Sermons on Raising Up Leaders:

Hands On! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2009

Do your best with what you can while you can.

I remember the time when I was just getting active in the campus ministry when I was a college student. In our Bible study, I heard an announcement inviting people to join the leadership training. The word “leader” immediately caught my attention. In my mind, I see people following my lead. That ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

9 Ways To Make People Obey You Gladly Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the flock of God and that is exactly what he did. If you call yourself a leader, ask yourself, “Do people carry out my instructions?” Why are some people obeyed and some other

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:15 Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is Widening The Net And Narrowing The Road 1

Contributed by David Roch on May 16, 2009

A word for Canada and the world. word for those over 50 years of age. God is increasing his body

Word for Canada The Lord is widening the net and narrowing the road. Luke 5:5-6 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pass The Baton

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 21, 2011

The sermon is based on the idea of how the Word of God is passed from one leader to another.

Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Pass The Baton In a relay race, one athlete runs a lap, and then hands the baton to a second, who then runs and hands it to a third, who runs and hands it to a fourth. Notice, the first runner never crosses the finish line, but the team will ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Talk About Your But

Contributed by Tracy Clark on May 14, 2019

In 2016, the music industry lost a musical genius-Prince Rogers Nelson

In 2016, the music industry lost a musical genius — Prince Rogers Nelson. With an impressive repertoire, this man influenced the music industry in such a way that, to this day, we can still sing the songs he wrote back in the seventies and eighties verbatim. It’s amazing that, after an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1, Revelation 12:11

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon that shows many signs that we are sooner rather than later going to see the Second Advent of Jesus Christ

Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24.3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Preached at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on November 25, 2001 By Pastor John Stensrud Last week, I promised to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I think that if I took a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8, Daniel 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experience The Spirit In Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 14, 2011

The Lord desires us to use our gifts in service to Him and when we do that we will experience His Spirit in the midst of our serving.

Series: Experiencing the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failing As A Father Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home.

We’ve All Failed I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home. When we experience feelings of inadequacy, we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Mistakes

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 21, 2009

Do you make mistakes? As long as we make decisions we will make mistakes. How does God view mistakes? How should we?

A young man came to a farm looking for work. So the farmer set him to the task immediately. He had a barn that needed painting. So the task was handed to the young man. The farmer said to himself that it would take at least three days to finish the task but in two days the young man had finished. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Facing Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 20, 2024

Elijah, facing depression, is comforted by the Lord while on the run.

Facing Life’s Ups and Downs 1 Kings 19:1-18 Good morning, One day in a philosophy class, the professor decided to talk with his students about the emotional extremes people go through. The professor asked the class, “What’s the opposite of sadness?”, and one of the students answered, “Joy”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Box Up Jesus Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021

The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Are You At The Right Church? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 14, 2025

After immersion the Holy Spirit gives each person spiritual gifts

The structure of the church. Gifted Members. When a person becomes a Christian, the Holy Spirit gives them spiritual gifts to be used to build up the church. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Timothy 3:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pastor Who Loves His People

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 8, 2021

Moses, a Pastor of the same congregation for his entire ministry. A Pastor who often dealt with much of the problems the Pastor of today faces. Such as: commitment, conflict, confusion, and compromise.

Every church needs and deserves a Pastor who loves God and loves his people. God has given him to Pastor. I. He Listens to God with the Ear of a Servant 1. A servant recognizes his master’s voice. John 10:27 a. Moses became remarkably familiar with the voice of God. 1) Mt. Horeb 2) Midian 3) Red ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 7 : Full Extent Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2010

Jesus showed the full extent of His love by demonstrating Servant Leadership. How about us?

How many of you are married? I and my wife are married for 19 years now. Of all the questions that get asked between a husband and wife, the question “Do You Love me?” must be the one that gets asked the most. But I better be careful about talking about my marriage. I have go back home ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational