Sublime

Christ in us is the key to leadership at every stage of the lifecycle. Remaining in him is the key to the rise of movements. Abandoning him is the key to the fall of movements.

the promises that we make before God.

THINK—What hit home with you in this chapter? REFLECT—Who comes to mind when you think of someone who has honored you and been devoted to you? How do you feel about them? UNDERSTAND—What person or situation are you aware of that would qualify as a real need? Who is hurting who needs help? SURRENDER—You may not be the one to meet the need that you l

“People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be,” said D. L.Moody, “not what you nag them to be.”

hearing God’s Word preached and taught with handles.

my effectiveness comes from knowing where I’m going and getting there. Preaching’s the same way. I can talk about a lot of interesting stuff—and it can all be true, for that matter. But if there’s no point, no ultimate destination, then all I’ve been doing is talking.

good place to start is by creating an honest and safe place for people to wrestle with doubts and questions, so they can discover for themselves—while still remaining connected to the Christian community—that historic Christianity offers compelling answers to life’s most important issues.

The church needs your voice and your insight. As does your community and the world. For that reason, never stop growing and developing as a communicator.

1. What do they need to know? INFORMATION 2. Why do they need to know it? MOTIVATION 3. What do they need to do? APPLICATION 4. Why do they need to do it? INSPIRATION 5. How can I help them remember? REITERATION