Podcasts about Salt of the earth

Send a text In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we step into Matthew 5:13–16, where Jesus tells His disciples, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” This isn't a call to be loud, flashy, or performative—it's an invitation to a steady, embodied witness that preserves what is good, brings flavor to what is bland, and shines hope into what is dark. We explore what Jesus meant in His original context (salt as preservation and value, light as visibility and guidance), why He connects our “good works” to the Father's glory (not our image), and how to live a public faith without becoming religious performers. If you've ever wondered what it means to make a real difference without losing your soul, this passage is Jesus' roadmap: presence, integrity, and kingdom goodness that can't help but be seen. Support the show  If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com  One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

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Text: Matthew 5:13; variousTheme: At Community we call our volunteers “Change Makers”. The truth is, being a change maker should be the way all of us who follow Jesus should live. This week we'll get real practical in how we can do exactly that.Memory Verse: Matthew 5:13 (NIV) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.”Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49576658

In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives into the tangled web of meat industry self-love, dubious animal welfare claims, and the ever-pressing need for more protein (or is it fiber?). Join us as we unravel the contradictions and complexities that plague the world of animal agriculture. This episode explores: The meat industry’s self-aggrandizing narratives and how they obscure the…

Jesus taught that we are "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." So should we be concerned that we will lose our "saltiness?" Paul White preaching from The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC.

What if "Salt of the Earth" isn't about flavoring, but about keeping a fire hot, sealing a covenant, or healing a wound? Drawing on archaeology and ancient history, this sermon explores the diverse roles salt played in the time of Jesus—from earthenware ovens to Roman salaries and sacred sacrifices.We look at the Greek word moranthe, which suggests that "losing our saltiness" isn't about becoming tasteless, but about becoming "inert" or "foolish." Whether you are a healer, a helper, or a fire-starter, your specific "saltiness" is a unique gift to the world. Don't become flavorless dust; live into the distinct essence God has placed within you.Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-20Watch the full worship service: https://youtu.be/bQWtmArrkULearn more about our community: www.youngunitedchurch.com

Salt brings flavor, safety, and healing to our world.  When Jesus tells us to be salt, he calls us to go out to the world, and bring flavor, safety, and healing to it.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses how we as Christians are to be God's vision.  He shares that we need to be seasoneddisciples/ believers in all that we are about to be effective in our daily lives and a cleansing presence amongst chaos.Send comments to musingsonfaith@gmail.com.

Fr. Wiley reminds us that when we hear and do the Word of God, the world lights up around us and God delights in us.

A homily for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A 2/8/2026

1. In his sermon, Tim talked about the difficulty Americans can have understanding the metaphors about salt and light. Because of the individualism of our culture and the way we've been taught to think of religion as something separate from politics, we often struggle to really grasp what Jesus is communicating. He pointed out that the lines in the Lord's prayer, which talk about God's kingdom coming and his will being done on earth as is it as it is in heaven are not lines about personal piety. Rather, Jesus instructions his listeners to pray a prayer that is really about regime change. Tim said, “Christ's mission is always both: social and personal.” To what extent do you think of religion as something that is inherently apolitical? Do politics and religion feel like separate spheres? Are they separate spheres in your own life? In what ways do they intersect and interact?What influences have shaped your sense of the relationship between religion and politics? Is that dynamic one that has changed over time? Share about the influences that you think helped seed your sense of the nature of politics and religion in relationship to one another. Are they influences in which you still desire to put your trust?2. Salt, Tim said, works in service to something else. Similarly, in the ancient world, light was simply fire in small contained amounts. Neither overtakes the thing of which they are a part; they simply transform by virtue of being added to whatever existed without them. People who are salt and light, Tim said, are subversive agents of transformation. They don't conquer or overtake. They come alongside - from within, and make a lot of things better. They represent the way in which the community following Jesus, as they discover a new way to be human, will organize common life around wisdom, grace, inclusion, & justice. And that, by doing so, they are the way that the Kingdom of God comes to fruition amidst kingdoms of earth. Are there places within you that resist the idea of a grace filled, quieter revolution? How often do you wish you could discard the gentle path of salt and light to instead overtake with raging fire and consuming conquest? How do you respond to those places within? When do they seem loudest? When does it seem easier to believe in a subversive transformation of our reality by virtue of lamps & seasoning? What part of yourself has to be surrendered in order to fully embrace Jesus's vision for the community of Christ?3. Tim reminded us that one of the core claims of empire is that it can eliminate lack, contradiction, and alienation from within us. This is usually done by way of blame and exclusion, or simply promising to fulfill our every need.Jesus, on the other hand, doesn't promise the eradication of these inevitable human realities. Instead in Jesus‘s paradigm, all we can do is confess them, and then watch God drawn near and transform our aching places into places where we make contact with the divine. Empires, Tim said, run on a fantasy that they can fix the human condition. The kingdom of God runs on a people who've learned to live honestly and truthfully, embracing radical hospitality and inclusion. What does it look like to name the place inside you that longs to believe that the world can just be “solved?” How do you engage with that place? How do you feel in doing so? What resistance do you encounter?If the contrast to the way of empire is built on radical hospitality, self honesty, inclusion, and community, what does it look like - in your everyday life - to embrace, embody, and enact these things of the Kingdom? What comes to mind when you think of doing so even just a little more intentionally than you do today?What emotions do you feel in your body as you contemplate the possibility of taking that action?

February 8, 2026 / Sunday Sermon: The Salt of the Earth / Fr. Ryan Jordan by Trinity Episcopal Church Vero Beach

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You are the salt of the earth (Jesus, Gospel of Matthew, Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:13)This winter has been all about snow, cold and SALT!When Jesus declares that we are the salt of the earth, this is a word of Gospel:  We are valued.  It is also a word of challenge:  we are called to work hard for others.So far, so good. But wait, Jesus also says salt might lose its flavor.  What might that mean?  Hint:  It has to do with foolishness.  

Sunday Worship Service | February 8th, 2026Sermon: “Salt of the Earth” from Rev. Hannah Adair BonnerScripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-20— LINKS: Check-in: https://qrco.de/bdKf0RGiving: https://hollywoodumc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/general-giving-online#HollywoodUMC #AllAreWelcome #SundayService #WorshipLive

Sermon from Sunday, February 8th - The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.

In this world, you're not going to be liked for one reason or another. In fact, you might even be hated. We talk sometimes about what we'd like to be remembered for—or about what we'd like to be known or admired for. But what would you like to be hated for? Someday, maybe even today, someone is going to see you or hear you and get angry and "gnash their teeth," as the Psalmist says. Join Pastor Chris as he looks at three Scripture passages to discover ways we can faithfully live in a contentious world divided by tribal factions.

Readings: Isaiah 58:1-12 | 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 | Matthew 5:13-20 | Psalm 112. Preached for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (2026-02-08).

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Rev. Dr. Larry Hayward preaches on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. The Scripture passage is Matthew 5:13-20.

Too often we have excuses ready for why we cannot be the salt, or the light. But that is what we are called to be.

Pisgah Sunday Service - Fifth Sunday After Epiphany - 2/8/2026 - 10:45 AM First Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-12 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Gospel: St Matthew 5: 13-20 Prayer List: Bishop Ginny Aebischer Wanda Amick Patsy Caldwell Family of Marilyn Casey Janette Clamp Betty Harmon Patricia Harmon Eleanor Rawl Mike Rawl Richard Roof Barbara Watson Ricky Whisenant Damian Williams The flowers are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Betsy's birthday by Ricky and Jan Price The flower on the altar is placed in honor of the birth of Riley Boyd Hendrix on December 17th! Proud parents are Robert & Tracie Hendrix and big sisters, Harper & Eleanor.

Jesus calls us to be the salt of the Earth and the light of the world. But how do we prevent losing that flavor or letting the light dim? There are multiple things that we can do including getting together in small faith sharing groups. Listen to my homily to learn more!

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Pastor Steven preaches from Matthew 5:13-20Let us know you heard the message. Send us a text!Welcome to Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot's Podcast. Sermons and homilies by Rev. Steven G. Lightfoot. Pastor Steven is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church and serves as Senior Pastor to First Methodist Church Splendora and Shepherd Methodist Church in Southeast Texas. Thanks for listening! Join us each week for a new message. May God bless you and keep you.

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an ill-fated Yom Kippur detailed in Isaiah and Jesus' words in the Gospel of Matthew about the salt of the earth. This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at www.catholiciu.edu/pillar-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:10Reading 1 - Isaiah 58: 7-10Psalm 112: 4-9Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5Gospel - Matthew 5: 13-16 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This week, Jesus gives a lesson on salt, light, and fulfillment. Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy expand on what it means to be the salt of the earth and a light of the world, how we live into being God's image-bearers, and how Jesus isn't presenting a conflict with the Torah but an evolution of it.Questions for Further Discussion:Themes and ApplicationJesus declares, “You are the salt of the earth” and “You are the light of the world.” What stands out to you about Jesus using identity language (“you are”) rather than commands (“you must”)?Salt and light were precious and not easily replaced in Jesus' time. How does that historical context change the way you hear these metaphors today?Light is meant to be visible, yet later in Matthew Jesus warns against public displays of piety. How do you navigate the tension between letting your light shine and practicing humility?Personal ReflectionWhere do you feel most “salty” right now—adding flavor, preservation, or wisdom to the world around you? Where do you feel you've gone a bit bland or blended in?The conversation emphasizes that salt and light exist for others, not for themselves. Who benefits from your faith when you're living it well?Jesus raises the bar beyond rule-following to heart transformation. Where do you notice Jesus inviting you beyond mere “compliance” toward deeper love, mercy, or reconciliation?Broader Spiritual ConsiderationsMatthew emphasizes earth as the arena of God's mission, not something to escape. How does this shape a Christian response to creation care, justice, and embodied faith?The clergy frame Jesus' teaching as part of an inner Jewish conversation about the law. How might this awareness deepen Christian humility and resist anti-Jewish readings of Scripture?The discussion highlights both encouragement and judgment in Jesus' words. How do you hear this passage as both promise and challenge?Want to have your question or comment featured on the podcast? Leave a voicemail on our Rev'd Up hotline! Call (203) 442-5002.Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Traditional Worship | Bishop Bob Hayes | As we begin the new year, we are taking some time to discover what God's Word says about how we steward every gift God has given us — our experiences, our gifts, our resources and our lives. Jesus said we are the salt of the earth — created to bring flavor, preserve what is good and add value wherever God places us. But salt only makes a difference when it's poured out. So often, life shakes us through change, loss or challenge, and we wonder why. What if the shaking isn't meant to break us, but to deploy us? In this series, we'll discover how God uses those moments to grow our faith, reveal the treasure within us and pour His grace through us into a world that desperately needs it.

January 4, 2026 | Rev. Tyler Estes | Matthew 5: 13 Salt of the Earth

Whether we have spent much time thinking about it or not, as God's children, we add flavor wherever we go. Our interactions are the sprinklings of God's grace, spiritual and eternal blessings to grace the lives of the lonely, the sad ones, and those who are burdened. We don't often know who they are. We are just to be a savory moment that makes their day a little better.Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Christine Mauriello-Miller

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What does it mean when the Bible says that Christians should be THE SALT OF THE EARTH? Make plans to join Dr. Michael Youssef for LEADING THE WAY and learn what this often-misunderstood statement means for YOU in 2025! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be Bold in Your Faith Part 2: You are the Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Jesus calls his disciples to make a difference in this world, to be bold in our faith. He tells us in his powerful sermon on the mount to be salt and light. He didn't say try to be salt, no, he said that we are the salt of the earth. As with everything that Jesus taught, this command to be the salt of the earth is packed with meaning. In Jesus' day, salt was used to preserve, to purify, to add flavor and to create thirst. In this world that is so corrupted by sin, Jesus wants to use his followers to hold back moral decay, to cleanse what's corrupted, to bring joy, grace and kindness and to point people to him.  Will you be bold in your faith? Will you accept your role and walk in your identity? You are the salt of the earth! Go out there and change the world for Christ Jesus!See you Sunday!I love y'alldoug

Teaching from Sunday AM service by Pastor Jeff Miles

We shouldn't have to apologize for taking our faith into the public square. It's not the only worldview in the public arena, and we have every right to live out our faith intentionally. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the need for us to stop hiding our Christian identity and instead shine the light of God's Kingdom purposefully in our homes and communities. We are responsible for instilling our biblical values and morals in the next generation, and that begins at our kitchen tables. It won't be easy. We will face pushback and hardship, but most things worth doing require discomfort and effort. Let's determine to do the difficult thing in pursuit of God. 

Elbert “Pastor El” was born and raised in Jackson, MS. After graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Alabama A&M, he worked for General Electric in Ohio. Having seen drugs devastate his family in Jackson, Elbert later witnessed God bring healing and transformation through the gospel, which led to his own conversion while reading the Bible in his apartment. His passion for sharing Christ grew into prison ministry, and after marrying his wife, Karen, he returned to Jackson to attend Reformed Theological Seminary. While serving at Redeemer Church, he helped launch Reformed University Fellowship at Jackson State University and in 2015 was called as Redeemer's Senior Pastor. Elbert and Karen have two children, Karis and Tripp, and remain devoted to Jackson, its people, and God's work of making broken things new.   Sermon recorded October 19, 2025 Rev. Elbert McGowan Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL

Will we as mothers choose to become the salt of the earth.. or pillars of salt looking back on a life before our temple covenants?     Consider Invitation: Salt of the Earth Remember Lot's Wife Why Not Now?   Salt Dough Recipe: 2 cup all-purpose flour  1 cup salt 1 cup water*Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add a little water at a time, mixing as you pour, to form a ball of dough. Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes.

If you're not a patron, subscribe at patreon.com/workstoppage to get full access to the episode. Even as the Mexican Revolution was winding down, the struggle for equal rights in their own country by Mexican miners and oil workers was still heating up. In the late 1910s and early 1920s, spurred by the forces of change in the revolution and the staunch internationalism of the IWW, Mexican miners launched some of their biggest strikes yet. Facing intransigent bosses, gunboat diplomacy by the US, and dealing with a bourgeois government dedicated to ensuring stability for investment, the challenges the miners faced were steep. But even decades of violent repression couldn't stop the struggle for a fair living by the workers facing some of the deadliest conditions in any industry. We close our survey of the struggles of Mexican miners on both sides of the border with the epic battle between Mine Mill Local 890 and Empire Zinc, a struggle so inspiring it was captured on film. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Send us a textThis episode is meant to wake up the church to become what Jesus said in Matthew 5:13 which is THE SALT OF THE EARTH. This one is a must hear!Click link to check out Kimberly Canty's new amazing podcast FROM SEED TO SANCTUARY!https://fromseedtosanctuary.buzzsprout.com Email me at JesseCantyPodcast@yahoo.com Feel free to give thru CASHAPP. $JesseECantyAnything you give will be appreciated. Be blessed and thank you. Support the show

Because of what Jesus has done, our lives are no longer possessed by death, but we are on a journey towards union with God that Jesus has made possible for us. On Sunday, Bria shared from Matthew 5:13 what it means when Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth.” To be salt is to receive the life and love of God, to be unified with Him again, and to journey with Him in the partnership you were created for. To be salt is to live in covenant communion with Christ. We were made for union with Him and we will never find a better aim for our lives than to live in trusting friendship with Jesus   Link to Sermon Guide & Activations: 09.21.25 Sermon Guide