Sermons on Matthew 5:16:

Giving Jesus Away (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

Principles for Evangelism.

Giving Jesus Away Mat 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. Mat 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Set Free

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

Set Free

HELPING SET OTHERS FREE Set Free "Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.... Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Light Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 28, 2007

#7 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Mandato De Ser Luz Al Mundo

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Sep 10, 2006

Los cristianos deben ser ejemplo al mundo, luces que guían en medio de la oscuridad que hay en este siglo.

EL MANDATO DE SER LUZ AL MUNDO Mateo 5:14-16 Esta mañana quiero presentar la segunda resolución para un cristiano de Agape: Ser luz del mundo. Leamos lo que nos dice el Señor en Mateo 5:14-16 “14Vosotros sois la luz del mundo; una ciudad asentada sobre un monte no se puede esconder. 15Ni se ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Importance Of Outlook

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2006

When a facing a new task the most important indicator of eventual success or failure is the outlook of the person headed into that task.

Dakota Community Church September 24, 2006 The Importance of Outlook You arrive at work to discover they are retooling the computer system which will result in much more efficient operation; but, first you will have to learn an entire new program. How do you typically respond? It’s Sun. morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Mennonite

A Formula For Impacting Our World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2006

The simple formula Jesus has given us for impacting our world is that we are salt and light.

Introduction: A. I wanted to start today’s sermon with a funny story of a science chemistry experiment gone wrong. 1. So I went on line and searched for quite a while, thinking surely there must be some great stories out there. a. I stumbled on one that didn’t have a lot of details, which would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. 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

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. 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. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Touching The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart.

Read Scripture Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart. How does that happen, how do we touch the heart of others? First we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.1: Opposites Attract Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

The Laws of the Kingdom Pt. 1: Opposites Attract Sunday, May 7th, 2006 Well, it’s happened again. I’m finding that there is one thing about preaching that I have come up against several times now that is frustrating to me. You plan and you lay out a series and then you come upon a passage like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ignite Our "Wicks" In 2006

Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Dec 27, 2005

Asking God to help us "burn brighter" in the upcoming year.

Ignite Our Wicks in 2006 Matthew 5:16 I. Introduction Ok, everyone, I want you to sing along with me if you know this song. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning. Give me oil in my lamp I pray. Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning, burning, burning, keep me burning ‘til the break of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

God Walks The Dark Hills!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2006

God walks the dark hills with His children. We carry the light, even though at times darkness tries to extingish the light.

GOD WALKS THE DARK HILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have before the church a burning candle. I love the thought, I AM A CANDLE FOR THE LORD. I GIVE MYSELF FOR THE LIGHT. I. WILL WE WAIT ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE? WILL WE SUBMIT TO THE PLAN AND PURPOSE OF THE MOST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006

We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessings For Believers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

sermon on the beatitudes

The Beatitudes: Blessings for Believers Matthew 5:1-16 5/18/97 Intro: In one "Peanuts" comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are sitting and talking about their plans when they grow up. Linus says, "when I get big, I’m going to be a humble little country doctor. I’ll live in the city, see, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational