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Can The Foundations Of America Be Restored? Only Through A Revival Of The Young

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

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Christianity is the underpinning of western civilization, and as we jettison it for entertainment, nihilism, pleasure, and post-modernism, we unsurprisingly see a society tipping into chaos

In our desperate search for what went wrong with western civilization, digging through layer after layer, social structures breaking down, norms shifting, confusion abounding, unrest spreading, and suicide flourishing, we search and long and cry out, "What has gone wrong!?" We think to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Do We Go To Church? Matthew 5-6-7

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 1, 2023

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A message on why we are called to fellowship by having church together. What is it all about and what do we do to look forward to it?

Why do we go to church? Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contagious

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023

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We are to be contagious in this world...

Contagious I want to speak today on being Contagious. This is a subject over the past 3 years that has received a lot of attention. The pandemic slapped us in the face with it. Think about this… our whole world changed over the fear of being contagious… sharing disease and getting disease. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival And The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2023

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This message defines revival, then demonstrates from Scripture how the qualities in the Beatitudes posture believers for revival. Understanding the Beatiudes helps us understand how to position ourselves for revival. God can only trust these kind of people with revival.

Intro What the world needs now is revival. In times of revival the effectiveness of the church skyrockets. The wind of the Spirit lifts the believers to greater heights of service, the world is evangelized, and the moral climate of society is changed. The question asked of God in Psalm 85:6 is: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-14, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 58:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Jeremiah 17:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

New Thoughts About Salt And Light And Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2023

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The rulers of this world, from Caesar down to our day, would never have killed Jesus if . . .

Saturday of the 14th Week in Course 2023 The word “wisdom” appears over 300 times in the Sacred Scriptures. That’s one reason that my wife and I pray every morning for the wisdom to know God’s will, and the other virtues we need to carry it out. St. Paul writes the word a couple of dozen times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

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Living As Jesus' Reflectors In A Changing World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

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God uses our ordinary lives and small acts of integrity to shine Christ’s light, making a meaningful difference wherever we are placed.

Some of the most meaningful moments of grace happen in the middle of ordinary days. Between alarm clocks and car keys. Between lunches packed and emails sent. Somewhere between the grocery aisle and the front porch, God whispers a reminder: You carry light. You may not feel brilliant. You may feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17

Topics: Reflecting Christ, Everyday Life

Be A Message Of Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

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We are called to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of kindness and presence, bringing hope and God’s love to those around us.

There are evenings when the sky looks like God tossed diamonds across black velvet. You step outside, breathe deep, and remember that the world is bigger than your worries. Streetlights glow. Porch lights flicker. A candle on a kitchen table warms a whole room. And into this very world—our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Light, Shine

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Let Jesus' Light Shine In You Always PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

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Christ calls us to shine His light in everyday life, so that our actions reflect His love and guide others toward God’s glory.

Some nights feel too dark. The text pings at midnight. The doctor’s tone is flat. The worry refuses to sleep. Yet even in a midnight room, a small nightlight steadies a child. A single candle hushes a whole room of shadows. That’s the math of heaven: a little light makes a life-sized difference. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14, John 1:4-5

Topics: Light, World, Witness

Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 26, 2024

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Jesus goes into the next part of the Sermon on the Mount where he goes through some qualities and characteristics of how a disciple takes those beatitudes and lives them out in this series for the next 8 weeks: Living Righteously

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FOOD MYTHS: MSG We are talking about saltiness this morning, so I thought I would begin with a story about a food myth and that is Chinese food makes people feel bad because it is loaded with MSG. And I bet I can guess where everyone will be going for lunch today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:34-35, Genesis 1:3, Isaiah 49:6, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Love: Embodying Christ's Sacrificial Example 1 John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024

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1 John 3:16 encapsulates the essence of Christian love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Let us delve into this scripture and discover how it calls us to be transformed by the truth of sacrificial love.

Transformed by Love: Embodying Christ's Sacrificial Example 1 John 3:16 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the profound truth revealed in 1 John 3:16. This verse encapsulates the essence of Christian love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Let us delve into this scripture and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 15:13, Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 5:43-45 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zechariah's Fifth Vision: Empowered For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2022

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How will we finish the assignments God gives us in life? In this vision, God gave Zechariah the timeless principle that answers that question. This vision in Zechariah 4 has a lampstand and two olive trees. What do they represent? What message is God sending His people in this vision?

Intro Zechariah 4 records this prophet’s 5th vision. As in the previous vision (chapter 3), God is addressing the concerns Zechariah and his companions had in their assignment to rebuild the temple and restore worship in Jerusalem. The concern dealt with in the previous visions was how can we be ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:9, Zechariah 2:3, Exodus 25:31-40, Matthew 5:14, John 9:5, Isaiah 60:1-3, John 8:12, Mark 11:22-23, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

You Are The Light

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

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The world is in utter darkness and we need to become the light, are you listening to me? Shine bright!

Light Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden..” Florence Nightingale, Founder of modern nursing and known as the ‘Lady with a lamp’, got saved at the age of 16; while reading a wonderful book, she experienced a spiritual new birth. A few months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salty And Lit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

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Explores our Christian calling to be transformative agents in the world, preserving and enhancing life as salt, and guiding others as light.

Beloved friends, as we gather together in the warmth of God's embrace, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the sacred teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. We find ourselves today at the foot of the Sermon on the Mount, a sermon that is as much an invitation as it is a declaration, a call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Flavor, Light

Let The Lord Use You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

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Explores our divine assignments as Christians to be the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world," embodying these roles in our daily lives.

Good morning, cherished family of faith. What a joy it is to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Salt, Light

This Little Light Of Mine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

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The sermon encourages us to be visible representations of God's love and grace, serving, sharing, and finding contentment in Him as we illuminate the world.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and love, seeking to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound spiritual undertaking, a mission of the heart and soul that will guide us closer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Shine, Light, Christ

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