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Quest For Purpose Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 10, 2007

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Christians today have both a negative and a positive role in society. The negative role is to restrain evil. The positive role is to spread the Gospel and do good works.

1. The first purpose God has for the church today is preservation 2. The second purpose God has for the church today is propagation MATTHEW 5:13-16 I’ve got a book at home called Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. Some of the names might not ring a bell. Names like Julius Wellhausen, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Your Life As A Light"

Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007

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This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

“Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Earth Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 26, 2007

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This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 2nd sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 2 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. (14) You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

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Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Torch Lit Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

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What does it mean to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth? How can we faithfully represent Jesus in our world today?

Commander Hansen had no idea how or why his outpost was being attacked. The outpost where he was stationed was suddenly up against a very powerful enemy... one he had never encountered before. Oh, he had heard of them, sure, but he never expected that he would meet them head on. They had been at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Would Jesus Say To Britney Spears? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007

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What would Jesus say to someone who has experienced the level of success that Britney has? This message offers words of encouragement and warning.

[This message was written in November 2002. But despite where Britney’s life and career has gone since, I believe a lot of this message is still relevant. Stats may be updated at Wikipedia.com] Britney Spears was born on December 2, 1981 to proud parents Jamie and Lynn Spears. Growing up, she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Carry The Light – Session 1

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Feb 2, 2008

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Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true...

Carry the Light – Session 1 Being the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true... A report by The Barna ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheep In Wolves Clothing

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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God has called us to carry the light in the darkness of this world. He has called us to be change agents. He wants us to shine His light so that men can see and be changed. The question is how do we consistently do this thing that God has called us to do?

Sermon Series: Sermon: “Sheep In Wolves Clothing” Scripture: Matthew 5.14-16 Introduction: Do you guys remember the cartoon with Wiley Coyote and Ralph the sheep dog. I use to love that cartoon. Every morning Ralph and Wiley would meet at the time clock which was mounted on a tree. As they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Permissive Society

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

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The Permissive Society (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: [email protected])

Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 13-16. Ill: • Snake who escaped from his cage etc; • He became a victim of his own appetite! • I believe our society has become the victim of its own permissive appetites; • We have become trapped, enslaved by our own sinful attitudes and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Salty Christians

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2012

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Jesus' says "Ye are the salt of the earth." This sermon looks at 3 characteristics of salt to show how Christians should influence the world around them.

Salty Christians Chuck Sligh July 8, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at [email protected]. VIDEO CLIP: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Christian: Salt of the Earth (51 sec.) TEXT: Matthew 5:13 – “Ye are the salt of the earth: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

We'll Leave The Light On

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010

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The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

It's So Unnatural

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 12, 2012

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As Christians we are called to stand out. We are to be in the world but not of the world. It's not easy to go against the flow but it is worth it.

IT’S SO UNNATURAL INTRODUCTION: Unnatural is defined as something contrary to habit, custom or practice. It is described as not conforming to that which is conventional. Synonyms for unnatural include: abnormal, strange, uncommon, supernatural, inexplicable and extraordinary. These are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Of Influence Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009

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As Jesus disciples, we are to influencers not the influenced.

A Messiah of Influence Text: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Historian Philip Schaff, described the overwhelming influence which Jesus had on subsequent history and culture of the world: “This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Integrating Belief And Behavior Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

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This is the first in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This first sermon explores the ideas of integrating Belief and Behavior.

Faith Integrity The Integration of Belief and Behavior Matthew 5:13-20 The roots of the series that I want to begin today are found in what Quint Bryan shared with us last week. As he talked about coaching models of ministry and living, it began to stir in me the foundations of the teachings that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: *other

Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters

Contributed by George Bannister on May 21, 2008

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This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the Christian citizen as a voter. Vital principles that should govern Christian political decisions and activities are discussed from a Biblical perspective.

TITLE: “Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters” TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16 ETS: Believers are to influence their society for Christ. ESS: Believers should follow Biblical principles in fulfilling citizenship duties. OSS: Believers will commit to vote on election day based upon Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

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