Sermon Notes

Mark 10:35-45

You have leadership responsibility.

Big Idea: Christian leadership is servant leadership.

“Sacrificial leadership is not just what Jesus did for us; it’s what he modeled for us.” —Moore, Core52

Christian leaders are called to:

Be continually

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by God.
“All good leadership begins internally.”
Ken Blanchard

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” —Romans 12:2

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courageously.

“If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.” —Romans 12:8

Top tier leadership does not say, “I’ll do what’s best for…” it says, “I’ll do what’s right by.”

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it well.
Leaders don’t ask others to do what they themselves are unwilling to do.

“And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” —1 Corinthians 11:1

Listen &

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.

“Those who trust in themselves are fools.” —Proverbs 28:26

Shepherd &

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.
They won’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

“The true leader regards the welfare of others rather than his own comfort and prestige as of primary concern.” —Oswald Chambers

“Christian leadership is a process of influencing a community to use their God-given gifts toward a goal and purpose as led by the Holy Spirit.” —Ed Stetzer

Reveal Answer

God and others above self.

“Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ.” —1 Corinthians 9:19

**The trustworthy leader**

Discussion

When have you experienced great leadership? Describe it.

Why does this quote get our attention so quickly: “Sacrificial leadership is not just what Jesus did for us; it’s what he modeled for us.” Moore, Core52

What happens when a leader’s responsibility or platform exceed his/her maturity and depth?

Review the 6 calls of a Christian leader. Where can you grow?

How is Jesus the perfect leader?

Pray for those providing leadership at HP (volunteers, elders, staff, ministry leaders, etc.)

10 Tough Questions Leaders Must Ask by Dan Britton
- Do I realize it is impossible to glorify Christ and myself at the same time? (Lead with humility)
- Do I lead to win over people (to me) or to win souls? (Lead with purpose)
- Am I doing the things I am asking others to do? (Lead with integrity)
- Do I pray as if nothing of eternal value will happen in the lives of others unless God does it? (Lead with prayer)
- Am I touching the hearts of those I lead? (Lead with transformation)
- What’s it like to be on the other side of me? (Lead with authenticity)
- Do others experience God’s love through me? (Lead with love)
- Am I making others better around me? (Lead with serving)
- Do I seek personal gain through people I lead or serve them like Christ served the church? (Lead with sacrifice)
- Am I allowing my leadership to produce the fruit of the Spirit in others? (Lead with excellence)

Quotes

“Sacrificial leadership is not just what Jesus did for us; it’s what he modeled for us.” —Moore, Core52

Top tier leadership does not say, “I’ll do what’s best for…” it says, “I’ll do what’s right by.”

“Christian leadership is a process of influencing a community to use their God-given gifts toward a goal and purpose as led by the Holy Spirit.” —–Ed Stetzer

“Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ.” —1 Corinthians 9:19

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

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