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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Prescription For Passion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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     | 5,894 views

    We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

    A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    Enlarging The Possibility - Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
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     | 6,719 views

    This sermon expresses the importance of sharing the load in ministry and delegating to qualified individuals for God's glory.

    INTRODUCTION • As a leader one of the most difficult things to do is delegate to others. • Some will accuse you of control issues. • Others will complain about who you delegate to and how they perform. • But at the end of the day sharing ministry is crucial for all of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Taking Advice; Sharing The Load Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 11,112 views

    Exodus 18 provides a wonderful example of Moses taking advice and learning to share the work load.

    Introduction: A. Standing on the tee of a relatively long par three, a confident golfer said to his caddy, “Looks like a four-wood and a putt to me.” 1. The caddy disagreed with him a bit and advised that he, instead, play it safe and hit a four-iron then a wedge. 2. The golfer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Herbert Cooper avatar

    I Quit Living A Lie Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,393 views

    As adults we live lies that create stress in our lives. I want to talk to you about the lies we live.

    This first lie is: 1. I have to meet everybody’s needs A. Many people struggle with trying to meet everybody’s needs. It’s this superman or superwoman complex that says I have to be there for everybody. I have to help all my relatives: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cousins. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015
     | 12,208 views

    We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

    EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Leadership = Overload Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
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    This is the tenth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This examines how leaders can easily become overloaded.

    Dave Stone in His book, “Keeping Your Head Above Water” provides the following insight into leadership overload. “It is possible to spread yourself so thin that within the church you are mediocre in four or five areas instead of excellent in one or two.” This is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Moses – A Leader Who Wasn’t Afraid Of Change (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 15, 2013
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    Leaders and churches must learn to embrace change – not just tolerate it, but embrace it. Let’s continue to examine an event in Moses’ life and see how we can become people who learn to embrace change.

    Moses – A Leader Who Wasn’t Afraid Of Change (Part 2) Exodus 18:11-27 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The church is a living body – the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 5:30 2. Because of this, growth should be a very natural part of the church. Bodies ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Father In Law Knows Best

    Contributed by Tom Conant on Mar 7, 2012
     | 5,928 views

    How Jethro's principle can help us structure for spiritual health (small groups).

    Exodus 18:13-26 13And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. 14So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
     | 5,480 views

    If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

    Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Learning Curve

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012
     | 5,787 views

    What we learn from the story of Jethro and Moses

    The learning curve Exodus 18 What we learn from the story of Jethro and Moses Jethro is Moses’ father-in-law. And he makes a visit to Moses with the intent of giving his son-in-law some advice. Now, I don’t know about you, but, sometimes I have difficulty receiving advice from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    What Are You Doing? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    In selecting elders we need to see their calling and purpose; the need for delegating authority; and key actions involved in the process.

    A photographer from a well-known national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cure For Weariness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2012
     | 9,309 views

    If you want relief from your weariness, don’t get busy; get help! Get help, first of all, from Jesus Himself, then from those He has placed in your life. Give God the praise, and give others the power.

    This last week, I came across some notes supposedly found on hospital charts, and I thought you might enjoy them as I did: • The patient refused autopsy. • Note: Patient recovering from forehead cut. Patient became very angry when given an enema by mistake. • Patient has chest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Henderson avatar

    Together Everyone Accomplishes More Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,864 views

    Ever stood in line at the grocery store….the post office/WalMart? Ever get impatient? Me too. I count items people have and try to get in the shortest line. So imagine what it would be like if you had to wait in line for not minutes or hours but for d

    “Together Everyone Accomplishes More” Exodus 18: 13-23 Twenty years ago a man named Neil Rudenstein was the president of Harvard University. One of the jobs of a college president is to raise funds for the school. And he was very good at it. If you can imagine for 3 years he raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Wise Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,039 views

    Jethro’s advise wasn’t just good for Moses in his day, it’s also good for Christians today. What lesson can we learn from this ancient man of God.

    OPEN: Back in the 90’s there was a president of was a president of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Witnessing And Wisdom In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    Moses shares w/ his father in law Jethro, who shares right back. Principles of priority, personnel, planning, and pride. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Witnessing and Wisdom in the Wilderness Exodus 18:1-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WitnessWisdom.html It’s a family reunion as Moses is reunited w/ his wife and sons, and his father in law, Jethro. The last time Jethro had been in Moses’ presence he heard him tell about his talk w/ some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist