In Preaching Articles: "Servant" showing 1-12 of 12

Flip-The-Funnel Leadership

By Steven Furtick on Dec 2, 2011

Is it wrong to ask God to increase your leadership platform?

Scripture: Luke 9:33-35

Tags: Christ, Servant, Humility, leadership, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

Change Lives By Preaching From Heaven's Viewpoint

By Sermoncentral on Jul 12, 2019

Randy Alcorn: "We encourage believers to look at life differently—like Elisha’s servant whose eyes were opened."

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-30

Tags: Preaching

One-Man Band Or Symphony

By Lance Witt on Mar 6, 2017

Whether you are leading a team or you are a member of a team, you must keep your eye on the bullseye of health and productivity.

Tags: Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, servant leadership

10 Things We Should Never Tell A Preacher

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 1, 2019

When I honor the Lord’s shepherd, I honor the Lord Jesus Christ. He takes personally my treatment of His servant. That should put the fear of the Lord into us. And keep it there.

Tags: Preaching

The Most Significant Thing A Pastor Will Ever Do

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2017

The most valuable ministry thing you have done just may be the time you stopped to encourage a homeless man and bought him lunch.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Tags: Faithfulness, priorities, Servanthood, Christian Love, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Pastoral Transition: Setting Your Church Up For Ministry Success After You're Gone

By Karl Vaters on May 25, 2017

Following a long-term, successful pastorate is one of the hardest callings in ministry. Every pastor should do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for the next pastor and the church to do great ministry after we leave.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: leadership, servant leadership, Pastoral Transition, Decentralize

Some Things I Have Learned About Leadership–and Have The Scars To Prove

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 9, 2017

To serve people “for Jesus’ sake” means we ask Him how to serve them.

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44, Luke 22:27, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Luke 12:48, Romans 13:7, Matthew 25:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, self-serving, serve others, pastoral leadership, selfish ambition, servant leadership, Humility and Pride, Self-seeking  (view more)  (view less)

3 Levels Of Leadership: Are Your Leaders In The Right Place?

By Brandon Kelley on Sep 11, 2017

Every church has leaders, but not every church has leaders in the right place. If there’s a person in the wrong place in leadership, extensive damage can be done.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12

Tags: leadership, Teamwork, Dependability, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church leadership, Self-starter, Leader of Others  (view more)  (view less)

Reluctant Leadership Is Better Than Nothing

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 18, 2021

You ask the question and–this is critical–you remain standing. You are not just expressing a point of view, you are asking for answers. And you are doing so in such a sweet manner, no one can accuse you of trying to stir up anything.

Scripture: Romans 9:1-20

Tags: responsibility, Preaching, hurting people, servant leadership

Can Something This Simple Supercharge Staff Morale?

By Charles Stone on Aug 7, 2017

Several months ago I began something with our staff that has been a huge hit. It’s simple. Any staff can do it, whether in a church or a business application. And it boosts staff morale and excitement when we do it. I encourage you to try it with your staff. It’s called a “Blue Sky Thinking” morning.

Tags: leadership, motivation, inspiration, Solitude, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church ministry, Staff Meeting  (view more)  (view less)

Acquainted With Grief | How God Draws Near To Sutherland Springs

By Sermoncentral on Nov 8, 2017

"The God who draws near to Sutherland Springs is the suffering, sympathetic God-man, Jesus Christ. No one else can feel what he has felt. No one else can love like he can love. No one else can heal like he can heal. No one else can save like he can save."

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10, John 7:7, Matthew 9:34, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Isaiah 53:3-12, Romans 14:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Hurt, Sorrow, confusion, Love of God, Texas, enduring suffering, pain and suffering, Suffering Servant  (view more)  (view less)

You Can’t Force Teamwork

By Lance Witt on Jan 8, 2018

"When your car is aligned, it runs more efficiently, creates less wear and tear, and operates more smoothly. The same is true in creating alignment and teamwork within our ministries. It takes intentionality; you never drift into alignment. People with skill know how to get down inside the organization and align its systems and structures to increase effectiveness, minimize wasted effort, and achieve greater health."

Tags: Communication, leadership, strategy, Teamwork, Alignment, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, Effective Teams  (view more)  (view less)