Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction:

“I now have a 7-year old boy and a 9-year old boy, so all I can say is, I apologize.

Now I know what you guys were talking about”

Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons,” responding to complaints that Bart Simpson is a bad role model

A for many young people during the hey day of the Simpsons, Bart Simpson was considered cool.

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Lead Like Jesus:  Revisited- Lessons From The Greatest Leadership Role Model Of All Time by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, and Phyllis Hendry quotes:

“The world is in desperate need of a different leadership role model.

Written a decade ago, the original Lead Like Jesus book begins with this statement, which we believe is still true today.”

“Our experiences and learnings in the last ten years have continued to remind us that the most important thing in leadership is the leader; the most important part of the leader is his or her heart; and the most important connection to a leader’s heart is God.”

“Jesus is the only one who offers a model of leadership that’s built on freedom and complete security in Him and His power at work within us.”

This alternative approach to leadership is driven by four basic beliefs that have become central to our ministry: 

• Leadership happens anytime we influence the thinking, behavior, or development of another person.

• Jesus is the greatest leadership role model of all time.

• Servant leadership is the only approach to leadership that Jesus validates for His followers.

• Effective leadership begins on the inside, with our hearts.

Follow through some of the scriptures of the Holy Bible regarding what the LORD has to say regarding the heart of his followers

And Jesus is the Role Model for Christlikness

Philippians 2:4

Transition

In book of 2nd Timothy, the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of the poor role models within the church during the time in which Timothy will pastor, lead, and shepherd the flock-

the time in which Timothy will minister

the time in which Timothy will serve the people of God

It is a difficult time, not much unlike the times in which we live and serve

(And concerning what Paul wrote in First Timothy on leadership)

Body- Faithful Models For Ministry

Recognize The Gift Of God

The Apostle, messenger of Jesus Christ, Paul recognized the gift of God within Timothy

2 Timothy 1:5-

Paul recognizes Timothy’s & his common gift (of the Spirit)

They have something (or rather someone in common)

- Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our LORD

Not of me His prisoner

But share in suffering

for the gospel by the power of God

- Who saved us

And called us to a holy calling

Not because of our works

But because of His purpose & grace

Which He gave us in Christ Jesus

- our savior Christ Jesus

Not of me His prisoner

But share in suffering

for the gospel by the power of God

2Tim 1:9- Who saved us

And called us to a holy calling

Not because of our works

But because of His purpose & grace

Paul built a relationship with Timothy

Which He gave us in Christ Jesus

2 Tim 1:10- our savior Christ Jesus

How did Paul recognize the gift of God within Timothy?

How did Paul recognize the gift of God within Timothy?

Paul got to know Timothy.

Paul built a relationship with Timothy

Paul and Timothy did ministry together

Promote Christ Centeredness (through Faith and Love)

1 Timothy 1:

They have something (or rather someone in common)

(Transition)

Not enough to recognize gift and say who to avoid

People follow what they see

Children imitate what they see their parents model

So we must practice what we preach

You must model Christ centered ministry (service)

Action speaks louder than words

Demonstrate The Power of Godliness

2 Timothy 1:

Practice what they preach

Action speaks louder than words

1.  Paul provides the model of ministry for Timothy to follow

1.1- teaching

1.2- conduct

1.3- aim in life- to plan in advance, purpose, plan

1.4- faith

1.5- patience

1.6- love

1.6- steadfastness

1.7- persecutions & sufferings- modeling Christlikeness

2.  - Commands Timothy to continue in what he learned

Command to continue in what you have firmly believed

Knowing from whom you learned it

Acquainted with scripture

Providing wisdom for salvation (not by works but by through faith in Christ Jesus)

Authority and power of scripture comes from God

Competency and fitness for ministry comes through study of scripture

Serve Under T

Serve In The Presence of God

Don’t get caught up in trying to please the people

Even when

2 Timothy 4:3-4

Galatians 1:10-13

Conclusion

Conclusion

And Also Serve In The Presence Of Christ Jesus!

And So disciples of the LORD serve In The Presence Of Christ Jesus!

2 Timothy 4:

Jesus Christ is the perfect model for ministry

Which means we serve a living LORD and savior!

Jesus Christ our living perfect model for ministry

So Paul, the messenger of God could say: