September 1, 2024
in·flu·encer (ˈin-ˌflü-ən(t)-sər): n. 1. The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16 (NASB1995)
The Idea:
God has made you LIGHT to influence your world, and to fill your life, and to make God shine all around you.
How you are light
I. It’s the Light of Our Lives
14 “You are the light of the world …
15 [no one] light[s] a lamp and put it under a basket,but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.”
Matthew 5:14-15
II. It’s the Light of a “City”
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; “
Matthew 5:14
III. It’s the Light of Our Vision
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
Our Vision is our agenda
1. To share the gospel THROUGH OUR MINISTRY.
2. We vision to BE the gospel IN OUR COMMUNITY.
3. We vision TO TAKE the gospel TO THE WORLD.
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