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“You Are the Light of the World” (Be Bold in Your Faith, part 3)

February 15, 2026

Doug Allen

Be Bold in Your Faith Part 3: You Are the Light of the World

Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built 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 others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

What Jesus is saying to his followers here is a declaration of truth: You are the light of the world. Not "you should try to be" or "you might become." Jesus declares that if you belong to Him, you ARE light. But here's the tension we all feel, we live in a world that constantly pressures us to dim that light, to blend in, and not to stand out.

But that’s not what Jesus did. He preached the good news everywhere he went and with boldness and authority. And if we want to be his disciples, he calls us to do the same.

Our prayer...
Jesus, fill us with courage and strength to shine our lights for Your glory and for Your kingdom. May our light shine in such a way that others see our good deeds and glorify You.
Jesus, to Your great name be great glory!

I love y’all!
Pastor Doug

“You Are the Light of the World” (Be Bold in Your Faith, part 3)

By Doug Allen|February 15, 2026

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“You are the Salt of the Earth” (Be Bold in Your Faith, Pt.2) – 11/09/25 Worship Service

November 9, 2025

Doug Allen

Be Bold in Your Faith Part 2: You are the Salt of the Earth

Matthew 5:13
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.”

Jesus calls his disciples to make a difference in this world, to be bold in our faith. He tells us in his powerful sermon on the mount to be salt and light. He didn’t say try to be salt, no, he said that we are the salt of the earth. As with everything that Jesus taught, this command to be the salt of the earth is packed with meaning. In Jesus’ day, salt was used to preserve, to purify, to add flavor and to create thirst. In this world that is so corrupted by sin, Jesus wants to use his followers to hold back moral decay, to cleanse what’s corrupted, to bring joy, grace and kindness and to point people to him.

Will you be bold in your faith? Will you accept your role and walk in your identity? You are the salt of the earth! Go out there and change the world for Christ Jesus!

See you Sunday!
I love y'all
doug

“You are the Salt of the Earth” (Be Bold in Your Faith, Pt.2) – 11/09/25 Worship Service

By Doug Allen|November 9, 2025

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“Be Bold in Your Faith” – 11/02/25 Worship Service

November 2, 2025

Doug Allen

Be Bold in Your Faith

Acts 4:13
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

When it comes to our Christian faith, the loud voices in this world often tell us to keep our faith and our beliefs to ourselves, to blend in, to avoid offending anyone. But that’s not what Jesus did. He preached the good news everywhere he went and with boldness and authority. And if we want to be his disciples, he calls us to do the same. But how do we do this in a world that views the Christian message of salvation with increasing hostility?

Beloved, bold and courageous faith comes from being with Jesus. We experience supernatural courage and strength when we spend time in fellowship with the Lord. When the resurrected Christ rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples, he promised that a gift was coming, the Advocate and Comforter was coming, the Holy Spirit. Christian, we are filled with the same Holy Spirit as Peter and John and we can literally accomplish great and mighty things with his help. So be strong, be encouraged and be bold in your faith, Jesus is counting on you!

I love y'all
doug

“Be Bold in Your Faith” – 11/02/25 Worship Service

By Doug Allen|November 2, 2025