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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Energy and passion in worship are fine, but they must push us toward authentic living and toward dedicated mission, else they will be destructive.
I could not help noticing this car that morning. It was a tiny little car, one of those that looks like a sardine can on wheels. The rust spots and the dents suggested that it had survived more than its share of bumps and bruises. But that was not all that made me notice this little puddle ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.
How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Through the story of David and Mephibosheth Jeff demonstrates the influence of loving kindness in the lives of those who are far from God.
The Influence of Loving Kindness Luke 6:26-35; 2 Samuel 9; 1 Kings 15:5 This morning we need to talk about putting on something that, when you first hear it may sound full of weak emotions and sentimentality. But it’s actually far more strategic than it is sentimental, weak or soft. But when ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13
Denomination: Evangelical Free
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
Witness, influence, evangelism and service
PEOPLE THAT INFLUENCE THIS WORLD Matt 5:13-16 (page 683) May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I came into my office Monday, went to check out my email and under the headings that scroll by was… "Believe it or not, celebrities are fat and zitty like the rest of us." Well since I'm ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Introduction: A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit.
Introduction: A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot up properly. But one day, a noticeable change took place in ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5
To raise children of influence, raise them to bless others, to believe in Jesus, and to boldly share their faith.
The children had a special program at church and a little girl was to recite the Scripture she had memorized for the occasion. When she got in front of the crowd, the sight of hundreds of eyes peering at her caused her to forget her memory work. Every line that she had so carefully rehearsed ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7
A study on what it means to be filled with the Spirit
“THE SPIRIT FILLED PERSON IS A THANKFUL PERSON” TEXT: Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There is much confusion regarding what it means to be Spirit filled. Even leaders of great denominations struggle with what it really means to be ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21
It or Him? Points that Prove He is another Person, The Comforter
II. THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY GHOST A. “It” or “Him”? 1. “Yet to some the Spirit is still “it” rather than “He.” (pg 11) The Holy Spirit and His Gifts J. Oswald Sanders 2. “It is of great importance that we believe in the divinity of the Holy Spirit and also His ...read more
Scripture: John 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11
Denomination: Pentecostal
Paul extols the virtue of a godly mother and how she is to influence her children for the glory of Christ.
“THE INFLUENCE OF A GODLY MOTHER” 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-6 1. Eunice’s faith was a PURE faith. (v. 5a) When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee Psalm 17:1; John 1:47; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22; Ezekiel 33:31; Romans 12:9; 1 John 3:18; Acts 15:9; ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6
There is an unseen enemy most people refuse to acknowledge, but it behooves us as Christians to know about them, because they are the enemies of our souls, and knowing the enemy’s weakness is always a powerful asset for a soldier.
INTRO: CD 2:00 “Demonic Discourse.” From FAITH HIGHWAY Have you ever had an encounter with an evil spirit? How did you know? Illustration: The evil spirit at the bottom of the stairs… Evil spirits are like pets: always around causing trouble, carrying disease, and a pain to get rid of. ? Where ...read more
Scripture: Job 2:1-6
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This is a discourse on Christ’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Defeating the Influence Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Luke 22:43 And there appeared an angel unto him from ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:41-44
Denomination: Church Of God
Understanding the influence you can leave behind when you die.
THE INFLUENCE OF A SERVANT EVEN AFTER DEATH 2 Kings 13:21 Once while some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders; so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet INTRO: When we talk ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 13:21
Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.
And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35
Those who assume positions of influence and leadership must be willing to pay the price to hold such positions. In this lesson we'll explore the price Peter paid in Antioch when he played the hypocrite and was rebuked by Paul.
There are people in this world who possess the natural ability to lead and command the respect of others. Whether you call it charm, charisma, magnetism, or whatever, such people wield a powerful influence on those who look up to them as the embodiment of all they would like to become ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21
Denomination: *other
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