Constructing the Topical Sermon Topical – a sermon that has a topic in mind prior to consulting the text, and then search for one or more biblical texts that address the topic chosen beforeand. Organizing Your Sermon *To have an organized sermon, you must also have organized study.* Steps / Checklist for Preparation (one process …
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Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 8:7-8 (7) Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites caused the people to understand the law, and the people [stood] in their place. (8) So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and …
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THE JOURNEY BEGINS NOW — A CALL TO LIVE THE GREAT COMMISSION Brothers and sisters in Christ, Today is more than a celebration. It is a commissioning, a moment when Heaven says, “Go!” The Great Commission is not a task reserved for missionaries or pastors. It is the heartbeat of every believer. Jesus’ final command …
I. THE POWER OF YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY II. CRAFTING YOUR TESTIMONY NOTE: If you want another way to share your story, you can always share about how God has made a difference in your life, helped you, healed you, or brought you through a difficult circumstance, etc. Exercise: Write down your story in three sections. …
I. THE POWER OF GOD’S STORY II. THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR SHARING GOD’S STORY: III. UNDERSTANDING GOD’S STORY: THE BIG PICTURE IV. PRACTICAL METHODS FOR SHARING GOD’S STORY When sharing God’s story, it’s important to use methods that are simple, memorable, and reproducible. Here are several approaches that can be used in various contexts. Overview: …
I. THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A LIST OF 100 II. STEPS TO CREATE THE LIST (SEE APPENDIX “LIST OF 100 WORKSHEET”) III. ENGAGING PEOPLE FROM YOUR LIST IV. TRACKING YOUR OUTREACH V. PRACTICAL EXERCISES FOR LIST OF 100 List of 100 Worksheet
I. THE FOUR FIELDS FRAMEWORK II. BIBLICAL BASIS OF THE FOUR FIELDS III. BREAKING DOWN THE FOUR FIELDS IV. EXERCISES FOR PRACTICING THE FOUR FIELDS V. SUSTAINING MULTIPLICATION
I. INTRODUCTION An important characteristic of Christian leadership is character, specifically, a character modeled on Christ’s servant heart. The key focus is on how Christ-centered servant leaders empower those they lead to fulfill their potential in God’s service. Therefore, one essential tool for the Christian leader is coaching, which we will explore. II. DEFINITION OF …
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Once potential leaders are identified, it’s important to develop them through intentional training. The MAWL training cycle (Model, Assist, Watch, Leave) is a practical and effective approach to leadership development that Jesus Himself used in training His disciples. I. MODEL: LEAD BY EXAMPLE II. ASSIST: GUIDE AND SUPPORT III. WATCH: STEP BACK AND OBSERVE IV. …
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I. INTRODUCTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING LEADERS II. LEADERSHIP IN THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS III. THE PROCESS OF SELECTING LEADERS