Sermons on Matthew 5:14: showing 451-465 of 646

What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness

Contributed by John White on Jul 16, 2018

Jesus tells us how we are to be the salt of the earth.

What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness Matt. 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. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Salt Shaker

Contributed by Francis Balla on Jul 18, 2018

Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.”

Introduction: Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.” I was dreaming about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sun, The Moon, And The Stars

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 11, 2018

We are to be a light shining in a dark place.

WHEN OUR DAUGHTER was in Junior High, she became friends with some girls who lived in a little town about an hour’s drive from here. On occasion, these girls would invite her to an activity at their church or their school or even ask her to come to their house. So, I would drive her there, come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"An Intelligent Notion Of Charity"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 9, 2018

I think Thomas of Villanova is a saint for our times. He possessed what some have called "an intelligent notion of charity," getting at the problem of poverty at its root.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The stories preserved in the first book of Kings about the prophet Elijah are some of the most gripping tales in all literature. The Church has been reading these narratives most of this month, and they are most appropriate, because they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Mount - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 22, 2019

Part 8 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” Here Jesus begins to show the outworking of the beatitudes as salt and light in the world.

Part 8 - Salt of the earth and light of the world Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 8 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, John 1:6-9, John 8:12, Genesis 1:16, Philippians 2:14-15, Matthew 5:17-18, Matthew 12:13, Matthew 15:2, Romans 10:4, Hebrews 10:8-9, Luke 24:44-48, Luke 16:17, Romans 2:12-13, Matthew 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Mount - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 28, 2019

This is Part 11 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part Jesus tells his audience 3 things not to do for the sake of being seen. This teaching includes a model for prayer.

Part 11 - Three things to do, not to be seen by men, and a model prayer Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 11 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus as he delivered what is familiarly known ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:22-24, 1 Corinthians 15:50-51, 2 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Timothy 4:18, Acts 14:21-22, 2 Timothy 4:1, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 9:14-15, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 5:48, Romans 5:10, Matthew 5:44, Leviticus 19:16-18, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:38, Luke 6:20-49, Matthew 6:1, Matthew 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Lessons Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2019

Sermon on the Mount Message on the Be Attitudes. Sacrifice and Reward

The Be Attitudes Theme: To show the true attitude of a Christian Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Mat 5:17-20 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. (18) For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Focussed Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 19, 2019

In fellowship together we are called to be distinct focussed disciples. Focussed disciples are salt and light – undiluted and not hidden. This focus may lead to persecution, or to people glorifying the Father. No matter the outcome we remain focussed.

Message Matthew 5:10-16 Being Focussed When you become a Christian it doesn’t take too long for you to hear about the Beatitudes. We find them in Matthew 5 … open your Bible to that place … Matthew 5. (Read Matthew 5:3-10) Jesus uses these Beatitudes to introduce what it means to have a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Our Many Purposes As Salt Series

Contributed by David Troyer on Nov 19, 2017

What is the purpose of salt? Throughout most of the world’s history, salt has been used for three purposes: Flavoring, Preserving and Healing and it has almost always been valuable. This message explores our responsibilities as Salt in this world.

Our text for this morning is Matthew 5:13-16 While you are turning there, take a minute to think about salt. What is its history? What is its purpose... aside from tasting good. Today we are going to explore those aspects and more as we explore our purpose in light of the call God makes on us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your View Of The Election?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

People are finding fault like never before over our new president. Power Point is available upon request

MATTHEW 5:13-16 “WHAT IS YOUR VIEW OF THE ELECTION?” A) If you were to come to me and say, “Pastor, I have some problems in my personal life, can you help me?” * I would open my Bible, try to identify the problem and seek to speak God’s truth into your life, giving you God’s Word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Light

Contributed by Carol Post on Dec 21, 2017

The light of Christ shined into the darkness at just the right time when He was born and still attracts people with hope, peace and love today.

Isaiah 9:2,6 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-20, John 1:4-5, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salty, Shinny And Reflective Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2018

An externally focused church makes a difference in the community through good works and living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

SALTY, SHINNY, AND REFLECTIVE Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is an Externally Focused Church? It is a church that is "increasingly convinced that effectiveness is not measured by what happens inside the church but rather by the impact the people of the church have on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Light Up Your Life And Others By Uncovering The Light!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014

We are expected to be the lights shining in the dark places of this world so that others can find their way to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 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. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Kingdom Of Influence Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

As believers we are empowered and called to be people of influence. We are to be salt and light in this world

We will be looking at Matthew 5:13-16 this morning. If you do not have a Bible please take out the insert in the bulletin and the Scriptures will be on it. (ME) I have several continual prayer requests. One of them is simply, “Lord, let me a person of influence to my family, my church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God