Step Up! The Challenge is On

LEAD

Matthew 5:16 and Matthew 9:9-13

 

“Leadership is Influence. Nothing more. Nothing less.”

John Maxwell

 

“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”Matthew 5:16

 

 “This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”1 Timothy 3:1

 

Know Who you ARE

         v9a, “a man named Matthew…”

         v13b, “…those who know they are sinners.”

 

         Leadership Key: HUMILITY is the beginning of leadership.

 

Know where you are HEADED

         v9b, “So Matthew got up…”

 

Matthew 16:26, “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?”

 

                   Leadership Key: You cannot LEAD if you cannot FOLLOW.

 

Start NOW/HERE

         v9c, “…and followed.”

 

Leadership Key: In order to intentionally leverage your influence for Kingdom legacy; you have to start now and start here.

 

 

Final Challenge:

Intentionally leverage your influence for Kingdom Legacy.

One last thing: God’s Vision is so much bigger—step into it!