Sermons on Salty Speech:

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A-- 1/60th Of Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 7, 2026

1/60 is 1.66%, adding this small amount of salt to food would not only be "flavorful" but would likely make the food taste quite salty!

For the Jewish people, 1/60th was the mathematical fraction if some non-Kosher food, like Korean Galbi -- marinated grilled beef or pork short ribs-- was accidently mixed-in to your Kosher food- it would still be OK to eat since 1/60th is such a small amount. Not 1/60th, but with lots of salt, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Isaiah 58:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Out Of The Saltshaker

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

God wants to flavor us with His goodness so we can let others taste and see that He is good. Salty Christians are authentic, maintain their flavor, and aren’t afraid of change.

Out of the Salt Shaker Matthew 5:13 “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.” Intro: Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Helping Your Friend Become God's Friend Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2003

If your friend were God’s friend how would their life be different? If your friend were God’s friend how would your relationship with each other change? If your friend were God’s friend how would you feel about their eternal destiny?

On our vacation, I asked God to open some doors for me to give a clear word about Christ. I was looking for opportunities. Let me share a story with you about one of them. I was in a pool playing around with Evan, our ten-year-old son, when a man asked me, “Are you finding you way around here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Weapon Of Mass Destruction (Wmd)"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 13, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that mature Christians can be idenified by their speech.

13 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: There is a direct correlation between spiritual maturity and a disciplined tongue; and spiritual immaturity and an undisciplined tongue (or a Christian who talks ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Positioning Sequence (Gps)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 9, 2013

This Lesson covers the complaints in the desert; the spies' report and Moses' speech before the promised land.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE a. I wonder if Moses felt like he was "herding cats" b. Or, maybe he felt like a parent on a cross country road trip with the kids saying: 1) Are we there yet? 2) Mom, he's looking at/touching me. 3) Bologna sandwiches? Why can't we stop? 2. A serious ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comprehending Basic Freedom Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 18, 2012

We have freedom of speech, freedom of the press, real freedom is found in Jesus Christ.

COMPREHENDING BASIC FREEDOM “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed,” John 8:36 When a person is freed from sin by the blood of Jesus Christ he/she is free indeed and is no longer a servant of sin. “Know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38

Denomination: *other

Paul's Defense Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2017

Paul’s speech before the temple crowd was primarily aimed at establishing his complete commitment to Judaism. What he evidently could not accomplish through his participation in the Nazarite vow he now sought to establish by this speech.

February 26, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Defense (22:1-21) ACTS 22:1-21 (KJV) 1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. 2 (And when they heard that he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"come Out From Among Them: A Warning To The Church About Gab And The Fires Of Hell" Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 30, 2025

There is a platform called Gab that promotes itself as a haven for free speech. But in reality, it is a hub of hate speech—specifically against Black people, Jewish people, immigrants, and anyone who doesn’t fit into a twisted, whitewashed view of the world.

Sermon Title: "Come Out from Among Them: A Warning to the Church About Gab and the Fires of Hell" Short Topic 1: Gab’s Gospel of Hate Short Topic 2: Racism Burns in Hell Text: 2 Corinthians 6:17 Psalm 1:1-2 1 John 2:9-11 Leviticus 19:17-18 Revelation 21:8 Ephesians 5:11 Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2, 1 John 2:9-11, Leviticus 19:17-18, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 5:11, Hebrews 12:29  (view more)  (view less)

"What Is This?” Cries Of Disgust & Delight Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. ...

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. This national dish of Antigua is not often an instant favorite for many visitors. But for homesick Antiguans living overseas, to find pepper ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A Timely Word - Proverbs 15:23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 22, 2024

Proverbs 15:23 - explore the power of timely words and how, through God's wisdom, we can speak life into others' lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of a Timely Word - Proverbs 15:23 Introduction: A Word in Season Words hold immense power. Proverbs 15:23 (NLT) tells us, “Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!” Today, we’re going to explore the power of timely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:5, Ecclesiastes 3:7, John 14:26, Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 4:6, Luke 4:22, John 8:7, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

"No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

[Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Caesar's Coin Foils Pharisees And Herodians

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 17, 2004

Jesus’ wisdom and understanding of the Pharisee and Herodian treachery foils their attempt to trap Him in in His speech.

CAESAR’S COIN FOILS PHARISEES AND HERODIANS Luke. 20:19-26 Our Gospel lesson this morning comes immediately after Jesus tells the scribes and the chief priest the parable of the wicked tenants. Jesus really displeased the scribes and the chief priests with that parable because they realized that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Catholic

How Jesus Successfully Used Metaphors

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote.

Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote. Jesus masterfully communicated truth in a creative way so that His listens would understand and remember His teaching. For example, Jesus used many objects as analogies to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-31, Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rather Do Good

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002

A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Brethren