#6 bullet points: The Presence - The Forge of Leadership

#6 The Presence • Sermon • Submitted 2 years ago • Presented 2 years ago

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Title: "The Forge of Leadership: Finding Strength in the TENT of Meetings"

Introduction:

- Illustration: The transformational process of a blacksmith's forge.

- Scripture Reading: Exodus 33:11

Point 1: The Importance of Divine Encounter

- Verse: 2 Kings 2:9-14 (Elisha)

- Insights:

- Divine encounters in the tent of meetings strengthen leaders' faith and impart spiritual authority.

- Proximity to God's presence and commitment to staying in the tent of meetings are key.

- Divine encounters involve testing and perseverance, refining leaders for their calling.

- Verse: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (Moses)

- Insights:

- Intentional instruction in the tent of meetings establishes a strong foundation for leaders.

- Leaders must prioritize teaching, mentoring, and equipping others for leadership.

- Instruction requires a balance of knowledge sharing and demonstrating godly character.

- Verse: 2 Timothy 2:1-3 (Paul's words to Timothy)

- Insights:

- Endurance and sacrifice in the tent of meetings build character and resilience in leaders.

- Leaders must embrace discomfort and inconvenience for the sake of God's Kingdom.

- Surrendering personal ambitions and desires is part of the call to endure and sacrifice.

- Verse: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (Paul's instructions on intercession)

- Insights:

- Intercession in the tent of meetings aligns leaders' hearts with God's purposes.

- Leaders must prioritize prayer and intercession for effective influence.

- Intercession fosters humility, compassion, and understanding for those they lead.

Conclusion:

- Recap of key points: Divine encounter, intentional instruction, endurance and sacrifice, and the power of intercession.

- Encouragement for attendees to embrace the forge of leadership in the tent of meetings.

- Invitation to seek God's presence, grow in knowledge, persevere, and intercede for others.