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Sermon Notes Date: 05/31/2026 Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor Study: Matthew Key Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Description: In a dark and corrupt world, Christ does not make His people hidden, useless, and unchanged — but salt and light. Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the Gospel of Matthew — as […]

Why are you here? Why now? Why has God placed you in this specific community, city, workplace, family, and season?In this message, we talk about what it means to resolve our location theologically. Through Acts 17, Jeremiah 29, and Matthew 5, we see that God is intentional about where and when we live. Our community is not an accident — it is an assignment.Jesus calls His people salt and light, meaning we are called to proximity, presence, and visibility. We cannot influence people we refuse to be around, and we are not called to hide the light of Christ in us. As followers of Jesus, we allow people to taste and see that the Lord is good through proximity, and we generate visibility for Jesus by reflecting His light.

Listen as Hylton Gudmans Shows us how Jesus ties salt, light, and seeing together so that we can see clearer than every before.#God #Christian #Bible #disciple #discipleship #believer #hisplan #discipleshippath #Jesus #venture #venturechurch #Jozi #Christ #holyspirit

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Do you ever feel like your life isn't really making a difference?In this message from the Kingdom People series, we explore Jesus' powerful words in Matthew 5:13–16 where He calls ordinary people the salt of the earth and the light of the world.Before Jesus tells us what to do, He tells us who we are.Your life carries more influence than you realize.Discover how Jesus invites us to bring flavor to a fading world, reflect His light in the darkness, and live from the identity He has already given us.✨ You are salt. You are light. The question is—will you let it shine?

Matthew 5; Titus 2

Jesus says, “You are salt and light.” Salt heals, and light illuminates. It's our time to live it.Connect with us to receive more encouraging content!Website: https://www.manantialchurch.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/manantialchurchFacebook: https://facebook.com/manantialchurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manantialchurchInstagram Pepe Olivares: https://instagram.com/pastorpepeolivares

Jesus Talks Salt, Light, and the Old Testament (Matthew 5:13-20) by Faith Family Church Oak Grove

Jesus calls you the salt of the earth and the light of the world — not someday, but right now. In this episode, we sit with Matthew 5:13–16 and explore what it means to live from that identity rather than just admire it.

Salt & Light!

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The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most impactful and important teachings at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Join us as we dive into His teachings on the heart of God's kingdom and what it means to live as His follower today. From the Beatitudes to prayer, generosity, forgiveness and faithful obedience, each message unpacks how Christ calls us to a transformed life that reflects His truth, grace, and righteousness in everyday living.

Kingdom Over Culture | Part 4 | Mission in a Polarized Age: Salt, Light, and Revival

Join us at Newlife Foursquare church as Pastor John continues our series on Salt + Light. John continues to break down the book of Philemon and how we should treat those around us.

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Jesus tells his followers, "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world." But even though we know what salt and light are, that doesn't mean we completely understand what Jesus has to say. In the ancient world, salt preserved food from rotting and light protected people from danger. But salt only works when it gets mixed in, and light only works when you shine it. So are you willing to really be salt and light?

Jesus tells his followers, "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world." But even though we know what salt and light are, that doesn't mean we completely understand what Jesus has to say. In the ancient world, salt preserved food from rotting and light protected people from danger. But salt only works when it gets mixed in, and light only works when you shine it. So are you willing to really be salt and light?

The fifth Sunday after Epiphany - Pastor James Pierce

A sermon for Epiphany 5.

Text for today's message: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

February 8, 2026 The Gospel of Christ is that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Salt and light are necessary for life. These metaphors teach that the followers of Christ must interact with the world bringing the blessings of living out the Gospel. Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

It could be said that Jesus' message in Matthew 5:16-20 boils down to this: “Preach always – and, when you have to, use words.” Our guest preacher Spencer Bogle shares a fascinating sermon on the value and purpose of human life. Spencer is the director of a non-profit called the Water Project (https://thewaterproject.org). The organization partners with locally registered non-government organizations in Kenya, Uganda, and Sierra Leone to provide reliable, safe water for rural communities, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Matthew 5:13-20[Jesus said,] “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt has lost its taste, how can it's saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, and is thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill can not be hid. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket, but places it on the lampstand where it gives light to all in the house. Let your light shine before others, therefore, so that they might see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven.“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets, for I have not come to abolish, but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter – not one stroke of a letter – will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever does them and teaches them, will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For truly I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” I got to spend a couple of days this week at the annual reunion of the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program, in Crawfordsville, which is always a real boon for my spirit and sense of call, and reminder of why church work and ministry matters so much in the world, these days – and the impact we can have when we get it right.For those of you who don't know/remember, the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program is a Lilly Endowment-funded endeavor that gathers small groups of Christian clergy from around Indiana for a two-year program of study, learning, and travel, that connects pastors with each other and with civic leaders from around the state to broaden the scope of what congregations can accomplish in the world, in whatever context they find themselves. For those of you who've been around awhile, you might remember that I was part of the first cohort of the program back in 2009-2010. (I would spend a few days, every other month at Wabash College and take a couple of international trips thanks to the program.)Anyway, the program hosts annual reunions for the pastors who've engaged it over the years, and that's where I was for about 48 hours last week. As part of it all, some of our colleagues shared, with the rest of us, some of the work they've been up to in their various settings and communities.A couple of pastors in New Albany teamed up the past couple of summers to establish a ministry of “cooling stations,” hosted by a handful of churches in their town … places where house-less people and families – rather than hiding in the public library or wading in the creek on the edge of town to keep cool – could find air-conditioned shelter, safety, and water when the temperatures reach 100 degrees or more. This is what kingdom welcome and hospitality looks like – on earth as it is in heaven.Another pastor's congregation does the opposite. Over at West Morris Free Methodist Church on the westside of Indy, they have a very traditional 60,000 square foot building with a sanctuary that seats close to 1,000 people, though they only worship about 40, these days. So, they removed all of their empty wooden pews, filled their space with tents, and house nearly 80-100 house-less people when temperatures are too dangerously cold to sleep outside. What used to look like this: now looks like this: Of course, they feed them and care for them in other ways, too. It's still very obviously a sanctuary, maybe more now than ever before, and this is what the fullness of the kingdom tastes like when we get it right. A friend from my own cohort – Kent Ellet, the Pastor at the Speedway Church of Christ and his congregation – have bought and rehabbed three houses in recent years on Alton Avenue, near their church. They're working on their fourth, as we speak. Once they are ready, they rent these houses at half the cost – or less – to individuals and families who need stable housing and other support, in order to get back on their feet after all manner of struggle, difficulty, bad luck, and whatnot. My friend Kent calls this ministry the “Alton Alternative” and it is a light of grace, sitting high on a lampstand, shining brightly for all in those houses – and their surrounding neighborhood, and now all of us – to see.When Jesus tells the crowds on the hillside in this morning's Gospel that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world, he was trying to get them to think differently about the kind of light and flavor their faith brings to the world around them. And, I happen to think, he was inviting them to get creative about that for a change … to wonder differently about what kind of difference they might make … to imagine ways their faith was inviting them to be a blessing for the world.“You are the salt of the earth,” he tells them. “But if salt has lost its taste – if you have lost your flavor – what good is that? What are you doing here? What's the point of it all?”“You are the light of the world,” Jesus says. “Like a city on a hill… like a lamp on a stand… like a beacon in the night. Don't cover yourselves up… don't hide under a basket. Let your light shine so others can see what you're up to; so people know what God is doing through you… and for you… and for the sake of others.”Now, I happen to think we have so much to be glad about and plenty to celebrate and even a little to be proud of when it comes to how we do Church here, in this place, especially when I think of the very unique voice Cross of Grace is in our community.No one else is welcoming, advocating for, and hosting events that support our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors. No one else is preaching and teaching and hosting ministry that supports anti-racism and racial justice the way we do.We have $45,000 to give away from our Building and Outreach Fund grants thanks to our generosity over the course of the last year. (Please spread the word to your favorite non-profit organizations to apply for those grants before the end of March.)And I hope, as we continue to wonder about this building project that's on the horizon we'll get creative about all of this salt and light stuff in ways my Wabash friends have done.And just to get your wheels spinning, you should know I have started a conversation with our schools about a reading program for kids in our area for whom English isn't their primary language. For those of you who know about the HOSTS program that already exists in our elementary schools, imagine that but for immigrant kids who speak Spanish or Haitian Creole. (I just learned we are blessed to have literally hundreds of them in our school district.)Pastor Cogan has ideas about Cross of Grace hosting a summer day camp for kids who can't afford the kinds of camps many of us send our kids to when they're not in school.Maybe we could be a cooling center … or a warming station … or let our parking lot be a safe place for people living in their cars to park for the night.We could certainly host more and bigger special events for places like The Landing.We could host more 12 Step meetings; expand our food pantry operations; you get the idea …All of this is about not getting bored – or becoming boring – or losing our flavor – or letting our light dim – or hiding it under a bushel basket of complacency or apathy or selfishness or comfort or safety or whatever tempts too many Christians to stop doing God's bidding.All of this is about being as inspired as we are unsettled by those words from the prophet Isaiah this morning – words that surely inspired and unsettled Jesus, too… all of that stuff about loosing the bonds of injustice; about letting the oppressed go free; about sharing bread with the hungry; bringing the homeless poor into our house; covering the naked, and all the rest.So let's pray about and plan a future together, full of hope about the ways we can salt the earth and light up the world – with all that Isaiah promised and all that Jesus embodies:hope that our light – that the light of God – will break forth like the dawn;hope that our healing – that the healing of humanity – will spring up quickly;hope that our vindicator will go before us, and the glory of the Lord will have our back;hope that we will call and God will answer;hope that our needs will be satisfied even in parched places;Let's be hopeful – and full of faith – that, as God's people, we will be known and seen and received, like a spring of water for the thirsty, like rebuilt ruins for those in need of refuge, like a firm foundation for those who can't stand on their own; like a repairer of the breach for the broken among us, and like a restorer of streets to live in for a world searching for home.Amen

Sermon for The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and The Ev. Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, both in The Bronx, New York (Matthew 5:1-12).

Matthew 5:13-20

Join us at Newlife Foursquare church as Pastor John continues our series on Salt + Light. This time, he breaks down the book of Philemon and how we should treat those around us.

Steve Rains, LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Wichita, Assembly of God

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Steve Rains, LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Wichita, Assembly of God 

Join us at Newlife Foursquare church as Pastor John continues our series on Salt + Light. Pastor John preaches on Titus 2, diving into how we as Christians should act and react in this world.

Mark Lohman // January 18, 2026

Steve Rains, LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Wichita, Assembly of God

Join us as Pastor John continues our Salt and Light series diving into Jeremiah 29. John speaks about being Salt and Light, keeping faith even in oppression.

Year of Parables – Episode 3: Part way through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shares two short illustrations about being salt and light that challenges us as His followers about how we should live our lives, and how we are to be God’s representatives to the world. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Steve Rains, LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Wichita, Assembly of God

Join us at Newlife Foursquare Church as Pastor John kicks off the new yearly series, Salt+Light.

Steve Rains, LifePoint Church, Valley Center, Kansas, Wichita, Assembly of God

The holidays naturally inspire generosity. As Christians, we feel a heightened awareness of need—empty tables, struggling families, and financial hardship made more visible by the contrast of celebration all around us. And that impulse to give is good.But God calls us to something deeper.True, Christ-centered generosity goes beyond a one-time act of charity. It invites us to walk alongside people in ways that restore dignity, build hope, and reflect God's heart for renewal—not just during Christmas, but throughout the year.To explore what that kind of generosity looks like in practice, we sat down with Lisa Sheltra, Director of Community Engagement at Salt & Light, a ministry committed to helping without hurting by empowering individuals rather than creating dependency.A Biblical Vision for Deeper GenerosityScripture sets the tone for how we approach generosity. “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). That verse reminds us that generosity is inherently relational. It's not just about meeting needs—it's about entering into someone's life with humility and care.Lisa explained that while giving material help is often necessary, biblical generosity must flow from our relationship with Christ. God's model for giving isn't transactional. It's restorative.She pointed to John 3:16 as the ultimate framework for generosity. When God gave, He didn't offer something temporary or superficial—He gave His Son to address our deepest brokenness and bring true flourishing. If our generosity reflects God's heart, it should aim not only to relieve immediate pain but to support long-term restoration, reconciliation, and community.Many churches and families feel pressure in December to focus heavily on relief efforts—food drives, toy collections, clothing donations. These are good and often necessary responses, especially in moments of crisis.But Lisa cautioned that relief, by its nature, creates a giver-receiver imbalance. When relief becomes the default instead of the exception, it can unintentionally harm both sides of the relationship. It can reduce people to passive recipients and rob them of agency, dignity, and participation.Relief is best understood as a tourniquet—it stops the bleeding in an emergency. But most ongoing struggles, including those we notice during the holidays, are not emergencies. They are development needs, requiring long-term walking together, not repeated short-term fixes.Relief vs. Development: Understanding the DifferenceSalt & Light works closely with principles championed by the Chalmers Center, which emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between relief and development.Relief addresses urgent, immediate crises.Development focuses on long-term growth, dignity, and restored relationships.During the holidays, what looks like an emergency is often a symptom of a deeper, ongoing struggle. Repeated relief may feel satisfying to the giver, but it rarely moves families toward lasting stability or community.Development, on the other hand, invites people to use their own gifts, make their own choices, and participate fully in solutions. It treats individuals not as problems to fix, but as image-bearers with capacity and value.At Salt & Light, empowerment isn't seasonal—it's woven into everyday ministry. Participants invest in the program year-round and are treated not as charity cases, but as customers and guests with agency.Rather than handing out preselected gifts, families can choose items for their loved ones. That choice matters deeply. Lisa shared that many participants have said, “This is the first Christmas in years I've been able to buy gifts for my family myself.”That shift—from receiving charity to exercising choice—restores dignity in powerful ways.A Better Path for ChurchesFor churches wanting to steward holiday generosity wisely, Lisa offered several practical insights:Partner with ministries already practicing development. You don't need to reinvent the wheel.Encourage relational volunteering, not just donation drives.Support year-round ministries, not just seasonal projects.Use the holidays as an on-ramp, connecting people's enthusiasm for giving to sustainable, ongoing involvement.The goal isn't to do more—it's to do good in ways that last.What This Looks Like for IndividualsMany believers want to help but fear causing harm. The answer isn't to stop giving—it's to give differently.Lisa encouraged individuals to approach generosity with humility and a willingness to learn. We don't need perfect solutions. We need presence, patience, listening ears, and respect for dignity.She reminded us that kingdom impact isn't measured by numbers alone. While it may feel impressive to count meals served or gifts distributed, God's metrics are relational. Sometimes faithfulness looks like doing for one what we wish we could do for everyone.When asked to leave listeners with one guiding principle beyond the Christmas season, Lisa said it simply and beautifully:“See others as image-bearers of God—people with gifts, agency, and dignity. Come alongside them, not as fixers, but as fellow participants in God's work of renewal.”When we give in ways that honor dignity and foster genuine connection, we don't just meet needs—we participate in God's redemptive work.To learn more about Salt & Light and their dignity-centered approach to helping others, visit SaltandLightMinistry.org.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I owned my land before I got married, and my husband isn't on the deed. But after we got married, the tax office automatically added his name to the property tax statement. Do I have to list my spouse on the tax records if the land was paid for before marriage, and what steps do I need to take to have that changed?I'm retired and recently sold a property because I'm no longer able to maintain it. I netted about $100,000 from the sale. My home and vehicles are paid off, and I have a small 401(k) of about $30,000 that I'm living on. I'm not sure what to do with the $100,000—what would you recommend?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Salt & Light MinistriesWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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Jesus has called us to be both salt and light to those around us.Salt preserves and enhances flavor, and light brings clarityTune in this week as Pastor Andrea Gray continues our series through Matthew, focusing on chapter 5, verses 13-16.If you would like to partner with BLVD Church and what we are doing in the community, you can make an investment of support at https://blvd.church/give

Matthew 5:13-16 - Jesus's introduction to the Sermon on the Mount continues with His proclamation of His receptive audience's role in the world as both salt and light. In this short saying, Jesus is calling His disciples to be who they were made to be: those who together make things better (and for a long time) in a broken world and those who boldly shine Christ's light in a dark world. Underneath it all is the great call to "love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength... and to love your neighbor as yourself." A sermon by Tsion Reid. [Part 3 of our series "Jesus's Sermon on the Mount: The Good Life in the Kingdom of Grace"] Questions for reflection: 1) What would you say you are known for? 2) What does it mean to be "the salt of the earth?" 3) How does someone let their light shine boldly as on "a stand?" 4) What is the relationship here between faith and works? Or between Christ's work in your life and your work out in the world? 5) How does this passage point us to the grace of Christ? How does it point us to the Holy Spirit's empowerment?

Adrianne's home of Tulare County has the highest rate of chronically unsheltered homelessness in America, with over 2,500 people experiencing homelessness in a county of 484,000. Despite not wanting to take action, Adrianne felt convicted that she must and her nonprofit Salt + Light built The Neighborhood Village, a brand-new community of 50 housing units with onsite whole-person care. Community changes everything and teaches all of us to love each other better. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrianne's home of Tulare County has the highest rate of chronically unsheltered homelessness in America, with over 2,500 people experiencing homelessness in a county of 484,000. Despite not wanting to take action, Adrianne felt convicted that she must and her nonprofit Salt + Light built The Neighborhood Village, a brand-new community of 50 housing units with onsite whole-person care. Community changes everything and teaches all of us to love each other better. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SALT, LIGHT, and THE LIGHTHOUSE Part 2 (Daniel Baer)- The first part of this subject was taken from a class given by Sis. Destiny Baer on Sunday morning, and this part, and the third part to follow, was taken from a message given by Bro. Daniel Baer on the same Sunday in the evening.Send us a textSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different (church website)

SALT, LIGHT, and THE LIGHTHOUSE Part 1: Sis. Destiny Baer - part 2 and part 3 (to follow in separate episodes) by Bro. Daniel BaerSend us a textSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different (church website)