Sermons on A Light Dawned:

"Let Us Connect"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 5, 2016

How can we connect to God by companionship, by having Proper Character, by conditioning, and by continuance.

“This New Year let us Connect” Acts 2:42-47 The Early Church found something we need and that is Connection 1. The early Church connected to God as a result of Constance in their life 42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Exposing The Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Lives are at stake, both our neighbors and our own. In regard to our neighbors, we are either living as light before them and hopefully exposing for them their darkness, or we are keeping our light hidden and allowing them to wander in the darkness unawar

Introduction In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tangible Kingdom - Obstacles Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

from Hugh Halter's work on incarnational living

Tangible Kingdom – Obstacles Matt. 5:13-16 Salt and Light – This is what God sees in us! 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. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Is Light, God Is Strength, And God Is Salvation"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 19, 2017

David believed God was his light in darkness, God was his strength when he was weak, and God was his salvation when he needed delivered.

For the first chapter and a half of the Bible. We see God busy at work; creating the place we call Earth and all that is a part of it. And at every step of the way, God declares his creation “good.” Then it all changes. Halfway through chapter 2, God is busy helping the human, Ha’adam he is called ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-9, Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 3 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus when speaking on the mountain side delivers perhaps His longest sermon to His followers telling them what they are in the world.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 3 Matt. 5:13-16 In the Beatitudes we mentioned that we must allow God to do a work into our hearts and eventually outwardly we manifest the nature of Jesus Christ before a lost and dying world. The world doesn’t need a new idea or invention but yet it needs a clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025

Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Light Overcomes All Inner Darkness

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2025

Our weaknesses become channels for God's strength.

Title: Christ's Light Overcomes All Inner Darkness Intro: Our weaknesses become channels for God's strength. Scripture: John 8:12 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The journey inward is perhaps the most challenging pilgrimage we will ever undertake. "Do not just look around. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Other

La Luz De Cristo Vence Toda Oscuridad Interior

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025

Nuestras debilidades se convierten en canales para la fortaleza de Dios.

Título: La luz de Cristo vence toda oscuridad interior Introducción: Nuestras debilidades se convierten en canales para la fortaleza de Dios. Escritura: Juan 8:12 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas: El viaje hacia el interior es quizás la peregrinación más ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Other

Dinaig Ng Liwanag Ni Kristo Ang Lahat Ng Kadiliman Sa Kaloob-Looban

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025

Ang ating mga kahinaan ay nagiging daan para sa lakas ng Diyos.

Pamagat: Dinaig ng Liwanag ni Kristo ang Lahat ng Kadiliman sa Kaloob-looban Intro: Ang ating mga kahinaan ay nagiging daan para sa lakas ng Diyos. Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 8:12 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Ang paglalakbay papasok ay marahil ang pinakamahirap na ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Fireflies Of Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 11, 2024

A firefly is principally defined as any of numerous night-flying beetles that produce a bright soft flashing light for courtship purposes.

Neil Gaiman, an English writer once remarked: “I took the dog out for a walk tonight, and together we wandered across the meadow next door. It was a warm summer's night, dark, and moonless. There were a handful of fireflies flickering intermittently, some so close to me I could see they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Psalm 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 16:14, Galatians 5:13-14

One Eye; Two Eye. Good Eye; Bad Eye Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

What we see with our eyes is important as a follower of Christ

ONE EYE; TWO EYE. GOOD EYE; BAD EYE MATTHEW 6:22–24 “THE EYE IS THE LAMP OF THE BODY. IF YOUR EYES ARE GOOD, YOUR WHOLE BODY WILL BE FULL OF LIGHT. 23BUT IF YOUR EYES ARE BAD, YOUR WHOLE BODY WILL BE FULL OF DARKNESS. IF THEN THE LIGHT WITHIN YOU IS DARKNESS, HOW GREAT IS THAT DARKNESS! 24“NO ONE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2024

DL Moody quoted a humble woman who said that the way to heaven is short, easy, and simple… Out of self, into Christ, and into glory.

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You. A person without Jesus is no more than a walking corpse. The apostle Paul reminds us that we don’t belong here on earth. This planet is not our home. (It’s not home for the Saint, nor the sinner). He urges us to be continually aware that our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Cannot Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 27, 2025

Even the smallest light can pierce the darkest night—God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

### **Introduction: Change the World** Video Ill.: Change the World by Dan Stevers Every kid dreams about big adventures But at some point, the dream dies We settle for less Blend in And put up walls Welcome to the real world, kid But you were created for more You are a child of God You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Before Agrippa Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Paul Before Agrippa

Acts 26 v 1-18 Paul Before Agrippa Paul's Defence - v 1-3 - His Control - 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: His Contentment - 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon Series, The Same God Will Do It Again Part 3 The Same God Still Works In The Dark

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 6, 2025

Isaiah 45:3 says: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

PTMC, we’ve walked through Part 1 The Same God Will Do It Again And Part 2 The Same God Will Do It Again: Trouble’s Don’t Last Always But today, I want to go a little bit deeper. Because sometimes the miracle that we are looking for isn’t in the moments that we look for them in. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Baptist