BLT9 – A Leader’s Greatest “Things”

A Leader’s Greatest “Things”

1. The Leader’s Greatest Victory — Victory over Self.

Philippians 2:1

Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate?

Philippians 2:2

Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.

Philippians 2:3

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

Philippians 2:4

Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

Philippians 2:5

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

A Leader’s Greatest “Things”

2. The Leader’s Greatest Asset — Confidence.

A Leader’s Greatest “Things”

3. The Leader’s Greatest Opportunity — Today.

Act 2:41

That day about three thousand took him at his word, were baptized and were signed up.

Act 2:42

They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.

Act 2:43

Everyone around was in awe–all those wonders and signs done through the apostles!

Act 2:44

And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common.

Act 2:45

They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met.

Act 2:46

They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful,

Act 2:47

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

A Leader’s Greatest “Things”

4. The Leader’s Greatest Prayer — Wisdom.

1 Kings 3:7-9

Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
Hosea 4:6

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.

James 1:5

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

A Leader’s Greatest “Things”

5. The Leader’s Greatest Joy — Adding Value to Others.

Living Word Family Church is creating the atmosphere so that God can ADD TO THE CHURCH DAILY THOSE WHO ARE BEING SAVED. We are making disciple makers – People are finding where they BELONG, bringing their BELIEFS in line with the Word & BECOMING the disciple God made them to be. We are BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES – Families are becoming strong and ministry minded. – Spouses are learning to be a strong team. Parents are becoming influential leaders of their children. – Children are becoming arrows in the hands of warriors. Singles are preparing themselves to be their best. Empty nesters are investing their experience to disciple younger families. We are creating a HEALTHY LEADERSHIP CULTURE – We pray for and serve our teams skillfully and selflessly as we continue to learn and grow. We think ahead and are prepared to be effective and efficient as we minister with the people’s offerings. We SHEPHERD and minister TO people by ministering THROUGH people. We have a STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION to be effective in ministry. All our debts are paid in full. As we seek the Kingdom, God supplies all our needs. The people bring offerings so that there is even great abundance left over.