"Let your Light Shine" (Matthew 5:13-16)
11/10/19 • 35 min
Because we are a church seeking truth by embracing an authentic relationship with Jesus, we share the gospel locally and abroad.
I. We are called to be a spiritual "preservative" locally and abroad. (vs. 13)
a. We must retain our flavor
b. We must avoid pollution
II. We are called to be a light in the darkness locally and abroad (vs. 14)
III. We are called to be unashamed of our love for Christ locally and abroad (vv. 15-16)
a. Let others know who you serve
b. Show others who you serve
c. Don't forget who you serve
Conclusion: How is your light shining to those around you?
Because we are a church seeking truth by embracing an authentic relationship with Jesus, we share the gospel locally and abroad.
I. We are called to be a spiritual "preservative" locally and abroad. (vs. 13)
a. We must retain our flavor
b. We must avoid pollution
II. We are called to be a light in the darkness locally and abroad (vs. 14)
III. We are called to be unashamed of our love for Christ locally and abroad (vv. 15-16)
a. Let others know who you serve
b. Show others who you serve
c. Don't forget who you serve
Conclusion: How is your light shining to those around you?
Previous Episode
"There's a Place at the Table for You" (Acts 11:1-18)
God is drawing the most unlikely of people into serving for His Kingdom, including you.
I. We are called to minister to the most unlikely of people, even when others will criticize us. (vv. 1-3)
a. Loving others will get people talking.
b. Loving others will bring you criticism.
II. We are called to minister to the most unlikely of people, especially when God will direct us. (vv. 4-10)
a. Like Peter, we must challenge our presuppositions of others.
b. Like Peter, we must make sure our views are in fact the Biblical view.
III. We are called to minister to the most unlikely of people, and not try to get in God's way. (vv. 11-18)
a. Go where God leads you and have no hesitation
b. Go towards and accept God's grace with no hesitation
Conclusion: No further objections and praise God for what he's doing in your life and the lives of others.
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"Raising Up This Generation" (Deuteronomy 6:5-9)
Theme: In order for us to raise up this generation in Christ, we must be a reflection of Christ.
Point 1- We must be unleashed for Christ. Verse 5.
Point 2: We must commit ourselves to the lord every day. Verse 6.
Point 3: We need to give this generation a firm foundation on Christ verses 6-9.
Point 4: We must then continue to train ourselves so we can then train and raise up this generation verses 6-9.
Conclusion: Are we living every day for Christ and are we being a reflection of Christ?
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