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  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Christian Influence

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,689 views

    Christians should also interact and be exposed to the community to be the salt and light of the world.

    CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE Matthew 5:13-16 Read Matthew 5:13-16. Why did Jesus compare the disciples to the salt of the earth and light of the world? When we study the characteristics of salt and light, we learn that when use properly, it has beneficial influence. I said “proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Under The Influence Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006
     | 3,102 views

    Parenting

    Under The Influence June 25, 2006 1 John 4:1-6 One of the primary roles of a parent I am learning is to be a filter a censor for children. a screening device for my family As a parent I am continually setting boundaries: on the TV - can’t watch this show - you can watch this one. on friends - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Smith avatar

    A Christian's Influence Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,120 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Influence With Outsiders Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    Where are the Christians who would stand out in a crowd? The church seems to conform and be idle in sharing the gospel. But Christ call is still alive for us today.

    Stand Out- Part 1 Influence with Outsiders Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 3:1-12 What have you ever done to stand out in a crowd? Life pushes conformity, we are crying to make an impression on this world. We want to because deep down we know there is something more than what we have right now. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Influence Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,413 views

    This message describes how we gain the right to be heard in a pluralistic society by communion with Christ and the power of a changed life.

    Freedom’s Influence (Galatians 1:11-24) 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 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Influencing Communities

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009
     | 6,862 views

    Here in these verses he calls those who follow Him to choose to be a godly influence on the society in which we live. Jesus calls us to change the world around us with our lives. He doesn’t just expect us to live in the world. He expects the world to be t

    Influencing Communities Matthew 5:13-15 Robert Lewis writes, “In 1851, many of the most accomplished engineers in the country thought James Roebling was out of his mind. That year, he began to work on the unthinkable: building a bridge over the Niagara River Gorge. Disaster was nearly universally ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Lowe avatar

    Under The Influence

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,052 views

    Being under the influence of the Holy Spirit

    Under the Influence Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Influence: the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attitudinal Influence Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Our attitude determines our altitude as we seek to follow Jesus. Let’s look at Paul’s example so we can learn to respond in love to fellow believers, to those who don’t yet believe, and so we can evaluate our own attitude towards the gospel - the message

    Attitudinal Influence Romans 1:8-17 Intro: Sometimes it’s easy to get so caught up in our own concerns and defending our own ideas sometimes that we don’t see the bigger picture of how our attitudes and actions might be affecting those around us. That could have been going on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Influence Of One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,437 views

    Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

    The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Influence Of A Mother

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,342 views

    A Mother's Day message that talks about the Awesome Influence Mother's have on the next generation both Naturally and Spiritually.

    The Influence of a Mother By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalms 22:9-10 & 2 Timothy 1:5-1:6,. Opening:- I came across this poem that some guy wrote about his mother and I thought that is was truly appropriate for this message today. The poem is as follows. My Mother taught me LOGIC. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    A Mother's Influence

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,193 views

    Mother's Day sermon

    A. MOTHERHOOD IS A CALL, NOT A TEMPORARY CONDITION Usually women considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. They see it as a time of their life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It will pass. Sometimes we forget how important stability is to a child "The easiest part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonic Influences Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    Stay alert and watch out for the devil and his demons can easily creep in to our lives!

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 8. Jesus has been talking about faith in Luke Chapters 7 and 8. Believers of God are to live by faith. Faith is living out what God says. And because Jesus is God and became a human being on earth, Jesus not only spoke God’s Word, Jesus lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014
     | 9,101 views

    Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

    Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Mothers Influence Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 2, 2016
     | 12,502 views

    A sermon for Mothers Day in which we realize the powerful influence for good that mothers can have on their children.

    1. One man described his mother's influence in his life: * My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." * My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that's why." * My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!" * My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    A Mother's Influence

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,413 views

    Mother's Day sermon for 2016 of how mother's have a tremendous influence on children's lives.

    A Mother’s Influence 2 Tim 2:5-7 Today is a special day – celebrate mothers and grandmothers Mothers and grandmothers are the most special people on earth – closest to God’s love for children I personally believe they have the hardest job that has ever been created They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist