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Morning Sermon Prepared and Presented by Edwin Bajomo March 2022
Introduction The main sermon theme for March is OWNERSHIP MATTERS This is an interesting theme because it has great consequences for every area of our lives (e.g., family, individually, spiritually, physically, vocationally, etc). If as a church, family and individuals, if we apply the lessons and principles God will teach us through this sermon theme OWNERSHIP MATTERS, we will see significant changes for good in every area of our lives.
Why This Subject: Ownership Matters There is a need to: i) Counteract the spirit of the age: - self-centredness (Individualism - me, myself and I). - Privilege spirit but no accountability - Rights spirit but no responsibility ii) Get rid of the comfort zone syndrome not wanting to shift from our comfort zone. iii) Low-involvement syndrome - I have allocated my time so don t force me to get involved - I will turn up when I want to and do what I want to do. iv) Change of our mindsets from Me, Myself and I syndrome. The ownership mindset in needed in Christendom, homes, work places, our communities and in our lives.
Objectives Encourage us to take ownership in every area and aspect of our lives. 6
Text 1: John 10:11-14 (NKJV) 11. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12. But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. 13. The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14. I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 7
Text 2: Numbers 11:11 17 (NLT) 11 And Moses said to the Lord, Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the burden of all these people? 12 Did I give birth to them? Did I bring them into the world? Why did you tell me to carry them in my arms like a mother carries a nursing baby? How can I carry them to the land you swore to give their ancestors? 13 Where am I supposed to get meat for all these people? They keep whining to me, saying, Give us meat to eat! 14 I can t carry all these people by myself! The load is far too heavy! 15 If this is how you intend to treat me, just go ahead and kill me. Do me a favor and spare me this misery! 16 Then the Lord said to Moses, Gather before me seventy men who are recognized as elders and leaders of Israel. Bring them to the Tabernacle to stand there with you. 17 I will come down and talk to you there. I will take some of the Spirit that is upon you, and I will put the Spirit upon them also. They will bear the burden of the people along with you, so you will not have to carry it alone. 8
Take Ownership Sermon Outline Set the foundation for the subject by: Explaining what it means to take ownership Scope of ownership operation How we demonstrate taking ownership The need for taking Ownership
Take Ownership - Description Taking ownership means: Standing up and having a sense of responsibility of completing a task. The task could be delegated from God, leaders, employers, parents, etc. Taking the initiative to make something good happen in God. People who take ownership are always trying to make things better for people around them, even when it comes with risks and burdens. Doing things others are failing to do.
Take Ownership It is a commitment you make to follow through with something. The key is doing an activity with complete personal responsibility rather than as a favour or duty - Opex Managers.com
Scope of ownership operation
Take Ownership Scope of operation We have one life that has different facets; hence it is important that we take ownership in every area of our lives. Therefore, we must take ownership of: God s People Self Community (faith or social) Calling/ Ministry Home/ Marriage
Take Ownership Scope of operation Positional Ownership Situational Ownership Missional Ownership Vocational Ownership Relational Ownership
How we come into ownership 1. Positional Ownership - By virtue of our position, we are expected to take ownership. - God called Moses to lead the children of Israel from Egypt to the promise land. - Therefore, he was the accountable because God delegated that task to him. - God committed Israel to Moses and because Moses knew that he was a delegated owner he saw God as the ultimate owner. - Numbers 17:11 And Moses said to the Lord, Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the burden of all these people? 12 Did I give birth to them? Did I bring them into the world? Why did you tell me to carry them in my arms like a mother carries a nursing baby? How can I carry them to the land you swore to give their ancestors?
How we come into ownership 2. Situational Ownership - In the case of Nehemiah, the situation made him to take ownership of building the walls. - For Esther, the situation was the destruction of the Jewish people. She took ownership and was ready to die. She called a fast for three days and appeared before the king. - The situation on ground, made David to challenge Goliath and defeated him because he insulted the armies of the Lord Most High. - The situation made Deborah (Judges 4 - 5) to lead the armies of Israel against their enemies (the Canaanites) when there was no man to lead.
How we come into ownership 3. Missional Ownership - Taking ownership of God s calling and mission for our lives. - Apostle Paul is a great example of a believer that took ownership of the ministry God has given Him. - Colossians 1:25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God. - Acts 20:24 But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of God s grace.
How we come into ownership 4. Vocational Ownership - This is the work we do. - There is a need for us to take full ownership because the bible says in Colossians 2:23 (NLT) Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
How we come into ownership 5. Relational Ownership - The many relationships we have, creates lots of opportunities for us to take ownership. For example: - Family relationships - Christian relationships - Community relationships - Work relationships - Relationship with God
TAKE OWNERSHIP Demonstrating Taking Ownership
Demonstrating Taking Ownership Be Offer Solution Proactive Buy into the vision Display duty of care
Demonstrating Taking Ownership i) Be Proactive Being proactive is not waiting to be told of what needs to be done but getting on with it. Taking the initiative to make something Good happen. Being proactive is about taking action without complaining.
Demonstrating Taking Ownership ii) Offer solution to the problem Offering solutions is more effective than presenting problems. Joseph, Deborah, Nehemiah and David were proactive when it comes to taking ownership to solve problems.
Demonstrating Taking Ownership iii) Buy into the vision Taking ownership means that we buy into the God given vision. Vocationally, it means buying into the organisational goals. The one who takes ownership sees themselves as a major stakeholder.
Demonstrating Taking Ownership iv) Display duty of care John 10:11 13 11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 "But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. 13 "The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. One of the key factors in taking ownership is the intentionality to care for others. Demonstrating the duty of care is about putting the needs and welfare of others first, above one s own personal needs. Taking ownership and having the duty of care is rooted in the notion of being my sister or brother s keeper.
The need for Taking Ownership
1. Gods Expectation The need for Taking Ownership 2. Benefits 3. Workload 4. Increased influence
The need for Taking Ownership 1. God s Expectation There are enough biblical examples that shows the positive impact of taking ownership on people. It is expected of every Christian to demonstrate Christlike nature and characteristics. One of the characteristics demonstrated by Jesus Christ was taking ownership. Therefore, if we claim we are Christlike, then me must take ownership.
The need for Taking Ownership 2. Benefits When we take ownership by solving people s problems, providing care for them or used our initiatives to make something good happen for them, they benefit. People around us benefits when we take ownership of our calling and ministry. Our families and relationships are blessed when we take ownership. Our communities will benefit from us taking ownership. - - - -
The need for Taking Ownership 3. Workload There is so much to be done and problems to solve, hence the need the to spread the workload. Taking ownership can sometimes be burdensome. Moses made this point to God, and He provided 70 more leaders to help him. The spirit of ownership was spread around to other people. Numbers 11:16 Then the Lord said to Moses, Gather before me seventy men who are recognized as elders and leaders of Israel. Bring them to the Tabernacle to stand there with you. 17 I will come down and talk to you there. I will take some of the Spirit that is upon you, and I will put the Spirit upon them also. They will bear the burden of the people along with you, so you will not have to carry it alone.
The need for Taking Ownership 4. Increased influence God will reward people who took ownerships He rewards faithfulness. Luke 16:10 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. ..12 12 "And if you have not been faithful in what is another man s, who will give you what is your own?
Conclusion Taking ownership is about standing up and having a sense of responsibility of completing a task, taking the initiative to make something good to happen and doing things others are failing to do. There are so many opportunities to demonstrate taking ownership because of the ownership scope. To take ownership or not to take ownership, that is the question? We all have the choice to take ownership or not to take ownership. Since there are enough biblical evidence to support the fact that God expects us to take ownership, I will encourage us all to TAKE OWNERSHIP.
