Sermons about Servant Leader - SermonCentral.com

Can A Deacon Deac? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010

based on 50 ratings

| 37,632 views

The Bible tells us very little about what Deacons were and what they did. And when these men do their jobs correctly they can become the most important leaders in the Church. What should a deacon do? And how does he become so important to God?

OPEN: Back in 1964 Leicester Hemingway (the little brother of author Ernest Hemingway) made a decision. He was tired of following the rules of human governments and so he decided create his own kingdom. He built an 8 by 30 foot floating bamboo platform 7 miles off the coast of Jamaica and anchored ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Nobody To Nobility

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

| 7,853 views

How God uses the least of people for His purposes

TITLE: From Nobody to Nobility TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: The leader of a nation has an awesome responsibility. He can unite or divide the people. He can build up or tear down the nation. He can be cruel or compassionate. In other nations the people have no choice who their leader will be, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

| 1,003 views

We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Have You Overlooked Your Burning Bush?

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Oct 18, 2000

based on 302 ratings

| 18,182 views

Especially for Christian leaders. Moses found his purpose in the burning bush.

"Did you get my message?" We live in the information age and messages are constantly being sent back and forth. A missed message could mean a loss of business or time. Wartime stories abound of missed messages among commanders resulting in confusion and loss of life. But the worst "missed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Facing A Difficult Assignment From God

Contributed by Rick Johnson on Dec 1, 2000

based on 245 ratings

| 26,112 views

When God calls a leader He equips him to be successful in the task.

Joshua was facing the greatest crisis of his life. It was two-fold: (1) following Moses as the leader of the nation - 1:1, and (2) facing a great task in leading the people - 1:2-4. The former dealt with possible rejection and the latter with personal inadequacy. God will stretch you in your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

based on 5 ratings

| 12,740 views

PALM SUNDAY (A) - Who is this King of glory? This King of glory is a very humble servant and our praiseworthy Savior.

“WHO IS THIS KING OF GLORY?” (Outline) March 28, 2010 - Palm Sunday - MATTHEW 21:1-11 INTRO: An age old question people need to answer is: “Who is the Lord?” Jesus asked the question of his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” They gave Jesus the different opinions of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Model For Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 16,297 views

This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009

based on 13 ratings

| 41,343 views

God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

based on 191 ratings

| 24,995 views

We are to forgive as Christ forgave us (the parable of the unforgiving servant).

Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/forgive.html] Before we study God’s word today, let’s take a moment to obey 1 John 1:9, by silently confessing any known sins to God. Naming our sins insures that we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Leadership

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 23, 2009

| 7,469 views

A godly leader is able to bring community where there was once disunity.

1. Godly leadership encourages commitment a. 1 Chronicles 11: 1-3 says, “Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. 2 In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the LORD your God said to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2022

| 2,550 views

What is the significance of Maundy Thursday?

My Kingdom is not of This World John 18:36-38 We come to this Maundy Thursday in a very troubled world. There are wars in Ukraine, Yemen, South Sudan, and other places. We have suffered lockdowns and other restrictions from a “pandemic.” The global financial situation is perilous, and inflation is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus To The Jordan River Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 14, 2021

| 2,687 views

Did you ever play "follow the leader" as a kid? Sure. It's a lot of fun until the leader makes you do weird things or some action you're uncomfortable with. How about following a leader you can always trust? This series is on following the only leader you can truly trust.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7293241 Jesus' Baptism - Follow the Leader Intro: • Young couple goes to visit her family for Christmas in New England. • Whole family went for a walk in the wintery wonderland. Hoping to connect with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:35, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 1:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctuary Consecration

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018

| 6,350 views

THIS MESSAGE IS FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIAN MINISTERS, PASTORS, CHRISTIANS, BIBLE TEACHERS, PRAYER CELL LEADERS, PART TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS, EVANGELISTS, BIBLE COLLEGE TEACHERS, PREACHERS AND ALL CHRISTIAN WORKERS:

SANCTUARY CONSECRATION! THIS MESSAGE IS FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIAN MINISTERS, PASTORS, CHRISTIANS, BIBLE TEACHERS, PRAYER CELL LEADERS, PART TIME CHRISTIAN WORKERS, EVANGELISTS, BIBLE COLLEGE TEACHERS, PREACHERS AND ALL CHRISTIAN WORKERS: First off, please read until the end, if you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,044 views

A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Let God Lead Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 10,284 views

The transformation from Defiant Deciever to Humble Servant is never easy.

How many of you would consider yourselves a role model? I’ve got an interesting role model for you tonight. Turns out he was married ... twice... at the same time... to sisters! To top it off – at the suggestion of his wives he had a couple more ladies on the side (and his wives were OK with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermons on Servant Leader:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Rick Johnson on Dec 1, 2000

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 23, 2009

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2022

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 14, 2021

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006