Text: Matthew 5:16 NRSV
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see
your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Theme: Being a living Testimony for Christ
Introduction:
When a child does something either
good or bad. The people will ask, who's his/her parents? (Sino kaya ang mga
magulang nito?) Because many people
believe in the saying " what a tree is, so its fruit" (kung ano ang
puno siya rin ang bunga). In relation to the message of God today, our life
brings testimony of what we believe in and who we believe in. As Christians, we
have a connection with God and we are God's ambassador in this world.
God became the source of our lives.
But how are we carrying the name of the Lord as we continue to live day to day?
Body: Three point- Discussion
----Know that God is the source of
light. Just like how a light brings brightness to a dark room, we can let God
shine in the world. God is the reason why we are able to do good.
---- Let God shine by doing good.
God alone is good. And with Jesus in our
lives, we can connect to the goodness of God. Everything that we do in
accordance with God's word and God's will are good. Jesus has set us an example
of doing good. He gave us a commandment that we love one another. The good
works that we can make are manifestations that Jesus is working in our
lives. When we clothe ourselves with
love it binds us together in perfect harmony (Colossians 3:14).
---Glory be to the Father. Since the source of light and al good is God
alone, He is worthy of our praises and honor. We glorify God when we let him
shine in our lives before others and do good for His glory. We are God's
witnesses and ambassadors. God uses each one of us to magnify His name. And
when we allow God's goodness to flow in our lives, the people around us will
know and glorify Him.
Conclusion:
My brothers and sister in Christ,
through our relationship with Jesus Christ, we believe that we are children of
God. We have learned today that as Christians, we are carrying the name of the
Lord. Each one of us can be a witness of God's glory. God is the light, the
source of light and all good. We do good, because of Him and for Him. By doing good, we are introducing God to
other people, and we are glorifying Him. Let us continue to walk in the light of
God and let God's light shine before others.
In the name of the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit Amen.
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