Sermons on A Light Dawned:

Jesus Christ Is The Light Of The World

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Feb 26, 2008

Why was he born blind? Why can we see? This sermon celebrates the gifts of physical and spiritual sight.

John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 (NIV) As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Creatures That Scurry From The Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s love gave his son and leaves his church to model and multiply his message.

Introduction Sermon #7 in a Series on the Gospel of John One Thursday the mailman delivered an unusual item from the Northend Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington. An announcement card (show sample) listed the special things which would be done for everyone who attended church ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easy Yokes And Light Loads

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008

Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn Your Lights On Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008

Men in todays world walk around in darkness they need to see Gods light so they will change their ways.Then they can change our nation.

There are all types of light today we use to see in the dark yet there is only one light to help us see our lives and what needs to change. A.The professor,s lamp Matt:25-3 Empty 1.No oil to burn his lamp 2.No wick in his lamp 3.Empty no fuel are flame B.The possessor,s lamp Matt:25-4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Warning Light

Contributed by Jonathan Barcus on Dec 5, 2009

God allows the warning light to go on in our lives to let us know that something is wrong. We need to get on our knees in prayer and allow God to fix the problem.

God’s Warning Light Psalms 51:4-13 Recently I had the "check engine" light come on in our vehical and there is nothing worse then that paticular light because you don’t have a clue as to what it indicates. The only thing you can do is take it to a sevice center and find out what is wrong. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Light Of Christmas Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009

Today, we’re beginning a new three part Christmas series on the first 7 verses of Isaiah 9. Over the next three messages, we will be looking at What the Light of Christmas Brings, Who the light of Christmas is, and What the light of Christmas Promises.

When the winds got up high this past week, I know that some of you lost power. Fortunately, it was during the daytime and it wasn’t too cold out. But even then, it’s not very much fun to lose power. I’ve told you that when Miranda and I were first married, we lived overseas. And in the Azores ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Darkness Shines A Great Light Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Do we realize the great difference between the time prior to Christ, and His arrival? Either in time or in our lives, or even before his second coming

Concordia Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Mass 2009 Into the darkness shines the great Light! Isaiah 9:2-7 † IN JESUS NAME † May Jesus Christ so enlighten your life that everything that all that is dark, or causes fear or concerned is so seen, that you know the gifts of mercy love and peace that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message centers on three ways we can let our light shine in a world cast in darkness.

You Are the Light in a Dark World – Matthew 5:13-16 (Sermon on the Mount) 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 14, 2007

Why did Jesus use "Light" to explain His deity to people? In what way does Light speak to us today?

May, 2007 I AM the Light of the World John 1:1-9 John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ claim to be “the light of the world” is one of SEVEN claims in the scriptures concerning His deity. In the next few weeks I will be talking about three of the other claims. In various scriptures, He talks about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice In God's Word Of Light

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 18, 2006

Easter 5(C) - Christians rejoice in God’s word of light by hearing and believing and by proclaiming God’s eternal truth.

REJOICE IN GOD’S WORD OF LIGHT May 14, 2006 - EASTER 5 - Acts 13:44-52 * * * * * * * * * Dear Friends in Christ: The second Sunday in May always seems to be a special day. Today is no different. This second Sunday of May is much like all of those other second ...read more

Scripture: John 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Witnesses Of The True Light Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 6, 2007

A sermon on the function of the Christian to tell the facts about who Jesus is, what He has done for mankind, and what He has done for us personally.

Being Witnesses of the True Light John 1:6-13 Intro: Body: 1A. God sends Christians as witnesses. vv. 6-8 1B. John the Baptist was sent by God. 1C. He was the first true prophet in 400 years. 2C. He was the fulfillment of prophecy. Isaiah 40:3 NKJV The voice of one crying in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, Live In The Light

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Sep 11, 2007

God wants us to live in the light, not in darkness.

Some animals especially those in the ocean floor live in darkness. Some of them even do not have eyes since they live in darkness. Today we are going to talk about living in light. When we go outside in the sun and come back to shade, it takes some time for our eyes to get adjusted to the shade. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal