Being a strong leader doesn’t require a large following or the type of influence that’s recognized by others. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what makes leaders great, according to Jesus, and how this differs from the world’s standards. He reviews passages from Hebrews 11 and Acts 16, highlighting people who allowed God to speak into their lives and their determination to follow Him, even when it required changing their course. At times their faithfulness led to opposition, not applause. We will encounter the same today as we follow the Lord into the assignments He has for us. The season ahead will require a new level of interdependence on the Lord—a desire to seek His wisdom and follow His Spirit, so we can recognize His truth amongst the confusion.

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Our current season is demanding us to grow spiritually, and the Holy Spirit promises to help us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers several observations from his recent trip to Israel that speak into our lives today. Though the Israeli people live in a war zone, their lives show a remarkable sense of peace that can only come from God. We can gain that peace by drawing closer to the Holy Spirit and becoming more interdependent on Him. He is the one who will teach us, guide us, counsel us, and instruct us through what’s ahead—if we’re willing to welcome Him more fully into our lives.

God is still recruiting men and women who will give themselves to His purposes. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the importance of choosing to please God, saying “yes” when He recruits us for assignments. Pastor Allen shows how several heroes in the Bible responded when God asked them to do something difficult. Their initial responses were much like ours: "I’m not ready; I’m not capable; I’m too busy; There are other people more qualified to do that, God.” When God calls us to do something new, it generally comes with challenges. But if we determine to pray, please God, and do difficult things, He will use our lives to accomplish mighty things in His Kingdom.

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