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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Salt And Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2014
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    A sermon about being what Jesus calls us to be.

    "Salt and Light" Matthew 5:13-16 I often don't feel like "salt" and "light." I can be pretty self-centered. I often say things I shouldn't say and do things I shouldn't do. I'm not always nice. And I would imagine that Jesus' first disciples probably felt pretty much the same ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Turn On The Light

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
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    The world won’t know that Jesus is Lord of your life, till they see how you conduct your life.

    Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 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. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Got A Light?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 3, 2004
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    Sombody had to help with Saul’s conversion, Have you got the light of Jesus?

    Got A Light? I remember seeing in several old movies, when two Spies were to meet they would start with some seeming innocent conversation starter. That was to keep all around them from noticing that the planned meeting was happening, the microfilm passed or other instructions given. One that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Light Of The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Encourage believers to actively reflect God's glory through their lives, serving as a light to others, so they may see their good deeds and glorify God.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive into the heart of Matthew's Gospel, exploring the call to be a light in this world, to live a life that draws others, and to tap into the power of the Kingdom of God. As Robert Leighton once said, "As the sun can be seen only by its own light, ...read more

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021
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    What do people with the beautiful attitudes described in the beatitudes do for the world? Let's look at Matthew 5:13-16.

    What do people with the beautiful attitudes described in the beatitudes do for the world? Salt Jesus describes them as being like salt. Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salty And Lit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
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    Explores our Christian calling to be transformative agents in the world, preserving and enhancing life as salt, and guiding others as light.

    Beloved friends, as we gather together in the warmth of God's embrace, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the sacred teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. We find ourselves today at the foot of the Sermon on the Mount, a sermon that is as much an invitation as it is a declaration, a call to ...read more

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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2010
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    God’s desire is to have His people enlightened and able to enlighten by the power of the Spirit of God. God’s plan for Israel was for her to be light to the nations. God’s plan for His redeemed Spirit filled Church is for her to be the light of the world

    ZECHARIAH 4: 1-5 THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (The Lampstand in The Fifth Vision) [Isa. 9:1-7; 60:1-3; 62:1-2] These visions supplement one another beautifully . The previous vision of the removal of the filthy garments [by the pre-incarnate Christ] indicating how moral obstacles were to be removed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Light

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 20, 2023
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    If we are willing to turn toward truth, even though it means we have to admit we have been wrong, then we will find ourselves being drawn to Jesus.

    How often have you heard someone say, “it’s not fair for God to punish otherwise good people who don’t believe in Jesus?" It’s like saying, “It’s not fair that I can’t see the Statue of Liberty without going to New York.” That’s where it is! And yet God has not only given us maps and signposts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Josh Brown avatar

    It's Jesus Series

    Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020
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    Jesus Christ is the light shining in the darkness. That darkness, that evil, will never ever overcome the Light. In his light, we see ourselves as we really are, a sinner in need of a Savior.

    Sermon: It’s Jesus Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Welcome! We're so glad you are joining us this morning. We’re in a series where we are walking through the Gospel of John. And last week we laid the foundation for this series. We talked a little bit about who John is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
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    Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

    “THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprised By The Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2010
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    1) Surprise in Watching (Luke 2:8), 2) Surprise in Wonder (Luke 2:9-14), 3) Surprise in Worship (Luke 2:15-16), 4) Surprise in Witness (Luke 2:17-20)

    When the year ends we tend of have a summary of the past year’s events. They usually include the year’s disasters, market crashes and deaths. Births, tend not to get much mention. The greatest birth in Human history did not get much immediate attention either except for a few shepherds on the Job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Salt & Light

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012
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    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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    Lights In The World Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 9, 2019
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    Philippians 2:12-18 teaches us the effect of the gospel on the conduct of our lives.

    Scripture We are in a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting, Paul’s thanksgiving, and prayer, he wanted the Philippians to know that despite his imprisonment, the gospel was still advancing. Then, he urged ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel Of Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 30, 2020
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    In a hymn of praise to God’s goodness in Psalm 36, three basic characteristics are presented of the Father as the God of "the Gospel of Light". In this we see 1) Light from His Person (Ps. 36:5-6), 2) Light for His People (Ps. 36:7-9) and 3) Light from His Protection (Ps. 36:10-11).

    Psalm 36:5-11 [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. [6] Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. [7] How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 7,657 views

    Isaiah encourages the people of Judah to walk in the light as preparation for the reign of Jesus.

    This morning we’ll continue our study of the “Day of the Lord” in the Old Testament prophets as we begin a series of messages from the prophet Isaiah. Since Isaiah deals with the Messiah, both His first and second coming, more completely than any of the other prophets, we’ll be looking at a number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist