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  • John Perry avatar

    Do You Glow In The Dark?

    Contributed by John Perry on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 36,081 views

    As Christians our primary calling is to glow in the midst of the darkness of the world in which we live

    Perth 5/07/06 “Do you glow in the dark?” Intro: *** My wife & I were at the Perth Zoo w/ Ps Koli Raiwalui & his wife while they were in Perth for our conference. While we were at the zoo we went through the nocturnal section. This is a section of the zoo that they keep dark for animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Why Am I A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,641 views

    As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission.

    Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Why Am I a Christian? A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission B. In order to carry out my mission Season: Epiphany 5a Date: February 6, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who's Got The Salt

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,699 views

    A message encouraging us to become salty Christians — rubbed with the essence of Jesus who make others thirst for God.

    SERMON TEXT: Matthew 5:13 INTRO If any of you have high-blood pressure, you know how important it is to monitor your daily salt intake. Now, I don’t have high blood pressure, but being on my diet, I’m trying to closely monitor my salt intake each day. And I have to tell ya, keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clair Sauer avatar

    What If Church Were A Verb? Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on May 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    In order to shine brightly for Christ, we have to gather at church to be renewed and recharged as the church, we are also made to be out in the world working as Christ's presence today!

    Despite all appearances and evidence to the contrary, I was not always a perfect young lady (ha); not even close, really. And one of the phrases that sometimes got tossed in my direction in those less-than-perfect moments as a child was, “Act your age!” Now, it was never the case that I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Does Anyone Care

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,084 views

    This sermon should challenge every Christian to share their faith intentionally by demonstrating that we need Christians who understand that he church is not functioning properly unless she is carrying the gospel to the lost.

    Subject: Evangelizing The Lost Scripture: Matthew 5.13-16/Psalm 126.5-6 Sermon: “Does Anyone Care?” Scope: This sermon should challenge every Christian to share their faith intentionally. Summary: We need Christians who understand that the Church is not functioning properly until she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Permissive Society

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    The Permissive Society (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 13-16. Ill: • Snake who escaped from his cage etc; • He became a victim of his own appetite! • I believe our society has become the victim of its own permissive appetites; • We have become trapped, enslaved by our own sinful attitudes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Glenn Dunaway avatar

    We'll Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

    Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Influence Of One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,293 views

    Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

    The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    We Are Bored Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,983 views

    Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

    3. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 3) January 24, 2010 We are Bored When I was in high school my room was in the basement of my house. Outside my room was a sort of basement living room area where we had a ping pong table set up. Well one day I was sitting around with nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Salty Saints

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,894 views

    The problem of country is sitting in church pews: SALT-LESS SAINTS.

    I. A SOLEMN TRUTH - “Ye are the salt” A. The PERSON of the pronouncement – Jesus B. The PEOPLE of the pronouncement – “Ye” II. A SPECIFIC TARGET – “the earth” A. How VAST is our influence - “of the earth” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    We Have A Light To Shine

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2011
     | 6,863 views

    Stewardship message, designed as a dialogue between the pastor and a lay reader, and focusing on all the light we as a church now shed, but also could share, with adequate personnel and finances. Ends with a candlelighting ceremony.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 1990 Pastor: One Christian organization that is concerned with helping people who have emotional problems uses as its slogan, "It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." Today we are going to test that theory. This morning we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Sermon On The Mount (1) Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    Is the Church really salt and light in our society

    Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Clair Sauer avatar

    A Signpost And A Dash Of Salt

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,589 views

    As salt and light, Christ's followers are to be change-agents in the world, making God's kingdom real on earth!

    For most of my thirty years of life, I have thought of salt simply as a seasoning. Like pepper or curry or Mrs. Dash. Salt is something added to food to alter the flavor a bit; at least, that's the way I looked at it, until about a year ago. I took notice when my husband sat down at the dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kenneth Sauer avatar

    "Tasting And Seeing The Goodness Of God"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    A sermon about being salt and light in the world.

    Matthew 5:13-20 “Tasting and Seeing the Goodness of God” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com When I was about Mary Ellen’s age, I happened along my dad, who was sitting in the kitchen, eating an apple. My curiosity ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany on providing salt and letting the light of Christ shine.

    Matthew 5: 13 – 16 / Let It Shine Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would leave; but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed