Sermons on Strong Leader:

Four Horns Four Carpenters

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024

A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom.

Professional bull riders who compete for a prize fear a bull with horns most. The possibility of being gored is greater on bulls with large horns. Horns represent strength and power. A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom. In Zechariah 1:21 we see the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21, Zechariah 2:1-13, Revelation 17:12, Revelation 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Same Jesus

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 8, 2001

There have been great leaders, but no one like Jesus!

That Same Jesus Biblical Text: Acts 2: 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.” It has been a very long time since Jesus walked this earth in human flesh. The truth is that Jesus was here from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36

Integrity In Living And Ruling Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY

BIG IDEA: GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: Very timely topic given the lack of integrity in U.S. politics; sunk to new depths under President Clinton But compare church politicians as well Psalm of David with Messianic application to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership That Lights Up The World

Contributed by Jeremey Brown on Nov 28, 2001

Taking about becoming a leader for Christ in the darkest places.

1 Peter 2:9-10 I Peter was written around 63-64ad to the churches that were all around middle east the churches where being persecuted by death prison stoning. The purpose of Peters letter was to remind the people that they belong to God that we belong to Him, he loves us and is still there for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Servant King"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2001

Jesus gives us the perfect model of a servant leader.

LUKE 23:33-43 “OUR SERVANT KING” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA There is a song by the rock band, Gethro Tulle in which some of the lyrics say something like this, “If Jesus saves, why didn’t He save Himself?” And unfortunately, I’m afraid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Healing Of The Paralytic Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study of the miracle but it is a lesson to the Pharisees and the religious leaders at that day.

The Healing of the Paralytic (Palsy) Luke 5:17-26 Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1012 Miracles # 08 I. Jesus was teaching. 5:17a II. Jesus had the power to heal. 5:17c NOTE: The word power is the same Greek n which we get our word for dynamite. III. The crowd that was present. 5:17b & 5:19a A. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Says?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Following the Leader isn’t always quick or easy

Simon was busier than he should have been. He had an important dinner coming up and was running short of time as he made the preparations. Sitting arrangements, making sure there was enough food, servants and the like all taxed him to the nth degree. He was going to have this preacher/miracle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thou Gavest Me No Kiss

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 3, 2007

Jesus compares the worship of a religious leader, with the worship of a prostitute.

(Luke 7:36-47) "Thou gavest me no kiss" There are two people described in our text. First we have a Pharisee; a very refined gentleman; a man of dignity and respect. Then there is a prostitute; a woman of ill repute; an outcast of society; a sinner. Jesus is the guest of the Pharisee, and has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggles The Devil Gives Us

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines how Christians and Christian leaders are to respond to difficulties.

THE STRUGGLES THE DEVIL GIVES US - Nehemiah 5:1-5 The Devil had tried uncooperative leaders, and the work flourished. He tried scorn & ridicule, & the work flourished. He tried threats. The people grabbed their weapons & continued to work. My friends, the Devil never gives up. If 1 thing ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Christian leaders should do their work faithfully and accordingly.

SHEPHERDING THE CHURCH 1 Peter 5:1-5 November 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There appears to be a hymn for virtually every profession: Dentists: Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors: The Church’s One Foundation Obstetricians: Come, Labor On Golfers: There Is a Green Hill Far ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame # 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at 3 of the leaders mentioned - Zerubbabel, Nehemiah and Mordecai.

INTRODUCTION Leaders are important in every area of life. Winston Churchill was one of the great leaders of the 20th Century. David Ben Gurion was another. Leaders are particularly important in the work of God. We are going to look at 3 leaders mentioned in Ezra 2:2 - 1. A GOVERNOR - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:2

"Identity Crisis: Who Is This Man Of God?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2013

This is a sermon that deals with the role of Elders as the Spiritual leaders of the Church.

Identity Crisis: Who is this Man of God? (Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Steward?) 1Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-22; 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Dorn Ridge June 09 and June 16, 2013 [Because of the length of this message, I divided it up preaching it over two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-22, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can A Minister Of A State Please God?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014

To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you planning to vote for your public servant or political leader? Consider this sermon first. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 56:4 (Amplified Bible) 56:4 For thus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Leadership Charecterestics

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009

What are the charecterestics that make us a true servant leader?

Servant Leadership Characteristics The following set of 10 characteristics are viewed as being critical to the development of servant-leaders. These are based on the study by Mr Larry Spears, while he was the CEO of Greenleaf Center of Servant Leadership, USA. I have used Mr Spears’ ideas with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sought To Be Killed

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 3, 2010

The Jewish leaders fabricated a way to destroy the Son of God.

Text: “For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath” (John 5:16). Is it wrong to do good on the Sabbath? If someone is hurting or suffering and we know what to do or we can help that person, but it happens to be the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church