Sermons on Mattityahu 5:13:

Developing Contagious Christian Character

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Does Not See What We Do In Services.

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time.

The World does not see what we do in Church! The world does not see us singing praises to God, taking communion, praying, giving to God. For the most part the world cannot see what we do in our services. What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time. Matt 5: 13-16 This is more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protecting Your Torch Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

How to keep our light shining

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 direction contradiction to the commands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Purpose In Living Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 11, 2001

Jesus provides for all people a purpose and meaning to life that will truly bring fulfillment and satisfaction.

"A Purpose in Living" Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION 1. People today are groping for some kind of meaning to life. People are turning to illegal drugs, immoral lifestyles, and some to suicide because life is a meaningless cycle of disappointment and despair. 2. Many Christians suffer in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light Witnessing Series

Contributed by Jose Marin on Oct 22, 2001

We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives.

“Salt and Light Witnessing” Matthew 5:13-16 THEME: We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives. INTRODUCTION: a) There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant but are part of our survival. We either complain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

How Salty Are You Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 6 in Sermon on Mount Series, looks at our need to make a difference.

If you were going to make a statement that would indicate the worth of someone who meant a great deal to you what metaphors would you use. "a million bucks" "gold" "silver" "pearls" "priceless" "a mint" how about "Salt" For the past several weeks we have been following the words of Christ as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cheerful Givers

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2001

A sermon preparing the congregation to pledge, emphasizing the need of the giver to give, not the need of the church to "get."

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XX October 21, 2001 Mt. 5:13-16, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Cheerful Givers” “Giving isn’t about the receiver or the gift but the giver. It’s for the giver.” That’s the theme of our annual stewardship program called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 5

THE GREATEST SERMON EVER PREACHED Matthew 5 v.1-16 (1) it was preached by the greatest teacher (2) it contains the greatest truths (3) it offers the greatest treasures Note:- 1. The personality of the christian v 1-11 (a) v. 3 He is poor in spirit - humility because of the right sense of (1) sin, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Salty Saints

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

Our purpose in the world.

SALTY SAINTS TEXT MATT. 5:13 INTRODUCTION: SODIUM CHLORIDE OR COMMON SALT IS A CHEMICAL COMPOUND THAT IS USED ALL OVER THE WORLD. IT CONTAINS EQUAL NUMBERS OF POSITIVELY CHARGED SODIUM AND NEGATIVELY CHARGED CHLORINE IONS. SALT HAS MANY PURPOSES AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon By The King Series

Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000

You must have a change of heart if you are to enjoy the blessing of Kingdom living today.

Discourse #1 - The Sermon by the King Matthew 5 - 7 Introduction Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

Christians are to this world what salt is to food

MATT.5:13 "THE SALT OF THE EARTH" * You have had the experience, I’m sure, your dinner is set before you and you take that first delicious bite, only to discover that the cook left out the salt. * Or perhaps you’ve been a patient in the hospital and the Dr. ordered a salt-free diet. * Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Law

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Jesus and the New Covenant: The internalization of the law.

It feels good to leave the heavy messages of the prophets and come into the sunshine of the New Testament. But the message of the prophets, as well as the rest of the Old Testament, are very important to our understanding of the New Testament. As soon as we begin reading Matthew, the first book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Jay Gibson on Dec 27, 2000

A basic look at Matt. 5:13

Salt of the earth Mt 5:13 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. Other Scripture dealt with salt: Lu 14:34 Salt is good: but if the salt have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Mount Lesson10

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 10

In the previous verses the Lord presented the principles and qualities that make a Christian distinctive. Beginning with verse 13 He goes on to give a striking picture of what it really means to behave as a Christian. In describing the Christian as the salt of the earth, Jesus provides a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Start In Galilee

Contributed by Klaus Gutwein on Jan 22, 2001

Christians are prisoners of hope, because of Jesus ministry. Luke 4: 14-21; Matthew 5: 13-16

Desmond Tutu is the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. He was deeply envolved in the struggle against Apartheid in his country and received in 1986 the Nobel peace prize for his endeavour for freedom and equality for his black brothers and sisters. In an interview with the magazine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed