Salt & Light
Matthew 5:13-16
Pastor Dan Erickson
March 19, 2023

Does our church make a difference in this community?


YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH

The Church acts like salt when it prevents or slows down the world’s decay

The world is decaying because of human sinfulness

The Church’s positive impact has outweighed the negative

Is the American church losing its saltiness?

Churches and Christians must permeate a society to keep it from rotting

Two ditches to avoid: too much like the world or too separated from the world

YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Light shows people a better way (Matthew 4:16a)

Light shines brightest in the darkness (Philippians 2:15)

We want people to see the light (2 Timothy 2: 25-26)

Shining as a light involves not just words, but also deeds

Many don’t know someone who they know loves Jesus and they know loves them


Be a light to those in the darkness. Let them know you love Jesus and that you love them.