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Matthew 5: 13 -16 Salt Light

Matthew 5: 13 -14 13. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Matthew 5: 15 -16 15. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

God promised Abraham “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. ” Gen. 12: 2 NKJV Salt Light Matthew 5: 13 -16 I will Bless You Beatitudes You will be a Blessing Influence

Sell the Gospel Convince the world that they should obey the gospel. Sell the gospel to others. Duty of all Christians - Mark 16: 15 Successful Salesman

Be sold on the Product Feels it is the best Rom. 1: 16 - power of God 1 Cor. 15: 2 - are saved 2 Thes. 1: 7 -9 - obey or be lost Converted Acts 3: 19 - turn to God 1 Cor. 1: 18 - gospel can save

Knows His Catalogue Knows what is on every page Bible is our catalogue Answer - 1 Pet. 3: 15 Approved of God - 2 Tim. 2: 15 Grow unto Salvation 1 Pet. 2: 2

In Touch with Headquarters Reports sales / asks for direction In touch with God by Prayer Luke 18: 1 - always to pray Matt. 7: 7 -8 - requests Acts 6: 4 - give to prayer

Displays his Products Let’s others see what they are buying Matt. 5: 13 -16 Salt - Light v. 16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. ”

Salt and Light Seasons - - gives good taste Christians show the world what life is all about

Salt and Light Dispels darkness Christians become lights Reflect the light of Christ

Displays his Products Let’s others see what they are buying Matt. 5: 13 -16 Salt & Light James 1: 27 – pure life Happy - free from worry - Mt. 6: 25 -34

Closes the Sale Get name on dotted line Get people to obey Make sure they understand Obey from the heart – Rom. 6: 17 2 Cor. 5: 11 we persuade men Patient and thoughtful

Matthew 5: 13 -16 World is lost in sin Gospel can save them Sell the gospel to them

Successful Salesman Be sold on the Product Knows His Catalogue In Touch with Headquarters Displays his Products Closes the Sale

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www. nelsonchapelchurchofchrist. org Jan. 8, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art 65 ann@gmail. com