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Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

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In our Scripture today, Jesus is saying that as the salt of the earth, and the light of the world, how we live and what we do is supposed to somehow draw those who are far from God to Jesus. We do this by sharing our faith

Share Matthew 5:13-15 When it comes to sharing our faith, many of us have some anxiety about doing so. The idea that we have to talk to somebody about our faith is nerve wracking. Many of us want to but fear usually keeps us from doing it. Here are some of the fears that have been mentioned to me: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Worth Your Salt?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

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3 ways that a Christian can lose their saltiness (Outline and material adapted from Yves I-Bing Cheng at: http://www.meetingwithchrist.com/E023%20You%20are%20the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth%20(2)%20-%20Mt%205(13).htm)

HoHum: Have the children come up front and do Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/pass-the-salt.html) Need a shaker of salt, a brightly colored shirt, a leather belt, and a plastic toy What is this? (Show shaker of salt) Salt makes food more savory, makes it taste better, not so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impacting Our World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

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HP (High Potency) + CP (Close Proximity) + CC (Clear Communication) = MI (Maximum Impact) (Outline and material taken from Bill Hybells & Mark Mittelberg's book, Becoming a Contagious Christian)

HoHum: One of the most frustrating experiences in life is to be told what to do without being given a clear idea of how to go about doing it. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time. The boss sets a sky high sales quota and lets everyone know clearly that he expects everyone to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have A Positive Influence

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2015

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Live what you preach.

HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE Matt.5: 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Effective Influence

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010

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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering A Biblical Worldview Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Feb 14, 2016

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The Christian Worldview has permeated all of Western Civilization. The impact of Christian thought is the source of the freedoms that we enjoy. To separate Biblical truth from our society is to doom our culture to self-destruction.

Matthew 5:13-20 NASB 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 17, 2016

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Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we discussed the beatitudes and we looked at the characteristics of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We then proceeded to look at the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Out And Welcoming In

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

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Let's talk about being salt and light (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, chapter 15, pg. 167- 177)

HoHum: Christianity is one beggar telling another beggar where he found bread- D.T. NILES WBTU: 3 disciples are important for us to remain faithful disciples of Jesus. These are in Luke 6. This outlines for us an important night and day in the life and ministry of Jesus. Jesus spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tangible Kingdom - Obstacles Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

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from Hugh Halter's work on incarnational living

Tangible Kingdom – Obstacles Matt. 5:13-16 Salt and Light – This is what God sees in us! 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. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Influence Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016

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In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount - Salt Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

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The qualities of Salt

I. Introduction A. A tough old cowboy once counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. The grandson did this religiously and he lived to the age of 93. When he died, he left 14 children, 28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Behaviour, The Results Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2012

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This message looks at what happens when we behave the way we are supposed to behave.

Over the past four weeks I’ve been speaking about what Jesus said about our behaviour, and if you were looking for a specific list of what we can do and can’t do you’ve been disappointed. Jesus didn’t provide a detailed list but instead insisted that our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Attitude On Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction Series

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012

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An introduction to the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5

INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What does this portion of Scripture have to do with Christianity in 2012? Before, we look at each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Hope For America

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 8, 2012

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There are plenty of believers in this nation who should be making a difference and yet it seems that we lose battle after battle in regards to the moral compass of the United States.

PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN This past week half the people in our nation were happy because of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Influence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011

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God can use our influence for His kingdom and His glory

The Power of Influence Matthew 5:13-16 August 28, 2011 Morning Service Dr. John Geddie went to Aneityum, (Anatom) an island in Vanuatu in 1848 and worked there for God for 24 years. On the tablet erected to his memory these words are inscribed: When he landed, in 1848, there were no Christians. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

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