You Are the Light of the World

In this sermon, Reverend Jack Hamilton continues his exposition of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Christ's words, "You are the light of the world." He traces the theme of light throughout Scripture—from creation in Genesis, to Paul's teaching in 2 Corinthians, to Christ's words in John—showing how believers are called out of darkness into God's marvelous light. Hamilton exhorts Christians to reflect Christ's light through holy living, fellowship with God's Word, and a life distinct from the world. He warns against compromise with darkness and urges believers to let their light shine before men, so that others may glorify God. Key Themes: • The Sermon on the Mount as discipleship, not mere profession • Believers as the "light of the world" (Matthew 5:14–16) • The contrast between darkness and light (Genesis 1, 2 Corinthians 4, John 3 & 8) • Salvation as God shining light into the heart • The practical call to holiness and separation from darkness • Fellowship with God, His Word, and His people as "light-related things" • The church as a chosen people called into God's marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9) • Walking as children of light in a dark world (Ephesians 5, 1 Thessalonians 5) • Good works as the fruit—not the cause—of salvation • Evangelistic urgency: shining light so others may see and believe