Sermons on Pastoral Leadership:

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

Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:6-44

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership In The Family Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010

If leadership in our famlies is vital we should talk about it. With many marriages failing we will look at how we can keep marriages together.

Leadership In the Family Text: Galatians 2:20 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. When Paul surrendered his life to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership Lessons Learned By A Legend Series

Contributed by Todd Martin on Dec 23, 2018

Intro to our Joshua series

Leadership lessons learned by a Legend Every great leader has a back story -here’s some famous leaders back stories... Ever heard of Oprah Winfrey- before she made her media empire and 3B$ fortune, her first job was at a corner grocery store next to her father’s barber shop in Nashville. How ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, Exodus 24:12-18, Exodus 33:7-11, Numbers 27:15-23

God's Undeniable Leadership-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2016

4 of 5. God began to make His leadership thru Joshua undeniable among His people. *God makes His leadership undeniable among His people. But How? God’s leadership is Undeniable in...

GOD's UNDENIABLE LEADERSHIP-IV—Joshua 3:7-17 Attention: Who’s leading whom? An elderly woman using a cane, was hesitantly waiting to cross on a busy street corner because of the heavy traffic. She waited & waited. Then finally, an elderly gentleman also with a cane, came up to her & ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Matters And Character Counts

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 15, 2022

In this season of change, the Lord is doing His job. The question is, are we doing our job as the Lord commands? "Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor. 5:18, NKJV).

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Lord, You said, "Do nothing from rivalry and conceit" (Philippians 2:3). Help us maintain a servant attitude committed to one faith, one body, and serving one Lord. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Titus 1:5, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Other

God's Undeniable Leadership-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 17, 2015

1 of ? God began to make His leadership thru Joshua undeniable among His people. *God makes His leadership undeniable among His people. But How? God’s leadership is Undeniable in...

GOD's UNDENIABLE LEADERSHIP-I—Joshua 3:7-17 Attention: There is a couple from one of the churches where I had served, who have recently had another child...a beautiful little girl! She came out with enough hair to have a ‘permanent’! I recently saw a picture of her on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

2 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-II—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Before we assume leadership/take control we better be sure conditions are right. Need: Resentment/Disappointment/Anger/Uneasy/Frightened/ Confused —Accepting/Invigorated/New Life Look to the future ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

4 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-IV—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Attention: Worms for Supper? Little Josh was brought to Dr Gill cause he hadn't eaten anything for days.  Dr Gill offered him all the goodies he could think of.  No luck.  He tried a little scolding.  It didn't work.  ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Exemplary Leadership Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Oct 25, 2022

The exemplary leadership of our Savior whereby the Scriptures record He taught His Disciples and teaches leaders today.

In the Gospels, we are favored by the Spirit of God to be introduced to our First Love, our Beloved Savior. It is also in these blessed pages wherefore we read of our Majesty’s Earthly Ministry and His Followers whom hungered and listened while our Holy Lord most masterfully taught: astonishingly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory With Tears: The Cost Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

2 Samuel 18 teaches us that leadership is not always glamorous—it is often costly. Behind the cheers of victory may lie tears of regret, pain, or loss.

VICTORY WITH TEARS: THE COST OF LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 18:1-33 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 33:11, Luke 19:41-44, Proverbs 11:10, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 13:17 INTRODUCTION: This chapter narrates the climactic battle between David’s forces and Absalom’s rebellious ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Leadership Invites Judgement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 14 is a deep lesson in the consequences of failed spiritual leadership. Jeroboam’s sin was not private—it was national and generational. He corrupted worship, hardened his heart, and misled a people.

WHEN LEADERSHIP INVITES JUDGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Hosea 8:4; Ezekiel 18:30; Galatians 6:7-8; Psalm 33:12; 2 Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 14 reveals the tragic consequences of spiritual failure in leadership. King Jeroboam, who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Spiritual Backsliding In Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

The story of Manasseh reminds us that leadership carries great influence—either to bring a nation closer to God or to turn it away. It also illustrates the dangers of spiritual regression and the consequences of ignoring God’s covenant.

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL BACKSLIDING IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Hebrews 10:26-31; 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; Romans 1:21-28; Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 21 is one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Judah. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leadership Transfer Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

“I will give you all the land on which you set your feet … no one will be able to stop you. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 3-5)

A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership That Seeks Divine Approval Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Leadership is not merely about position or popularity; it is about carrying out divine purpose with heavenly approval.

LEADERSHIP THAT SEEKS DIVINE APPROVAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5, Psalm 32:8, Isaiah 30:21, 2 Chronicles 20:3 INTRODUCTION: Leadership is not merely about position or popularity; it is about carrying out divine purpose with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God