Sermons about Being Salt And Light

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

Are You Useful To God? Series

Contributed by Boomer 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

Sal Y Luz

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar 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 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

A Lesson In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011

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Jesus graciously proclaims that his followers are salt and light. They live out a new righteousness established by the cross and empowered by the Spirit.

Matthew 5:13-20 “A Lesson in Righteousness” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We all know that this is not true. Words have a powerful effect in our lives. Each of us seems to have something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Oct 7, 2002

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Challenges Christians to be the Salt of the Earth. Asks them to evaluate where they stand as a Christian.

SALT MATTHEW 5:13 SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church WHAT IS SALT? IT IS A PRESERVATIVE, IT CAN ALSO BE USED TO PURIFY. IT IS AN ANTISEPTIC THAT MAKES THINGS CLEAN. SALT IS VALUABLE. SO VALUABLE AT ONE POINT THAT IT WAS USED TO PAY A PORTION OF A ROMAN SOLDIERS SALARY. HOW MANY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2016

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Salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13) has become proverbial.

5A Feb. 5 Do you know the word "sugar" never occurs in the Bible? In ancient times salt was the ultimate seasoning that gave taste to food. We're called to be a flavorful people. “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus says to the crowds. A colleague who does not like salt says that he wishes Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Salt

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 24, 2021

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Salt was scarce in the Near East in Jesus' day. It symbolized the bonds of friendship, peace and love between people. It is another example of the great commandment that Jesus gave us to love one another.

Salt Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:49-50 Mark 9:49 "For everyone will be salted with fire. 50 "Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you 1make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another." This short narrative about salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are The Salt

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2024

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When Jesus said You are the salt of the earth it is more than just a statement of being a preservative in this society but are in fact the only Jesus this world will see. As His representatives we must remain in a covenant of salt with Him in order to do His will through us in this world.

You are the SALT By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr OPENING: - Matthew 5:13 says, “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”. This passage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Salt

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

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Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." This message thinks about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk.

Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 5:16-18 Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." What does this really mean? Today, we are thinking about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk. So the first thing I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

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