Sermons on Servant Leader:

By His Stripes-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 11, 2019

7 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-VII—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: It is a paradox that the Savior of mankind was treated as a criminal. Behind a church in the small town of Flint Hill, Virginia, you will find the grave of a young seminary student named Albert Gallatin Willis, who died on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mary A Terrific Teenager

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

The Roman Catholic Church has defied this young girl and in response, many Protestants have demoted her as some kind of second-class servant of God. This is wrong because she, like her Son, was one of God's suffering servants.

MARY - THE TERRIFIC TEENAGER Luke 1:26-38 A remarkable thing about God is that he trusts us with His work. He trusted men and women in Bible times to receive and record His revelations of Himself. He entrusted His church with His supreme revelation, Jesus, and with the great commission ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:41-50, John 2:4, Matthew 12:46

Denomination: Baptist

Pull Together Not Apart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013

In the selection process of church leaders we must see the importance of purpose as well as process.

1. Fatigue Back in the 90’s there was a President of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil Rudenstine was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hey, Who You Looking At Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 17, 2015

a study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 23

1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 23 Hey, Who You Looking At 1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Proper Care & Feeding Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The proper growth medium and conditions that help Christians grow. Also, how to spot a bad leader.

Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get A Grip By Letting Go

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2007

Money makes a good servant but a lousy master... God’s will is that we master our money.

Title: Get a Grip by Letting Go Text: I Chronicles 29:10-17 Thesis: Money makes a good servant, but a lousy master… so if you want a life that counts, master your money. (I used a sermon written by Bryan Wilkerson titled Finding Financial Freedom as a springboard in developing this message. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Elders Are Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Elders Are Important Acts 15:1-29 Quality leadership is best seen in the plurality of godly servants

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One False Step…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2012

Many are led into false ways by one false step of a good man! If you are the leader of a church, youth leader, parent or in any position of authority, watch out, you need to be a good example.

One false step…. Judges 8:21” Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.” Many are led into false ways by one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get It Together & Press On

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jan 13, 2014

Every Leader Needs a Leader. How the Chief Apostle (Paul) went through many perils in order to spread the gospel. In doing so, he battled not only the unbelievers but the church people as well.

GET IT TOGETHER & PRESS ON Paul's tribulations... 2 Corinthians 11:23, 25-29 "Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Charismatic

The Faces Of Christmas: Doubt Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 26, 2011

Even in the darkest of days, God has His faithful servants who come with a message of HOPE

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS The Face of DOUBT Luke 1:1-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas is a time of hope. But for the people living when the first Christmas appeared, it was anything but hopeful. It was a dark time for the nation of Isreal. There had been no prophetic word from God for over 400 years. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Up & Claim Your Inheritance!!!

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017

Today many Christians are "mentally unprepared" to enter their Promised Land and receive the inheritance their Father gave them before the foundation of the world. Joshua ! gives an O.T. example of what is expected of us in the N.T,

Many Christians, including me, are not walking in the place where God can work through them to enforce what Jesus has already obtained for us – total and complete victory over Satan and his demonic kingdom. One of the primary reasons why we are not “doing the works Jesus did” – and I’m not even ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Intentional: Shunning Dependency, Inviting People, Relying On God, Serving The Other Servants, Avoiding Distractions. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2021

My wrap up message at officer councils, 2021, Fiji Division.

Being Intentional: Shunning dependency, inviting people, relying on God, serving the other servants, avoiding distractions. I’ve already discussed my view that the Fiji Division can be a leading light within The Salvation Army within the NZFTS Territory. While we are currently dependant on the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15, John 4:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

High Empowered Endorsement

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2012

Being empowered and endorsed by Christ. Even when we as believers are called to authority, we are still His servants.

“High-Powered Endorsement” 1 Corinthians 16:15-18 1. Endorsed their devotion to encouragement and service (v.15-17) Application: We should not be hung up on recognition when we choose to serve. As Christians, we are all called to serve; we don’t have to be on the “leader ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

America Under Attack: Our Reponse

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 27, 2001

Written in response to the 9/11 attacks but also in response to the reactions of some notable Christian leaders.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. … May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.The Word of God from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tough Act To Follow Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

A husband needs to follow the model of Jesus by providing selfless, loving servant- leadership with his wife.

OPENING SENTENCE: A rather common but not recommended comment you might hear from a frustrated parent is, “Why can’t you be more like your older brother?” INTRODUCTION: Needless to say, it is intended to motivate the child to try harder and give him/her a model of what proper behavior should look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist