Sermon Notes: Matthew 5:13-16

Series: Jesus Teaches About

Title: Salt & Light

Date: 4/3/22

Location: Perris Valley Church

Matthew 5:13a  (NLT)

13 “You are the salt of the earth.

Point number 1 in your notes:

The Christian life is designed to prevent decay in the lives of those around us.

Matthew 5:13-16  (NLT)

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But 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.

Point number 2 in your notes:

Our Christian influence is diminished if we slip away from God’s plan for our lives.

Mathew 5:14a

14 “You are the light of the world

Point number 3 in your notes:

The Christian life penetrates darkness and shines opportunities for others to see Jesus.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Matthew 5:14-15

14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.15 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. 

Point number 4 in your notes:

If we keep our light of Jesus private, then someone may never know their savior.