Sermons on Shepherd Leadership:

Elder Ordination Address Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022

What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

8 Steps To Become A Servant Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! To help us understand to be a leader we must also walk the steps of a servant.

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! July 27, 2005 (1 Pet 5:2 KJV) Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (1 Pet 5:3 KJV) Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-9

The Role Of Christian Leaders Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 27, 2014

The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ.

Title: The Leader’s Portrait Text: I Corinthians 4:1-5 Text: The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ. Life Question: What are the roles of Christian leaders that attract the church to Christ? INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018

Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Acts 1:15-26, Acts 6:1-6, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Keys - Ephesians 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2023

APEST provides a new leadership structure where the body of Christ can receive the impulses of the Holy Spirit to do His work on earth through us

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 68:18, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Job 38:18, Ephesians 4:7-16, Ephesians 4:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trustworthy Stewards

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005

A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You’re In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

I want to listen to the shepherd. Because I can get so intrigued by all the things around me. And the shepherd’s out there calling me away, calling me to a special relationship with Him

Today, we're going to look at John 10. This is the passage about the good shepherd. In order to look at the good shepherd passage, this is the one that's going to talk to us about the shepherd knows each one of his sheep by name. That we hear the shepherd’s voice, we recognize it, and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005

Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Servant Leaders

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Them, Lead Them, And Feed Them

Contributed by John Browning on Oct 29, 2006

What is a pastor’s job? What are they expected to do and what should you expect from them?

Love um, Lead um, & Feed um By Pastor Clinton Browning John 21: 15 – 18 As we close out October, which happens to be clergy appreciation month. I want to end the month by talking about what a pastor is supposed to as well as what you as members should be able to expect from your pastor. You all ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Have Elders Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not Much, But You Can Have It

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 16, 2008

Shamgar is only mentioned twice in the book of Judges - in out text and in 5:6-7. Shamgar’s story almost seems incidental, but because he was too important to be omitted he is included in the Scriptures.

It’s not much, but you can have it! Judges 3:31 Israel should have been fully enjoying the Promised Land but their inconsistency in obeying God and their imitation of the idolatrous culture around them led to failure. Israel had a habit of turning from God. Whenever they did so God would ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

Mountains God Calls Us To Climb

Contributed by Steve Kempton on Sep 22, 2006

Mountains in the Bible that God calls all leaders to climb. Clarity comes when you reach the summit

Mountains God calls us to Climb. I do believe that there is great benefit in being both real and completely honest about the reality of Pastoral life and all it’s expectations and challenges. All of the events of the last 10 years of ministry, both good and bad, has aided both my own personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-4, Genesis 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal