TOPIC:
ARE YOU A SPIRITUAL LEADER?
RCCG IOPEN HEAVENS AND FDTEB MSG OCT 2nd 2014
MEMORISE
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Timothy 3:1
Read
Mark 10:35-44
35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?
37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.
38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.
41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
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35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?
37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.
38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.
41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
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Message
Leadership is a subject everyone talks about. It’s a pity however that
only few understand it. Most people want to be leaders but only few
achieve it. What is leadership? What is spiritual leadership? It can be
deduced from today’s bible reading that spiritual leadership is not the
same as inordinate ambition. Inordinate ambition deno
tes canvassing for
promotion with the motive of being seen and approved of by men. Such a
person desires to be popular, to stand tall among one’s contemporaries
and to exercise control over others. It is perilous to put an ambitious
man in office. Ambitious men enjoy the powers that money or authority
gives. They lobby for promotion and are carnally minded. This kind of
attitude is strongly discouraged by the scriptures (1 Peter 5:2-3).
God and men are constantly searching for leaders who are willing to
suffer for the objectives great enough to demand their wholehearted
obedience. There is a rising need for leadership that is authoritative,
spiritual and sacrificial. Spiritual leadership is not won by promotion
but by many prayers and tears. It is attained by confession of sin, soul
searching and a humble attitude before God. It is attained by
self-surrender, a courageous elimination of every idol, a bold, undying,
uncompromising and uncomplaining embrace of the cross, and also by an
eternal, unfaltering focus on Jesus Christ. It is not gained by seeking
great things for ourselves, but rather by counting all things as loss
for Christ. Are you a spiritual leader? Follow the Master’s master
principles for effective leadership.
What are the Master’s master principles for effective leadership? The first is the principle of dependence. Jesus voluntarily emptied Himself, surrendering His privileges and the independent exercise of His will to God. His dependence upon the Father was voluntary (Philippians 2:7). Secondly, there is the principle of approval. Jesus was approved of God. To excel as a spiritual leader, you need the approval of the Almighty (Acts 2:22). The third principle is the principle of modesty. Christ was modest. A spiritual leader should not be strident and flamboyant, but modest and unassuming. Fourthly, we have the principle of empathy. Leadership involves being sympathetic and understanding with the weak and erring. The fifth principle is the principle of optimism. Jesus was full of faith. Leadership requires hope and optimism since a true servant of God battles with powers of darkness. A pessimist cannot make an inspiring leader. The sixth principle is the principle of the anointing. Christ was anointed with the Holy Ghost and power. Leadership requires a touch of the supernatural (Acts 10:38).
Action Point: Decide to follow the Master’s master principles for effective leadership today.”.
"A Message from "faithdrivetoeternityblog"
"The only manual that you need to be a spiritual leader is the bible . A good spiritual leader should be a good listener. Taking instruction from the Father everytime. You cannot operate without the help of the Holy Spirit.".
Prayer-: Father i desire to be an instrument in your house , Lord i am available use me. .
"Prayers for the week"
Isaiah 58v 11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy
thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shall be like a
watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
Message for the month
Happy new month. According to proverbs 14 v11 In this very month of
october the house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the
tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. Please friends pray this
prayer throughout this month. God bless you and your family in Jesus
name amen..
3 REASONS WHY YOU MUST NEED JESUS
Jesus loves you! he desires to have a relationship with you,and to give you a life full of joy and purpose.
why do you need need him in your life?
1. Because you have a past.
you cant go back,but he can.The Bible says,"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever"
(Hebrews 13:8). He can walk into those places of sin and failure, wipe the state clean and give you a new beginning.
2. Because you need a friend.
Jesus knows the worst about you, yet he believes the best. why? Because he sees you not as you are, but as you
will be when he gets through with you. what a friend?
3. Because he holds the future.
Who else are you going to trust? in his hands you are safe and secure today,
tomorrow,and for eternity. his word says," for i know the plans i have for you...plans for good
and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. in those days when you pray i will listen"
(Jeremiah 29:11-13 TLB)
If you'd like to begin a personal relationship with Jesus today,please pray
this prayer.
"Lord Jesus, I invite you into my life,I believe you died for me,and that your blood
pays for my sins and provides me with the gift of eternal life, by faith i receive
that gift and i acknowledge you as my Lord and Saviour Amen".
Dear Lord Jesus, i give my life to you as my Lord and Saviour so that my joy will be full. Lord Jesus, i dedicate my soul, spirit and body to you,i know you have delivered and saved me. Amen."
3 REASONS WHY YOU MUST NEED JESUS
Jesus loves you! he desires to have a relationship with you,and to give you a life full of joy and purpose.
why do you need need him in your life?
1. Because you have a past.
you cant go back,but he can.The Bible says,"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever"
(Hebrews 13:8). He can walk into those places of sin and failure, wipe the state clean and give you a new beginning.
2. Because you need a friend.
Jesus knows the worst about you, yet he believes the best. why? Because he sees you not as you are, but as you
will be when he gets through with you. what a friend?
3. Because he holds the future.
Who else are you going to trust? in his hands you are safe and secure today,
tomorrow,and for eternity. his word says," for i know the plans i have for you...plans for good
and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. in those days when you pray i will listen"
(Jeremiah 29:11-13 TLB)
If you'd like to begin a personal relationship with Jesus today,please pray
this prayer.
"Lord Jesus, I invite you into my life,I believe you died for me,and that your blood
pays for my sins and provides me with the gift of eternal life, by faith i receive
that gift and i acknowledge you as my Lord and Saviour Amen".
Dear Lord Jesus, i give my life to you as my Lord and Saviour so that my joy will be full. Lord Jesus, i dedicate my soul, spirit and body to you,i know you have delivered and saved me. Amen."
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