1. Welcome

2. Salesmanship
Matthew 5:13-16
Salt
Light

3. Matthew 5:13-14
13. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

4. Matthew 5:15-16
15. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

5. God promised Abraham Salt Light Beatitudes Matthew 5:13-16 Influence
I will Bless You
“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” Gen.12:2 NKJV
Beatitudes
You will be a
Blessing
Salt
Light
Matthew 5:13-16
Influence

6. Sell the Gospel Successful Salesman
Convince the world that they should obey the gospel.
Sell the gospel to others.
Duty of all Christians - Mark 16:15
Successful Salesman

7. Be sold on the Product Feels it is the best Rom. 1:16 - power of God
1 Cor. 15:2 - are saved
2 Thes.1:7-9 - obey or be lost
Converted
Acts 3:19 - turn to God
1 Cor. 1:18 - gospel can save

8. Knows His Catalogue Knows what is on every page Bible is our catalogue
Answer - 1 Pet. 3:15
Approved of God - 2 Tim.2:15
Grow unto Salvation 1 Pet.2:2

9. In Touch with Headquarters
Reports sales / asks for direction
In touch with God by Prayer
Luke 18:1 - always to pray
Matt. 7:7-8 - requests
Acts 6:4 - give to prayer

10. Displays his Products Let’s others see what they are buying
Matt. 5:13-16
Salt - Light
v. 16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

11. Salt and Light Seasons - - gives good taste
Christians show the world what life is all about

12. Salt and Light Dispels darkness Christians become lights
Reflect the light of Christ

13. Displays his Products Let’s others see what they are buying
Matt. 5: Salt & Light
James 1:27 – pure life
Happy - free from worry - Mt.6:25-34

14. Closes the Sale Get name on dotted line Get people to obey
Make sure they understand
Obey from the heart – Rom.6:17
2 Cor. 5:11 we persuade men
Patient and thoughtful

15. Salesmanship Matthew 5:13-16 World is lost in sin Gospel can save them
Sell the gospel to them

16. In Touch with Headquarters
Successful Salesman
Be sold on the Product
Knows His Catalogue
In Touch with Headquarters
Displays his Products
Closes the Sale

18. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
Jan. 8, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn