Sermons on Mattityahu 5:15:

Shake It And Shine It! Series

Contributed by Clarence Moore on Jul 19, 2007

What is my true purpose on earth? To preserve and project!

2007 Summer Series - Sermon on the Mount: Shake it and Shine it – Part two Matthew 5:13-16 The Sermon on the Mount is one of greatest jewels of the bible. It deals with what many in our churches do not want to adhere to – Holy living and Holy conduct. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Church That Doesn't Suck Series

Contributed by W F on Jul 23, 2007

Some churches and some Christians can be like a vortex sucking the life out of their community. Here’s how you can be a church that doesn’t suck.

The most powerful influence doesn’t have anything to do with what we have; but it has everything to do with who we are. That’s why Jesus started his Sermon on the Mount by teaching us about the kind of people we ought to be. Next, Jesus builds on that idea and goes on to teach about what we must do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Community Of Impact

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 29, 2007

salt, light, impact--

Intro: what if you met someone who gathered a handful of people together and began to talk about this group making an impact on the entire world. What if He made statements like, this message will be told everywhere, even to the ends of the earth. Jesus did exactly this: He said, His church would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Grace

Contributed by George Murray on Feb 16, 2007

God’s amazing grace changes us so that we can change the world.

Children’s Time (Lead-in to sermon) • This Little Light of Mine • In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) • God is happiest when the lost is found. • Our light leads people to Jesus. Sermon Living in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Jesus Away (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

Principles for Evangelism.

Giving Jesus Away Mat 5:13 "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. Mat 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message centers on three ways we can let our light shine in a world cast in darkness.

You Are the Light in a Dark World – Matthew 5:13-16 (Sermon on the Mount) 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Set Free

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

Set Free

HELPING SET OTHERS FREE Set Free "Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.... Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Light Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 28, 2007

#7 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where In The World Is The Light

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A WITNESS IN EVANGELISM.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE LIGHT Matt 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither 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. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Influence

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A message focusing on the Christian’s call to influence his/her world.

Influence Matt. 5:13-16 It is told that once during the Civil War, a detachment of General Sheridan’s men, caught in a tight corner, broke and fled and galloped away for their lives; and just then Sheridan himself came riding up. Taking in the situation at a glance, he rose in his stirrups, waved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Your Potential Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2008

We have great potential. We are God’s children, empowered by the Holy Spirit, equiped with specific gifts and talents to change the world (one life at a time) for Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 21:1-11 “Remember Your Potential” INTRODUCTION I’m not a fan of class “B” slasher films. I don’t like the blood and gore, but I have to laugh at the unimaginative scenario that they have for eliminating many of the innocent characters. Usually it is a dark and stormy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt Baths

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon portrays the value of salt in our spiritual and physical lives.

Salt Baths Text: Matthew 5:13-16 There is a saying that is often told that: ‘You are what you eat.’ If that is the case then I reckon I’m going to turn into a Chicken!! As a result of ill health, my diet has been drastically reduced of late. I can’t eat fatty foods, dairy products, fibre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

La Luz De Cristo En Ti Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 5, 2008

Somos luz del mundo para la gloria de Dios

La Luz de Cristo en ti Intro: En el tiempo de verano comienzan a llegar a nuestra ciudad equipos de misiones de corto plazo provenientes de los Estados Unidos. En mi experiencia, en muy contadas ocasiones, llegan afro americanos en tales grupos. Hace más de veinte años, estaba ayudando a atender a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Your Head Up And Your Eyes Out Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Living for ourselves does not lead to a life of fullness, living a life of love, which is focused on others, with our head up and our eyes forward, is God’s road to fullness.

Get Your Head Up and Your Eyes Out Matt 5:14-16 Sept 24, 2006 Intro: Here is the cover of last week’s TIME magazine (September 18, 2006), and I must say, I am a little disgusted. Some of the leaders of some of the largest, evangelical churches in the US are teaching that a life of fullness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Designed To Shine

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 16, 2007

to put this is proper context ... Jesus is saying to His disciples ... You and you alone are the light of the world.

DESIGNED TO SHINE Matthew 5:14-16 Preached At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, IL on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 • Text: Matthew 5:14-16 (v.14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (v.15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist