Sermons on Pillar Of Salt:

Living Differently

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

We have been called to impact the world for Christ and not to become absorbed by the world. We are to live differently - to stand out as salt and light. Without separated lives we cannot fulfill this mandate.

Living Differently Matthew 5:11-19 Nelson Thomas Mumbai wrote in an article entitled The Truth of Separation: Meaning and Importance, "In Kerala South India, brethren believers are called the ‘separated people’. More than a century ago when our forefathers came out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

Making A Lasting Impact

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus calls us to be salt and light. A watching world needs to "taste the Lord and see that he is good." People need our preserving influence, and they need to see the light of Christ shine through us. You may be the only Bible some will ever read.

Matthew 5:13-16 Making a Lasting Impact Do you ever yearn to make a difference in the world? To do something significant with your life? Do you ever wonder, “Why am I still on this earth?” I tell you, there is no greater satisfaction than to know you have been used by God himself to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Be Okay

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2006

If God is in it and we are in it with God... it will be okay.

Title: It Will Be Okay! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (Matthew 1:18-25) Thesis: If God is in it and we are in it with God… it will be okay. Introduction The McDonaldization of Society was written by George Ritzer and published in 1995. In his book, he asserts that society tends to take on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Uses The Ordinary

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 13, 2008

Many times our past holds us back from a great relationship with Christ. This message trys to get us to focus on what God has in store for us.

Jesus makes a very simple statement that relates to a very big problem: our ability to walk away from our old life. This statement to remember Lot’s wife is sandwiched between Jesus’ discussion on how God’s judgment came upon man while he went through his everyday life thinking of the great things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32, Luke 17:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burning Your Bridges Behind You

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

I came across a story many years ago concerning General George Washington during the time of the birthing of this country. It was customary to burn the bridges as they crossed over them to prevent the enemy from slipping up on them from behind

Scripture: Exodus 14:22 – 31 Title: “Burning Your Bridges Behind You” Introduction: I came across a story many years ago concerning General George Washington during the time of the birthing of this country. General Washington was approaching one of the fiercest battles of his campaign. He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Burning Your Bridges Behind You

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

I came across a story many years ago concerning General George Washington during the time of the birthing of this country. It was customary to burn the bridges as they crossed over them to prevent the enemy from slipping up on them from behind

Scripture: Exodus 14:22 – 31 Title: “Burning Your Bridges Behind You” Introduction: I came across a story many years ago concerning General George Washington during the time of the birthing of this country. General Washington was approaching one of the fiercest battles of his campaign. He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweet Journey

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

THE ENEMIE’S GIFT IS ALWAYS SUGAR-COATED AND CHEAP. REFUSE IT AND BE SAFE.

SWEET JOURNEY GENESIS 24:32-33 So the man went to the house, and the camels were unloaded, straw and fodder were brought for the camels, and water for him and his men to wash their feet. Then food was set before him, but he said, “ I will not eat until I have told you what I have to say”. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Get Out And Stay Out!

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

When God has delivered you from certain things, you need to move forward and not look back, lest what happened to Lot’s wife happens to you.

15And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-19, Matthew 5:28, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 20 - A Seared Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 27, 2023

If we do not listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we will allow our consciences to grow weak and get seared. The life of Lot and David will help us understand this better.

In 1 Timothy 4:1-2, we read, “The Spirit says clearly that some people will abandon the faith in later times; they will obey lying spirits and follow the teachings of demons. Such teachings are spread by deceitful liars, whose consciences are dead, as if burnt with a hot iron.” (GNT) Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Genesis 12:4, Genesis 13:5, Proverbs 13:20, Genesis 13:7, Genesis 13:11, Luke 22:24, Genesis 13:12-13, Genesis 14:12, Genesis 19:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

No Looking Back

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 11, 2007

This message shows the outright cost of discipleship.

No Looking Back Luke 9:57-62 (57) Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow you wherever you go." (58) And Jesus Said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Escape For Your Life

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Mar 19, 2018

We have heard a lot of teachingsand seminar concerning the coming judgment, the most important thing is to allow these teachings work in your life by doing the right thing, by escaping for your life, making sure that you are safe from the coming judgment

Intro: We have heard a lot of teachings and seminar concerning the coming judgment, the most important thing is to allow these teachings work in your life by doing the right thing, by escaping for your life, making sure that you are safe from the coming judgment Outline 1. Sodom and Gomorah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Work In Progress…”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

# 3 "The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church" - 1 Peter 2:1-3 / Ephesians 4:13-16 (Pillar 3 - The Pillar of DISCIPLESHIP)

The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church - “A Work in Progress…” 1 Peter 2:1-3 / Ephesians 4:13-16 (Pillar 3 - The Pillar of DISCIPLESHIP) We continue looking at the six pillars that make a church powerful and effective, and today we look at the Pillar of being a church of disciples who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Your Saltiness!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005

We are to add flavor and spice to a tasteless world; taste and see that the Christian is good.

Don’t Lose Your Saltiness Luke 14:28-35 28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-35

Denomination: Wesleyan