Sermons on Exodo 18:17:

Moses And His Mentor Jethro

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 11, 2023

The message looks at a brief incident of mentoring in the life of Moses. And without this mentoring that took place, Moses’ life could have been quite different. Let's see if we can learn some things about mentoring from God's word.

For the next few Sundays I want to dip into the Old Testament teachings. There are individuals in the Old Testament that we can learn a lot of things about and from. One of those things is mentoring others. Currently we have several individuals in our church who have volunteered to be mentors to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Training And Mentorship In Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

No one rises in ministry alone. Behind every successful minister is a process of training and a chain of mentorship that has contributed to their maturity and effectiveness.

THE ROLE OF TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:2 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24, Acts 11:25-26, Titus 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The call to ministry is not a call to isolation but to a journey of growth, learning, and impartation. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Burnout In Ministry Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

This message will teach us how to avoid burnout, draw strength from the Holy Spirit, and serve with joy and endurance till the very end.

AVOIDING BURNOUT IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:9 Supporting Texts: Exodus 18:17-23, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Kings 19:4-8, 2 Corinthians 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Ministry is a divine calling that requires dedication, faithfulness, and spiritual strength. However, those who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Exodus 18:17-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mentoring With God - Musts Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 18, 2025

What struggle or problem are you facing now that you feel unable to overcome? What if you knew the possibilities that a mentorship could open to provide guidance in your concern and beyond? Get ready to learn how to mentor with God and to secure a mentor!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Mentoring with God - Musts Exodus 18:6-27 (https://youtu.be/2dSzjIKtVcA?feature=shared) What you saw took place before a Trail Blazers and Mavericks game in 2003. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:6-27

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Intersession

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Oct 27, 2022

WHEN OUR LEADERS GET TIRED GOD GIVES US INTERSESSORS TO INTERCEDE ON OUR BEHALF

THE POWER OF INTERSESSION, EXODUS 17: 11-13 11 As long as Moses held up his arms, the Israelites won, but when he put his arms down, the Amalekites started winning. 12 When Moses' arms grew tired, Aaron and Hur brought a stone for him to sit on, while they stood beside him and held up his arms, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1, Exodus 18:13-26

My Schedule Is Overwhelming Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 10, 2022

If we do not guard our schedule, we may end up with messed up priorities.

My Schedule is Overwhelming! Introduction In the series that we began last week, we discussed the idea that parts of our life are out of control. They are chaotic. Last week we tackled the family. Our families are near and dear to us. We love them bunches, but they can bring chaos into our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:2-6, Exodus 18:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership: The Jethro Principle Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 12, 2022

Jethro gave Moses such helpful advice that not only did Moses apply this, he wrote it in Scripture. He must have been aware that this was a leadership principle that would help spiritual leaders in every generation that follows him. There would come different circumstances but timeless principles.

I had just finished the book summary, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. Right away I could see the application of this book. Not for me, I saw that my son-in-law was working long hours and here in this book were principles for the entrepreneur that could help him rise up new employees that he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

False Security

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Exodus 18:17-22, Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Get God's On-Going Care For Me

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001

The model of caring offered by Jethro has much to offer the church in responding to the crisis of care and how we need not depend on a superstar to get by.

HOW TO GET GOD’S ON-GOING CARE FOR ME Exodus 18:9-27 You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation Ex.19:6 is our theme for the year, let’s flesh that out a little. One cannot become "priests" and "holy" without help. How do we get this help so that when we do serve as God envisioned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:9-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When You're Facing A Difficult Decision Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

7 principles for sound decision-making drawn from the life of Moses

The Prince of Egypt: When You’re Facing a Difficult Decision Text: Numbers 11, Exodus 18 It was the hardest decision of my life. Robin and I had served for twelve years as officers—ministers— in The Salvation Army, and for not quite a year we had been pastoring a Salvation Army church in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-30, Exodus 18:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jethro's Advise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is wise to share the work of God with as many people as possible.

Thesis: It is wise to share the work of God with as many people as possible. Intro.: 1. "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways, and be wise" (Prov. 6:6). a. In your typical, garden-variety ANT COLONY, there are basically three different types of ants: 1) QUEEN: lays eggs; insures ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18, Exodus 18:13-24

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook.

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook. Intro.: 1. Probably no two topics are as connected in the popular mind as churches and money. a. Illust. A Madison Ave. advertising firm surveyed non-churched people a few yrs. ago and asked them their impression of church. "The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

How Can The Lord Help You Counsel People In Need?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What does the Bible say about the best means of counseling those in distress? 1.

What does the Bible say about the best means of counseling those in distress? 1. Learn to delegate counseling tasks to those who are best suited to each person and their problem. Moses wrote, "Moses' father-in-law replied, "What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cure For Weariness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 8, 2024

To overcome your weariness, give God the praise and give others the power.

Some time ago, I came across these notes, which were found on hospital charts: • The patient refused autopsy. • Note: Patient recovering from forehead cut. Patient became very angry when given an enema by mistake. • Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. • On the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

If We Follow Christ, We Grow Larger By Becoming Smaller

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 28, 2003

Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.

Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free