BE THE CHURCH – BE A LEADER

“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.”

– Proverbs 29:2

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

– 1 Timothy 4:12

Leadership Realities:

I. We all have a  to lead.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

– Galatians 6:9-10

A. -Leadership

• Self-

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

– Psalm 139:23-24

• Self-

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

– Galatians 5:22-23a

II. Some of us have been given a  to lead.

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”

– Romans 12:6-8

Leadership Platforms

– God is the one who gave you the  to  your platform.

– Often the best climate for building a platform is .

– If you  off your platform, somebody’s going to get .