Life on the West Side

Salt & Light: Leaving A First & Lasting Impression of Jesus

August 15, 2023 Nathan Guy Season 2 Episode 97
Salt & Light: Leaving A First & Lasting Impression of Jesus
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Life on the West Side
Salt & Light: Leaving A First & Lasting Impression of Jesus
Aug 15, 2023 Season 2 Episode 97
Nathan Guy

Ulysses stuffed his ears to avoid the siren song, but Orpheus chose a different tact. Faced with the options of welcoming the siren song, withdrawing from the fight by stuffing up his ears, or conquering through violent power and might, he chose to offer up a more beautiful song. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

The sermon today is titled "Salt & Light." It is the last installment in our series "The Church Before The Watching World." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 13, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing the Kingdom.

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Ulysses stuffed his ears to avoid the siren song, but Orpheus chose a different tact. Faced with the options of welcoming the siren song, withdrawing from the fight by stuffing up his ears, or conquering through violent power and might, he chose to offer up a more beautiful song. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

The sermon today is titled "Salt & Light." It is the last installment in our series "The Church Before The Watching World." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 13, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing the Kingdom.

Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.


Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):

I'd love to connect with you!

Series Intro
Intro Highlight: Play A More Beautiful Song
Learning To Play A More Beautiful Song
Learning From Metaphors
Adopt A Gentle Nature to Persuade
Appreciate Power To Expose Darkness
Aspire To Maintain a Prolonged Connection
Accept That The Goal Is To Preserve And Make Better
Practical Ways
Vows To See Better
Conclusion: Beating The Sirens Song With The Love of Christ