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Light In Dark Place Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 6,724 views

The amazing power of the Gospel to change lives

Evangelism # 4 Light in Dark Places On recent Sundays, we’ve been talking about issues connected with our mission as Christ’s representatives in this world. From the story of Philip’s encounter with an Ethiopian man, as told in the book of the Acts, we learned that we must carefully listen: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Connect With The Youth They Are Souls Too Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 8, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 8,560 views

OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE FUTURE CHURCH, IF WE DONT TREAT THEM LIKE SOULS SATAN WILL DESTROY THEM. LETS NOT LET HIM DESTROY OUR FUTURE;WE MUST WIN THEIR SOULS FOR CHRIST. LETS GET TO KNOW OUR YOUTH AND TEACH THEM ABOUT OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS.

THIS IS A BASIC INTRO TO WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS SERIES. IF YOU WANT TO BE A SUCESSFUL YOUTH MINISTER YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH YOUTH. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE THAT THEY SEE CHRIST IN YOU TEACH THEM HOW TO LET THEIRS SHINE. THE GOAL OF ANY YOUTH MINISTRY SHOULD BE TO OFFER AND TEACH THEM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The Lighthouse In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

based on 60 ratings

| 9,467 views

In the midst of the darkness of our society, Christians must be lighthouses to guide folks to safety.

Intro: I heard a supply plane pilot flying into New Orleans just after Katrina one night say "I’ve never seen this place so dark." I was also viewing a friend’s homemade video of Biloxi/Gulfport MS area, and amidst all the rubble, there stood the Old Biloxi Lighthouse! The contrasts were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Christianity

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 18, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 11,211 views

This sermon stresses that being a Christian is more than just calling oursleves one. It also states that all Christians are called to be "radical"

BACK TO THE BASICS IV: Radical Christianity Matthew 5:13-14 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 You are the light of the world-- like a city on a mountain, glowing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 5,998 views

The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somos La Luz Del Mundo

Contributed by Cesar Delvillar on Apr 29, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 30,536 views

Si fueramos acusados de ser cristianos,¿existe suficiente evidencia para declarnos culpables? Nuestro estilo de vida es el mejor indice del grado de espiritualidad desarrollado en nuestra experiencia con Cristo. Debemos estar seguros de que de manera adec

Somos la Luz del Mundo En su libro, ¿Por qué No el mejor?, el Presidente Jimmy Carter nos cuenta sobre un día que, sentado en una iglesia de Plains, Gergia él estuvo pensando acerca del título de un sermón. El título era bastante largo, e incluía una pregunta. ¡Era, "Si usted fuera arrestado por ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Adventist

Glimpses Of Gods Glory

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Dec 1, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 7,941 views

Seeing Gods glory through the eyes of the Old and New Testiments.

Glimpses of God’s Glory Rom. 3:23 Col.1:27 1 Cor. 2:9 Rom. 8:18 Glory—Speaks of God’s beauty, power, greatness majesty, and authority. In the Bible we are given glimpses of God’s glory. I Moses caught glimpses of God’s glory. Ex. 28-35 1 Spending time in the presence of God caused his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Purity Through Accountability Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,029 views

Only through holding one another accountable in love can the church remain pure.

Series: Being the Body REMAINING PURE THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY Matt 5:13-16 In 2001 the natural gas giant Enron collapsed destroying the lives of thousands of families and investors and even causing calamity upon our national economy. The collapse was due to faulty and fraudulent accounting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bearers Of The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

| 3,767 views

The church has been called to bear the light of God’s truth to a dark and dying world.

Series: Being the Body Bearers of the Light Matt 5:14-16 One of the most amazing sights on my mission trips to the mountains of Honduras is people walking to church at night. Unless you have been there it is hard to picture just how rugged the are the roads and just how dark it can be. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing The World Around Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,158 views

Jesus called us "salt" and "light" which are both change agents to the world around them.

Series: Being the Body CHANGING THE WORLD AROUND ME Matthew 5:13-16 In June 1990 the world watched in amazement the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the fall of the Iron Curtain. People were finally free from the communist rule of the Soviet Union. This change in political rule did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Politically Correct Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,931 views

This message examines the issues around being politically correct when it comes to public display of Christianity.

Politically Correct Christians Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20 Introduction I was leaving a meeting recently and as I left I wished a fellow worker a very “Merry Christmas”. Immediately with the focus of being politically correct, I wondered if I may have offended him, especially if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 12,102 views

Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." This message thinks about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk.

Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 5:16-18 Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." What does this really mean? Today, we are thinking about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk. So the first thing I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Kind Of Light Do You Have

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 21,236 views

Jesus called you to be light not only in your house,not only in your city, not only in your country but in the world and he is serious...

Mat 5:14-16 You are like light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,v15 and no one would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A lamp is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. v16 Make your light shine, so that others will see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

based on 44 ratings

| 15,282 views

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stand Out Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 10,669 views

As salt of the earth and light of the world, we are called to influence people from evil and illuminate them for good.

One of the movies I would like you to watch is Evan Almighty. In the movie news anchor Evan Baxter, played by Steve Carell, ran for Congress with the campaign slogan, “Change the world.” He won. But the way he fulfilled his campaign promise is not the way he imagined it would be. But God, played by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

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