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Salt And Light

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 21, 2014

After Jesus shares the attributes that will bless us he tells his disciples that they are salt and light. How are we like salt and light?

SALT AND LIGHT Matt. 5:13-16 Intro: Make connection between the beatitudes and us being salt and light. 1) We need to be salty (vs. 13). There was a time when salt was a much more precious commodity than it is today. “On October 2, 1864, one of the worst battles of the American Civil War ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Jesus

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 25, 2023

In a weary world, Jesus calls us to Himself!

The Jesus Alternative Matthew 11:28-30 August 27, 2023 When you think about it, we make so many decisions on a given day. I really don’t want you to think about it, just trust me, because it’s overwhelming to think about. Want a cup of coffee? You can go to the Alexandria Bakery, Casey’s, Get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we are going to start a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The first one we are going to deal with is the fruit of LOVE.

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SERIES, and I want to encourage you to be here for every service. Illus: This series reminds me of the farmer that had a pet pig with a wooden leg. A man was visiting his farm one day and asked him how the pig lost it’s leg. The old farmer responded by saying that the pig ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

08. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 18, 2023

What does it mean for Jesus to call us the light of the world?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org On this Resurrection Sunday we are celebrating the glorious defeat of death and our eternal suffering by the Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his death on the Cross and his defeat over death through his resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Matthew 5 (8/27/2017) Series

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5

Matthew 5:13-14 (Jesus Teaches about Salt and Light) If a seasoning has no flavor, it has no value. If Christians make no effort to affect the world around them, they are of little value to God. If we are too much like the world, we are worthless. Christians should not blend in with everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legend Of J (The Candy Cane) Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 26, 2002

As we approach the Christmas Season, merchants are displaying the candy cane. But do you realize that it is being displayed in the wrong position? This sermon reveals the true meaning behind the legendary candy cane!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. Lyons, GA. SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 5:2, 19-20 As we quickly approach the date of December 25th there are still many Christians who are debating whether that was truly the date of His birth! Since 353 AD the Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Moving From Fatal Choices To Faithful Purpose

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 13, 2006

Our choices can defeat us but they do not have to cripple us

"Attention, shoppers: Welcome to today’s marketplace, where consumers face a bewildering variety of choices. In grocery, we have 24 different bagged lettuces, 100 cheeses -- 20 of them cheddar -- plus 30 kinds of muffins, 24 flavors of coffee sold in bulk and 80 varieties of cereal in just the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Worship God?

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Sep 7, 2006

Worship to God means to appreciate his worth

Why do we Worship God? Scripture Reading Revelation 4: 1-11 Introduction There is a great lesson to be learned from the dictionary. • When things start going bad, we often fear they will only get worse. • It seems that "worse" will take us to the "worst". • Our nation (Sri Lanka) seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Redemption

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 3, 2004

God has redeemed us in accord with His grace and has revealed the mystery of His will in us.

Redemption Eph. 1:7-9 INTRO.: the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage is the first redemption story in the Bible. The word "redeem" is first mentioned in Exodus 6:6 Israel had been in Egypt nearly 400 years after being invited to live there by the Pharaoh of Joseph’s day. Over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church And The Community

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002

What is the churches relationship to the community from Gods perspective? A City on a hill, salt and light.

Matt 16:13-18 Upon this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus church is a strong church A unified church: Jn 17: 21 –22 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Worth At Christmas!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 13, 2008

God proved how vauleable you are unto Him through sending His only Son as a baby! ( Show flim clip of George Bailey "It’s a Wonderful Life.") 3 truths to remember!

Your Worth at Christmas Text: Matthew 1:1,18-21 1.The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: 18.After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Keeper Of The Oil

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 17, 2011

We can have meetings in this building but if we want to have life changing church we must pray for the presents of the Holy Ghost!

The Keeper Of The Oil Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 27:28 (King James Version) 28And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: This morning we will look again at the miracle of 1st Kings chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9-16

Denomination: Church Of God

You Are The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message centers on three ways we can let our light shine in a world cast in darkness.

You Are the Light in a Dark World – Matthew 5:13-16 (Sermon on the Mount) 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. 14"You are the light of the world. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Why Was Jesus Baptized

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This Sermon answers the question of christian Baptism

A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

(Section 1) Introduction To James- The Perfect Man Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of the many men called by the name James. James and his letter.

Introduction to James – The Perfect Man I. The Writer ? James Chapter 1:1 Who is James? A. The Son of Zebedee and brother of John Mark 1:19, Mark 3:17, Matthew 4:21, Matthew 10:12 In the inner circle, one of the twelve. Acts 12:2 Killed B. The son of Alphaeus Matthew 10:3, Mark ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal