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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Salt And Light Christians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
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    Our mission as believers is to share Jesus Christ with all the world. Jesus tells us that we are to be salt and light in order to draw people to Him. What does this mean?

    SALT AND LIGHT CHRISTIANS Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: When my sister was in high school, boys were naturally drawn to her. She was a pretty girl, very funny and very outgoing. One boy that wanted to date her came to see her and talked about his love for her. He was kind of lanky, awkward, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look Like Light, Taste Like Salt

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017
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    In explaining life following Jesus (discipleship), Jesus uses two elements from everyday life to explain His expectations and the results of being a disciple. The first is salt. The second is light.

    Look like Light, Taste Like Salt MATTHEW 5:13-16 #discipleship READ MATTHEW 5:13-16 [congregation reads along aloud] "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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blood And Candles

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 1,882 views

    Easter

    Blood and Candles PASSION WEEK Bartamaus- Pilate 1. Jericho / Bart 2. Entry / palm 3. Cleanse the temple 4. Anointed by Mary 5. Judas sets up betrayal 6. Last supper 7. In the garden 8. Judas Kiss 9. Sanhedrin-Peter 10. Pilate Text: John 9:5 5 While I am in the world, I am the light for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,756 views

    Fruit of the spirit

    Fruits of the Spirit (Matt.5:13-16 ) Intro: Many years a missionary employed a Chinese scholar to translate the New Testament into the Chinese language. The scholar was a Confucianist and had never heard of Christianity until the missionary had hired him. The scholar was a painstaking person and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
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    This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

    Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020
     | 2,319 views

    we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.

    www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Let Your Light Shine! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020
     | 6,376 views

    This Old Testament account of Joshua and the Israelites reflects what Jesus teachings in his Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:13-20

    You had such good intentions, BUT… fill in the blank. Good intentions to exercise more regularly, to stick to that diet, to save more money, to be more patient, to study more for that upcoming test, to go to Bible study. You had such good intentions, BUT… fill in the blank with whatever it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salt & Light Living Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2020
     | 5,815 views

    God enables us for 1) Being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13a, 14), the problem if we are 2) Not being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13b, 15), and 3) The Benefit of being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:16).

    Matthew 5:13-16 [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. [14] “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Who We Are

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020
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    We make Christ known by being present an active in the world... by making a difference.

    Title: Who We Are Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Thesis: We make Christ known by being present and active in the world… by making a difference. Introduction Good Housekeeping Magazine cites the five most common things people notice when they visit someone’s home. Here’s the list of the five most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020
     | 3,635 views

    We make Christ known by being present an active in the world... by making a difference.

    Title: Who We Are Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Thesis: We make Christ known by being present and active in the world… by making a difference. Introduction Good Housekeeping Magazine cites the five most common things people notice when they visit someone’s home. Here’s the list of the five most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 2 - Christ's Church In A Pestilent World (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 16, 2020
     | 3,806 views

    How should the Church live in a world of Pestilence and hostility to the gospel? https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs

    Christ’s Church in a Pestilent World (Part 2) View this sermon at https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Revelation 1:8-20 Introduction We are continuing our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Before we get into Jesus’ words to these churches it is vital we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Ward avatar

    Salt & Light

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,225 views

    Big Idea: We have a part to play, and the power to play it.

    INTRODUCTION: In an episode from the classic TV series from the 1960's, "The Andy Griffith Show," Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized the local mechanic, Gomer Pyle. The two deputies are walking down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are The Light Of The World!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 25, 2019
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     | 70,725 views

    We are to be the light of God to this dark world. How? We're to lead morally, to point the way to God, to warn them of the dangers ahead, to serve, give, and sacrifice -- to show them the love of God. We will change the world one small kindness at a time.

    YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD! Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOUNG PREACHER TONGUE TIED 1. Preaching his first sermon, the seminary student had written a thoughtful line in his sermon, “God called me to heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out the devil.” 2. But in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remarkable Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 2, 2019
     | 2,679 views

    We know this is our mission, but so few of us are leading people to Christ and discipling them.

    Remarkable October 6, 2019 Matthew 28:18-20 NIV Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Church Is A Bunch Of Hypocrites." Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019
     | 6,162 views

    People's experience with those in the church is often their first experience with Christianity. What are we to say when that experience was less than positive? How are we going to respond?

    “I don’t mind Jesus, it’s his followers I can’t stand.” “You wouldn’t believe the way that I was treated when I went to that church.” “I’ve seen the way that Christians act when they’re not at church.” “The church is a bunch of hypocrites.” What’s your first reaction when you hear comments ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran