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Everyone has influence. The question is, which way is yours leading? This sermon takes a look at Jesus’ teachings on how to influence others in the right direction. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*
How to disciple others... if you want to equip your congregation to disciple new Christians, visit www.newstartdiscipleship.com HOW TO INFLUENCE OTHERS Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Denomination: Holiness
What makes a person influential? What caused Daniel to be such a powerful influence all the days of his life?
Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel Daniel 1:8-21[1] 8-14-05 Intro “You are the salt of earth.” “You are the light of the world.” That’s Jesus’ description of his followers in Matthew 5. Both metaphors are about influence. In that culture salt was primarily used to preserve meat—to keep ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21
Denomination: Charismatic
Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.
INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
If you want to influence others to follow Jesus, commune with Him and let Him change you from the inside out.
Once upon a time, a man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt – Morton ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24
Denomination: Evangelical Free
This sermon explores the call to be 'salt and light' in the world, influencing others positively and living out loyalty and good works in everyday life.
Good morning, dear friends. We're here together. In this place. At this time. And it's good. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To be changed. Today, we're looking at a passage from the Book of Matthew. It's a passage many of us know well. It's a passage that ...read more
Topics: Influence
Influences that affect our lives are only one side of the coin. The other is all about the influence that we have on others. To influence others is both a privilege and a great responsibility.
MAXIMISING THE BLESSINGS OF GODLY INFLUENCE Study Text: Psalms 1 : 1 - 3 Introduction: - Influence is the power or capacity of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. It is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!
INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
FOCUSING ON HOW SATAN TRIED TO INFLUENCE BY TALKING OTHERS OUT OF THEIR PROMISE AND INTO TROUBLE
INFLUENCE • BRIEFLY TALK ABOUT INFLUENCE AND OUR TESTS WE TOOK LAST WEEK • ASK IF ANYONE WAS HAPPY ABOUT THERE NUMBERS FROM LAST WEEK • HAS ANYONE DONE ANYTHING TO CHANGE THEIR DAILY INFLUENCES FROM DAY TO DAY 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV) 33 Do not be misled:(A) “Bad company corrupts good ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Genesis 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 5:33
This sermon explores our Christian calling to be influential as salt and light in the world, and the consequences of failing to live up to this mission.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we continue to bask in the unfathomable grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this place, not as mere spectators, but as partakers of the divine mystery of faith. We are not here by accident, ...read more
Topics: Light, Shine, Others
Mature Christians influence others for the better by conserving fundamental principles of God's Law but by doing so with a forgiving spirit rooted in Christian love.
Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a complete stop at an intersection, I told him that, on my way back to The Rock, I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26
We are not neutral. We are either influencing the people around toward Jesus or away from Jesus.
Influencers I. Introduction An influencer is a new breed of individuals who wield significant sway over consumer behavior and industry trends. An influencer is more than just a social media personality; they are individuals who possess the unique ability to shape the opinions, preferences, and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 1:27
How our influence reaches the lives of others
How mothers have influence The 2nd Sunday of May is celebrated as mother’s day. Its founder was Anna Jarvis who was a teacher in the primary department of St. Andrew Methodist Church in Grafton, W. V. This was a class that her deceased mother had taught. On May 12, 1907 Miss Jarvis passed out ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5
Denomination: Wesleyan
A message covering the life of Isaac who went from being a godly young man to a selfish old man.
THE LIFE OF ISAAC “The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way (Genesis 21-35) 5. The Life of Isaac - The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way Genesis 21-35 Bob Marcaurelle homeandchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurells A special committee was evaluating the work of a teacher about whom they had ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 21:1-4
We each have a God-given responsibility to influence the lives of others
Esther 4:1-17 Influence Woodlawn Baptist Church August 15, 2004 (Many of the thoughts and the main points from this sermon were taken from John Maxwell’s book, "Becoming a Person of Influence") Introduction I want to tell you all how good it is to be back with you this morning after being out for ...read more
Scripture: Esther 4:1-17
In this sermon, we see that Ezra had an impact on others because he was devoted to the Word of God, he was devoted to prayer and fasting, and he was dependent on the hand of God.
Introduction: A. I like the story told of a preacher and a NYC taxi driver who both died and went to heaven. 1. The apostle Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. 2. “Come with me,” said Peter to the taxi driver. 3. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed Peter to a ...read more
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