Sermons on Raising Up Leaders:

Time To Grow Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage Christians to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility by tuning our hearts to Jesus Christ as our standard.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Ephesians 4:1-11, where the Apostle Paul encourages us to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility. Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from Corrie Ten Boom. She once said, "Be united ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-11

Topics: Unity, Walking

Lifting God Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals seeking solace, but as a collective body, unified in our love for the Lord, our Savior. We are here to lift our voices in praise, to proclaim His glory, and to bear witness to His unending love. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:11, Psalm 96:9, Isaiah 12:5, Luke 19:40

Topics: Praise, Worship

Never Give Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's love and grace for inward renewal and strength to endure life's trials, focusing on the promise of eternity.

Welcome, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In our world today, we face many trials and tribulations, moments that test our faith, shake our resolve, and sometimes, leave us feeling weary and worn. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Topics: Don't Give Up, Give It Over To God

Spiritual Fill-Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores how to live as temples of the Holy Spirit, focusing on reflecting God's glory, strengthening spiritual reserves, and combating spiritual exhaustion.

My dear brothers and sisters, I am delighted to have the opportunity to share God's word with you today. As we gather in this place of worship, let's remember that we are not just in a building, but in the presence of our Almighty God. He is here with us, ready to speak into our lives, ready to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Topics: Spiritual Tank, Full

Time For A Check-Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages self-examination of our spiritual health, recognizing Christ as our healer and guide, and the importance of nurturing our relationship with God.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. I am so delighted to see all of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: God's Presence, Self-Examination

Taking Up The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores understanding our divine purpose, following Jesus' path, and finding strength in adversity through faith and the teachings of the Gospel.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a pleasure to stand before you today, not as a stranger but as a fellow traveler, walking this path of faith alongside you. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound understanding - an understanding of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Carrying Cross

The Office Of The Apostle

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Will Lead

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 9, 2022

Today's failures are multiplied in tomorrow's leaders.

To get an understanding of the book of Judges, it is important to first understand the relationship between Moses and Joshua and how their distinct personalities set the tone for their leadership styles and set the tone for what was to come following their deaths. Moses was passionate and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1, Judges 2:10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Charismatic

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Gentleness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Kindness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses kindness in a leader to enhance trust.

1. The Holy Spirit uses kindness in a leader to enhance trust. Most people do not care how much a teacher knows until they know how much they care. Paul wrote, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Overlooked Ingredients - (Part 1 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime and still not completely reach. We ought to take this list seriously but also graciously and realistically. I. The Overlooked Ingredient 1 Timothy 3:1 "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Oopen?

Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 10, 2015

Jesus would have us exercise loving non-judgmental leadership and bless those around us.

As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Open? In Luke Chapter 6 at verse 37 Jesus had been speaking quite briefly, and simply, but obvious and challengingly, about giving. Last week’s piece dealt with that one verse. You can almost imagine these disciples sitting there listening in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-39

Denomination: Apostolic

The Father's Questions To Ministry Leaders Series

Contributed by Vj Traven on Oct 19, 2022

It is time for us as Ministry Leaders to self-examine and consecrate ourselves to be part of the next mighty move of God expanding His Kingdom of Glory.

Christ is the Lawful Owner of the Earth and its fulness. By His Blood, He purchased us for His purpose - (Psalm 24:1; Hebrews 1:2, 9:23-24; 2Thessalonians 2:14; Revelation 5:9). Therefore, our fame, talents, degrees, culture, language, and wealth signify nothing if Christ is not formed in us. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Champion Level Fathers

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the "Bible Hall of Fame" and how it applies to fathers.

Champion Level Fathers If you have your Bible, please open it to Hebrews Chapter 11. A little child that was in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat, the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear: "Don't ...read more

Ways Through Seas Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 1, 2021

Psalm 77 opened with a cry of doubt and despair. Here is a man who had almost lost his faith because of the thought that God had changed his mind, that God is capricious and cannot be trusted. But he is with us and makes the ways.

Theme: Ways through Seas Text: Psalm 77:16-20 Introduction: Psalm 77 provides a lot of hope and encouragement amongst cries. It is called a lament psalm. According to Willem VanGemeren (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin & Professor of Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:16-20

Denomination: Methodist