In Christ, You are SignificantIn Christ, You are a Light / Witness

Matthew 5:13-16

1. You are Created by God … in the 1. You are Created by God … in the image of God.image of God.

Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

2. You are Saved by God … in Christ.2. You are Saved by God … in Christ.

Romans 5:10 For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!

3. You are “A Work” of God3. You are “A Work” of God Ephesians 2:8-10 8For it is by grace you have been

saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

You are a Work of GodYou are a Work of GodJohn 4:34 - Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of

Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work. • Sent by God Acts 13:2 - While they were ministering to the Lord and

fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

• Called by GodJohn 14:12 - "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me,

the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.

• Greater worksMt 5:16 - "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.

• A witness for God’s glory

You are Salt / a Light / Witness.You are Salt / a Light / Witness.

Matthew 5:13 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

What dilutes you?

• Fear - Lack of Trust.• Sin - Disobedience.• Lack of Love for Jesus

You are Salt / a Light / Witness.You are Salt / a Light / Witness.

Matthew 5:14-16 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

You are Salt / a Light / Witness.You are Salt / a Light / Witness.Matthew 10:18 On my account you will be brought before

governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

Acts 1:8 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit

comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Isaiah 42:6 "I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I

will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles,

You are Salt / a Light / Witness.You are Salt / a Light / Witness.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:19 “Do not put out the Spirit's fire;” [Quench not the Holy Spirit].

“Obsession” by Delirioushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fdUiB-xUBg

And my heart burns for you!