Are You on the Team?

Introduction:
As we approach the end of 2000, it is a good time to think about the work of our congregation and where we wish to be in the future. We must decide exactly what it is we wish to accomplish & then set out to do just that. This involves teamwork. In order to carry out the Lord’s work effectively—brethren within a local congregation must unite as a team. We are not to be a bunch of individuals running around—doing our own thing. In such cases little is accomplished. Independent action is NOT ALWAYS the best & highest form of action.

I. What do the following have in common?
    A. David’s _________ men; the 12 ___________; the 70 ____________; the 12 ___________?
        1. Groups of individuals who were commissioned w/a task to accomplish a common ________.
    B. Consider: Paul & __________/_________; Barnabas & John Mark; __________ & __________.
    C. Amer. Heritage Dict: cooperative effort by members of a team/group to achieve a common goal.
        1. Teamwork: the work of a team in coordination of effort & ____________ efficiency.

II. Teamwork can be defined biblically by the word “___________________.”
    A. Partnership; communion; contribution; joint participation; companionship; sharing; partakers
    B. WE Vine: sharing in common.
    C. Joseph Thayer: association; community; _______ participation.
        1. The _________ which one has in anything.

III. Teamwork is __________________ in:
A. Eccl. 4:9-12—Solomon speaks of ______________ & _______.
1. When 2/more join together—MORE accomplished!

IV. Teamwork is ___________________ in:
    A. The picture of a _______________ - Eph. 6:11-17
        1. Paul referred to himself as a soldier—as well as his fellow brethren.
        2. Epaphroditus (Phil 2:25); Timothy (2 Tim. 2:3); Archippus (Philemon 2)
    B. A _________________ - Eph. 2:20-22
        1. 1 Cor. 3:9-10—with foundation; 1 Pet. 2:4-5—living stones.
        2. All of us must work together to make the _____________ what it needs to be!
    C. A ____________ - Rom. 12:4-5
        1. Body parts work together to accomplish a common task!
            a) bones, ligaments; muscles, knees, feet, toes—all assist in walking.
        2. 1 Cor. 12:15-17—hand, eye, ear working together.

V. Teamwork must be ___________________ at Southside by:
    A. Our _____________. A corporate activity; we direct reverence/awe God-ward.
    B. ___________________ - as a body; by lists. Thank God for all the answered prayers!
    C. Setting goals concerning Biblical ________________ of leadership.
    D. Placing _________________. Acts 9:26-28.
        1. Must make effort to get individuals to become part of the Southside family!
    E. ________ ___________ - begin the first of 2001. Are you going to participate?
    F. ______________ to get specific areas of work accomplished.

Conclusion:
Are you part of the team? Where is your partnership? B/c partners w/God through obedience to Him.



Are You on the Team? Introduction: As we approach the end of 2000, it is a good time to think about the work of our congregation and where we wish to be in the future. We must decide exactly what it is we wish to accomplish & then set out to do just that. This involves teamwork. In order to carry out the Lord’s work effectively—brethren within a local congregation must unite as a team. We are not to be a bunch of individuals running around—doing our own thing. In such cases little is accomplished. Independent action is NOT ALWAYS the best & highest form of action. I. What do the following have in common? A. David’s _________ men; the 12 ___________; the 70 ____________; the 12 ___________? 1. Groups of individuals who were commissioned w/a task to accomplish a common ________. B. Consider: Paul & __________/_________; Barnabas & John Mark; __________ & __________. C. Amer. Heritage Dict: cooperative effort by members of a team/group to achieve a common goal. 1. Teamwork: the work of a team in coordination of effort & ____________ efficiency. II. Teamwork can be defined biblically by the word “___________________.” A. Partnership; communion; contribution; joint participation; companionship; sharing; partakers B. WE Vine: sharing in common. C. Joseph Thayer: association; community; _______ participation. 1. The _________ which one has in anything. III. Teamwork is __________________ in: A. Eccl. 4:9-12—Solomon speaks of ______________ & _______. 1. When 2/more join together—MORE accomplished! IV. Teamwork is ___________________ in: A. The picture of a _______________ - Eph. 6:11-17 1. Paul referred to himself as a soldier—as well as his fellow brethren. 2. Epaphroditus (Phil 2:25); Timothy (2 Tim. 2:3); Archippus (Philemon 2) B. A _________________ - Eph. 2:20-22 1. 1 Cor. 3:9-10—with foundation; 1 Pet. 2:4-5—living stones. 2. All of us must work together to make the _____________ what it needs to be! C. A ____________ - Rom. 12:4-5 1. Body parts work together to accomplish a common task! a) bones, ligaments; muscles, knees, feet, toes—all assist in walking. 2. 1 Cor. 12:15-17—hand, eye, ear working together. V. Teamwork must be ___________________ at Southside by: A. Our _____________. A corporate activity; we direct reverence/awe God-ward. B. ___________________ - as a body; by lists. Thank God for all the answered prayers! C. Setting goals concerning Biblical ________________ of leadership. D. Placing _________________. Acts 9:26-28. 1. Must make effort to get individuals to become part of the Southside family! E. ________ ___________ - begin the first of 2001. Are you going to participate? F. ______________ to get specific areas of work accomplished. Conclusion: Are you part of the team? Where is your partnership? B/c partners w/God through obedience to Him.