Sermons on A Light Dawned:

How Will You Light Your Christmas?

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002

Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

How Will You Light Your Christmas? Dec 2, 2001 Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Your Life In God's Light

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Keys To Sharing God's Light Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

This message uses Saul’s activities in Damascus as a model of how to share the gospel message.

3 Effective Keys to Shine the Light (Witness) Acts 9:19-25 fellowship community 15 Dec 2002 Introduction: I want to remind us again our theme. Our theme for this Christmas comes from the gospel of John, where the Message Translation states¡K John 1:4 What came into existence was Life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Calls Us To Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

God’s light is the only way man can be saved as seen through the experience of Saul on the road to Damascus.

New Series: Christmas - A Celebration of Light (Acts 9:1-31) Today’s Message – God’s Light calls us to Salvation (9:1-9) 1 December 2002 Introduction: Christmas is a time for lights. It seems this weekend most of my neighbors were out hanging their annual Christmas lights. Lights are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Calls Us To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 22, 2002

How can we experience genuine fellowship? By walking in His light!

God’s Light Calls us to Fellowship Acts 9:26-31 – fellowship community 22 December 2002 Series – Christmas: A Celebration of Light! Introduction: Our series is simply, Christmas: A Celebration of Light! And throughout our series, we have been anchored by one main verse from the gospel of John - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-31, 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimmer Of Light In The Gloom Of Solitary Confinement Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LONELINESS AND DESPAIR OF SPIRITUAL SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CAN ONLY BE OFFSET BY A VISION OF THE ETERNALITY AND IMMUTABILITY OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE LONELINESS AND DESPAIR OF SPIRITUAL SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CAN ONLY BE OFFSET BY A VISION OF THE ETERNALITY AND IMMUTABILITY OF GOD I. (:1-7) THE SILENCE OF LONELINESS MAKES OUR HEART WASTE AWAY A. (:1-2) NOTHING IS MORE FRUSTRATING THAN THE SILENCE OF GOD Looking for Answers Looking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Walk In The Light As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One thing that we cannot live without is light.

One thing that we cannot live without is light. It may be easy to take light for granted, but nothing can live without it. Even though Christ is the light of the world John writes, "Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Josiah: The Man Who Responded To Light

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

If we begin to follow what we know to be God’s will, that will create an appetite for more knowledge and more service

Intro 1. Fear is a powerful motivator... 2. Jr. High Girls...kissing mirror...work for custodian...Woman’s dean brought all girls into restroom with custodian...see how much work it takes him to clean mirrors....custodian dips brush in toilet stool first...cures girls of kissing mirrors! 3. Fear ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unto The Upright There Arises Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 8, 2001

This sermon is about how God sends His light of hope and love to those who are upright in heart when they face dark situations and trials in their life.

UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 OUTLINE 1.CONVERSION 2.CLARITY 3.COUNSEL 4.CHEER 5.CONFIDENCE 6.COURAGE 7.CLEANSING THE MESSAGE UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 1.CONVERSION II Corinthians 4:6 John 1:9 John 12:46 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

Lettin’ it shine.....

INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

Letting your light shine.

INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light of the world" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Believe To Receive The Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2008

We have to believe if we are goingto be.

Michael Josephson writes that character counts. “Let’s face it: It’s not easy to become a person of character. It takes a good heart, but it also requires wisdom to know right from wrong and the discipline to do right even when it’s costly, inconvenient, or difficult. Becoming a person of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 5, 2008

When we witness and apply salt to preserve mankind, salt should sting. Light invades darkness. Salt invades the meat without asking its permission.

5-18-08 Salt of the Earth, Light of the world Matt 5:1-13 (particularly verse 13) Salt preserves - salt keeps from spoiling - salt also stings *** - does our witness ever produce a sting? - Similar to light, which invades darkness. light never asks for permission to invade darkness - salt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What Type Of Salt And Light Are You? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 3, 2008

The scriptures do not say, “…become the salt and the light.” Jesus says, “You are the salt…You are the light.” So, what type of salt and light are you, I ask?

What Type of Salt and Light Are You?: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction: God refers to believers as the “salt” and “light.” Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges, and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to conform to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist