Saturday, March 29, 2008

The 58 Leadership Secrets of Jesus
By Mike Murdock

  1. Jesus was a problem-solver – Acts 10:38
  2. Jesus believed in His product – John 4:13-14
  3. Jesus never misrepresented His product – Matthew 8:19-20; 10:17-22
  4. Jesus went where the people where – Luke 6:6, 17-19
  5. Jesus took time to rest – Mark 6:31
  6. Jesus took time to plan – John 14:2
  7. Jesus knew He did not have to close every sale to be a success – John 1:11-12
  8. Jesus had something others needed – Luke 6:19
  9. Jesus was concerned about the finances of people – Mark 10:29-30; Luke 5:1-11
  10. Jesus was willing to go where He had never been before – Matthew 8:5, 28; Mark 14:36; 15:20-22
  11. Jesus never allowed what others said about Him to change His opinion of Himself – Luke 6:22-23
  12. Jesus understood timing and preparation – John 2:4
  13. Jesus developed a passion for His goals – Luke 19:10
  14. Jesus respected authority – Mark 12:17
  15. Jesus never discriminated – Acts 10:34
  16. Jesus offered Incentives – John 14:2; 15:7
  17. Jesus overcame the stigma of a questionable background – Matthew 1:19-20
  18. Jesus never wasted time answering critics – Matthew 26:63; Mark 8:11-13
  19. Jesus knew there was a right time and a wrong time to approach people – John 2:4; 8:11
  20. Jesus educated those He mentored – Matthew 13:10-18; Luke 13:10; Mark 6:6
  21. Jesus refused to be discouraged when others misjudged His motives – Matthew 12:24
  22. Jesus refused to be bitter when others were disloyal or betrayed Him – Mark 14:18; Luke 22:47-48; John 13:21, 26-27
  23. Jesus networked with people of all backgrounds – Luke 5:1-4; 19:5-10
  24. Jesus resisted temptations – Matthew 4:1-11
  25. Jesus made decisions that created a desired future instead of a desired present – Luke 23:33, 42, 46
  26. Jesus never judged people by their outward appearance – John 4:39
  27. Jesus recognized the law of repetition – Matthew 16:19; 18:18; John 8:12
  28. Jesus was a tomorrow – thinker – John 8:11
  29. Jesus knew that the power of words and the power of silence – Matthew 12:36-37; Luke 6:45; John 8:6-11
  30. Jesus knew that money alone could not bring contentment – Luke 12:15-21; 18:18-25
  31. Jesus knew when you want something you have had, you have to do something you have never done – Matthew 14:29
  32. Jesus permitted others to correct their mistakes – Luke 22:32; John 4:7-30; 8:11
  33. Jesus knew His worth – Luke 7:44-46
  34. Jesus never tried to succeed alone – Luke 9:1-6; 10:1-9
  35. Jesus knew that money is anywhere you really want it to be – Matthew 17:27
  36. Jesus set specific goals – Luke 19:10
  37. Jesus knew that every great achievement requires a willingness to begin small – Matthew 25:21; John 1:45-46
  38. Jesus hurt when others hurt – Matthew 14:14
  39. Jesus was not afraid to show His feelings – John 2:14-15
  40. Jesus knew the power of habit – Luke 4:16
  41. Jesus finished what He started – John 19:30
  42. Jesus was knowledgeable of Scripture – Luke 4:1-27
  43. Jesus never hurried – John 11:1-44
  44. Jesus went where He was celebrated instead of where He was tolerated – Matthew 10:14
  45. Jesus constantly consulted His heavenly Father – Matthew 26:39, 42: Luke 5:16; John 5:19
  46. Jesus knew that prayer generated results – Matthew 18:19-20; 21:22; John 16:23
  47. Jesus rose early – Mark 1:35
  48. Jesus never felt He had to prove Himself to anyone – Matthew 4:34; 16:1-4
  49. Jesus avoided unnecessary confrontations – Luke 4:29-30
  50. Jesus delegated – Matthew 14:19; Luke 9:1-2; 10:1-9
  51. Jesus carefully guarded His personal schedule – John 11:6
  52. Jesus asked questions to accurately determine the needs and desires of others – Mark 10:51-52; John 21:5
  53. Jesus always answered truthfully – John 14:6
  54. Jesus stayed in the center of His expertise – Acts 10:38
  55. Jesus accepted the responsibility for the mistakes of those under his authority – Luke 22:31-32
  56. Jesus pursued the mentorship of more experienced men – Luke 2:46
  57. Jesus did not permit those He led to show disrespect – Matthew 16:22-23
  58. Jesus respected the law of sowing and reaping – Luke 6:38

Thursday, March 27, 2008

18 Facts You Should Know About The ANOINTING
  1. The ANOINTING of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus enabled Him to heal the sick and case out devils! Acts 10:38
  2. The ANOINTING creates fear in the heart of demoinic spirits! Matthew 8:28-29
  3. Jesus knew the ANOINTING of the Spirit would enable His disciples to stand against anything! Acts 1:8
  4. The ANOINTING is not necessarily energy and enthusiasm! I John 2:27
  5. The ANOINTING is the power of God to handle any enemy present in your life! II Corinthians 3:5
  6. The Holy Spirit imparts a specific ANOINTING which abides with you! I John 2:27
  7. The Holy Spirit also imparts specific ANOINTINGS at particular moments of need! Psalm 133:1
  8. It is dangerous to criticize those who carry the ANOINTING of the Holy Spirit! Psalm 105:15
  9. The Holy Spirit selects His ANOINTED! Isaiah 61:1
  10. The ANOINTING you respect is the ANOINTING that grows in your life! Matthew 21:22
  11. When you respect those who are ANOINTED, access will be given to you! 1 Samuel 9-10
  12. The ANOINTING upon you is for ministry to others. Isaiah 61:1-3
  13. You can walk in the ANOINTING every moment of your life! Mark 16:15
  14. That ANOINTING on your life must be protected! II Timothy 2:23
  15. There are special times that an uncommon ANOINTING is placed upon you for specific reason! Judges 16:28-30
  16. Ask the Holy Spirit to ANOINTING you for the work He has called you to do! Matthew 7:7-8
  17. Treasure every moment the Holy Spirit does something specific and unique through you! Acts 3:12-16
  18. The ANOINTING is the power of God in a given situation! Isaiah 10:27