Called to Lead: Becoming Men and Women

of Influence for God

Message 2 in our 3-part series called Essential Strategies for Growth.

Sunday, October 16, 2011Speaker: Dr. David Dawson

“Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and … I will make you … fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19

“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:12

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid … in the same way let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:13-15

1. Every follower of Jesus is a leader-in-training. … God purposes to do more than save us – He wants to make us leaders.

 

1. Who am I? (Exodus 3:11) – Identity

2. Who are you, God? (Ex 3:13) - Intimacy

3. What if they don’t listen? (Ex 4:1) - Intimidation

4. I’m not a good communicator. (Ex 4:10) - Inadequacy

5. I know you can find someone else. (Ex 4:13) - Inferiority

J. Maxwell. EQUIP Series 1.1.1

1. Identity – My friends (Jn 14:15); Children of God (Jn 1:12)

2. Intimacy – We will make our home with him (John

14:23)3. Intimidation – My peace … do not be afraid (Jn 14:27)

4. Inadequacy – I am the vine, you are the branches

(John 15:5)5. Inferiority – I chose you and appointed you to go (Jn 15:16)

J. Maxwell. EQUIP Series 1.1.1

1. Every follower of Jesus is a leader-in-training.

(God purposes to do more than save us – He wants to make us leaders.)

2. Every leader-in-training is useful to God no matter their weaknesses, perceived or real.

… God transforms us on the journey.

1. Every follower of Jesus is a leader-in-training. (God purposes to do more than save us – he wants to make us leaders.)

 2. Every leader-in-training is useful to God no

matter their weaknesses, perceived or real. (God transforms us on the journey.)

3. Every leader-in-training is a lifelong learner. … God will complete what He started in us.

And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.Ephesians 4:11,12

NASB

1. Every follower of Jesus is a leader-in-training. (God purposes to do more than save us – he wants to make us leaders.)

 2. Every leader-in-training is useful to God

no matter their weaknesses, perceived or real.

(God transforms us on the journey.)

3. Every leader-in-training is a lifelong learner. (God will complete what He started in us.)