Sermons on San Mateo 5:13: showing 16-30 of 532

Christian Paradoxes Series

Contributed by George Durham on Feb 15, 2002

The radical call of Christ is to live with a counter-culture world view based on the paradoxes of Christianity.

CHRISTIAN PARADOXES A paradox is a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense; but when understood, makes a lot of sense. In fact, a paradox says something that couldn’t be said as well any other way. Jesus made some paradoxical statements. He did so to draw the attention of His listeners, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

How Now Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

When we belong to Jesus, how are we expected to live/

INTRODUCTION  How many times have you heard people say that your faith is a personal thing. How many times have people been scolded for bringing their “religion” to the workplace, the athletic field, the schools or to the government?  Have you ever felt the pressure that tells you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Salt And Light

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

If a Christian makes little effort in his Christianity, What value does he have for God?

We are Salt and Light 3-3-02 Mat 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have This Ministry

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 1, 2002

Every believer has a ministry.

We Have This Ministry 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Whether or not you know it…you have a ministry. -When you see the word ministry in the Scripture, think servant -We often think of having a ministry as having some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002

Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

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

This Little Light Of Mine Ain't So Little Anymore! Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

This is how others are to see Christ through us

“THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE” AIN’T SO LITTLE ANYMORE Matthew 5:13-16 PROPOSITION: To help the listener understand Christ’s expectation for others to see Christ in us. INTRODUCTION: I am reminded of a man who attended our church for several weeks while he was in the area on business. (The story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Please Pass The Salt

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2001

How Christ followers can create thirst for the Water of Life.

Jesus always said interesting things. Consider this famous quote from Matthew 5:13 (NKJV): "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men." He was talking to His followers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

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