Sermons on Supporting Our Leaders:

The Church Of The Living Dead - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 20, 2003

Jesus calls a church on life support back to life

CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD REV 3:1-6 AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse 7 arrested for fraud 19 accused of writing bad checks 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Paul, The Complementarian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2015

Although detestable to many people and completely counter-cultural, God’s Word teaches that gender roles are not identical.

Paul, the Complementarian (I Timothy 2:8-15) 1. A pastor said: “You need to join the Army of the Lord!” My friend replied, “I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor.” Pastor questioned, “How come I don't see you except at Christmas and Easter?” He whispered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Rebuke To Whom Rebuke Is Due

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 9, 2018

Stand up when something is wrong no matter what status they have.

Gal 2:11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed This is a good passage for those who are in churches where they hear "touch not my anointed" or "don't go up against God's man" sermons anytime that pastor blunders badly and doesn't want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Rejecting God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

Sometimes, we think it is about us. It is always, “all about God”.

Rejecting God January 2, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sometimes, we think it is about us. It is always, “all about God”. Focus Passage: I Sam 7:15-17, 8:1-9 Supplemental Passage: "You are the salt of the earth; but if the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Am I Really A Christ-Follower?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

Our Lord, our Leader, our Savior, our Forgiver...do we really follow in His steps?

“Am I Really a Christ-Follower?” Matthew 5:43-48 Has anyone done something to you recently that was just wrong? Something that hurt you, harmed you? Made you angry? How about something a long time ago? A deep and lasting hurt that penetrated deep into your heart and soul? Anything come to mind? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2003

Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 11, 2015

Paul wanted to encourage church leaders to continue serving faithfully after he's gone. We who lead live out what we've learned. As witnesses to the truth, we apply the wisdom we've acquired through experience and by time spent in prayer.

As General George Patton was preparing for combat operations in North Africa during WWII, he called on his aging mentor, General John J. Pershing, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patton thanked Pershing for giving him his start as a Company Commander. Pershing said, “I can always pick a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Congregational

Core 52 Week 7 - The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

We have many "cultural royalty" in America. Be careful who you make king of your life.

To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2891872 Kingdom of God - Becoming a Great Leader Intro: • King of Rock N Roll, King of Pop, Queen of Soul, Nascar “The King”, King of Country, Sultain of Swat, “King James,” Sausage King of Chicago (jk). • In the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8:5-9, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 9:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:2-3, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009

Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Defeat Our Enemies?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show that we can defeat our enemies by: (1) by not being afraid of them, and (2) remembering GOD in our lives according to this verse.

I. EXORDIUM: How to defeat our enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can defeat our enemies by: (1) by not being afraid of them, and (2) remembering GOD in our lives according to this verse. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Savoir Changer D’opinion Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Nous suivons l'exemple de Pierre

3. SAVOIR CHANGER D’OPINION Quand on dirige une Église ou une œuvre, on s’expose à des critiques. Quelqu’un à qui cela fait peur, ferait mieux de cher-cher un autre métier pour glorifier Dieu. Parfois, les critiques sont fondées, ce qui arrive d’ailleurs plus souvent que ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Herod Agrippa And His Rule Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 8, 2021

Early Church was going through very challenging times during King Herod Agrippa 1. But God took control of the Church and blessed the Church to grow, word to spread.

Acts 12:18-24 Herod and his activities 12:18-20 Herod’s Unlearned Lessons 12:21-23 Herod’s Inhumane Activities 12:22-23 Herod’s self-glory and God’s intervention Acts 12:18-19 a. Herod’s unlearned lessons Herod was a political person with a political agenda of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-24

Denomination: Methodist

Take Your Faith Into The Voting Booth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2020

We must this November take our faith into the voting booth, and avoid supporting people who would enfeeble the Christian conscience.

Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Course 2020 There are two species of spirit, pneuma in the Greek, and we see the first, the holy variety, in St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians today. Here in chapter 2, Paul has just written about the reward of the just, which we long for: “But, as it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Sees Our Hearts

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2015

To show that GOD, the SON, the LORD JESUS CHRIST knows our hearts that it's full of evil and malice and yet in spite of all of these, He loved us and gave Himself for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you think about JESUS? Yes. I'm focused on Him. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Our Indwelling Strength

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

To show that CHRIST is inside of us both the Wisdom and Power of GOD for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST dwelling inside of you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is inside of us both the Wisdom and Power of GOD for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:18 (Amplified Bible) 6:18 This was so that, by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal