Sermons on A Light Dawned:

Buy The Farm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008

A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross

Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006

The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shoot Low Boys, They're Riding Shetland Ponies

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

This is a message of encouragement that highlights all the "lesser" lights that play a worthy part in any church.

Acts 17:32-34 KJV And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. [33] So Paul departed from among them. [34] Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pots Of Meat

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013

Why do people refuse to come to light? They are afraid if they would miss the pots of meat!

Pots of meat! Exodus 16:3’And the children of Israel said to them, "Oh, that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat and when we ate bread to the full! For you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger." ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Would Say To A Wiccan Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 31, 2010

Explanation and evaluation of Wicca in light of clear teaching of Scripture. Includes ways to witness to a Wiccan.

What Jesus Would Say to a Wiccan Revelation 2:6 Rev. Brian Bill 10/31/10 I talked to a PBC person a week ago who told me that she had a conversation with some people in the community about our sermon series. One person said something like this: “I don’t think your pastor should be speaking on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Advent

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus is the light of the world who through his birth brought new hope to the world.

Today is the fourth, and final, Sunday of Advent. Very shortly we will be celebrating Christmas – the festival which bears our Saviour’s name. Each year we seem to move further and further away from the religious ideals of Christmas and nearer and nearer to an orgy of conspicuous consumption. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Iworship Part 1: Why Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship begins with a clear picture of who we are in light of who God is.

iWorship Part 1: Why iWorship “To worship God is to ascribe to Him supreme worth, for He alone is worthy.” -Ralph P. Martin "Worship in the Early Church" Icebreaker: I heard a cute story the other day about a little boy named Chris. He was going up the steps to a large church. He saw 3 statues ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Banner Against Fear

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

The LORD is My light, My salvation, and the strength of My life. My strength is in Him!

OUR BANNER AGAINST FEAR. Psalm 27:1-14. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to imagine that it is only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken Things Series

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

We've all heard "let your light shine"

Broken Things Matt 5:14-16 Intro: We’ve all heard: Let your light shine, you are the light of the world, this little light of mine etc… ME: I’ve always had this feeling deep down that people won’t like what they see if they see me in the light 1: I’ve been trained I have a lot of practice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Other

The Church: God’s Lampstand Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

THE CHURCH IS SUPPOSED TO BE A LIGHT TO THE WORLD. THIS MESSAGE EXAMINE HOW BRIGHT WE SHINE AS THE CHURCH

THE CHURCH: GOD’S LAMPSTAND REVELATION 1:12-20 FEBRUARY 24, 2019 I MUST TELL YOU THAT THIS IS A VERY EXCITING DAY FOR ME. I’M GETTING TO PREACH ON THE CHURCH WHICH IS BECOMING VERY SPECIAL VERY SPECIAL TO ME, AND I GET TO SPEAK FROM A BOOK THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES IN SCRIPTURE, REVELATION. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - Managing Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2018

Looking at how to manage our relationships. Especially in light of the senate hearings this past week.

Managing Relationships September 30, 2018 This week I was going to tell you a story which is about a friendship gone hay-wire. It’s bizarre and sad, yet kind of funny. But, I’m going to tell you next Sunday, because I want to tell you a different story . . . one that is also sad, maybe a little ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Power Of God’s Word Within Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

His Word pours light into our lives, onto our paths, into our understanding.

Manifest Presence Series “The Real Power of God’s Word Within” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) February 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Psalm 119:130 (NASB) 130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is A Real Savior Who Came For Real Sinners

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2020

How do you view yourself in light of God's grace in Christ?

6.17.20 1 Timothy 1:12-15 12 I give thanks to the one who empowered me, namely, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he treated me as trustworthy, appointing me into his ministry. 13 He did this even though formerly I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I was shown mercy, because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Situation Of The Church In A Context Of Peace And Sustainable Development In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 3, 2019

The church as salt and light of the world is expected to make significant influence on the lives of the people of God.

THE SITUATION OF THE CHURCH IN A CONTEXT OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Obedience to God ensures the well-being of the people of God. In the Lord’s prayer Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must come and that the will of God must be done on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Positive Winner In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 28, 2012

As we have the Light of Life, we are overcomers in Christ and positive winners in Christ Jesus

“for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). “I am a victor in Christ Jesus… I am an Overcomer… Nothing in my circumstances… Nothing what people say or do will affect my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational