II. (1)It must be done under the influence of faith in Christ. Maclaren, D. D.)Missionaries the lightF. The holy and exemplary lives of Christians provoke men to a curious observation and examination of them, and also of the grounds and principles from which they proceed.III. All others are in darkness. It is with borrowed rays that the Christian at any time illuminates others.II. Dr. Philip W. McLarty. This obligation of giving light is still further enforced by the thought that THAT WAS CHRIST'S VERY PURPOSE IN ALL THAT HE HAS DONE WITH US AND FOR US. Believers are "the light of the world. It was a dark world indeed when the light rose and streamed forth from Bethlehem (see Matthew 4:16; Luke 2:32; John 1:4, 5; 2 Corinthians 4:6). THE MEANS BY WHICH THIS WITNESS-BEARING MAY BE THE MOST EFFECTUALLY DONE.1. 3-10):III. THE END with a view to which the exhibition takes place. Jesus knew all the attainments of the earth, and He could appreciate their excellency and beauty too;... but nothing of all this could east light on the deepest problems that agitate the human heart — what must I do to be saved? How CAN MEN, THE CREATURES, BE SAID TO GLORIFY THE CREATOR? As a neighbour he must be accommodating. No claims of absolute originality are made for this material. APPLY THIS TRUTH TO THE CASE BEFORE US.1. Notice how unlimited the sphere of the natural light is. It is a demonstration of the practicability of religious life, as well as the truthfulness of Christianity, and the most successful method of removing objections to it. His sense is this; that the light of the Gospel, which he had communicated to them, the spiritual knowledge of the mysteries of grace, which he had favoured them with, were to be openly declared, and made manifest before men. Rees. 6. The lowest requirement of Christian consistency is the absence of every evil work — the least immorality vitiates the entire profession. Let our song be like that of the skylark, as he rises with dewy breast from his lowly earth-couch, singing as he soars, until, unseen in the deep blue above, he rains a shower of melody on the listening earth. As a son he will show the excellence of his principles.7. Look at the primitive Schwartz, at the devoted Brainerd, at the zealous Corrie, and many others; Oh! The city is lit by lamps, and yet it is the gas that lightens it. One day, Jesus had been working very hard. A contrast to the gloom — of a principle, the antagonist of this moral darkness. Maclaren, D. D.)If you are not warming the world, the world is chilling yA. John Piper Jan 26, 1986 340 Shares Sermon. There must be nothing to mar the brilliancy of the light. Do not be as a dark lantern, burning with the shades down and illuminating nothing and nobody.(A. I. CHRIST THE LIGHT. III. These were " burning and shining lights " in the darkness; these displayed the glory of the Saviour's love and power to save, in the very midst of Satan's empire.(F. The silver reflectors are burnished to the brightest purity, and every funnel and glass are absolutely without a spot. )Christians must be receptive of lightS. THE END with a view to which the exhibition takes place. 1. H. Spurgeon.I. Fraser, D. D.)Shine by expressed convictionA. But we still need to learn the lesson of the descending sheet that was taught to St. Peter. There must be nothing to mar the brilliancy of the light. By that discovery, to which we have been so long accustomed that we have ceased to reckon it wonderful. 4. A. whole world lies in the darkness. As a son he will show the excellence of his principles. )Hidden light diesD. What else can we do but join that unfaithful servant and say, "Master, I knew you to be a hard man, … so I was afraid. Both of these substances are valuable and both are useful. All the glass in the optical instruments, whether they are intended for scientific purposes, or for ordinary use, should be free from dross.(S. , D. D.I. The object of light is to disclose what would be otherwise unseen. We turn our eyes up to him and he rebukes us with darts of fire; he says, "Look down, not up: look at the works, not the worker." )Keep the light bright or you will hear of itThe Preachers' Monthly., James Stewart., Christian Age.I read somewhere of a traveller at Calais going one dark and stormy night to the lighthouse there. "Ye are the light of the world." Then the light is a joyous and happy sort of thing.(W. Irreligion is artificial.II. Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit Who Mourn. Partridge, M. A.Some suppose that they need not set a shining light, but keep from great irregularities.1. )Christian example not transientBe not a flashing meteor, exciting transitory curiosity with thy blaze of profession.Men more ready to shine socially than morallyDr. A lamp must be trimmed if it is to give a good light. D. Fraser.Persons who are not averse to make all the show they can in social life are wonderfully sensitive about any disclosure of spiritual conviction or feeling.(Dr. Slocombe.Our measure of light will depend greatly upon the clearness and sensibility of our spiritual perceptive and receptive capacities. )Hidden light diesD. Please use these sermons as the Lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission! Every man has a light peculiar to himself.2. Browse Sermons on Matthew 5:14-16. TO let our light shine is, undoubtedly, to make a Christian profession. Taylor. That good actions will be seen, and will lead men to honour God.(Dr. How SHINE. Fraser, D. D., D. Fraser, D. D.(D. Fraser, D. D.)The figure of the house-lamp suggests domestic Christianity; that of the conspicuous city the more public and collective duty of Christians.(D. The next thing to do with a lamp is to set it where it may be seen and give light.3. The Beatitudes - He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. W. Their song, like that of the cuckoo, is a constant repetition of their own name, and the listener is wearied with its iteration. 4. In analyzing that power there are three or four elements.I. The holy and exemplary lives of Christians will be a sure means of recommending them to the favour and esteem, love and friendship, of unbelievers; and consequently a sure means of gaining opportunities of conversing familiarly with them, insinuating truth into them, and making them willing and easy to receive it.IV. M. Were the light to go out from my inattention, in six months news would arrive from every part of the coast, that such ships and crews were lost through my neglect! M. how Godlike was their employ. He must shine: —. The bad is something interposed between the original creative design and the execution. The word light implies a saving knowledge of the truth. 5. There is a moral constitution by reason of which Christian qualities seem admirable to men. Blessed Are the Meek. The holy and exemplary lives of Christians will be a sure means of recommending them to the favour and esteem, love and friendship, of unbelievers; and consequently a sure means of gaining opportunities of conversing familiarly with them, insinuating truth into them, and making them willing and easy to receive it.IV. There is a right way of shedding light.3. Do not be as a dark lantern, burning with the shades down and illuminating nothing and nobody.(A. The greatest praise we cam bestow upon a religion is to practise it.(S. The city is lit by lamps, and yet it is the gas that lightens it. Goode, M. A lamp must be trimmed if it is to give a good light.(H. Taylor. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. There must be a proper control of the temper. Maclaren, D. D.)A good example a rebuke of evilA. The human mind was constructed so that every faculty in its organization tends to produce good qualities. Positive.III. Scripture Matthew 5 Sort Bible Verse. Fraser. D. how Godlike was their employ. Slocombe.1. Maclaren, D. D.)A good example a rebuke of evilA. 3, 8, 12; Revelation 21:10). Children’s Sermon on Matthew 25:14-30, the Parable of the Talents. Fraser, D. D.)Wanted, much wanted, bright ChristiansD. Slocombe. The world, though corrupt, is very sensible of what Christian practice ought to be. A.)I. These were " burning and shining lights " in the darkness; these displayed the glory of the Saviour's love and power to save, in the very midst of Satan's empire.(F. Goode, M. Fraser, D. D.If he persists in this selfishness, his penalty is sure. Let our song be like that of the skylark, as he rises with dewy breast from his lowly earth-couch, singing as he soars, until, unseen in the deep blue above, he rains a shower of melody on the listening earth. Both statements are true. It is the most successful method of reproving wrong-doing.V. IV. CHRISTIANS ARE THE BEARERS OF THIS LIGHT INTO ALL THE ENDS OF THE WORLD. The object of light is to disclose what would be otherwise unseen. 3. M. Curling, M. January 21, 2021 January 18, 2021 by Ed Jarrett. Moberley, D. C. L.)Lustrous ChristiansW. — charity. ( F and celebrate an important spiritual reality requires to. Jesus says that what should be seen, but that something else may be seen by them ''! 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