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A Lovely Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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Funeral message for Mrs. Julia Hamilton, the mother of several accomplished sons. A "lovely light" (of Millay’s poem) is one which reveals truth, shares light in the household, and looks to God as the author of all light.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. The Lord is my light – and on this dismal day, when outside the rain continues to fall, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Inspirational Lighthouse Story Series

Contributed by Ernest Corty on Apr 7, 2004

based on 301 ratings

| 94,648 views

A short vesper or devotional on keeping your light burning for Christ. It uses the lighthouse as an example.

On various occasions I have had need for a short devotional, vesper or bedtime story, if you will. Inevitably I have returned to a favorite of mine that I located many years ago in a Leadership of Youth Groups publication by Farmland Industries, Kansas City, Missouri. I have considerably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Taking Sweet To The Street

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 2,449 views

A call to being Salt & Light to the world

TAKING THE SWEET TO THE STREET Matthew 5:13-16 Any of you who have been to my house know that I live in a sandbox. There is sand everywhere. It’s kinda tough growing grass in sand sometimes. Several years ago, my dad and I thought we stumbled upon the solution for his pasture and the yards at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt: The Maintainer Of Health

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 10,411 views

Since verses 13-16, discloses how we are to Function in a world that hates us, I thought it would be helpful if we would look at One of the Functions of Salt as the Maintainer of Health. One of the primary functions of Salt is to Maintain Health, to keep

In Verses 13-16, Jesus reveals Our Function in a world that hates us, even Our Relationship to a world that has gone mad. In summing up the Attitude of Kingdom Citizens, the Lord now turns to those 12 young, eager, enthusiastic disciples who were nearest to Him on the mountain; and He says to them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Place In The World Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 25, 2003

based on 53 ratings

| 7,363 views

First sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Our Place In The World Matthew 5:13 "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. Mark 9:50 "Salt is good, but if it loses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Luke 14:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 6,010 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

| 30,556 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

Forty Benefits Of Salt And Light

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2003

based on 124 ratings

| 35,757 views

Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to be spoiled by the world and its destrutive ways. Similarly, approximately 5.7 billion peop

Benefits of Salt (Matt 5:13-16) Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to be spoiled by the world and its destrutive ways. Similarly, approximately 5.7 billion people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 28, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 18,818 views

Sometimes the simplest of ideas can be the most profound. This is the case with this simple little Children’s song written from the teachings of Christ. As Christians we are to be lights in the world. But, what exactly does that mean?

This Little Light of Mine Matthew 5:14–16 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Children’s Song This Little Light of Mine This little light of mine, I’m gonna’ let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna’ let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna’ let it shine. Let is shine all the time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Houses Not Bug Lights

Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 8, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 5,368 views

This sermon shows how we should draw people to Christ.

LIGHT HOUSES NOT BUG LIGHTS MAT. 5: 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Makes A Man A Christian?

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,483 views

Christians do, what they do, for Jesus

What Makes a Man A Christian? Is it ... His Living? John 10:10 His Giving? 2nd Cor 8,9; Luke 6:38,39 His Forgiving? Matthew 6:14,15 According to the Bible, It’s his ... faith Romans 1:17; 3:22 What makes a man ... A Good Man? A Good Christian? According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Having An Identity Crisis?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 5,726 views

Salt and Light

Do you know who I am? • My parts alone could be deadly. As a soft metal I can explode in water. As a yellowish gas I am poisonous to breathe. Do you know who I am? • You consider me common, but I have been considered of great value; I have even been used like money. Others have used me as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A City On A Hill

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 10,339 views

God has indeed spoken to our nation, but are we listening?

This week America buried our 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. For many of us, Friday, June 11th was an ordinary day. Although the day was set aside as a national day of mourning, life went on as usual. Perhaps the only interruption of our day was the trip to an empty mail box, or closed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transforming Your World Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 23, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 6,247 views

God must do His work in you, before He can do His work through you. He needs for you to be transformed on the inside, therefore He can use you to do His work. He wants to use you as an example for those who don’t know Him. For those who have never acce

Transforming Your World Matthew 5:13-16 So far this week, we have looked at several areas where the Lord wants you to be transformed. He wants to make you a New Creation He wants to transform your mind (Make A Choice) He wants to transform your attitudes (Wash Feet) Finally we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be 'salt And Light'

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 29, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,764 views

A short sermon aimed mainly at a large group of ’not-yet’ Christians coming on a Sunday morning. Israel was called to be salt and light but made a hash of it. Jesus was, and still is salt and light, and calls us to be salt and light.

Have you ever left detailed instructions only to return and find things in a bit of a mess? Perhaps you left instructions with your children as they were sat around the dinner table, and when you returned just 2 minutes later there was food everywhere, tears flowing, and blackcurrant juice dripping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

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