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  'PUPPETS IN OUR PULPITS'
  by Leonard Ravenhill
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Summary: The church is plagued by 'puppets in the pulpit' who prioritize
self-promotion over true spiritual leadership, resulting in a lack of
spiritual growth and a failure to reach the lost.

Duration: 0:13 Topics: "Spiritual Leadership", "Christian Character"
Scripture References: Matthew 23:1

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DESCRIPTION
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This sermon addresses the issue of spiritual leadership and the impact
it has on the congregation. It highlights the importance of genuine,
Christ-centered leadership in churches and the need for leaders to
reflect the character and teachings of Jesus. The sermon challenges
leaders to examine their motives, actions, and teachings in light of
Jesus' standards.

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CONTENT
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Do you know why we have so many pygmies in our pews? Because we have so
many puppets in our pulpits. If Jesus came back he wouldn't cleanse the
temple, he'd cleanse the pulpit.

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/_U7276IANVE.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/leonard-ravenhill/puppets-in-our-pulpits/
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