YOU are the LIGHT // The Light of the World (part 2) // Pastor Drew

🔆🔆"You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." In the sermon "YOU are the LIGHT," Pastor Drew addresses the tension between Jesus declaring He is the light of the world and telling believers they are the light of the world. The resolution is that believers are lampshades containing the True Light (Jesus). The message stresses that our light is not a performance but a natural overflow of our spiritual proximity to Christ. Our light shines through tangible good works and excellence in the ordinary (Philippians 2:14-18), rather than a religious "vibe." This light then becomes contagious (like fire), drawing attention to Christ, who is the source. The sermon concludes by challenging the church to be a "double blessing" to their community—giving an invite along with an act of generosity—to draw others closer to the True Light. ---------------------------------------------------- 🔆 Scripture References: John 1:1-9 John 8:12 Matthew 5:14-16 Philippians 2:14-18 Psalm 27:1 Isaiah 60:1-3 Acts 4:13 ---------------------------------------------------- [00:00] Sermon Introduction: Who is the Light of the World? [06:12] Jesus is the True Light, You are the Lampshade [07:39] Principle: Your Light Shines Brightest Nearest Christ [25:14] The Practical Work of Light [30:20] The Contagious Nature of Light [42:41] Challenge: Be a Double Blessing & Final Call ---------------------------------------------------- For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://collectivechurchomaha.churchcenter.com/people/forms/968572 We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: - Website: www.collectiveomaha.com - Facebook: Facebook.com/collectiveomaha - Instagram: @collectiveomaha - Email: [email protected] - Youtube: youtube.com/collectiveomaha - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778