In this message from Matthew 5:13-16, we are reminded that every believer has been called to be a light in a dark world. Jesus declared, “Ye are the light of the world,” teaching that the Christian life is meant to visibly reflect His presence and truth to those around us.

This sermon explores the biblical picture of the believer as a lamp. The light we possess is not our own—it is the borrowed light of Jesus Christ shining through a surrendered life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Using the illustration of an ancient oil lamp, we discover several important truths:

• The clay vessel represents the believer’s body and mind, which belong to God and are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. • The oil represents the Holy Spirit, without whom there is no spiritual life. • The wick represents the human spirit, which must be c ...