How to be an influencer.
“You are God’s chosen instrument to make an impact where you are.” – Pastor Bil Cornelius
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Tell us about the best vacation you have ever been on.
What’s your favorite song right now?
People with great influence spend more time creating than consuming. How much time in your week do you spend consuming content (social media, Netflix, etc)?
What would it look like for you to focus on fulfilling the purpose God has for your life instead of watching other people live theirs?
Everyone has been given “uncommon advantages” to make an impact. Think about your own life, what are some advantages you have that others may not?
Sometimes, the shame of a past decision can keep us from viewing ourselves as influencers. What past mistake do you need to let go of to step into your influence today?
How you deal with the pain you’re living through is how you grow your influence. Is there a problem in your life that may be an avenue to build your influence?
What did God put you on this earth to create?
Dear Jesus, thank you for the influence you have given me for your Kingdom. Please help me to use it for your glory! Amen.
This week, take a break from social media and tv. Spend that time with God creating instead!
Serve at our Westside Mission this week with your family or Lifegroup.
Scriptures
But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. Acts 9:15
But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2
He was a Pharisee by training. Philippians 3:4-7
He was trained in Philosophy by Gamaliel. Acts 22:3-8
He was a Roman citizen. Acts 22:25b-28
After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” Acts 15:36
The word has gotten around. Your lives are echoing the Master’s Word, not only in the provinces but all over the place. The news of your faith in God is out. We don’t even have to say anything anymore—you’re the message! 1 Thessalonians 1:8
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23 I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
So Paul, standing before the council, addressed them as follows: “Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way, 23 for as I was walking along I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it: ‘To an Unknown God.’ This God, whom you worship without knowing, is the one I’m telling you about. Acts 17:22-23
I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen—23 that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike.” 24 Suddenly, Festus shouted, “Paul, you are insane. Too much study has made you crazy!” 25 But Paul replied, “I am not insane, Most Excellent Festus. What I am saying is the sober truth. 26 And King Agrippa knows about these things. I speak boldly, for I am sure these events are all familiar to him, for they were not done in a corner! 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do—” Agrippa interrupted him. “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?” Acts 26:22-28
