In The Crucible of Leadership
Sermon outline: preached Sunday AM, January 11, 2009 at Randle Baptist Church
Texts: John 18:1-4a, Matthew 26:36-46 See also: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46
In Matthew 26:36-46, of the 6 groups in the story – only 3 are seen in this passage: servant leadership
- The multitudes
- The friends and families
- The enemies of Christ – Judas et al.
- The outer circle of 8 disciples
- The inner circle of 3 disciples
- Jesus (a group with 1 member)
Christian Discipleship is a relationship – not a program
- Usually a group process – supported by intentional one-to-one quality time
- Requires structure, teamwork, and leadership development. Galatians 2:9
Definitions
- Kidron Valley = “dusky, or dark place” by implication to grieve
- Garden of Gethsemane = “oil press”
The Call to Leadership
- From God Ezekiel 22:23-30; 1 Timothy 1:12-16
- From within 1 Tim 3:1; Isaiah 6:8
- By selection ”Follow me” 2 Tim 2:1-3
- By election Deacons – Acts 6:3-7
- By providence Moses; Samuel; Paul – Acts 9:26
The Credentials for Leadership
- God looks on the heart 1 Samuel 16:7; Gideon Judges 6:11-15; 1 Cor 1:26-31
- We look at the outside Acts 6; Pastoral Epistles
- We examine the fruit (in due time) Matthew 7:15-20; 1 John, 2 John, & 3 John
The Considerations due towards Leadership – 360°
- Nurture and admonition Eph 6:4; 2 Tim 1:3-8, 2:24-26; 1 Tim 5:22a
- Respect and submission Phil 2:1-18; 1 Tim 6:1-5; Eph 5:21; Hebrews 13:17
- Prayer and promotion 1 Tim 2:1-4, 4:12; 2 Tim 1:3; Titus 2; Romans 16
- Advise and consent Checks and Balances; 1 Cor 14:32-33; 1 John 4:1-6
- Honor and provision 1 Tim 5:17-18; 1 Cor 9:7-11; Romans 15:25-27
The Crucible of Leadership
- Education and/or experience Leaders learn by following; Sharpen the axe
- Expectations and responsibilities
- Stewardship Luke 12: 42-48; Matthew 25:14-20
- Spiritual gifts Romans 12:1-8; 1 Tim 4:14
- Knowledge James 4:17; Hebrews 5:12-14
- Example – Leading from the front Luke 9:22-23; Jesus; Paul 2 Tim 4:16-18
