Sermon Notes

The Freedom Series
"Freedom to be Concerned - What Does that Mean?"
Pastor Dave Scherrer
July 8, 2007

Matthew 5:13-16 “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 the thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Notes:

Being in the world but not in it:

Myth or Fact—Separation of church and state is bad

The Biblical mandate for being socially concerned: Matthew 5:13-15

Is the Law the answer? Can we legislate social reform?

Live to God—Change your world! Galatians 2:19-21