Sermons on Young Leaders:

God’s Got This—when A Pastor Is Leaving

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2023

This sermon celebrates a transition when a pastor leaves a congregation and both having faith for their future as a leader and as a congregation.

God’s Got This—When A Pastor Is Leaving Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking place. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul: A Model Of Christian Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

We have the opportunity to affect those that we lead; at the same time we are affected by other leaders.

The world is full of all kinds of models of leadership. Some good, some not so good. Have you ever had a boss like this? You know, in my life I've had some good bosses. I've had some ones that not so good. I've had ones that I've learned from, that have encouraged me. I've had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Debt. Now What? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 7, 2023

Church leaders in the first three hundred years rebelled against the Greco-Roman culture of abandoning infants.

No Debt. Now What? December 10, 2023 James 1:27 NIV Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Church leaders in the first three hundred years rebelled against the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey Through Acts (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

In Acts 3, the healing of a beggar leads to a homily by Peter, which leads to harassment from the religious leaders.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 3 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/9/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Go! And Trust The God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

God sends His prophet, Elijah, not to a wealthy household, not to a powerful leader, but to a poor, grieving Gentile widow.

Go! And Trust the God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Opening Prayer Lord God Almighty, You are the Giver of life, the Sustainer of hope, and the One who speaks and it is done. Thank You for Your Word—living, active, and powerful. Today, as we study the story of Elijah and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24, Luke 4:25-26, Deuteronomy 8:3, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 11:1, John 11:25-26, Romans 10:9, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is He Worthy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of honoring, valuing, and heeding the service and stewardship of our spiritual leaders in the church community.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is truly a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord, to draw near to Him and to each other. As we gather in His name, let us remember that we are not just attendees, but active participants in the living, breathing body of Christ. Each one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Topics: Pastor's Anniversary

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

The key to relating in God’s church is mutual submission. This aplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female and affects all our family relationships.

God has instituted an amazing plan, a plan that involves you and me in showing the world how great is his wisdom and glory. Not only has he instituted this plan but he’s carried it out and continues to carry it out generation after generation. He’s restored our spiritual life. He’s put us in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

It Was Just A Little Mistake - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2005

A young prophet dies because he broke his fast... but he was lied to! He was deceived! Why should he pay such a harsh price for such a little mistake?

OPEN: As raw recruits were preparing for their first jump from a C130 aircraft at 1200 ft., the sergeant explained what to do if the main parachute didn’t open: “Snap back immediately into a tight body position,” he said. “Then pull the rip cord of your reserve chute and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diversity In Unity

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 31, 2003

As Paul, Barnabas, and Titus strolled down the streets of Jerusalem to meet with the Church leaders they were a living illustration of the diversity of the Body of Christ.

Unity in Diversity Galatians 2:1-10 The Body of Christ is as diverse as the snowflakes that fall on the Colorado Mountains. In every corner of the globe you will find those who bow their knee to the King of all kings. When Christians gather across the planet you will find Chinese Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Hands Of Prayer Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 14, 2013

Healthy church members pray for their pastor and church leaders. Messages based on the chapters of I Am A Church Member by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, and I'm going to help you all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thumbs Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Pastor, church and rebuking spiritual leaders are your RIGHT THUMB which he would cut off and maim you. Caveat!

Thumbs up! Judges 1:6“Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and big toes.” We hear an incident in the Bible about a Canaanite king Adoni Bezek; when the people of God went for war against the Canaanites , he tried to flee but they caught him and did ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic Life Part 4 - James 2: Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Problems Into Opportunities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2014

The church turns problems into opportunities when it meet needs, by mobilizing people, so leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the Word.

Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul’s Message In Rome Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2022

Paul was telling the Jewish leaders in Rome about the kingdom of God from the law and the prophets from morning to evening. Some of these Jewish leaders were convinced that Jesus is the Messiah others refused to believe. Are we convinced that Jesus is the Christ, or do we refuse to believe?

Background to Paul’s message in Rome After his third missionary Journey Paul went to Jerusalem. There he was arrested at the Temple and falsely accused of bringing Trophimus a gentile into the temple (Acts 21:29). He was sent to Caesarea because of the plot to kill him if he was taken to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Baptist