Sermons on Spiritual Leadership:

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

Let Us Rise Up And Build

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

Motivational sermon to move forward in the work of the church.

LET US RISE UP AND BUILD! Nehemiah 2:17-20 By Cleavon Matthews October 7, 2007 INTRODUCTION Nehemiah is motivated. Nehemiah is inspired. The urgency is because ‘the survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach. The wall of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

A Bold Example Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation whether it’s with our homework or our Spiritual lives. The Apostle Paul wrote the following passage of Scripture to his young friend Timothy to encourage him and motivate him to set a good example for the pe

A-Z of Boldness Bold in our EXAMPLE 1 Timothy 4:12 "12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

What is the first thing one must do to insure his or her spiritual growth? Paul told Titus something that may surprise you.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Titus 1:1-5 Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matt. 5:48). That’s a rather tall order, wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

Answering His Critics Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2010

Paul had his critics there in Corinth and in this last section of the letter Paul makes a strong defense against them. We learn some helpful things from Paul about dealing with our own critics.

Introduction: A. The story is told about D.L. Moody, one of the most effective American evangelists of the 1800s. 1. Like all preachers, he had some supporters and some critics. 2. One day we went into the pulpit to give his sermon. 3. He looked down on the podium and noticed a note for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Me As I Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 10, 2012

Leadership, example, disciple making

FOLLOW THE LEADER 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (p 835) Oct. 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you didn’t know this…I want to inform you that there is a Presidential election taking place next month on the 13th….WHAT!!! You mean you already knew?!!!! And yes I believe it’s important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

If we are going to play follow the leader in this life, we had better be sure we are following the RIGHT leader, Jesus. Anyone else could and will lead us away from where God would love to have all of us arrive in the end…in His arms. Will you follow Him?

How many of us have played the game, Follow the Leader? It’s a simple game where one person plays the ‘leader’ and all the other participants have to ‘follow’ wherever and whatever the leader does; walk where they walk, walk HOW they walk, or run or crawl or hop. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Deposed King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008

Final message in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

Trinity Baptist Church July 20, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Deposed King 1 Samuel 15-31 In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning How To Follow Your Leaders"

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 23, 2011

We ultimately follow the leadership of Christ but he has also given us Christian leaders to follow.

“LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEADERS” Text: Matt. 16:24,”Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Intro: The gospels of Mark and Luke record ‘this” same statement by Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Training Leaders

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2006

Leadership

LA FORMATION INTRODUCTION : DEFINITIONS : Formation • formation en alternance • formation sur le tas • suivre une formation • la formation professionnelle Synonymes : instruction, éducation, culture, connaissance, savoir, ordre, discipline, dressage, directive 1. enseignement destiné à donner ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Correct Some Wrong Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Ministry that Matters requires each of us to help somebody by giving of yourself, by investing some of your resources, and by pressing on in spite of opposition. The third dimension of Ministry that Matters is to correct some wrong. To correct a wrong mea

Sunday, September 21, 2008 “Correct some wrong: Text: Nehemiah 2: 11 – 20 Ministry that Matters requires each of us do something by praying a prayer of concern for others, by praying consistently, by praying a prayer that will alter our conduct, and by praying a prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Elders On The Run Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 3 in series. Strong leaders are needed to deal with false teaching.

‘I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod’, says the most popular of all leaders. During World War II, Winston Churchill was forced to make a painful choice. The British secret service had broken the Nazi code and informed Churchill ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

How should we act toward those who rule over us?

Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ