SermonWave has 1,829 public sermons on leadership from 1,725 churches, preached between 1984 and 2026. The passages pastors turn to most are Acts 2, 1 Timothy 3 and Ephesians 4. A good place to start is “The Biblical Model For Leadership” from Church of Christ Northwest Arkansas.
Sermons to start with
Chosen for how closely they stay on leadership, then for length and how recent they are. Every sermon is the church's own recording.
The Biblical Model For Leadership
Church of Christ Northwest Arkansas (Elm Springs, AR) · October 18, 2026 · 36 min
The sermon presents the biblical model for church leadership, in which a mature congregation is led by a plurality of elders assisted by deacons. Leadership is defined as servanthood, marked by sacrifice, humility, trust, wisdo...
09302026 Brandon Mccorkle Leadership Qualities Of Peter
South Canadian Valley Church of Christ (Norman, OK) · September 30, 2026 · 42 min
Peter’s journey illustrates that true spiritual leadership begins with submitting to Christ’s authority rather than relying on innate talent. Through failures involving impulsiveness, lack of humility, and denial, Peter learns...
The Value of the Pastoral Leadership Role 10-25-26 Pastor Vernell Ingle
Christpoint Church (Galena, KS) · October 26, 2026 · 42 min
Pastor Brandon highlights the vital importance of pastoral leadership, describing pastors as models, visionaries, and preachers who equip the church for its mission. He urges congregants to actively support their leaders throug...
Humble Leadership and Faithful Shepherding in 1 Peter 5
Fireside Fellowship (Kingston, TN) · October 25, 2026 · 34 min
The pastor, burdened by the possibility of coming persecution as the church is blessed and growing, uses 1 Peter 5 to call for humble leadership and humble hearts. He outlines five shepherding duties for elders (preach and teac...
What the Bible Says About Church Leadership (Oct. 25, 2026) - Video
Billy Hardy, Leaf River Baptist Church (Mt Morris, IL) · October 25, 2026 · 44 min
Using the image of an orchestra that needs capable leadership and cooperative musicians, the pastor teaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 that a church should recognize, respect, and esteem its elders in love and pursue peace am...
What pastors are saying
“Jesus is not merely a good teacher or a good example we can look to for church leadership. Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah.”
“Where there is healthy spiritual leadership, God's people thrive, and God's kingdom is advanced. But where there is unhealthy, ungodly spiritual leadership, there are terrible consequences.”
“True leadership emerges when we cease pursuing our own agenda and align entirely with where Jesus leads us.”
“Biblical leadership is not a platform for personal greatness; it's a stewardship of responsibility for the good of others and the glory of Christ.”
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