Salt Shakers and Lighthouses

Sermon Notes

Welcome to our "Relate(Able)" series as we explore how our relationship with God affects every other relationship around us. We've already covered church relationships and resolving conflict. And this week, we'll discuss how we develop relationships with people who don't follow Jesus. You will see why it is not just important but our responsibility to be like salt and light in our communities and make a positive impact. We'll discuss the challenges and joys of befriending those who may not share our beliefs. Let's embrace the opportunity to spread kindness and hope wherever we go in the upcoming week!

Key Takeaways

Our job description as Christ followers:

• Be Salt

  • Proximity

  • Preservative

  • Palate

• Be Light

  • Point people to God

  • A Path to Pursue Peace

  Discussion Questions

• Who is someone you know who is living on a path of decay and damage? Who is an unbeliever you need to add to your circle or be around more

• Who is a non-believer you pray for by name regularly? If you don't have any names, how can you take steps to get to know non-believers?

• How can we balance maintaining our beliefs while being open and accepting of those with different perspectives?

• The message emphasized the idea of spreading kindness and hope in our communities. What are some practical ways we can actively engage in community outreach and make a positive impact?