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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
This sermon explores our Christian calling to be influential as salt and light in the world, and the consequences of failing to live up to this mission.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we continue to bask in the unfathomable grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this place, not as mere spectators, but as partakers of the divine mystery of faith. We are not here by accident, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Topics: Light, Shine, Others
Christmas Eve Sermon that uses a candle being lit and blown out alternately to tell a story about Jesus being Light.
[SANCTUARY OR OTHER ROOM BEGINS AS DARK AS POSSIBLE] SET UP: A LARGER CANDLE AT CENTER STAGE A PERSON READING OR TELLING THE STORY A HELPER TO LIGHT AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLE ** = INDICATES WHEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLE *** = INDICATES WHEN TO BLOW THE CANDLE OUT This Christmas Eve, I would like to ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A message on the necessity of salt in the world and it’s characteristics.
You Are the Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 Intro In the Beatitudes Jesus sets before us a word picture of the inner spirit of a genuine Christian (Matt. 5:3-9) The Master continues the Sermon on the Mount with lessons of Christian discipleship by describing in graphic terms the influence of such ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13
Denomination: Baptist
Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses.
Introduction Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses. Text Paul has ascribed different terms for the identity of the Christian believers. They are “saints”; they are “members of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This is the second message in a series of three on the themes of Life, Light and Love in 1 John. The focus in this message is on the Light and the practical out-workings of being ain and of the Light.
Lessons in Light 1 John 1: 5-10 Introduction Darkness and Light ; Truth and Error these concepts are under attack today and the church buys into the spirit of the age when it is more concerned about being politically correct than being faithful to the truth of God’s word. John 1:14 ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
How Christ followers can create thirst for the Water of Life.
Jesus always said interesting things. Consider this famous quote from Matthew 5:13 (NKJV): "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men." He was talking to His followers. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13
In conjunction with being the Light of the World - (1) There is a Call to be Answered. (2) There is a Testimony to be Shared (3) Three is a Choice to Be Made and (4) There is a Purpose To be Considered.
“Called To Be the Light of the World” Matthew 5:14-16 This morning we started our two-part series on believer’s being the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World. This morning we dealt with believers being “Called To Be the Salt of the Earth” and now this ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16
Is the Church really salt and light in our society
Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20
Denomination: Anglican
The text is for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Common Lectionary Reading for Year B, and looks at Characteristics of a Disciple as in the previous two Sundays.
STUMBLING BLOCK OR SALT? MARK 9:38-50 --by R. David Reynolds Mark’s Gospel has been giving us excellent glimpses into the character of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. As I prayerfully considered our text this morning two points spoke most powerfully to me. Jesus warns us as His disciples ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:38-50
Denomination: Methodist
Don’t get angry at people in spiritual darkness for not being able to see what’s obvious to you. Instead, bring them some spiritual light
Light Walkers -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone for answers to eternal questions. The tragedy of this ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14
Denomination: Church Of God
The Permissive Society (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 13-16. Ill: • Snake who escaped from his cage etc; • He became a victim of his own appetite! • I believe our society has become the victim of its own permissive appetites; • We have become trapped, enslaved by our own sinful attitudes and ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
How will you consider a life that is well-lived. Be the salt of the earth and light of the world for Christ, bring others to praise God with you.
How would you consider a life well-lived? Read Matt 5:13-16. The Christian faith is not simply a collection of doctrines and beliefs, although these are important. • At its root, Christianity is a life experience: a life-changing, personal experience of the risen Jesus Christ. ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A WITNESS IN EVANGELISM.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE LIGHT Matt 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more
how can we 'fertilize' the world to make it the Kingdom of God
Matthew 5:13-20 Unlike some scripture that strikes fear in preachers' hearts, this scripture has way too many topics that someone could use. But I want to strike at the core of what Jesus tells us who we are. But first, I must ask you a question: Has anyone ever told you that you are a pile ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:12-30, Matthew 5:13-20
Denomination: Episcopal
Like Paul we need to pray that we as His ambassadors do not water down the word of God in our lives to appease our culture but instead fearlessly proclaim the truth to all we meet.
FEARLESS PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE (Ephesians 6:18-20) • Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, the one called to proclaim the Gospel message to the Gentile people asked the church of Ephesus for prayer that he might fearlessly proclaim the Gospel message. • In the sermon I am going ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20
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