Sermons on A Light Dawned:

This Little Light; Is It Really Mine?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Living as Children of Light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21. Ill: • Rory Bremner & Aliastair McGowan are famouse impersonators. • As you look at then you see the person they are imitating. • It may be a famous politician or sports star or a well known celebrity. • Both Rory Bremner & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

Our Light Amidst Darkness

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day The Light Came Back Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 8, 2012

This is both the Good Friday and Easter Sunday Message. Friday was: The Day the Light Went Out and Sunday was: The Day the Light Returned

Good Friday The night before the Israelites fled from Egypt the Angel of Death visited leaving the first born of the entire nation dead. It was the darkest day in the history of Egypt. Friday, October 13, 1307 the soldiers of King Philip of France arrested and executed the leaders of the Knights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 27, 2020

Jesus declares that He is the light of the World - He is God, Messiah, Leader, and Guide.

I AM: The Light of the World John 8:12-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-30-2020 Darkness that can be felt When I was a kid, my parents took me to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. On the tour, we stopped and the guide told us that they were going to turn out of the lights. He ...read more

Scripture: John 7:35-37, John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob - Redirection Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Expect a dawn of new experiences after encountering God.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:13, Genesis 32:30

Denomination: Baptist

This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Topics: Light, Darkness

Understanding The Possibility Movement Of God Series

Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on Jan 4, 2025

From creation, where God declared, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), to Jesus proclaiming Himself as the "Light of the World" (John 8:12), light signifies God’s ability to illuminate what is hidden, make the impossible possible, and guide His people through the darkness.

1. INTRODUCTION The Bible frequently uses light as a symbol of God’s presence, truth, guidance, and power. From creation, where God declared, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), to Jesus proclaiming Himself as the "Light of the World" (John 8:12), light signifies God’s ability to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17, Mark 10:27, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Light Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 11, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, life is as much of a struggle for us all when we consciously decide to clearly face the darkness of the world and fail to embrace God’s love ...

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST JESUS YAHSHUAH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 11, 2021) “When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-12, John 8:11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Friends

Arise, Shine, Your Light Is Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

Our job is to reflect His light.

ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the human heart: a darkness that could be felt (Exodus 10:21). It was a darkness that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made To Be Lit Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 22, 2022

We are so accustomed to our artificial light that we don't appreciate the purpose of the candle and its inviting glow that provides guidance and warmth.

Matthew 5:14-16 (14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. (16) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Praise Changes Things

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011

Praise began at the dawn of time and Praise continues in the Twilight of time

Praise Changes Things Ps 148 AGATHE von Trapp, a member of the musical family which inspired the film The Sound of Music, died at 97 on Thursday Jan 30 2010, She was called Liesl in the Oscar-winning 1965 movie • Sound of Music first played on Broadway – 1959 • Made into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14, Psalm 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist