Sermons about Being Salt And Light

Are You Worth Your Salt Or Worthless Salt?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

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Are you salt in your world or are you being trodden over?

Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. I am not a scientist and probably only got an A in Mr. King's class because he enjoyed a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 2, 2021

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Jesus addressed the need for all believers to serve as the salt of the earth and light to this dark world. We will discover as we move through these verses both are necessary and much needed in our day. Each of these elements has a distinct and profound effect on their surroundings.

The Salt of the Earth Matthew 5: 13 We have spent a considerable amount of time dealing with the portion of the Sermon on the Mount known as the Beatitudes. I think you would agree those verses were a challenging and insightful study. As our Lord concluded His thoughts concerning the beatitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Light To Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 11, 2017

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God has a plan and you and I are the plan. Rahab gives us a template for bring the light of the gospel to our family and friends.

Wired Series Being Light to Family and Friends – Part 4 March 26, 2017 This morning is the final message in the series “Wired.” We have been talking about how God has one plan, a plan that he has wired or designed us to be light. This morning’s message is “Being light ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Change Agents Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

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Salt goes into the body. It is necessary, and good, and contributes to the health of the body. It changes the body – for a time. But for lasting change to occur something has to go into the mind and heart as well. And that is where light comes in.

How many of you keep a watch on how much salt you eat, buying the low-sodium versions of things like canned soup and cold cuts and avoiding high-sodium treats like pizza and potato chips? It’s an article of faith that salt is hazardous to your health. And it’s very difficult to avoid, since most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Impacting Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 17, 2018

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Christans are called to be Salt and Light to the world; how are we doing?

Let’s continue to worship our God by listening to His voice from Exodus 23……. page…… God revealed His Holiness and power to the Israelites as He freed them from slavery in Egypt. As God walked with and led the Israelites in the desert towards the Promised Land of Canaan, God provided for and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tangible Kingdom - Obstacles Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

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from Hugh Halter's work on incarnational living

Tangible Kingdom – Obstacles Matt. 5:13-16 Salt and Light – This is what God sees in us! 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

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When Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light, He is talking to us about our covenant, our calling and how they relate to our righteousness.

FULFILLING THE LAW Text: Matthew 5:13 - 20 Mat 5:13-20 "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. (14) "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 3 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

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Jesus when speaking on the mountain side delivers perhaps His longest sermon to His followers telling them what they are in the world.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 3 Matt. 5:13-16 In the Beatitudes we mentioned that we must allow God to do a work into our hearts and eventually outwardly we manifest the nature of Jesus Christ before a lost and dying world. The world doesn’t need a new idea or invention but yet it needs a clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Love Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

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People often love the wrong things, and don't love the right things. Part 4 of the series, Passing On The Faith

When Love is Wrong Passing on the Faith, Part 4 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Most people today believe a myth, that the world is becoming a better and better place. We believe the myth that people are improving, that the world is becoming more enlightened, and that we’re way ahead of where our ancestors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Useful To God? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

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God does not want believers to isolate or insulate themselves from the world and those who are lost. Like salt, Christians are called to make the world tastier; and like light, believers will shine the brightest only in the darkest places.

Are you useful to God, or have you made yourself useless? When we come to know Jesus Christ, we are transformed into a holy instrument to be used by the Lord. We all have a purpose, but some of us choose to make ourselves useless by not allowing the Lord to touch us with His hand. To put it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Influence

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sal Y Luz

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

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Sal y Luz

Sal y Luz Sagrada Escritura: Mateo 5:13-16. Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "Tú eres la sal de la tierra. Pero si la sal pierde su sabor, ¿con qué se puede sazonar? ya no sirve para nada sino para ser arrojado fuera y pisoteado. Eres la luz del mundo. Una ciudad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Asin At Liwanag

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

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Asin at Liwanag

Asin at Liwanag Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 5:13-16. Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kayo ang asin ng lupa. Ngunit kung ang asin ay nawalan ng lasa, ano ang maaaring ipagpapalasa? Ito ay hindi na mabuti para sa anumang bagay kundi itapon at tapakan. Ikaw ang liwanag ng mundo. Hindi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Love In The Light Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2016

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An encouraging Segmented Narrative Sermon which focuses on love and lighting our world with love.

LOVE IN THE LIGHT 1 JOHN 2:7-17 #1John2 INTRODUCTION… BOAT STORY PART 1 Once upon a time there was a world that was totally dark. No light. No light at all. No sun. No moon. No stars. The only lights in the whole world were lamps, candles, fires, and other man-made lights. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Man Is An Island Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011

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Jesus’ metaphors of salt and light reveal how His followers are to be positive influences in the world.

You’ve probably all heard the old adage “No man is an island.” Since that was the thought that first came to mind as I read the passage that we’ll look at this morning, this week I did some research to find out where that saying originated. It comes from Meditation XVII ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

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