Sermons on A Light:

A Light To Lighten The Cloud Atlas Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 4, 2013

A sermon for Candlmass inspired by David Mitchell's novel "Cloud Atlas". I only discovered the day after giving this that Cloud Atlas is about to be turned in a Hollywood Blockbuster.

This is Cloud Atlas. [show a physical copy of the book]. I wonder, have you read it perhaps? Or perhaps you heard about it when it was shortlisted for the booker prize. I remember when I read it - it’s not a book you forget. There are six stories in it, and each story breaks off half way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2011

The closeness of Christ's coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

Living in Light of His Return 1 John 2:28-3:3 Rev. Brian Bill 10/9/11 I want to share something that happened when I was a teenager but before I do, let me give six disclaimers. 1. I am not recommending this behavior. 2. I did this before I became a Christian. 3. I am not recommending this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Woes, Salt, Light And The Law Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 25, 2013

Jesus describes the drastic contrasts people of the world from people of The Kingdom of God in His Sermon on the Mount.

Woes, Salt, Light and the Law Luke 6:24-26, Matthew 5:13-20 OUTLINE: “Woes, Salt, Light and Law” Luke 6:24-26, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 5, 2013

For five weeks we have going on a fast paced journey through the Bible and it all culminates today. If you've been watching the Bible miniseries you've seen many of the major stories of the Bible and you have probably noticed that this series was targeted

For five weeks we have going on a fast paced journey through the Bible and it all culminates today. If you've been watching the Bible miniseries you've seen many of the major stories of the Bible and you have probably noticed that this series was targeted not so much at people who know the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

The Shadow And Light Of Judas And Peter Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 28, 2012

Examine the different reactions to the sins of Judas and Peter in the Passion history.

Shadow and Light: Judas and Peter If there’s one thing you notice when reading the Bible is that it doesn’t hold back. It fully reveals God’s wrath and God’s love. God wasn’t afraid to have people put to death on a wide scale basis. He also didn’t hold back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shadow Of Gestas And Light Of Dismas Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2012

This sermon examines the attitude and words of the two criminals from the cross.

March 28, 2012 The Shadow of Gestas and the Light of Dismas Luke 23:39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” Luke 23:40-43 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Lutheran

08 Light For Our Valleys Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

What To Do When You Go Through Dark Valleys ❶. Refuse to be DISCOURAGED ❷. Rely On God’s PRESENCE ❸. Relax It’s Only SHADOWS

Japan’s Dark Valleys for Earthquake Survivors A four-month-old girl was swept from her parents' arms in the was pulled 3 days later from the rubble virtually unharmed, A 60-year-old man clung to the roof of his home was found 9 miles out at sea after being adrift for two days Akaiwa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Revealed As Meek And Mild Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This service is a January sermon series focusing on learning more about Christ and what he was about.

Psalm 15:1-5 NIV A psalm of David. LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? 2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart 3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Will See The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2011

The Messiah’s Resurrection is a key element to his saving work and without it, all would be lost.

He Will See the Light of Life (Isaiah 53:10-12) 1. It is hard to know who to trust these days. Even technically honest people can have evil motives: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs to color for Easter. "I’ll give you a dollar if you let me break three of these on your head," ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Carry The Light – Session 1

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Feb 2, 2008

Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true...

Carry the Light – Session 1 Being the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true... A report by The Barna ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Light On A Dark Night Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 5, 2008

The Servant of the LORD had a special mission to perform: To bring the revelation of God in his glory to human beings.

FINDING THE LIGHT ON A DARK NIGHT I’ve told you about my telescope before. My Visa card has these reward points with which you can redeem for various items. I traded mine in for a refracting telescope. It has always been my desire to gaze at the moon and the stars and just observe their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Seeing Things In A New Light

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 14, 2008

When we see in the Transfiguration that Jesus is fully human and fully divine, listening to Him takes on great power.

Introduction: Our scripture passage took place six days after Jesus asked the disciples who people thought He was, and Peter recognized that He was the Messiah. Still the disciples didn’t really understand. As Jesus began His journey to Jerusalem, He was transfigured in front of Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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