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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Holes In The Darkness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    You are the light of the world. As you live out this goodness visibly in front of the people of the world, your life will point them to Jesus where they too can find life that is real life.

    Opening illustration: Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the young boy said, “I see a man making holes in the darkness.” Let us turn to Matthew 5 and see how we as believers can make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be An Effective Influence

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,378 views

    Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.

    How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Why Am I A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 13,490 views

    As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission.

    Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Why Am I a Christian? A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission B. In order to carry out my mission Season: Epiphany 5a Date: February 6, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matt Barker avatar

    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 31,697 views

    We are called to be the light of the world.

    About a month ago, I was up here talking about us being the Salt of the Earth, and what that actually means. Today, we are going to continue on from there to the next part of this message from Jesus in his sermon on the mount. Let’s open our bibles to: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Thousand Points Of Light

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 4,191 views

    God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

    A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 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 city on a hill cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Being The Salt Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 4,863 views

    Part 2:Sermon on the Mount Series - We are commanded as believers, as followers of Jesus Christ to be the salt of the earth.

    The Great Commission Part 2 – Sermon on the Mount – Salt & Light Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the beginning of His ministry † Jesus explains the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus † Jesus explains Salvation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Being The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 15,120 views

    Part 3:Sermon on the Mount Series - We were commanded by Jesus to be the light unto this world.

    The Great Commission Part 3 – Sermon on the Mount – Salt & Light Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the beginning of His ministry † Jesus explains the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus † Jesus explains Salvation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,419 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,627 views

    A simple sermon on what it means to be "salt" and "light" in our world.

    Salt & Light Lake Bronson 8 Feb. 98 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 A recent secular survey, where 1300 senior executives across America were asked to list, in order of priority, what they thought was the most important characteristic within an organization. - 90% listed integrity as # 1 - 90% ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Surpassing Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,822 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    We Have A Light To Shine

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2011
     | 7,410 views

    Stewardship message, designed as a dialogue between the pastor and a lay reader, and focusing on all the light we as a church now shed, but also could share, with adequate personnel and finances. Ends with a candlelighting ceremony.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 1990 Pastor: One Christian organization that is concerned with helping people who have emotional problems uses as its slogan, "It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." Today we are going to test that theory. This morning we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Sermon On The Mount (1) Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    Is the Church really salt and light in our society

    Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Tasting And Seeing The Goodness Of God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    A sermon about being salt and light in the world.

    Matthew 5:13-20 “Tasting and Seeing the Goodness of God” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com When I was about Mary Ellen’s age, I happened along my dad, who was sitting in the kitchen, eating an apple. My curiosity ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2011
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     | 3,694 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany on providing salt and letting the light of Christ shine.

    Matthew 5: 13 – 16 / Let It Shine Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would leave; but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Real Deal

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 318 ratings
     | 86,328 views

    Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

    Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican