Growth Pains and Growth Gains

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Growth Pains and Growth Gains

January 15, 2023 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Exodus 18:13–23, Acts 6:1–7

1. Growth pains are a part of experiencing God’s favor.

2. Growth gains=more faithful leaders being raised up

3. Growth gains increase our capacity for greater

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January 22, 2023 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Numbers 11:16–17, Numbers 11:24–30

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February 5, 2023 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • Joshua 3:1–8

1. Liminal moments require strong, forward-focused leadership 2. Initiate and influence 3. Encourage the right focus as we move forward 4. Move forward on the right foundation 5. Move forward standing in the right faith

Why Not You?

February 12, 2023 • Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu • 2 Kings 5:1–14

1. Misperceptions of power and strength can get in the way of God’s Purpose 2. Godly influence is not determined by our status in the world, but rather our relationship with God 3. Simple Obedience to God is Better