Salt & Light
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Pastor Gearl Spicer, September 8, 2024
Part of the Listen & Learn series, preached at a Sunday Online service
Matthew 5:13-20
13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Christ Came to Fulfill the Law
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Sermon Notes
How personally responsible do you feel for making an impact?
We are called to function effectively and accept responsibility to maximize life impact!
*You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.vs.5:13
*You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.vs. 5:14
*For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.vs.5:20
*For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt becomes unsalted, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.Mark 9:49-50
*Let your speech always be with grace, as you seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. Col. 4:6
I. Live it out—-vs.13
CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES
A. Negative-Lost opportunities
B. Positive—Amazing impact
II. Let it shine-vs.14-16
PURITY OF PURPOSE MOTIVATES OUR HEARTS
A. Negative—Dull or no reflection of His grace
B. Positive—Gospel impact on others
III. Make a difference—vs.17-20
ENTIRE BIBLE WAS WRITTEN TO GUIDE AND INSTRUCT
A. Negative—Ignore precious promises
B. Positive—Allow His Word to penetrate our hearts
*In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matt. 7:12
Will you assume responsibility for your life?