Podcasts about Salt and light

10-02-2022 Rev. Chris Maxwell

Joshua Rivas:10/30/2022

In this episode, Pastor Joseph discusses how us believers need to keep trusting in The Lord, and continue to be the salt of the earth.

Message from Will Lewis on October 30, 2022

If you've listened to many of these episodes, you'll probably have noticed that I mention salt and light…a lot. They are familiar references within the church. Well, I knew this, and you probably know this, too. But a few years ago I went on a deep dive because I really wanted to see why these elements are referenced SO much in the Bible. It must have been a Holy Spirit prompting because I was amazed by what I discovered. I think you will be, too. Not only are salt and light beautiful visuals, but they are incredibly practical. Not just practical but, surprisingly, common. God has taken very common elements and given them deep, rich symbolism. It just goes to show God's intentionality. He's in every tiny detail! Before I get too ahead of myself, I'll read one of the most famous passages about salt and light. Even though the entire Bible is full of references to both, this particular bit is more than a reference and more of an outright example of how we are to live and be. The qualities of these elements are a direct parallel of what our lives should look like when living for Christ. The speaker here is Jesus. And the context is that He is giving his most famous sermon on the mount. He began with the “The Beatitudes”… and follows immediately with Matthew 5:13-16 about salt and light. Though they are mentioned back to back, I'm going to try to break up the verses in this episode so we can really focus on each element… I really believe that once we grasp how pivotal Light is as a part of God's nature, the more deeply we will understand our role as His children who bring His light into the world. Too often, we underestimate, the impact our little lights can make in the world. So today, I wanted to remind you just how important it can be. Let me tell you about a single flame. Studies find that in complete darkness, the human eye can see a single flame from well over a mile away. (Some even say up to miles and miles if you're like me and need binoculars to see anything)! That, to me, is a powerful reminder. So when you start to feel that you are only one person and your flame is quite small, remember that it could be your little light that others are being drawn to. From miles around. It could be yours that makes the difference. They may be the most common of elements, but God loves using the ordinary in unexpected ways. After all, aren't the most familiar things to us the ones we deem inadequate for monumental tasks? Nothing is too inadequate for God to use. So the next time you read about salt or light.. or you hear a reference to them.. I hope you'll remember how richly God designed those elements. And how richly you can display them to the world. And I'll end with one more neat little fact: in Biblical times, it was common to put salt on the wick of a lamp to increase its brightness. What a beautiful metaphor for how our lives should be. Adding flavor to the body of Christ. Preserving truths and increasing brightness. And that is my prayer today. I ask God to let our lives be like salt in a generation that needs Truth more than ever. And I pray that all who hear these words are encouraged to be salt and light in your own homes and communities. Bringing purity, truth, and wisdom to every encounter and every life you meet along the way…bringing about a thirst in others for the Lord! Light your flames, sweet friends, and shine brilliantly - for Him. Thank you to our sponsors!  Cru: Text BIBLES to 71326 or visit give.cru.org/Unexpected. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/unexpected today to get 10% off your first month

Series: N/AService: SundayType: SermonSpeaker: E.R. Hall, Jr.

Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:13-16 | Chipper Flaniken

Joshua Rivas:10/23/2022

Pastor Alec Rowlands of Westgate Chapel joins Seth at Love Life Washington Conference on October 1st, 2022 to share his story of getting awakened to his pastoral obligation to lead his people to action in the “culture wars.” Pastor Alec explains how social transformation has always flowed out of spiritual awakening, but spiritual awakening requires both prayer and action. Alec tells Seth the story of the lawsuit they filed against Washington Governor Jay Inslee and the necessary upheaval that happened in their congregation because of it. An important testimony and example to share with pastors and churches who are still disengaged, Pastor Alec is proof that all is not lost and if the Church wakes up, everything changes!  Date: 10/21/22 To help UnAborted create more pro-life content and take our content to the streets, become a Patron of the show at https://www.patreon.com/unaborted To help Seth educate and expose culture to the evil of abortion so that every person has a right to be born, become an ALLY of The White Rose Resistance at https://thewhiterose.life

Pastor Mark Lowe

Great discussion with Mike and Kay Martin on Matthew Chapter 5. If you would like to partner with our ministry financially, click this link: https://tithe.ly/give?c=3425782 You can reach us at ltsministriesintl@gmail.com.

Jason Hague:10/16/2022

We all know that we must discover and develop our faith in Jesus if we want to live the Christian life well. Too often, though, we forget the importance of the third “D”…. Declaring our faith to help others believe! Why should we declare our faith? How should we declare our faith? In Part 3, Pastor Vince will answer both of these questions as we conclude our 3D Christianity series.

A new MP3 sermon from Holywell Evangelical Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Being Salt and Light Speaker: Stephen Holland Broadcaster: Holywell Evangelical Church Event: Midweek Service Date: 10/13/2022 Bible: Matthew 5:13-16 Length: 40 min.

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Matthew 5:13-20 - Salt and Light by Calvary Chapel Irmo

Matthew 5:13-16 MSG.We are here to be light bringing out the God colors in the world! Shine Shine Shine! Be blessed. Love --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sharron-downs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharron-downs/support

A new MP3 sermon from Kingston Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Salt and Light Speaker: Rev. Ralph Hall Broadcaster: Kingston Free Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/9/2022 Bible: Matthew 5:13-16 Length: 31 min.

Jason Hague:10/09/2022

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon On The Mount - Part 14Building A Smart HomeMatthew 7:21-29

From Matthew 5:13-16, we see that Jesus is declaring His disciples as salt and light of the world. What does that mean and how does that impact how we are to live in this world?

Lead Pastor Jamey Miller shares how Jesus wants us to grow up in the DNA of God's kingdom family and shine before others to the glory of our Father.

Joshua Rivas:10/02/2022

The New Testament: Daily Scripture Reading and Commentary with The Orthodox Study Bible.

Sermon On The Mount - Part 13The Narrow WayMatthew 7:13-20

Title: Salt and Light Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

How do we live an intentional life of purpose in a world of hyper-connectivity and constant notifications? Join us as Pastor Matt kicks off our series, "Disconnected", where we discuss how our high calling requires a high standard.

The Gospel of Matthew

Jonathan Nowlen:09/25/2022

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon On The Mount - Part 12The Golden RuleMatthew 7:12

Pastor Joshua Rivas:09/18/2022

Pastor Jason Hague:09/11/2022

Salt and Light! Steve talks to Jason and Lance from Faith and Freedom Coalition to talk about being salt and light to the world. Our goal is to apply Biblical Truth to the big issues of the day and to spread the Good News of the Gospel to as many people as possible through the airwaves as well as digitally. This mission, like others, requires funding. So, if you feel led to help support this effort, you can make a tax-deductible donation online HERE.   Thank You! 

Ever wonder why you're here? We all do from time to time. We want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves or feel like there is a bigger purpose to what we are doing. In this message, PK, will go over Jesus' words to us that should help us know what our lives should be about.

As we continue on our journey with Jesus, we are reminded of our calling to be salt and light. Let's discover what that means together as we study Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 9:49-50, 4:21; and Luke 14:34-35, 8:16. ************* Welcome to Walking in the Word. I'm your host, Julie Jenkins. Thank you for joining us as we walk through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John chronologically. Our goal for these few minutes together is that we would take our eyes off ourselves in the busyness of our own lives, agendas to do lists and responsibilities. I know that here in South Florida, we are busy ramping up for the start of the school year. And with the start of school comes new schedules and time constraints, as well as other worldly pressures. I pray that as you take time out today to listen to God, that He will speak to your heart and guide you as only he can. If you need prayer support in this busy season, please reach out to us at women world leaders.com and post a prayer request on our prayer wall. We're here to hold you up. Before we begin our study, let's pause for prayer. Most Holy God, thank you, thank you for being our all in all our Abba Father, our provider, sustainer healer, and our salvation. God we come to you today from so many walks of life. And yet you intimately know where we each are in what we each need. God we rest in your presence. And thank you in advance for the care teaching and guidance that you will provide for us. God, I pray for any parent, student, teacher or school worker who is entering this new school year that you will cover her in your care and fill her with your strength and your wisdom that she may fulfill the role well, that you have called her to. We give you these next few minutes and we ask that you have your way with us and guide us into your truth. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. I'm going to read Matthew 5 verses 13 and 16. From the New Living Translation. You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it's lost its flavor. Can you make it salty again, it will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden, hidden. No one likes a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. We know that, from Matthew 5:2, that in this passage, Jesus was teaching the disciples, he had told them about the kingdom of heaven and the attributes and rewards God offers to his children as they walk in obedience to Him. Now Jesus gives the disciples two descriptions of who they are. And he tells us by extension who we are. And we know that what God says about us is true. Sometimes we think less of ourselves than God does. And it is in those moments that we have to listen especially hard to what God says. Because he knows us better than we know ourselves in what he says is true. So in today's reading, God calls you the salt of the earth, and the light of the world. Let's take this apart. First you are the salt of the earth. What do you suppose is the meaning behind this? While you're likely familiar with salt as a preservative, which would have been top of mind in a society void of refrigeration. Salt keeps food fresh and edible for a longer period of time than it would be without it. Salt accomplishes this feat by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, which in other words means salt allows food to remain as God made it to be and to be used As God created it to be used. When God says that we are the salt of the earth, He is saying that we have a job to do to preserve the world as God intended it. When God created the world, everything was perfect, peaceful, joyful, and meaningful. But sin entered into the world and sin was like a bacteria that began to grow and was infectious. God empowers us, his children, to stand against sin, and to inhibit sins growth, by our actions and reactions. By allowing God's power to operate in us, we are salt preserving life, the way God intended it to be. You are the salt of the earth, you have a responsibility to live life on behalf of God. Salt in the Bible was also a symbol of covenant. This also has to do with its attribute as a preservative. A covenant was not to be broken, God will never break his covenant with His children. Once we give our lives to Him, we are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and we belong to God forever. If you have given your life to Christ, you are the salt of the earth, carrying his covenant promises nothing and nobody can change that. Salt in biblical times was a symbol of friendship and loyalty. Salt is salt no matter what you do to it, you put it in your food and your food tastes salty. You put it in water and allow the water to evaporate, the salt remains behind. Our God is loyal. And as Christians we are called to carry on that loyalty. You are the salt of the earth. Though the world will test you, you have the power within to remain loyal to the one who saved you. Salt is a necessary source of nourishment. It's an important element in a person's diet. And as such salt is highly valuable. In the Old Testament when God required sacrifices he required that the offering be seasoned with salt. It was necessary and it was valuable. You are the salt of the earth. You are necessary and you are valuable. And let's face it, salt makes food worth eating. Who doesn't love a little salty sweet action and their taste buds. In my opinion, nothing beats chocolate chip cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt on top. Salt brings out the true flavor of the food and makes eating a joy and a pleasure. You are the salt of the earth You were created to bring joy and pleasure to God himself. But Matthew records that Jesus continues what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again, it will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Salt can lose its flavor the era Baker's at the time used salt blocks to line their ovens. After a time the high and prolonged heat of the oven caused the salt to crystallize and become useless. It had to be thrown out. Luke says in 1435 flavorless salt is good neither for the soil, nor for the manure pile, it is thrown away. The heat of the world is intense, more intense at times than that of a baker's oven. But as Jesus disciples, you and I are called to stay under God's protection and to keep our saltiness intact so that we can stand against the spread of sin. Live the life that God intended for us to live out our lives in covenant with him. claim our high value in a world filled with imposters and bring joy and pleasure to God. Don't let the heat of the world claim the saltiness that God has gifted you. Mark 949 through 50 gives this guidance for every one will be tested with fire. Can I get an amen on that one? Salt is good for seasoning, but if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again, you must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.   The next thing that Jesus tells His disciples is not only are they the salt of the earth, but in Matthew 514. You are the light of the world, like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. Have you ever flown into a city at night seeing the pinpoints of light from high above is one of my favorite sights. At night, the Earth is blanketed in darkness. But the lights of a city are unmistakable. There weren't airplanes in Jesus day and the world didn't move quite as fast as it does today. A traveler who saw the lights of the city in the distance, would see safety and protection at the end of a long journey. Or at the very least lodging and food in other words, rest and sustenance. Jesus is indeed our lighthouse in a dark harbor. Our protection and safety are rest and sustenance. And we as his followers reflect God's light into this dark world. And we too, are a light for others who are searching in the dark. Jesus says You are the light of the world and he continues, No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. The light we shine is to lead others to God to show them the way to get to the kingdom of heaven. God wants us to welcome everyone we know to his city. We can shine the light of God by sharing the gospel message with others and by encouraging others to walk in there God given purposes. That is our goal at women, world leaders to shine our lights that you might shine yours. One of my main jobs that women were leaders is editing, I edit the voice of truth magazine and I edit the books put out by the by World publishing and productions. We are currently working on two books that will be released in just a couple of months. These books are compilations of stories of victories and spiritual growth that women have walked through in their lives, and how they have allowed Jesus even through their turmoil, to keep their lamps lit, that they might hold them high to shine for His glory. These women are truly the light of the world. Even though they have walked through abuse, abandonment, shame and temptation. Their lights are shining brightly. If you feel your light dimming, know that God is guiding you even need only to follow his light. And he will purposefully use everything that you are going through to strengthen you and give you the honor of bringing others to him. Mark says in for 22 For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open and every secret will be brought to light. The Bible tells us that anything the devil meant for evil in your world, God can use for good. When we allow God to shine his light on us. He gives us the honor and privilege of shining that light to beckon others into the kingdom. Luke concludes his account of this teaching in Luke 818. So pay attention to how you hear to those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand, will be taken away from them. You were created to be salt and light. There is no doubt about that. But what you do with your salt and light is up to you. Jesus warns us to pay attention and not take his teaching lightly. The more we obediently walk in the wisdom that God guides us with, the more wisdom he will provide. Don't hold the Holy Spirit back in your life. unleash his presence by your our obedience and your light will shine brighter than you can possibly imagine. Let's pray.   Father, we thank you for making us who we are and forgiving us the experiences you have given us. God I thank you for the privilege of being salt in this sinful world and light in this dark world. God, I ask that you empower us by your presence and strength to shine so brightly on your behalf, that the whole world will see your work Laurie. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Thanks for listening to women world leaders podcast. Join us each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As we explore together God's extravagant love and your courageous purpose. Visit our website at WWW dot the women world leaders.com To submit a prayer request, register for an upcoming event and support the ministry from his heart to yours. 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In this Wesley Worship message (recorded 9/04/22) Steve kicks off a five-week series called Blueprint exploring the foundational teachings from the Sermon on the Mount!Send questions and feedback about the podcast to podcast@clemsonwesley.orgCheck out Clemson Wesley online!WebsiteFacebookInstagramGroupMeTigerQuest 

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Our guest speaker is Abraham Cho is from Redeemer Presbyterian Church. He recently completed his doctor of ministry and is passionate about leadership development, public theology, race and justice. Tune in for a powerful message on being the salt and light.

Our communities see our actions and hear our words and then make assumptions about the God we serve. How are your words and actions representing Jesus?

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Episode 9 Show Notes:Hearing God's Voice “Before we were even born, he gave us our destiny; that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in his heart.” - Ephesians 1:11 TPT“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” - Romans 8:14“The sheep that are My own hear and  are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me.” – Jesus, John 10:27 (AMPC)“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” - Psalm 19:1Key Points:God speaks and communicates. If you're a follower of Jesus, then you have within you the Holy Spirit – He leads and guides us – including speaking to us.A part of what makes being a follower of Jesus so amazing is that we not only talk to God but He talks back! God speaks/communicates to us all the time.Here are some of the ways the Lord speaks to us:BibleThrough OthersCircumstancesDreamsHoly Spirit's Still Small VoiceYour next steps:Believe you can hear God's voicePractice hearing His voiceAdditional readings:4 Keys to Hearing God's VoiceHearing God - Dallas Willard