

Numbers 11 | In the Wilderness
16 snips Sep 22, 2025
Rev. Benjamin Kandt explores the complexities of leadership through the lens of Numbers 11. He contrasts complaining with faithful lament, revealing how cravings can signal deeper heart issues. The burden of leadership is examined, alongside an insightful lament template for processing sorrow. God’s solution shines through as He appoints seventy elders, emphasizing the importance of Spirit-led renewal. The sermon concludes with a prayer for a greater measure of the Holy Spirit, encouraging the community to walk by the Spirit.
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Bars, Exodus, And A New Convert
- Benjamin Kandt met a young man, Dylan, at a calisthenics park and recommended reading Exodus as leadership training. Dylan joined their study, came to Christ during Leviticus, and stayed through Numbers with the group.
Leadership Is Influence For All
- Leadership is influence and everyone in the congregation has the capacity to lead in some sphere. Benjamin Kandt frames parenting, marriage, and workplace example-setting as everyday leadership roles.
Complaints Reveal Cravings
- Complaining reveals a craving heart and distorts memory about past suffering and provision. Kandt warns that a complaining mouth shows what the heart truly wants and cautions against casual words.