Sermons on Sin By Leaders:

Living In Sin For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 19, 2008

Part 1 in series Getting Free, a series that looks at growth in the Christian life, this message shows that for a while the struggle with sin continues to play a part in the life of a person even after coming to faith in Christ.

GETTING FREE Sermon One: Living in Sin for Jesus Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers February 17, 2008 I’m so excited about starting this series today! As most of you know by now I went to Indianapolis for a couple of weeks in January to take some classes. While I was there, I had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Surrendered Leaders, Transformed Communities

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 23, 2025

All around us, as leaders, we long to see real change. We try different strategies, programs, and initiatives. Sometimes we pour so much energy into them, yet true and lasting transformation seems just out of reach. That raises the question: How can we see our communities truly transformed?

Introduction All around us, as leaders, we long to see real change - in our families, in our neighborhoods, in our churches, and in our nation. We try different strategies, programs, and initiatives. Sometimes we pour so much energy into them, yet have you felt like - true and lasting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

The Unforgivable Sin

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 6, 2024

What did Jesus really mean when He said that to blaspheme the Holy Spirit was unforgivable?

JESUS HAS BEEN BUSY! HE IS ACTIVELY PURSUING HIS MISSION. AFTER HIS BAPTISM AND TESTING IN THE DESERT, JESUS IS CALLING HIS FIRST DISCIPLES, CURING DISEASES, HEALING PEOPLE OF SICKNESS AND EVEN DEMON POSSESSION. HE IS IN AND OUT OF THE SYNAGOGUE TEACHING AND AMAZING THE PEOPLE BECAUSE HIS WORDS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, John 3:6, Deuteronomy 13:5, 1 John 3:8, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Coming Deception And World Leader Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 4, 2024

The current foreshadows of the antichrist system that can be seen today.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I have spent the majority of my adult life, more than 25 years, preaching the gospel. There's one thing I know for sure about the gospel: it promises God's love to those who will put their faith in Him. It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8, Daniel 7:7-8, Daniel 8:9-12, Daniel 7:23-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Tender Heart Of A Tough Leader

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007

Christian Leadership with Servant Leadership

The Tender Heart of a Tough Leader Nehemiah 1:1-11 Bro. Rodney A. Fry Intro: How do we respond to bad news? The phone call late at night? The conference with your child’s teacher? The meeting with the Lawyer The report from the Medical lab? None of us are immune to bad news; the secret is in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ - The Perfect Leader

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 18, 2002

It’s hard to find a good spiritual leader. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is just the leader you’re looking for.

JESUS CHRIST – THE PERFECT LEADER (John 10:1-10) Recently in the news, we’ve seen a lot of examples of bad spiritual leadership. The Roman Catholic Church, for example, is struggling with a major problem that all of us know about. Last week, Pope John Paul summoned the highest ranking ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Payoffs Of Sin

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 22, 2016

Let's talk about the privileges, the punishments and the payoffs from 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 (Material adapted from E. Hurndall of Bible Hub at: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/hurndall/old_testament_pictures.htm)

HoHum: What do you think of when you hear the following names: Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker, and Ted Haggard? Most people think: How in the world could these people let themselves do this? Why did they give up so much for so little? What would make them compromise their dreams? WBTU: Paul is dealing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001

Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Purity always brings power and progress.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sinful?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 29, 2023

A question that I get from time to time: How do you determine what is sinful? Jesus' answer is it is sinful if it violates either of the Two Great Commandments

What is Sinful? John 15:18-16:4a Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:18 “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. 19 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Philip: An Epitome Of A Dedicated Leader

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2018

Philip was a dedicated and committed Christian and a disciple of Jesus Christ. These qualities led to his appointment as one of the seven leaders chosen by the people to see to the daily administration of food.

PHILIP: AN EPITOME OF A DEDICATED LEADER Study Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: - Philip was a dedicated and committed Christian and a disciple of Jesus Christ. These qualities led to his appointment as one of the seven leaders chosen by the people to see to the daily administration of food. - He did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Recognize A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014

The author describes one group in the church in particular that are to be “remembered”, “those who led you”. Guiding/leading men/spiritual leaders at the local church/assembly.

How to Recognize a Spiritual Leader Hebrew Series 12/03/14 Introduction A. The author describes one group in the church in particular that are to be “remembered”, “those who led you”. 1. Guiding/leading men/spiritual leaders at the local church/assembly. a. Where ever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Baptist

Criticizing Leaders (Numbers 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2024

When is it appropriate to criticize church leaders, and when not? Let's look at Numbers 12.

What does God think about a critical attitude towards His leaders? Is it all too common in our churches? Let’s look at Numbers 12. Why did Miriam and Aaron denounce Moses? Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. “Has the Lord spoken ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are There Unfaithful Religious Leaders? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 9, 2020

What can we learn from the unfaithful religious leaders and Paul's faithful pastoral example?

WERE THERE BAD RELIGIOUS LEADERS BACK THEN? There have always been unfaithful religious leaders. - 2 Corinthians 11:20. - While we might think that our own time is uniquely bad, there have always been unfaithful religious leaders. - Five things v. 20 points out: a. Enslaves you. - Galatians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist