Sermons on Matthew 5:13-20:

Go! And Understand God's Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2025

Some Old Testament verses are often misunderstood, or used to mock Scripture, or paint God as outdated or cruel. But when rightly understood, these verses don’t repel us—they reveal something glorious: the holiness, justice, and mercy of our God.

Go! And Understand God's Heart Introduction: It’s always an honour to open the Word of God with you. We are continuing in our Go! And... series today with a vital and timely message: Go! And Understand God’s Heart. Now, we’re going to deal with some Old Testament verses that are often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:7, Exodus 21:7, Exodus 35:2, Matthew 5:17, Mark 7:18-19, Hebrews 4:9-10, Galatians 3:28, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 3:19, John 14:6, Philemon 1:1-25, Romans 1:26-27, Leviticus 18:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

One In Ministry To All ~ Calling Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

This is the third and final sermon in the One Cord series, which has three strands. I asked people to write their commitment or prayer for the church on paper and tie them together, like a commitment wall.

TRADITIONAL SERMON Today, we gather for the final message in our stewardship series: Commitment Sunday. Over these weeks, we have explored what it means to be one with Christ, one with Each Other, and one in Ministry to All. This is not merely the end of a series. It is the beginning of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 5:13-16

Christmas Eve: "God’s Supernova”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 22, 2025

This Christmas Eve, Candlelight service, we’ll be looking at God’s Supernova.

Christmas Eve: “God’s Supernova” In astronomical terms, a supernova is an explosion almost beyond compare. For a brief moment, the explosion becomes the brightest point in the universe, sending enriching energy in every direction. And in the very beginning, there was the largest supernova ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:2-6, John 12:46, John 8:12, Luke 1:79, Matthew 5:14-16, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Light The Way Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be the salt and light of the world, guiding others towards God's love and salvation through our words and actions.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important, and I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever been lost? Like, really lost? Maybe you were at the mall, or on a hike, or just wandering around a new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Topics: Spiritual Influence, Moral Guidance, Divine Purpose, Faithful Living

The Sent Ones Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 28, 2023

We are called to be signs, instruments, and foretastes of God's kingdom by bringing reconciliation, justice, beauty, and wholeness to others.

You know how movie trailers get you all hyped up for the full movie? They give you a sneak peek, right? Well, guess what? We're kinda like God's movie trailers. We're here to give the world a sneak peek of what God's kingdom is like. We're His crew, sent to show off His awesome love, justice, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:7-8

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Divine Instruments, Spiritual Signs, Heavenly Foretastes

Rejoice

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jan 8, 2023

Joy is so much different than happiness. All joy truly comes from God. Chris's birth returned the joy of we lost when we left the Garden. We have re-joyed or in better terms, rejoiced!

A new joy – restore joy During road trips we made up word games to pass the miles as the travel droned. One our favorite games was the prefix game. We pick a prefix and each of us took a turn, and it had to be a real-word, until somebody couldn’t think of one, and they were out. Think of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Matthew 5:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Other

Let Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 12, 2023

Jesus taught the beatitudes as the hallmark of the followers of Christ. But how they can relate to the world? Jesus never intended for an isolated and exclusive community but he rather wanted to reach the whole world with his message of love.

Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Theme: Let your Light Shine Introduction: I was amused to see the reflectors on the highways in the early days of night travel. The reflector was first invented in 1917 by Henry Chrétien to provide the army with a communication system the enemy could not intercept. in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Salt And Light Make An Important Difference

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus used salt and light as metaphors to challenge and encourage Christians.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salt & Light Can Make a Difference Friends in Christ, Early in His ministry, Jesus proclaimed a powerful, challenging, encouraging sermon to thousands of people. His words have been memorized, repeated, and quoted unknown times. Today a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Influence Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 20, 2023

Following those distinctive teachings of Jesus, he calls us to be people of influence in the world around us.

The word “influencer” has become popular especially as it relates to social media. You can do searches for the top Instagram influencers (or any other media). Mostly this relates to how many followers someone has. One article I read had the top five Instagram influencers (for the moment) - they may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking, Talking Salt

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 30, 2023

Jesus calls us Salt - what does it mean?

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Romans 12:1-2 Theme: Salt Lives Title: Walking Talking Salt 1. Salt must be true to its nature – it must be salt 2. Salt to be true to its nature – it must give of itself fully INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Matthew 5:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023

The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, John 8:2-11, Deuteronomy 22:22-27, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 69:6, Psalm 130:5-6, Matthew 5:17-18, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt & Light

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Salt & Light

Salt & Light Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Sal Y Luz

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Sal y Luz

Sal y Luz Sagrada Escritura: Mateo 5:13-16. Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "Tú eres la sal de la tierra. Pero si la sal pierde su sabor, ¿con qué se puede sazonar? ya no sirve para nada sino para ser arrojado fuera y pisoteado. Eres la luz del mundo. Una ciudad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Asin At Liwanag

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Asin at Liwanag

Asin at Liwanag Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 5:13-16. Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kayo ang asin ng lupa. Ngunit kung ang asin ay nawalan ng lasa, ano ang maaaring ipagpapalasa? Ito ay hindi na mabuti para sa anumang bagay kundi itapon at tapakan. Ikaw ang liwanag ng mundo. Hindi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

You Are The Light Of The World. Be Who You Are

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 1, 2023

What does it mean to be the light of the world? Is this a sweet nothing? Find out.

2.5.23 Matthew 5:14-16 (EHV) 14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. No, they put it on a stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 In the same way let your light shine in people’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran