January 18, 2026
Pastor Scott Poling

Other Scripture used: 1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:2-7; Galatians 5:22a, 23b; Ephesians 5:18; Matthew 6:24; Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Tmothy 3:11; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Timothy 3:12-13; Mark 9:33-37; Psalm 94:8-9; Matthew 12:36-37; Romans 12:3a; Mark 9:31; Luke 14:7-11; Luke 22:27b; Luke 6:27-28; Proverbs 25:21-22; Romans 12:21; Isaiah 57:15; 1 Kings 22:1-5; Matthew 6:9a, 10b; 1 Kings 22:6; 1 Kings 22:7; 1 Kings 22:8; 1 Kings 22:13-14; 1 Kings 22:26-27; 1 Kings 22:28; 1 Kings 22:34-38; Proverbs 14:12

Main Points:

FIRST THINGS FIRST

1. First – Leaders Must Be Tested
2. First – Leaders Must Aspire to True Greatness
3. First – Leaders Must Pray