CALVARY GRACE
June 21st 2026 Sermon Notes
Rev. Wil Stroman
LEADING THE WAY
Joshua 24:15
15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of [a]the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Today’s Big Idea
Every believer is called to be a spiritual influence in the lives of others.
Who has influenced your faith journey?
POINT 1
Spiritual Leadership Begins With Personal __________________
Joshua 24:15 “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”
Key Truth: Spiritual leadership does not begin with influence. It begins with __________________.
You cannot lead others where you refuse to __________ yourself.
Key Thought
The strongest thing a spiritual leader can say is not: “I have all the answers.”
But: “I have chosen to __________________ God.”
POINT 2
Spiritual Leadership Requires __________________
Joshua 24:15 “Choose this day…”
Key Truth
If we do not intentionally pursue God, we naturally __________________ from Him.
A ship does not drift toward its destination. It drifts __________________ from it.
Someone must intentionally steer.
POINT 3
Spiritual Leadership __________________ Others
Joshua 24:15 “As for me and my house…”
Key Truth: No one leads in __________________.
Who helped shape your faith?
□ Parent
□ Grandparent
□ Teacher
□ Youth Leader
□ Pastor
□ Friend
□ Other ___________________________
Leadership is not measured by how many people follow you.
Leadership is measured by whether your life points people toward __________________.
POINT 4
Leading The Way Means Pointing People To __________________
John 3:30 “He must become greater; I must become less.”
Key Truth: The greatest spiritual leaders do not attract attention to themselves.
They attract attention to __________________.
Spiritual leadership is not building your kingdom. It is helping others discover __________ Kingdom.
CLOSING CHALLENGE
The Seed & The Cross
The Cross reminds us:
The Seed reminds us:
Reflection Question
What seeds am I planting in the lives of others?
MY NEXT STEP THIS WEEK
One way I will intentionally “Lead The Way” this week:
Today’s Takeaways
□ Spiritual Leadership Begins With Personal Commitment