Sermons on speech with salt: showing 421-435 of 20,206

Evangelism 101 - Part 8 - Your Evangelistic Potential (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020

Today we are going to talk about salt.

Today we are going to talk about salt. Salt is used in greater quantities and for more applications than any other mineral. It has more than 14,000 known uses. Everyone uses salt, directly and indirectly. It is estimated that each American uses more than 16 tons of salt during their lifetimes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Kingdom Of Influence Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

As believers we are empowered and called to be people of influence. We are to be salt and light in this world

We will be looking at Matthew 5:13-16 this morning. If you do not have a Bible please take out the insert in the bulletin and the Scriptures will be on it. (ME) I have several continual prayer requests. One of them is simply, “Lord, let me a person of influence to my family, my church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Only Hope For America

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 8, 2012

There are plenty of believers in this nation who should be making a difference and yet it seems that we lose battle after battle in regards to the moral compass of the United States.

PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN This past week half the people in our nation were happy because of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian As A Catalyst In A Post-Modern World

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Mar 27, 2012

Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through work and participation in the community. You have all it takes to stand in the fast changing society and the world today as a catalyst.

EPHESIANS 2:10; 1TIMOTHY 4 Introduction Introduce the sermon on Israel journey to the land of Canaan God intension and desires for them toward their neighboring villages. Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Salty?

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 5, 2011

This sermon looks at and compares how a Christians life should be like that of salt to others.

5th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5: 13-20 Are you salty? This week I heard someone ask this question about the church, it asked, “If your church was removed tomorrow from your neighborhood, from the community, would anybody notice?” I know YOU would notice, but what about the people in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be An Effective Influence

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.

How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Carry The Torch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011

Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Others See Christ In You

Contributed by Catherine Dixon on Mar 1, 2017

The world is watching you. In your role, as the “light”, people around you will not slip and fall, or make mistakes that will make them regret bitterly. Even if they do slip, they will recognize their mistake and seek God's solution.

Let others see Christ in You Our text is from Matthew 5 verses 15 and 16 (Common English Bible). “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lamp-stand, and it shines on all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:15-16

Being Focussed Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 19, 2019

In fellowship together we are called to be distinct focussed disciples. Focussed disciples are salt and light – undiluted and not hidden. This focus may lead to persecution, or to people glorifying the Father. No matter the outcome we remain focussed.

Message Matthew 5:10-16 Being Focussed When you become a Christian it doesn’t take too long for you to hear about the Beatitudes. We find them in Matthew 5 … open your Bible to that place … Matthew 5. (Read Matthew 5:3-10) Jesus uses these Beatitudes to introduce what it means to have a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking The Nets

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

In life, there are three major decisions we make that will change our lives forever. Your life will never be the same ONCE YOU MAKE THESE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS!

WHAT ARE THESE THREE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS? (1) WHEN YOU GET MARRIED Ask any married person if their life changed when they got married, and I am confident you will find that there were many changes made when they made this life changing decision. (2) WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN When a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 18, 2023

John the Baptist

OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY (LK 7:18-35) I had a severe ministerial midlife crisis ten years into full-time ministry. I pondered the meaning, value and effectiveness of what I was doing. My esteem, confidence, and drive were at an all-time low. Church work was wearisome, people disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Commission

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 2, 2024

Today, many in America live with anxiety.

The Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon Purpose: to persuade the congregation to respond to the Great Commission Central Idea: Living the Great Commission is the answer to all societal problems national, local and personal. Purposely written in second person This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Can We Talk?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message regarding a Christian’s speech.

Can We Talk? Various Scriptures (June 17, 2001) Introduction A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You mean," she persisted, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Merger Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

There should be no separation between speech and life.

I will send the power point for free, just email me the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:1-12 “The Merger” “There should be no separation between speech and life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09/09/07 Intro: Icaught.com – “your three words video” – posted on their website – it’s good and some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

God honors faithful speech and living.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses . . . sent me . . . to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as . . .” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:13-15

Denomination: Baptist