Sermons on Matthew 5:13-17:

We Alone Are The Salt Of The Earth!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020

we are the life of Christ, the salt of the earth

We hear in the Gospel of Matthew that Jesus said to his disciples: You are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13a). But if you look at the Greek translation, we see it is translated ‘you and you alone’ are the salt of the earth. Jesus did not tell his disciples, "You are the sugar of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Episcopal

You Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020

we are called to be a light into the life and teachings of Jesus

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Salt And Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2020

Do you bring something to others that enhances their faith in God? Does the light of Christ shine in your life?

Salt and Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Intro: Sam was chatting with his friend Ted. He asked Ted whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day. “Yes,” Ted rapidly replied, “I bought her a belt and a bag.” “That sounds good,” Sam responded. “I hope she will like them. Ted grinned, “Me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"salt And Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2020

Look what God can do with salt and light together.

“Salt and Light” Matthew 5:13-16 Today’s lesson comes right after, what are called the Beatitudes—or what we talked about last Sunday—it’s the beginning of Jesus’ great big famous Sermon on the Mount. You see, even though Jesus was just beginning His public ministry, He had already attracted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are Salt And Light In The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 9, 2020

In what way can we be salt and light in the world

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Salt & Light

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 9, 2020

How is our church? then how to be salt and light, with a couple of examples that will be hard to live up to.

Sermon - Salt and Light Preached 10:00 9 February 2020 @ Christ Church, Billericay Purpose: To be Salt and Light Readings: Isaiah 58v1-9a; Matthew 5v13-20 Isaiah’s Time It seems that the world in Isaiah’s time was not so different in some ways than the worlds is now. They look like they followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Expect Opposition Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2020

Don't be surprised when people push back.

Expect Opposition Acts 6:8-15 Rev. Brian Bill February 15-16, 2020 Play Clip from “Bible Project” That clip comes from “The Bible Project.” If you’d like to watch the entire video covering the first twelve chapters of Acts, you can find it on Sermon Extras on our app. Have you ever been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020

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

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-10, Matthew 15:11, Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

Let Your Light Shine! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

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

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt & Light Living Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2020

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Who We Are

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who We Are Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Mar 17, 2020

This message sets out to affirm that the teaching of the 'rapture' is biblically sound. It discusses why and when it will occur - as well as the nature and purpose of the great tribulation period.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 6: The Rapture of the Bride (part 1) The truth of the 'rapture' of believers, though widely-held among evangelical Christians in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 6:23, John 14:2-3, Romans 8:23-24, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-9, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 4:3-4, Revelation 1:12-19, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 6:15-17, Revelation 11:18, Revelation 22:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

True Vision

Contributed by Esther Collins on Feb 17, 2021

“We live in a world where people look down on those who have any form of disability, but let us realize the greater disability is when we are not able to see ourselves for who we are and are unable to recognize God for who He is” Check out this message to learn more.

True Vision (Based on John Chapter 9) “We live in a world where people look down on those who have any form of disability, but let us realize the greater disability is when we are not able to see ourselves for who we are and are unable to recognize God for who He is” Often when we meet or pass by ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Exodus 4:11, Mark 2:27-28, Matthew 5:17, Luke 19:10, John 4:24, Ephesians 5:19, Romans 12:1, Matthew 13:19, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, 1 John 2:11, John 12:39-40, John 3:19-20, 2 Corinthians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Life On Mission - Connect

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 19, 2021

Have you seen the Lord, have you truly seen the Lord? Are you connected to the Lord Are you willing to count the cost to follow Him? Are You willing to keep your eye on the prize? Not on the prize of heaven, but on the prize of the one who sacrificed himself for you.

Beloved as many of you are aware, ... we have recently started a Lenten series addressing a Life on Mission. And the first portion of a Life on Mission is connectedness. Connecting with our fellow man ... Connecting with those that God ... has placed in our life. To be a person of Grace ... to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Matthew 5:14, Revelation 20:12, John 16:15, John 14:15, Matthew 6:6, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican