
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.