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The Sermon On The Mount - Salt Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

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The qualities of Salt

I. Introduction A. A tough old cowboy once counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. The grandson did this religiously and he lived to the age of 93. When he died, he left 14 children, 28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 1, 2023

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Salt & Light

Salt & Light Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Salt.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023

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What happens when salt loses its saltiness.

SALT. Luke 14:34-35. Salt is a particularly useful commodity. Trade is built upon it; wars have been fought over it; taxes upon it have been resisted. Films have even been made about it. Its uses range from being a condiment to being a preservative. At one time no house could do without it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple As Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 17, 2007

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He used three earthly materials: Salt, Light and City, to explain spiritual truth by giving a clear distinction between the disciple and the world with regards to his position and mission (Mat 5:13-16).

THE DISCIPLE AS THE SALT "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under, foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Salt

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015

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A drama for children: Salt

Salt (This children’s talk is based on Matthew 5: 13) Theme: Christians as salt of the earth. Objective: 1. To teach that Christian love is like salt of the earth. 2. To show how salt can be recovered from salt water. 3. To teach that Jesus can recover the love that is in us. Focus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Salt: The Maintainer Of Health

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

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Since verses 13-16, discloses how we are to Function in a world that hates us, I thought it would be helpful if we would look at One of the Functions of Salt as the Maintainer of Health. One of the primary functions of Salt is to Maintain Health, to keep

In Verses 13-16, Jesus reveals Our Function in a world that hates us, even Our Relationship to a world that has gone mad. In summing up the Attitude of Kingdom Citizens, the Lord now turns to those 12 young, eager, enthusiastic disciples who were nearest to Him on the mountain; and He says to them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Lord Use You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

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Explores our divine assignments as Christians to be the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world," embodying these roles in our daily lives.

Good morning, cherished family of faith. What a joy it is to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Salt, Light

Look Like Light, Taste Like Salt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

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In explaining life following Jesus (discipleship), Jesus uses two elements from everyday life to explain His expectations and the results of being a disciple. The first is salt. The second is light.

Look like Light, Taste Like Salt MATTHEW 5:13-16 #discipleship READ MATTHEW 5:13-16 [congregation reads along aloud] "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 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Signpost And A Dash Of Salt

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 2, 2011

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As salt and light, Christ's followers are to be change-agents in the world, making God's kingdom real on earth!

For most of my thirty years of life, I have thought of salt simply as a seasoning. Like pepper or curry or Mrs. Dash. Salt is something added to food to alter the flavor a bit; at least, that's the way I looked at it, until about a year ago. I took notice when my husband sat down at the dinner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Lesson About Salt Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

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Thank you Pastor John Hamby for the original message. Much of this has remained the same, simply because it spoke to our need so well.

I want to begin looking at our theme for 2014, which is “Learning to be the light.” We’ll start by looking a passage in Matthew 5 and before we look at the idea of being light I believe we need to look at this concept of being salt. Since Jesus added salt to light, here, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

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