Sermon Notes

Made for Mondays
Week 4
Lead Like Jesus
 
I. What is a Disciple?

• Devoted follower; adopts teacher’s way of life and thinking. 
• Not just knowledge, but transformation. 

 
II. We Are Called to Be Disciples of Christ

• Acts 11:26 – “Christian” = Disciple 
• Voices influence us daily—be a disciple of One. 
• Matthew 28:19 – The Great Commission 
• 2 Corinthians 3:12–18 – All believers are being transformed. 
• A Disciple: 

- Learner
- Follower 
- Imitator 
- Mission-oriented
“A disciple is someone who knows Jesus, is being transformed by Jesus, and is committed to the mission of Jesus.”
 
III. Disciples Lead

• We are: 

- A city on a hill 
- The light of the world

• If you follow Christ, you're called to influence others. 

 
IV. How Do We Learn to Lead?

• By following Jesus—the ultimate leader: 

- Unmatched influence 
- Perfect in character, purpose, and impact

• Leadership begins with following 

- 1 Corinthians 11:1 – “Follow me as I follow Christ”
 
V. Jesus as Leader

• Clear on Mission & Identity – John 13 
• Servant Leadership – John 13:5–17 
• Led with Compassion – Matthew 9:36 
• Developed Others – Luke 9:1–2 

- Jesus grew leaders, not just followers.

• Steadfast in Truth – John 8:32 

- Spoke truth with love 
- Courageous in the face of pressure (e.g., Joshua & Caleb)
 
VI. Conclusion – What Kind of Leader Will You Be?

• At home, work, school, church, community 

- Are you “Made for Mondays”?

• Will you lead with: 

- Vision? 
- Servanthood? 
- Compassion? 
- A disciple-making mindset? 
- Truth?

• What must change this week?