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Light for Dark Places
Matthew 5:14-16

1. The power of light
    Dispels darkness. Ps. 119:130, Ps. 119:105
    Dispels darkness
    Dispels dreariness
2. The place for light
    Collective light
    Candle light. 1 Jn. 1:5-6
   Eph. 5:8-9
3. The purpose of light
    For the lost
    For the Lord
4. Let it shine
   L ove
   I intercede
   G o
   H elp
   T ell

It’s the Salt’s Fault
Matt 5:13

1. We are in this world for the world’s sake
    Be distinct from the world
    Be responsible to influence your world
   Jn 17:14-18
2. We are in this world to make a difference
    A little salt goes a long way
    Salt is meant to be used

• it causes thirst
• it provides flavor
• it preserves

3. Are you worth your salt?

April 16, 2023

Persecution: The Cost of Discipleship
Matthew 5:10-12

1. The reality of persecution
   John 15:20
    Verbal abuse
    Isolation. 1 Peter 4:4-4
    Physical harm. Heb 11:35-37
    Death Rev. 2:10,13
2. The reason for persecution
    The lifestyle we show
   1 Peter 4:14-16
    The lies we suffer
    The Lord we serve. Jn 15:19
3. The response to persecution
    Recognize the source.
   Eph 6:12
    Refuse to retaliate
   Rom 12:17,19
    Respond positively Rom 12:21
    Rejoice

• it clarifies our identity
  2 Tim 3:12; 1 Peter 4:14
• it purifies our faith
  1 Peter 1:6-7
• it promises a reward
  Rom 8:17-18

April 2, 2023

Peacemakers

1. Be Initiators
    Pursue peace. 1 Peter 3:9-12
    Proclaim peace. Rom 10:15
    Plant peace. Jas 3:18
2. Be Courageous
    Peace over the adversary
   Rom 16:20
    Peace over adversity
   Rom 12:18
    Peace over our attitude
   1 Thess 5:13-14
3. God’s Children

March 26, 2023

How to See with Your Heart
Matthew 5:8

1. Your heart directs your life
    Your heart is the eye of your soul. Prov. 4:23
    Your lifestyle reflects your heart
   Prov. 23:7; Ps. 24:3; Matt. 15:18-19; Matt 6:22; Rom 1:21
2. You are responsible for the condition of your heart.
   Ezk 11:19; 1 Sam 10:9; Prov 4:23; 3 John 2
    How to maintain your heart
    Wait on the Lord. Ps 27:14
    Obey the Lord. Phil 4:7
    Signs of an unhealthy heart
   Acts 5:3; John 14:27; matt 5:28;
   Matt 9:4;Gen 6:5
3. You can have a pure heart
    Strengthen your heart Ps 57:7
    Seeing g God is awareness of His presence. Matt 5:8

Mercy-who needs it?
Matthew 5:7

1. Mercy begins with God.
    God is rich in mercy
   Eph 2:4; Matt 9:27; Num 14:18; Heb 4:16
    God’s glory is reflected in His mercy. Ex 33:19; Rom 9:23
    God remembers to show mercy
   Deut 7:9; Ex 20:5-6
2. Everyone needs mercy
    The lost need mercy
   Lk 18:13; Titus 3:5
    The broken need mercy
   Matt 15:22
    The hurting need mercy
   Mk 10:47; Lk 17:13
    The guilty need mercy Ps 51:1
   (Dusty, I’d like a separate ppt cell here with the following:
   The number of your transgressions will never outnumber the multitude of God’s tender
   mercies)
    The good need mercy Ps 4:1
3. Mercy must be expressed
    It takes boldness to ask for mercy. Matt 17:14
    There’s an ability to recognize mercy. Ps 23:6
    There is power released in mercy. Matt 18:33; Lk 10:37
   Rom 12:1; Hosea 6:6; Lam 3:23

March 12, 2023

God’s Backroad to Happiness
Righteousness: You can’t live without it
Matthew 5:6
3 John 3:2

1. Your appetite is the measure of your health
    An appetite is basic to life
   Matt 4:4
    A lost appetite is a symptom of illness. Amos 8:11
   Ways you loose your appetite for God
   >Poison. 2 Tim 4:10
   >Junk food. Rev 3:17
   >Hypocrisy. Matt 5:20

• A good appetite is a promise of health. John 4:34

1. Your health depends on what you eat

• Be careful what you eat.
  Prov 1:31

I. Know what is good to eat Jn 4:14; Ps 107:9
II. Eating healthy is costly Matt 13:44-46
III. A proper diet produces good results Ps 34:8; John 4:10, 13-14
Matt 6:33

March 5, 2023