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  • Martin Holland avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Martin Holland on May 18, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,981 views

    We are called to be the salt and light of the world.

    These two examples Jesus uses may seem insignificant now, but in the first century salt and light was very valuable. In the Roman market place salt was even used at times as money and without electricity light was a valuable asset at night. Today we often take these two things for granted. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salty Christian

    Contributed by James Pless on May 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    Christians are the salt of the earth during the Church Age.

    The Salty Christian Matthew 5:13 (KJV) 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction 1- The Jewish Nation was the salt of the Earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Salty Saints Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006
    based on 290 ratings
     | 20,451 views

    One of the great illustrations used by the greatest preacher as He gave the greatest sermon of all time. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    Salty Saints Matthew 5:13 Mark 12:37 And the common people heard him gladly. This was said of Jesus, and was a great compliment. It was said, partly, because He used illustrations, which help us understand. Following the beatitudes, Jesus gives us a couple of illustrations to help us see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Preservation And Illumination" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,793 views

    sermon 8 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 261 ratings
     | 44,843 views

    Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    Jesus has called us to be the light of the world, and as such, we are to shine brightly for all to see.

    The Nature of a Disciple: Light Text: Matt. 5:14-16 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:14-16 2. Illustration: Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Hammond avatar

    Old V. New / Law V. Grace

    Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006
     | 2,096 views

    This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

    OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Running With The Bulls" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 “Whoever then annuls one of the least of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Nicky Johnson avatar

    Light Houses Not Bug Lights

    Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,260 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Heasler avatar

    What Makes A Man A Christian?

    Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,383 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Lovely Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,282 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernest Corty avatar

    An Inspirational Lighthouse Story Series

    Contributed by Ernest Corty on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 301 ratings
     | 93,816 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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Taking Sweet To The Street

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,338 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,232 views

    Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

    Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Blessed Are The Persecuted

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,038 views

    Week 8 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to stand in persecution.

    BE-Attitudes February 26, 2006 Blessed are the Persecuted Funny: A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist