Sermons on National Leadership:

Joshua: Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 7, 2010

Sermon 4 in this series. Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land because he failed to glorify God. A generation of Jews did not go in because they failed to follow their leaders and the vision that God had given them. Now, a new generation, a new

Follow the Leader! CBC Joshua Series #4 Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction: Before moving into the text, where Joshua and Caleb and the Israelites will enter the land, let us not forget that Moses and all Israelites who had been over 20 years old at the Exodus will not enter the land. In fact, they are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: Warriors In Hiding Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

LEADERS LEAD, EVEN WHEN IN NEED OF REASSURANCE.

Gideon: Warriors in Hiding Judges 6:33-725 6/14/09 INTRODUCTION In the spring of 1851, he accepted a newly created teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), in Lexington, Virginia. He became Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Artillery. Despite ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Care For Pastors And Elders In The Church

Contributed by Nathan Lozada on Sep 22, 2010

In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” deserve to be compensated. Leaders who are justly and properly accused and found guilty of any misconduct are to b

How to Care for Elders / Pastors in the Church (1 Timothy 5:17-25) In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Real Man

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 22, 2009

God’s Church is in desperate need of real men.

BEING A REAL MAN 6/21/09 Psalm 112 S__ R__ L__ 1. God is Searching for Real Men Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus. He was probably between 30 and 40 years old, and he had a problem. The elders in leadership at the church were all over 40 years old, and were not taking Timothy seriously because of his age. Paul’s advi

BE AN EXAMPLE Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction: •Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus •Timothy was probably between 30 and 40 years old •Elders in leadership, all over 40 years old, not taking Timothy seriously •Paul’s advice: earn their respect by being an example in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Leader's Philosophy

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Appreciating the fact that we are born for success

The Leader¡¦s Philosophy (I’m Born for Success) Is. 40:1-5 The responsibility of leadership is often viewed as difficult. It is common to hear leaders complain about how difficult their job is. The expression "it ain’t easy" overweighs "it is well" or "it can be done". Many look at leadership ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 2 "The Leader Prays For His People" Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 8, 2011

The second mark of a leader exemplified in Nehemiah is his/her prayer for their people.

Chapter Two of Swindol’s Hand Me Another Brick, (his commentary of Nehemiah’s leadership) is entitled “A Leader---From The Knees Up.” This characteristic of leadership is certainly seen in Nehemiah’s ministry. One out of every ten verses in Nehemiah is a reference to prayer. J. Oswald Sander in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Answering His Critics Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2010

Paul had his critics there in Corinth and in this last section of the letter Paul makes a strong defense against them. We learn some helpful things from Paul about dealing with our own critics.

Introduction: A. The story is told about D.L. Moody, one of the most effective American evangelists of the 1800s. 1. Like all preachers, he had some supporters and some critics. 2. One day we went into the pulpit to give his sermon. 3. He looked down on the podium and noticed a note for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Deacon Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 22, 2011

There are many misconceptions about the ministry of a deacon. This is a brief outline summarizing the role of deacons in the early Church. These should be guidelines for the 21st century deacons.

In the original language, the word, Deacon, means Servant The title itself, is as descriptive as any job description could be. In the Bible, words have meanings and the word "deacon" means servant. Here is how the word has been defined in its various forms: "Diakoneo and its derivatives, as their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry: Watering, Working, Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2011

In today's lesson we are warned against a wrong view of the ministry, particularly of church leadership. We are reminded of the true nture of the church and church leadership.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a wrong view about the ministry, particularly with respect to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Correct Some Wrong Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Ministry that Matters requires each of us to help somebody by giving of yourself, by investing some of your resources, and by pressing on in spite of opposition. The third dimension of Ministry that Matters is to correct some wrong. To correct a wrong mea

Sunday, September 21, 2008 “Correct some wrong: Text: Nehemiah 2: 11 – 20 Ministry that Matters requires each of us do something by praying a prayer of concern for others, by praying consistently, by praying a prayer that will alter our conduct, and by praying a prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Double Portion

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

When you stand before God ask Him for a double portion of the Spirit of the Men of Union Baptist Church, who have served with distinction and empowered generations untold.

November 16, 2008 Men’s Day Theme: Union Men Committed to worship, to serve and to empower Scripture: 2 Kings 2: 1 – 14 Sermon: The Power of a Double Portion What would you ask if you only had one request you could make? After you have assessed all of your needs and wants? After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Allies Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

3rd in a series from 1 Timothy. While the world looks for certain attributes in its leaders, good church leaders are measured by completely different standards.

Lessons for a Healthy Church Choosing Allies of Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Introduction: Spring is just 22 days away. Are you glancing at seed catalogs or wandering into the garden departments at the local stores to see what is being set out on display? Whether we are farming, planting a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaders Needed Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2009

Exposition of Acts 27:23-44 regarding the leadership qualities of Paul on his ride to Rome

Text: Acts 27:23-44, Title: Leaders Needed II, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/13/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Sing the song from Gilligan’s Island, B. Background to passage: we are picking up this morning in the middle of a storm, literally. Paul and 275 other people are on a 3 hour tour that turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23-44

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me As I Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 10, 2012

Leadership, example, disciple making

FOLLOW THE LEADER 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (p 835) Oct. 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you didn’t know this…I want to inform you that there is a Presidential election taking place next month on the 13th….WHAT!!! You mean you already knew?!!!! And yes I believe it’s important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ