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  • Martin Holland avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Martin Holland on May 18, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,635 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

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Preservation And Illumination" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,603 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
     | 44,490 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
     | 4,510 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
     | 2,015 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
     | 5,820 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

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Freedom!

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Christ set us free from sin, not to sin

    MATTHEW 5:17-18 When God gave the Law- There was no freedom- there was LAW The law told you how to: act, walk, bathe, dress, eat, speak, pray, … THERE WAS NO FREEDOM- Now comes Jesus saying He’s fulfilling the LAW He didn’t abolish it- HE FULFILLED IT- He did everything it said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Men Of Courage

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    This message is a challenge for men to be salt and light to their families and to the world.

    Men of Courage Matthew 5:13-16 Someone has come up with a Men’s Thesaurus. This Thesaurus is helpful for women to better understand men. When a man says: “It would take too long to explain.” He means: “I have no idea how it works.” When a man says: “Take a break, honey, you are working too ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    It's Time To Shine

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,556 views

    Looking at Jesus call to be the Salt of the earth and the Light of the World. Living out our Faith - by Shining for Jesus.

    It’s Time To Shine Matt. 5:13-16 Sermon Outline by Pastor Brad Rigney What are some of the things Jesus’ sermon on the Mount teach us about living for Him? Vs. 13-16; of Jesus’ sermon teaches us that we are to others for Christ. So how do we do this? We are to be Salt, vs. 13 What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    This Little Light Of Mine

    Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    Don’t forget the "little light" beside you.

    One of the board members (Joe Oldaker) was filling in while we were waiting for a replacement pastor. During one of his sermons, he told about an experience he had. He used to work in a coal mine, and had to wear a headlamp. They carried an extra bulb in case the one burned out. They also ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Changing Our World

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    You and I were placed (on this Earth; in this country; in this state; in this city; in our neighborhood; on our street) in order to “Change The World For Christ”.

    A few years ago, General Colin Powell, the former Armed Services Chairman of the Joints-Chief-of-Staff, was making a public speech to a packed audience of listeners. During the midst of his speech, which happened to be on the topic of “Race Relations in America,” an overzealous gay rights advocate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Protecting Your Torch Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,591 views

    This is the closing message for Forty Days of Purpose using the Survivor theme

    There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direct contradiction to the commands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Hicks avatar

    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,313 views

    God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Hicks avatar

    Taste And See The Real Thing

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    Christians can be used by God to create a hunger and a thirst for Jesus.

    Taste and see the real thing Matthew 5:13-16 When I was 12 years old my best friend invited me over to his new home to have dinner with his family. As a child, I had lived a very private life. I was 17 before I had ever spent the night away from home. As a child, I never went over to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Elvery avatar

    Straight Talk About Sex – How Far Is Too Far? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,909 views

    Series for youth on sex and sexuality

    Straight talk about Sex – How far is too far? Gladstone Baptist Church – 11/9/05 pm Well we are at the end of our series on Straight Talk about Sex. I heard a story about another minister who was preparing to preach on sex. His wife, was a little surprised and embarrassed by the topic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist