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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Pass The Salt

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 16, 2010
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     | 5,524 views

    As a child of God we need to be well seasoned to stand in this sin filled world today.

    PASS THE SALT Mark 9:49For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 50Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Salt Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    An exhortation to be what the Bible says you are.

    Series: Names That Are Noteworthy “Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth” Matthew 5:13 I. A SOLEMN TRUTH - “Ye are the salt” A. The PERSON of the pronouncement – Jesus B. The PEOPLE of the pronouncement – “Ye” II. A SPECIFIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Season With Salt

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to r

    I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to remind you of God’s eternal covenant. Never forget to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Salt And Lights

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 24, 2014
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     | 6,627 views

    To a world that is in total darkness, the church should be a beacon of light.

    Salt and Lights Matthew 5:1/2 Here we have the greatest preacher that every lived, sharing with His disciples the principles of the Kingdom. He was the great prophet of His church, the one who came into the world, to light every man’s path. The prophets and John the Baptist had done some ...read more

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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 26, 2015
     | 4,649 views

    If we show Jesus’ love in everything we do, we can do much to reduce bitterness and bring peace to our world.

    Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have ever eaten something that didn’t taste very good? What did you do to make the food taste better? Did you put any salt on the food? Improving the taste of food is one of many uses for salt. Salt is used to keep dyes from washing out so our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Salt & Light

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012
     | 4,974 views

    We are called out to be useful to God.

    Salt & Light October 26, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called out to be useful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5: 13-16 Introduction: In a cave where they turn out the light completely. I. Salt a. Sodium is an extremely active ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry In Daily Life

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002
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    Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

    Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24:5 Salt And Light Are? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 15, 2007
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     | 4,250 views

    When Jesus spoke of salt and light it wasn’t a mystery to those he was teaching, so what’s in it for us?

    They are the type of thing that you don’t miss until you need them and don’t have them. But boy when you want them and they aren’t there you sure miss them then. When Jesus was looking for a metaphor to describe his followers he reached out to and latched on to an unlikely pair. Well perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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    This sermon explores how to embody Jesus' call to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world' in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered together in His name, isn't it? To be nestled in the warmth of His love, in the comfort of His grace, and in the fellowship of His people. This morning, as we open our hearts to God's Word, we are going to be drawing from the wellspring ...read more

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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    What Type Of Salt And Light Are You? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 3, 2008
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     | 49,459 views

    The scriptures do not say, “…become the salt and the light.” Jesus says, “You are the salt…You are the light.” So, what type of salt and light are you, I ask?

    What Type of Salt and Light Are You?: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction: God refers to believers as the “salt” and “light.” Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges, and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to conform to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Law & Grace Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 24, 2017
     | 8,139 views

    Jesus had just talked with the disciples about being blessed and also about being “Salt & Light”. He now felt the need to address the elephant in the room… The elephant was the question that kept coming up, “What about the Law of Moses?”

    Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction: 1. Jesus had just talked with the disciples about being blessed and also about being “Salt & Light”. He now felt the need to address the elephant in the room… The elephant was the question that kept coming up, “What about the Law of Moses?” 2. Jesus begins by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,472 views

    After Jesus painted the portrait of a servant in the beatitudes, He illustrated the influence of a servant in the properties of salt and light. The world needs us to be salt and light and we can be that through our service.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with an interesting and poignant story. 1. One day Bill and Hillary Clinton were out for a drive while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed to stop for gas. 3. They pulled into a tiny gas station, and out walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016
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    In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

    Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Vision Sunday - Salt And Light

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 12, 2025
     | 252 views

    Jesus calls us salt and light. How do we season and shine in this daark culture around us?

    Vision Sunday Be These: Salt and Light Matthew 5 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-07-2025 Walker and Craig Walker Hayes, the grammy nominated country singer who had a seven time gold number one song “Fancy like” and his wife Lainey decided to move to Nashville so he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Be Authentic / You Are The Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 283 ratings
     | 73,496 views

    When Jesus says:"You are the salt of the earth." Jesus is saying "Be Authentic." Be the Real Deal! Beloved, an inconsistent lifestyle repels people from the church. So, how authentic is your walk? We may be the only Bible that our neighbor may ever see.

    Our Gospel reading this morning from Matthew is near the beginning of Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Jesus called his followers to the highest standards of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us to "turn the other cheek." He commanded us to love our enemy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican