Salt and Light

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Salt and Light

Mathew 5:13-16

August 4, 2019 • Pastor Mark Mincy

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste (it's strength, its quality), how can its saltiness be restored? It is not good for anything but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men.

We are called to INFLUENCE the world:
- The world needs to be influenced for the better "You ARE the salt"

- The power of our influence is in our uniqueness (Relationships, Righteousness, and Reverence)

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bowl, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.

We are called to ILLUMINATE the Gospel
- The world desperately needs light (Ephesians 5:8-14) "You ARE the light"
- The power of illumination is in what is revealed: The reality of God, The Righteousness of God (Romans 1:16-17), and The need to reverence God

Two Ways To Live

October 20, 2019 • Pastor Mark Mincy

Two Perspectives (7:1-6; 12) Two Approaches to God (7:7-11) Two Gates (7 :13-14) Two Roads (7:13-14) Two Destinations (7:14) Two Crowds (7:14) Two Prophets (7:15-20) Two Outcomes (7:21-23) Two Builders (7:24 -27) One Savior (7:28-29)

The Purpose of Fasting: Set Yourself to Seek the Lord

October 13, 2019 • Pastor Mark Mincy

"Set yourself to seek the LORD" (1-12) - Gather, pray, fast, and seek the LORD - Rest in His sovereignty "Stand before the LORD" (13-17) - Patiently wait for the Spirit of the LORD to lead - Listen to the Word of the LORD - Do not fear "Worship the LORD" (18-30) - Humble yourself before Him - Praise Him (His attributes and character) - Trust Him (His character, His covenant love, and His revealed Word) - Watch Him work! - Be still and know that He is God (30) "Set your heart upon the God of your fathers" (31-37) - Learn from history - Obey completely "Duties belong to us; events belong to God. When our faith goes to meddle with events, and to hold account upon God's providence, and we begin to say, 'How will You do this or that?' we lose ground; we have nothing to do there; it is our part to let the Almighty exercise his own office, and steer His own helm; there is nothing left for us, but to see how we may be approved of Him, and how we roll the wight of our weak souls upon Him who is God omnipotent." - Samuel Rutherford

The Purpose of Prayer

October 6, 2019 • Pastor Mark Mincy

Matthew 6 - The Purpose of Prayer God's Name is Elevated (6:9) - Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. God's will is Embraced (6:10) - Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. God's Provision is Expected(6:11) - Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. God's Mercy is Emulated (6:12) - Forgive us our debts as we forgive our detours. God's Deliverance is Ensured (6:13a) - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. God's Majesty is Exclaimed(6:13b) - For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Psalm 73 - The Power of Prayer Certainty about God's Truth is Reinforced (1) Confusion about God's Truth is Recognized (2-14) We can be disillusioned by circumstances (2-3) We can be disheartened by injustice (4-9) We can be discouraged by "life under the sun" (10-14) Clarity about God's Truth is Reiterated (15-28) We can cultivate spiritual understanding (15-22) We can cherish the presence of God(23-26) We can confirm the truth we know about God (27-28) God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever