WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS THAT? Part 7
An Influential Church
Matthew 5:14-16 NIV 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither 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. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
We choose Illuminating influence instead of . .
1. INSIGNIFICANCE
Matthew 5:14 NIV 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
John 8:12 NIV 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 9:5 NIV 5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
We choose Illuminating influence instead of
2. INCONSISTENCY
Matthew 5:15 NIV 15 Neither 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.
We Choose Illuminating influence instead of. . .
3. INEFFECTIVENESS
Matthew 5:16 NIV 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
John 1:5 NIV 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
My Beginning. My Forever. 