SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION - "SHINE" PT II - MATTHEW 5:13-16

Series: SHINE

“SHINE” PT II

Matthew 5:13–16 (KJV)Theme: Hidden MannaFollows: “SHINE” Pt. I

THE BIG IDEA

Jesus doesn’t hype the crowd — He names their identity.

• You are salt.

• You are light.

• You are seen.

Not later. Now.

The Beatitudes already told us who is blessed.Now Jesus tells us what to do with it.

This isn’t about becoming something new —it’s about owning what’s already been given.

POINT 1 — YOU’VE BEEN CHOSEN (v. 13)

“Ye are the salt of the earth…”

Salt was never random in the Bible.It meant covenant, loyalty, preservation, purification, and sacrifice.To “share salt” meant relationship and responsibility.

Jesus says you are that.

What that means:

Chosen doesn’t mean favored for comfort.It means entrusted with influence.

Salt doesn’t shout.Salt works quietly — but without it, everything spoils.

Why this matters for everybody:

You’re not here by accident.Your presence is intentional — even when life feels chaotic.

If salt loses its savor, it’s still salt — just ineffective.Translation: you can be gifted and still disconnected.

Practical Application:

• Accept the calling: Stop minimizing your role. You were chosen to matter.

• Stay connected to the Source: Salt doesn’t resalt itself. Stay grounded in truth, purpose, and integrity.

• Be faithful where you are: Influence starts small — kitchens, classrooms, cubicles, group chats.

• Guard your savor: Burnout, bitterness, and compromise drain effectiveness faster than opposition.

You were chosen to preserve life, not blend into decay.

POINT 2 — YOU’VE BEEN POSITIONED (v. 14–15)

“Ye are the light of the world… a city set on a hill cannot be hid.”

Light’s job isn’t attention — it’s revelation.It helps people see reality clearly.

And a city on a hill?That means visibility is unavoidable.

Jesus isn’t asking if you want to be seen —He’s telling you you already are.

What this means:

You don’t generate the light — you reflect it.Just like the sun releases energy because of what’s happening at its core, your shine flows from inner connection, not outer performance.

Why this matters:

Faith isn’t a private hobby.It’s a public way of life built on sure hope — even when it looks foolish in the moment.

Practical Application:

• Stop hiding: Don’t tuck your convictions away to stay comfortable.

• Own your placement: God put you where you are on purpose — school, job, family, community.

• Live visibly, not loudly: Let consistency speak louder than announcements.

• Stay near the fire: Light fades when it drifts from the source.

You’re not misplaced.You’re positioned.

POINT 3 — YOU’VE BEEN SET UP TO WIN (v. 16)

“Let your light so shine before men…”

This is not about flexing faith.It’s about fruit.

Your good works aren’t for ego — they’re for impact.When people see how you live, it points beyond you.

God gets the glory, and the world gets clarity.

What this means:

Jesus assumes your life will produce visible good.Not perfection — faithfulness.

You don’t shine to be applauded.You shine so others can find their way.

Why this matters for everyone:

Your life carries meaning beyond survival.You were set up with purpose, gifts, and opportunity — not to lose, but to contribute.

Practical Application:

• Do tangible good: Kindness, justice, generosity, integrity — make it visible.

• Let actions lead: In a noisy world, steady goodness stands out.

• Trust the outcome: Vindication belongs to God — your job is obedience.

• Walk like you’re winning: Because purpose is already progress.

You don’t shine because life is easy.You shine because God already stacked the deck with meaning.

THE HIDDEN MANNA — THE TAKEAWAY

You’ve been chosen with intention.You’ve been positioned with purpose.You’ve been set up to win through faithful living.

Jesus isn’t motivating — He’s reminding.

So don’t dim it.Don’t dodge it.Don’t doubt it.

You were made to SHINE —and the world is already watching.