Salt and Light | Sermon on the Mount | Aaron Pennington - Lead Pastor

In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, Aaron Pennington teaches through Matthew 5:13–16, where Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Jesus is not offering a suggestion. He is giving identity and purpose. Salt preserves what is good and pushes back decay. Light exposes darkness and points people toward hope. In a world marked by confusion, compromise, and spiritual drift, Jesus calls His people to live differently and visibly for the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, Pastor Aaron explores: • What Jesus meant when He said, “You are the salt of the earth” • Why followers of Jesus are called to preserve truth and resist spiritual decay • How living as salt and light requires intentional faith, not passive belief • What it looks like to live out your faith at work, at home, and in your community • Why every follower of Jesus is called into ministry, not just pastors This message challenges us to stop compartmentalizing our faith and instead live with clarity, courage, and conviction in every area of life. Our faith was never meant to be hidden. It was meant to shine. If you are searching for purpose, wrestling with culture, or wondering how to live out your faith in everyday life, this message is for you. 📍 Trace Church 4330 Mark Dabling Blvd Colorado Springs, CO Service Times 8:15a | 10:00a | 11:45a | 5:00p ⸻ STAY CONNECTED 📌 Subscribe for weekly messages: https://www.youtube.com/@TraceChurch?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Visit our website: https://tracechurch.com 📘 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraceChurchCOS/ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trace.church/ 🎧 Listen to the Trace Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trace-church ⸻ Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to Trace Church 12:19 – Worship Intro Video 14:02 – Call to Worship | Psalm 34 14:22 – Who Else by Gateway Worship 18:58 – See a Victory by Elevation Worship 24:39 – Church Announcements 28:36 – Introduction to Sermon on the Mount 34:58 – “You Are the Salt of the Earth” 36:05 – Salt Preserves and Prevents Decay 40:09 – You Signed Up for Ministry 42:30 – The Great Commission | Matthew 28 44:02 – You Are the Light of the World 44:52 – A Christian First | Identity Dictates Action 47:36 – If You Put Your Faith on the Shelf 48:20 – Speak Up With Gentleness and Respect 50:47 – Be the Person of Prayer 52:59 – Serve Others in Love 54:47 – Our Purpose Is to Be Salt 56:47 – Communion and Response 59:06 – 100 Baptisms in 2026 1:02:33 – New Wine by Hillsong Worship 1:07:03 – Trust in God by Elevation Worship 1:14:13 – Final Prayer and Sending | Go Be Salt and Light 🚶‍♂️ TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ✅ Connect with Trace: https://tracechurch.com/next-steps/ 🙏 Request prayer: https://tracechurch.com/need-prayer/ 💸 Give your First and Best: https://tracechurch.com/give/ ⸻ 📖 ABOUT TRACE CHURCH Trace Church exists to help people find and follow Jesus. From in-person worship in Colorado Springs to online services around the world, we create space for life-changing encounters with God’s Word and His presence. Whether you are exploring faith or looking for a place to grow, there is room for you here. ⸻ Trace Church Colorado Springs, Sunday church service, Christian church Colorado Springs, Bible believing church, worship service live stream, Jesus centered church, Spirit filled church, church livestream Colorado Springs