effectively To Our Authorities?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership.

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership. Moses wrote, "And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt." 2. Respectfully remind authorities to serve with a healthy reverence for the Lord. David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational