Sermon illustrations: Leadership

Follow Christ

I once read the story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she...

Steamboat Race

Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two steamboats. They...

People Are Watching and Copying You

A little boy said to his mother, “Can I go outside and help Daddy put snow chains on the car? I...

Are You a Leader or a Boss?

The boss drives his men; the leader coaches them.The boss depends upon authority; the leader on...

The Makings of a President

Dwight Morrow, the father of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, once held a dinner party to which Calvin...

The Paradoxes of Leadership

Matthew says a leader must serve, and 1 Timothy says that a leader must rule. Matthew says that a...

Taking Care of Christian Servants

“You would think that because Joshua was a man of God, had successfully led the children of Israel...

Sam's Rules for Building a Business

These were the rules that Sam Walton developed for Walmart. 1. Commit: Believe in it more than...

Play for the Team

Herman Edwards is the colorful and witty coach who was with the Kansas City Chiefs. When it came to...

Quotes on Leadership

“Titles really don’t matter. Freedom comes when we let them go, even if it means we have to eat a...