Sermons on Ministry Leadership:

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

The Office Of The Prohet

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

The prophetic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the p

The office of the prophet Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Introduction: Don't Drop The Baton Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY I. (:1-2) GREETING A. Author – Paul – the elder statesman 1. His Mission and Authority – “apostle of Christ Jesus” He is at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

"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

Prosecution, Forgetting, Leadership And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

This is the fourth and last in the forgiveness series and addresses as those sticky questions. Can I prosecute a criminal? Should repentant leaders in the church be reinstalled? etc..

orgiveness is Conditional, Part IV: Finale and Final Questions Thus far in our series on forgiveness, I have attempted to answer these questions. Here they are, in review, with references. 1. Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? Ed’s answer: No ---God is our model; He does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Micah 7:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love, Leadership And Last Words Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 22, 2003

In Hebrews 13 we have a final list of exhortations reminding us of many basics of keeping the faith.

Love, Leadership and Last words. Do you remember as a youngster, leaving home and getting the list on the way out the door? Don’t forget to do this, be sure and do that, remember to take care of the other thing, be careful, watch out for the other guy, call when you get there, don’t take any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

True Leadership Requires Faith Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

Moses was one of the greatest leaders in History, especially in the Old Testament. He was the deliverer, the great law giver, the great statesman who was used mightily of God in his day. Yet had it not been for his faith, we would have never heard of Mo

TRUE LEADERSHIP REQUIRES FAITH Heb 11:23-29 Have faith! That is an admonition often heard, often from those who are not going through the things we are going through. Have faith in God, for faith is only as good as its object. Our faith must be in God, in his word, in his promises. “Without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Four Of Christ's Leadership Styles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me.

1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me." He declared, "I am the way the truth and the life He stilled the wind and the sea with the words, "Hush be still." He cast out demons and sent them into the abyss. He loved the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength and mind People ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Healthy Leadership Culture

Contributed by Steve Swinburne on Apr 11, 2007

We miss out on the blessing of God if we don’t honor our leaders.

Developing a Healthy Leadership Culture Today, I want to talk about something that we rarely speak about in church. It is an issue that people approach from a variety of ways with their personal history playing a large part in what they think. We are going to look at developing a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Connection Between Servanthood And Leadership Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

This is th first Sermon in the Series entitled Spiritual Leadership

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SERVANTHOOD AND LEADERSHIP 1 Timothy 3:1 (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1 (AMP) THE SAYING is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of Maturity: A Leadership Checklist Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Spiritual growth and maturity is often accelerated under difficult circumstances. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10), he describes what spiritual growth looks like in the midst of “severe suffering.”

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #4 July 29-30, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Marks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

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