Sermon
A Godly Servant Leader of Christ
Mercy Hill Church - Cincinnati
Speaker: Ernie Bonnoitt
September 22, 2025 · 41 min
Summary
Paul introduces himself to the Colossian church as a suffering servant-leader committed to proclaiming the gospel of Christ's reconciliation to all people—Jew and Gentile alike. Godly leadership is characterized by willingness to suffer for the church's benefit, faithfulness to biblical teaching, and dedication to spiritual maturity in those they serve.
Highlights
Godly leaders are less concerned about the bullseye that's on their back than the one that's on their sheep's back.
The gospel not only reconciles us to him, but also to one another. And the gospel is the only thing that can do that.
Growing spiritually is a long process of becoming more like Jesus Christ. It's an inward transformation of character that moves to an outward action.