How to Be an Influencer for God (Without a Single Follower)
You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. Jesus' words aren't a suggestion - they're a statement of fact. You already have God-given influence, whether you realise it or not. The question is: what will you do with it?
In this message, we explore Matthew 5:13-16 and discover how God wants to use your influence - right where you are - to change lives for good. From the checkout queue to your workplace, from your family to your friendship group, you have the power to make a difference.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Why everyone is an influencer (not just on social media)
✅ How to recognise the influence God has placed in your hand
✅ Practical ways to exercise your influence for good
✅ The difference between being an influencer and being influential for Christ
✅ How Moses' staff teaches us about stewarding what God gives us
Key Themes: Christian influence, stewardship, salt and light, Matthew 5, generous discipleship, using your gifts for God, everyday faith, practical Christianity, serving others, speaking up for Jesus
This is Part 1 of our new series "Entrusted: Using What God Has Given" as we prepare for our generous discipleship renewal.
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📖 BIBLE PASSAGE
Matthew 5:13-16 (NLT)
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: Everything is a gift from God
2:05 - Meet the influencers: Ronaldo, Gomez, Mr Beast
6:30 - You are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13-16)
8:43 - Recognise your influence
12:03 - What's in your hand? (Moses' story)
15:58 - Exercise your influence
18:12 - Smile: The power of simple kindness
20:02 - Sympathise: Show people you care
22:05 - Serve: Good deeds that shine
24:03 - Speak up: Don't hide your faith
26:16 - Closing invitation: Lay it down before God
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💡 ABOUT THIS SERIES
"Entrusted: Using What God Has Given" explores how we steward the gifts God places in our hands - our influence, time, talents, and resources - to become more like Christ and enable mission to flourish.
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💬 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Where has God placed you to have influence right now?
2. What's one practical way you could be "salt and light" this week?
3. How does knowing you're already an influencer change the way you think about your daily interactions?
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🙏 PRAYER
Lord, my influence is yours. Use me. Help me see the people you've placed in my path and give me courage to be salt and light wherever I go. Amen.
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Weekly Bible teaching from Maidenhead Salvation Army, helping you grow in faith and live out your calling in everyday life. Practical, hope-filled messages rooted in Scripture.
Pastor: Captain Rob Westwood-Payne
Location: Maidenhead, England