Sermons on Warning To Church Leadership:

The Men Of Issachar

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Message on the need for men of courage adn integrity during times of transition.

THE MEN OF ISSACHAR 1 CHRON 12:32 Sunpm 02/24/02 “…men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do-200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;” This is a crucial time – When 11 tribes of Israel were without a leader, without guidance, and a model to follow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Daniel 2:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Phonies In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

How to deal with false prophets.

Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Topics: Practice, Perfection

The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2024

This is the seventh and last Bible study in the series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 4:12-16, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 2:4, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In The Next Generation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

Every generation is a new opportunity for the Church to continue the mission of Christ. The relevance and survival of the Church in the next generation depend on the spiritual foundation laid by today’s believers.

THE CHURCH IN THE NEXT GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 78:5-7 "For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Titus Commentary

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 22, 2007

Commentary on Titus for young pastors

Titus 1 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— Paul uses his name first, identifying himself before the “Cretans” as sometimes many may reject God and His ultimate authority in them, yet still ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003

FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Church In The Shadow Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

A Kingdom Of Preists Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

The priesthood of all believers unpacked.

A Kingdom of Priests Adrian Warnock Jubilee Church A Kingdom of Priests * To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. (Rev 1:5-6, ESV) A Kingdom of Priests * "Worthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2010

The apostolic command to be filled with the Spirit is a corporate responsibility of each congregation, and not simply an individual command. Paul instructs the churches what Spirit-filled worship looks like in this text.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Commitments

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

We must keep the commitments we make to the Lord!

Keep Your Commitment! Nehemiah 13:1-31 I. Introduction We now arrive at chapter 13 of Nehemiah, the last chapter in the book. We have seen the great work of rebuilding the wall come to pass. We have learned many great leadership lessons from Nehemiah, a great leader. At this point in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001

How do you handle sin in the church?

December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

United We Stand – Divided We Fall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

"The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Leading In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002

You will be tested and how you lead in times of crisis is the real evaluation of your leadership

Leading in times of crisis Daniel 2 Beginning I thought it my duty to serve on the WG School board. My children would be schooled there and I have an investment in the community that is multigenerational, so I put my name in the hat and ran and eventually served for 5 years on the board. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist