Sermons on Matthew 5:16-17:

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

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

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)

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

When Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light, He is talking to us about our covenant, our calling and how they relate to our righteousness.

FULFILLING THE LAW Text: Matthew 5:13 - 20 Mat 5:13-20  "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 under foot.  (14)  "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bible Is Inspired By God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus believed every word of Scripture

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS BELIEVED EVERY WORD OF SCRIPTURE 1. Attitude. “Search the Scriptures, these words testify of Me that I am from My Father, but you will not come to Me to have eternal life. You think you have eternal life but you don’t” (John 5:39, BBJ). 2. The word “search” (ereunao) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Special!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 15, 2019

WE SHARE IN THIS OUTLINE WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT WHO WE ARE AND WE ARE TO DO IN HIS NAME FOR HIS GLORY.

YOU ARE SPECIAL! 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: I. God says you are living at a chosen time in history. A CHOSEN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:31-37, Matthew 5:16

Useful To God

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 17, 2019

A thing is useful when it does what it is made to do. A saw cuts, a hammer pounds, a drill bores holes. We are useful when we do what God made us to do.

“USEFUL TO GOD” Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB) David P. Nolte It was Christmas and Joe wanted to buy a gift for his wife, June, but Joe had two problems: 1. He was a real tightwad; he could squeeze a penny until Lincoln would holler for help. 2. He hated shopping for anything other than tools at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Letting Culture Affect How We Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 3, 2019

Should we allow culture dictate how we interpret God's Word? While most Christians would resoundingly say NO, culture often dictates what and how we read the Bible.

God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being true that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist