THE FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP
Leading like Jesus
Part 1
Pastor Christopher H. Myles
Church of the Living Christ
Sunday Morning Service (August 17, 2014)
Proverbs 11:14 The Message
Without good direction, people lose their way; the wiser
counsel you follow, the better your chances.
Proverbs. 11:14a Living Bible Without wise leadership, a nation is in trouble.
7 LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES THAT JESUS MODELED
1. IDENTIFICATION: KNOW WHO YOU ARE
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I am …the Light of the world… the Son of God…the Way, the Truth and the Life…the
Bread of Life (John 8:12, Mark 14:62, John 14:6, John 6:35)
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I testify on my own behalf. John 8:18 (RSV)
2. CLARIFICATION: KNOW WHAT I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH
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I know where I came from and where I am going. Jn. 8:14
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I must proclaim the good news… for I was sent for this purpose. Luke 4:43 (RSV)
3. MOTIVATION: KNOW WHO I AM TRYING TO PLEASE
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I only try to please the One who sent me. John 5:30 (NCV)
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No one can serve two masters… Luke 16:13
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I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
John 17:4 (NIV)
4. COLLABORATION: WORK WITH A SMALL GROUP
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He appointed twelve designating them apostles that they might be with Him and that He
might send them out to preach. Mark 3:14 (NIV)
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Then He said to them, my soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay
here and keep watch with Me. Matt. 26:38 (NIV)
5. CONCENTRATION: FOCUS ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT
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As the time drew near for His return to heaven, He moved steadily onward toward
Jerusalem with an iron will. Luke. 9:51 (LB)
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Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the
The Kingdom of God. Luke 9:62 (LB)