1
Friday Night Chapel, October 24, 2014
“Game Changer”
2
Camp Weight-In
1. What are the expectations that you
have for this weekend?
2. What is one thing that you as a man
have struggled with this past year?
3. Choose one thing you want to change
in your life?
3
Camp Terminology
Playbook
= Camp Activities
Training
Weight-in
= Time to complete Warm-Up
Team
Film
Table = Meals
Meeting = General (all)
Session = Viewing of Movie on 1st night
Conditioning
Stretching
Mini-Camp
Inside
1
= Chapel
= Praise/Singing
= Introduction to Camp Theme
“Hull” Sessions = Conversations at your Table
V 1 = Personal Prayer time, reflection & further review
Huddle
Group = Small Group
Practice
Film
Cool
Scouting
Sessions = Lessons
Study = Free Time
Down = Prayer Time at the end of chapels
Report = Lead in questions after each practice session
PAT
= Personal Action Tasks
Offense
Defense
4th
= Plan of attack
= Plan for attacks
Quarter = Starting Monday & Everyday After That
Game
Victory
Day = EVERY Day God Gives YOU!
= Already Achieved through Christ’s Salvation
4
THE “WINNING DRIVE”
QUESTIONS
1. What have I gained from camp?
2. What am I going to do with what I have
learned?
5
Mini-Camp
Camp Scripture
Finally, Brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable…if
there is any moral excellence and if there is any
praise…dwell on these things!
Philippians 4:8
6
Come Home!!
God is so Great. We are a backsliding bunch, and we keep doing things that
we know are wrong... lose our tempers, judge other people…stray from our
families.
Seriously, we make mistakes all the time, and have a tendency to give up on
ourselves, and wonder if God is going to give up on us as well... but he never
never will.
He looks at our history of disobedience just as he looked at the history of the
Israelites right before this scripture... and he says…Okay..you messed up.
Let's start again. I'll wipe the slate clean... please, please come back... I love
you…and he does…more than anyone can possibly love us on the earth, and
He knows us better than anyone else can know us.
He knows, in fact, that underneath all the sin, all the disobedience, and all the
resistance…there is a man in training…someone with the capacity to be like
He is, to guide and love and give the way that He does.
Just as he told the woman taken in adultery... neither do I condemn thee... go,
and sin no more... he says the same thing to us.
7
He knows that we aren't going to be perfect... that's why we have
the sacrament, so that we can renew the remission of our sins…
And He knows that He might have to wipe the slate clean more
than once.
*Every time we repent, with sincerity, and with a desire to do
better…He forgives us. That is the gift that Christ gave us, who
suffered for all our mistakes, for all of our evil choices…so that we
don't have to suffer for them.
All we have to do is turn around, face the right direction…and no
matter how bad it was, how deep the wounds, how complicated
the circumstances…He pulls us out of the pit that we have dug for
ourselves, takes away the eternal consequences of our sin, and sets
us back on level ground to try again.
8
He is our Father... he wants us to come home!
1 God Loves You!
The Bible says, "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in
Him shall not perish, but have eternal life"
The problem is that . . .
2 All of us have done, said or thought things that
are wrong. This is called sin, and our sins have
separated us from God.
The Bible says “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” God is perfect and holy, and our
sins separate us from God forever.
The Bible says “The wages of sin is death.”
The good news is that, about 2,000 years ago,
9
3 God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for our
sins.
Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our
sins. “God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.”
Jesus rose from the dead and now He lives in heaven with God His
Father. He offers us the gift of eternal life -- of living forever with Him in heaven if we accept Him as
our Lord and Savior. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father
except by Me."
God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child. "As many as received Him, to them He
gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe on His name."
4 If you want to accept Christ as your Savior and
turn from your sins, you can ask Him to be your Savior
and Lord by praying a prayer like this:
"Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins.Please
forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life.I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord
and Savior. I want to serve you always."
10
Practice Session #1
At one time or another all great leaders
experience something so big and so
impactful it literally changes the landscape –
it’s what I call a “Game Changer.” A game
changer is that ah-ha moment where you
see something others don’t. It’s the
transformational magic that takes
organizations, churches…families from
ordinary to exceptional.
WE NEED GAME CHANGERS!
11
G-reater purpose
12
Abraham –
“Greater Purpose”
•Received the original covenant, “In you all the families of the
earth shall be blessed”.
•Early Christians traced their history back to Abraham. Role is
critical in the development of biblical history.
•God called Abraham “out of” his country, his family, and his
father’s house. This “calling out” is significant. Our common
word for ‘church’ is from a Greek word, meaning “called out
ones.”
•TODAY the church is comprised of people who have been
“called out.”
13
Abraham…
What we learn from Abraham…
•Accepted his mission…
•Sacrificed his plan…
•Understood the Greater
Purpose!
14
Inside “Hull” Session
You have been “called out”…
•What do you plan to do about it?
•Do you “get” the Greater Purpose?
15
16
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
17
“Abundant”
Definition of ABUNDANT
1a : marked by great plenty
b : amply supplied
18
“Abundant”
A promise that Christ made for us is to have “abundant life.”
The trouble is that the world says happiness = "stuff“
VS the condition of the heart and soul.
An"ABUNDANT LIFE" is not a life with lots of stuff; it is a life
full of abundant peace and joy!
Game Changers play and live with abundant life!
19
“Abundant”
John 10:1-10
No Shortcuts! 10:1
10 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not
enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some
other way, is a thief and a robber.
• One way to new life ... only through Christ!
• Thieves and robbers!
• We live in a world that loves "shortcuts" to everything
... anything that makes things easier or free!
• People want abundance but without responsibilities!
20
“Abundant”
• See little sacrificial giving AND much selfish gain
• Abundance VS Scarcity Thinking
• Christ died for us so that we could live for Him and for
others…NOT OURSELVES.
• The happiest people in the world are those who are not
focused on themelves!
21
“Abundant”
2 The
one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of
the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him,
and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own
sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has
brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them,
and his sheep follow him because they know his
voice. 5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact,
they will run away from him because they do not
recognize a stranger’s voice.”
22
“Abundant”
7 Therefore
Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I
am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before
me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not
listened to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters
through me will be saved.[a] They will come in and go
out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal
and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have
ABUNDANT life, and have it to the full.
23
“Abundant”
The life lived for self ends up
empty! The quality of life is very
distinct! Following Christ leads to
abundant life.
How full is yours?
Be a Game Changer!
Greater Purpose…Abundant!
24
Inside “Hull” Session
•Are you a taker or a giver?
•Whose voice do you hear…the thief or the
shepherd?
•Do you enter through the gate?
•What are the shortcuts you need to ELIMINATE?
25
26
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-ag-nan-i-mous!
27
“mag·nan·i·mous”
Definition of MAGNANIMOUS
1: showing or suggesting a lofty and
courageous spirit
magnus in Latin means “great,” large,”
and “noble,”and animus in Latin refers
to “heart,” mind,” “soul,” or “spirit.”
28
“mag·nan·i·mous”
A magnanimous leader…
•Gives credit where it is due. Ensures that credit for
successes is spread as widely as possible throughout
the TEAM.
•Takes personal responsibility for failures.
•Helps other people feel good about themselves and
draws the team closer together.
•Spreads the fame and takes the blame!
29
David “mag·nan·i·mous”
1 Samuel 24: 8-10,16-17
•Knew his role
•Respected the leadership
•Knew his time would come
•Was not swayed by popular
opinion
•MAGNIFIED others!
30
“mag·nan·i·mous”
magnanimous = being great of heart
vs the extreme opposites…
of being “small-minded / fainthearted” and “big-headed / selfimportant”
31
“mag·nan·i·mous”
32
33
Inside “Hull” Session
•Where do you need to spread the fame and lessen the
blame?
•How do you MAGNIFY others?
•What do you need to do to protect your “Tower”?
Be a Game Changer!
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous!
34
1V1
Just you and HIM…
35
Huddle Group
Mini Camp & Practice Session One Activity
Scouting Report
1.What did I hear?
2. What did I learn?
3. What am I going to do about it?
II.
PAT (Personal Action Task)
Best Offense:
Best Defense:
36
37
38
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-agnanimous
E-ngaged!
39
“Engaged”
Definition of ENGAGED
1: involved in activity : occupied
2: greatly interested : committed
3: being in gear : meshed
40
“Engaged”
Engaged leaders are involved and
provide the greatest opportunity for
success through achieving the goals of
the team.
Engaged leaders energize and excite
others about making contributions to
the shared vision.
41
“Engaged”
All team members look at
themselves as Leaders – Each
team member has a sphere of
influence.
42
“Engaged”
Engaged Leaders learn from mistakes and
celebrate successes.
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals said,
“Show me a guy who is afraid to look bad
and I’ll show you a guy you can beat
every time.” Highly engaged teams are led
by individuals who understand that the
only way to improve is to try new things.
43
Caleb…“Engaged”
•God said to Moses…send Men
•Pick one from each tribe. Twelve total.
•Mission: to return with a report about the land and its
people.
•All 12 reported that it was a land that was plentiful.
•But only 2 reported that they should return there!
•Only Caleb said “we can certainly do this!”
•Only Caleb was said by God to have a “different spirit”.
44
Inside “Hull”
Session
•Do you have a “Different spirit?
•Are you fully engaged?
•Are you “all in”?
•Be a Game-Changer!
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous…Engaged!
45
Game-changer:
A element or
factor that
changes an
existing situation
or activity in a
significant way
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-agnanimous
E-ngaged
C-ommitted
47
Committed
Definition of com·mit·ted:
1.feeling dedication and loyalty
to a cause, activity, or job;
wholeheartedly dedicated!
2. to pledge or assign to some
particular course or use!
48
Paul…
“Committed”
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
24 Do
you not know that in a race all the runners run, but
only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the
prize.
25 Everyone
who competes in the games goes into strict
training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but
we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
26 Therefore
I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I
do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, I strike a
blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I
have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified
for the prize.
49
Paul…
“Committed”
1 Corinthians 1:10
10 I
appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you
agree with one another in what you say and
that there be no divisions among you, but that
you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
50
Paul…
“Committed”
(2) things Paul is committed to:
•Self Discipline
•Unity
51
Inside “Hull”
Session
•Am I committed to the right things?
•Am I committed to the “Tower” and my team?
•Would others say that I “fight the good fight” or do I
fall short when things get tough?
•Am I a GAME-CHANGER?
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous…Engaged…
Committed!
52
GAME-CHANGER
STRONG TOWER = MIGHTY FORTRESS
53
54
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-agnanimous
E-ngaged
C-ommitted
H-umble
55
Humble
Definition of hum·ble:
1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or
spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
2. Showing respect:
3. Showing that you do not think of yourself as better than
other people
56
Moses…”Humble”
“Now the man Moses was very humble, more
than any man who was on the face of the
earth.” (Numbers 12:3)
We see proof of this almost as soon as Moses is called to
a position of leadership. Responding to God’s charge to
free the Israelites from slavery, Moses’ asserts, “Who am
I that I should go to Pharaoh and free the Israelites.”
These words reveal that Moses – despite his Palace
upbringing, did not see himself as extraordinary or better
than others.
57
Moses…“Humble”
Another example of Moses’ humility. The text describes Moses,
descending from Mt. Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant.
Moses’ face, was radiant – glowing as a result of his encounter with
the divine. The glowing face of Moses is a familiar image, captured
time and again in artistic renderings of this biblical scene. But what
might come as a surprise are the words that precede the Torah’s
description of Moses’ face –and “Moses didn’t know.”
Moses was unaware that his face glowed! But how is this possible?
A commentator suggests, “Moses was unaware of it because coming
down the mountain he was holding the two tablets, and presumed
that the light beamed not from him but from them – the light of the
Torah.” In short, Moses was too humble to think that he was the
source of the divine light.
58
Lincoln…”Humble”
Throughout the journey Lincoln appeased the crowds’
demand to hear from the future President.
In one speech, given on a cold and rainy February
morning in Pittsburgh, Lincoln spoke on the economy. The
speech didn’t lay out ground breaking policy – but it did
highlight his astounding humility.
Before hundreds Lincoln remarked honestly, “I must
confess that I do not understand this subject in all of its
multiform bearings, but I promise you that I will give it
my closest attention.”
59
Lincoln…”Humble”
Perhaps the most famous example of this is Lincoln’s
response to a soldier who believed God would aid the
Union cause.
Lincoln responded, "My concern is not whether God is
on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's
side..."
60
Humble
In order to achieve the soaring heights of our
potential, we have to lower ourselves a bit.
We have to recognize that there are things we have
yet to learn.
Humbly, we must seek out the advice of others, must
practice the skills we have been taught, and check
time and again to ensure that we are on a path of
meaning and holiness.
61
Inside “Hull”
Session
What gets in the way of your humility?
How do you demonstrate humility with your friends
and family?
Are you coachable? How do you respond to
adjustments?
Be The GAME-CHANGER!
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous…Engaged…
Committed…Humble!
62
GAME-CHANGER
STRONG TOWER = MIGHTY FORTRESS
63
1V1
Just you and HIM…
64
Huddle Group
Practice Session Two Activity
Scouting Report
1.What did I hear?
2. What did I learn?
3. What am I going to do about it?
II.
PAT (Personal Action Task)
Best Offense:
Best Defense:
65
66
67
68
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-agnanimous
E-ngaged
C-ommitted
H-umble
A-daptable
69
Adaptable
Definition of a•dapt•a•ble:
- able
to adjust oneself readily to different conditions:
-adaptability of mind or character;
- the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed
circumstances
70
Adaptable
As situations and conditions change, we must adapt
accordingly.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to
every purpose under the Heaven.
Being adaptable = living above circumstances and
conditions.
Philippians 4:11-13 I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned
to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to
have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all
circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether
well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to
do all things through Him who strengthens me.
71
Adaptable
Adaptability = willing to be fashioned -- or refashioned
Isaiah 64:8 But now, O Lord, Thou art our Father; we are the clay, and
Thou our Potter; and we all are the work of Thy hand.
Adaptability = humility.
John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
Adaptability = yielding your will and mind to God and
His plans.
Matthew 6:10 Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven.
72
Joseph…”Adaptable”
• thrown into a pit by his brothers…sold into
slavery
•rose to leadership in Potiphar’s house
• accused of wrong doing…thrown into
prison
•again risen to a position of leadership
•released from prison and rises to
leadership once more as second in
command to Pharaoh.
73
Joseph…”Adaptable”
Lessons learned from Joseph:
- He overcame bitterness
-He overcame disappointment
-He continued to do “right” in spite of his circumstances
-He understood that life sometimes will be hard
-No matter your adversity…you can rise to leadership!
74
Inside “Hull”
Session
How do you handle failure?
How do you take success?
Are you willing to learn what it takes to be more
adaptable?
What am I going to do this week to become a GameChanger?
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous…Engaged…
Committed…Humble…Adaptable!
75
76
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-agnanimous
E-ngaged
C-ommitted
H-umble
A-daptable
N-otable
77
Notable
Definition of no·ta·ble:
1. Worthy of note or notice; remarkable:
2. Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent:
3. A person of distinction or great reputation.
78
Daniel…”Notable”
•Captive in foreign land
•Identified by captors as a strong and potential strong leader
•Brought in to be trained for three years
•Fed from the kings table
•Housed in luxury
•Refused kings food
•Won over his king and elevated to top advisor
•King wanted to appoint to oversee other high officials
•Achieved all of this while being faithful to his God
•Officials tricked king into a decree
•King had to uphold his decree
•Daniel thrown into lion’s den
•Daniel survives!!
79
Notable
Daniel 6:10
10 When
Daniel learned that the document had been
signed, he went into his house. The windows in its
upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three
times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and
gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
80
Notable
Prov 25:26 states: "Like a muddied
spring or a polluted well is a
righteous man who gives way to
the wicked."
81
Notable
(3) “notable” characteristics found in
Daniel:
1. Refused to allow his environment
change him!
2. “Blameless”...did the right thing!
3. Faith that never waivered!
82
Inside “Hull”
Session
1. How can you avoid allowing others to influence you away
from the person that you want to be?
2. What is something notable that you want to be known
for?
3. What makes you notable? One thing?
“Becoming a Game-Changer is more than a one time
event…it’s a purposeful lifestyle”
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous…Engaged…
Committed…Humble…Adaptable…Notable!!!
83
GAME-CHANGER
STRONG TOWER = MIGHTY FORTRESS
84
85
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-agnanimous
E-ngaged
C-ommitted
H-umble
A-daptable
N-otable
G-rounded
86
Grounded
Definition of Grounded:
•used to describe a person who is sensible and has a good
understanding of what is really important in life
•mentally and emotionally stable :admirably sensible, realistic,
and unpretentious
•remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
87
Grounded…
2 Timothy 2:14-24
A Worker Approved by God
14 Remind
them of these things, and charge them before God not to
quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the
hearers.
15 Do
your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a
worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word
of truth. 16 But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into
more and more ungodliness, 17 and their talk will spread like
gangrene.
19 But
God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord
knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name
of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
88
Grounded
20 Now
in a great house (strong tower) there are
not only vessels of gold and silver but also of
wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for
dishonorable.
21 Therefore,
if anyone cleanses himself from
what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for
honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the
master of the house, ready for every good work.
89
Grounded
22 So
flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness,
faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the
Lord from a pure heart.
23 Have
nothing to do with foolish,
ignorant controversies; you know that they breed
quarrels.
24 And
the Lord's servant[ must not be quarrelsome
but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring
evil, 25 correcting his opponents with gentleness.
90
Inside “Hull”
Session
1. What are you grounded in?
2. Do your actions reflect what you believe?
3. What do you need to do to ensure that you stay
grounded?
“It’s not how you start…it’s how you finish”
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous…Engaged…
Committed…Humble…Adaptable…Notable…
Grounded!
91
GAME-CHANGER
STRONG TOWER = MIGHTY FORTRESS
92
1V1
Just you and HIM…
93
Huddle Group
Practice Session Three Activity
Scouting Report
1.What did I hear?
2. What did I learn?
3. What am I going to do about it?
II.
PAT (Personal Action Task)
Best Offense:
Best Defense:
94
95
96
G-reater purpose
A-bundant
M-agnanimous
E-ngaged
C-ommitted
H-umble
A-daptable
N-otable
G-rounded
E-nthusiasm
R-elentess Pursuit
97
Enthusiasm
en·thu·si·asm
: strong excitement about something
: a strong feeling of active interest in something that
you like
or enjoy
98
Enthusiasm
James 1:2-5
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of
various kinds, for you know that the testing of your
faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness
have its full effect, that you may be perfect and
complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks
wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to
all without reproach, and it will be given him.
99
Relentless Pursuit
re·lent·less
1. Unyielding in severity or strictness; unrelenting:
2. Steady and persistent; unremitting:
pur•suit
1. the act of striving.
2. an effort to secure or attain; quest.
100
Relentless Pursuit
James 1:22-25
22 But
be doers of the word, and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of
the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks
intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks
at himself and goes away and at once forgets what
he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect
law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no
hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be
blessed in his doing.
101
Inside “Hull”
Session
1. What are the things in your life that you have enthusiasm
for?
2. Is your enthusiasm for the “right” things?
3. Do you have goals in your life that you relentlessly pursue?
4. Is being a Game-Changer something that you desire?
This world…your family…this place needs Game-Changers!
Greater Purpose…Abundant…Magnanimous…Engaged…
Committed…Humble…Adaptable…Notable…
Grounded…Enthusiasm…Relentless Pursuit!
102
GAME-CHANGER
STRONG TOWER = MIGHTY FORTRESS
103
1V1
Just you and HIM…
104
Huddle Group
Practice Session Four Activity
Scouting Report
1.What did I hear?
2. What did I learn?
3. What am I going to do about it?
II.
PAT (Personal Action Task)
Best Offense:
Best Defense:
105
THE “WINNING DRIVE”
QUESTIONS
1. What have I gained from camp?
2. What am I going to do with what I have
learned?
106
HUDDLE GROUP
CONTACTS
NAME
EMAIL
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_________________________________
Proverbs 27:17
17 Iron
sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens
another.
107