Sermons on being salt and light: showing 631-645 of 182,055

Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

I need the light of Jesus in the dark cavern of my heart.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 30, 2003 Fourth Lord’s Day in Lent (B) LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaac Butterworth John 3:14-21 (NRSV) 14/ And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15/ that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let There Be Light

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2018

I this sermon I am going to use what we do know physical light and darkness to better explain what Christians often have a hard time understanding spiritual darkness and light.

Let there be Light Genesis 1:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Jesus Is

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 23, 2011

Jesus is the son of God, the light of the world.

Read: Exodus 10: 21-26 Entertain the Lord with a new song joyfully: sing about the firmament, the vault, the support and strength underneath the waters that separate the dry lands; Jesus says I am the light of the world, expect the bright and morning star to be there in the morning when you open ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 23, 2023

Gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news to the world. It’s miracle working light, manifested light and very magnificent. May God bless you as read this sermon. Be a light to the world.

Theme: Gospel Light Text: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Greetings: The lord is good and his love endures forever. “Let there be light”, Amen. Today, I would like to share with you three thoughts from 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 about the gospel light. Gospel of Christ is the light to the world and nations. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

John Chapter 9 Sermon 11/2013

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 11, 2013

The light is being dimmed in this world by evil. The light in this world is being dimmed by nonbelief. The light in this world is being dimmed because of freedom of religion but, Jesus is not a religion....He is the light of the world...

John 9.....11/2013 A pro golfer on tour some years ago was as immature as a six-year-old. He could do nothing wrong to hear him tell it and always had an excuse for any loss: after playing one day...it was a lousy course, the other golfers were cheating he said and the weather was terrible. This ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines Jesus as light in the world and our responsibility to share that light.

John 8 (2) I Am the Light of the World - Read John 8:12 A number of years ago, Gladys, Drew and I took a trip out west and visited Carlsbad Caverns. We made a number of memories on that trip. That was the trip When Drew and I hiked up the side of a mountain, where I promptly fell into a patch ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Light

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 2, 2018

Why am I doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on after Christmas. So it seems appropriate that the after Christmas sermon would be about light. Not Christmas lights but the real Christmas light.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT You may be wondering, "why is he doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas"? Well, if Lights on the Lake can still be going after Christmas then why not have a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on until New Year's Day. As you can see, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Creeatures Of The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

John 4:5-42 "Creatures of the Light" Last week we talked about how the Gospel of John uses the metaphors of darkness and light over and over again in deeply symbolic ways. For instance, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Of Peace Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. This message focuses on the candle of peace.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Peace Isaiah 9: 2 – 7 Thomas Edison is credited with changing the way Christmas was lighted, not because he invented the incandescent bulb, but because he chose Christmas as the time to market the incandescent bulb. Edison's marketing trick during the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

Passing The Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2018

Finding grace in adverse circumstances to pass the torch of the gospel on to others.

PASSING THE LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Paul had been concerned by some self-made ‘ministers’ who were nothing better than peddlers ‘making gain by corrupting the word of God’ (2 Corinthians 2:17). Paul and his fellow-ministers, by contrast, were neither dishonest nor manipulative. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Every dawn is a wonder but never has there been a more wondrous dawn than that on which the sun arose for the first time on this planet when it's creator was one of the inhabitants. Through Him all things were made and now He is a part of His own creation.

A young man went from paper to paper trying to get a job as a cartoonist, but he was rejected and told he had no talent. Finally, a pastor hired him to draw advertising for the church events. It was a poor paying job and he had no place to stay and so he was allowed to sleep in the old church ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

The Light Of Men Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 14, 2018

The beginning of our year-long study into the Gospel of John focusing on who Jesus is to the Father.

The Light of Men Gospel of John Series CCCAG January 7th, 2018 Scripture- John 1:1-5 I’m excited this morning to begin our Gospel of John series. I haven’t been this excited since my first Sunday here. This is a series that I know God called me to do, but I had to wait until the right time. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Light

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2005

The life of the Christian is to be lived by walking in the light.

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 September 4, 2005 Evening Message Introduction Have you ever found yourself walking around in the dark? A few nights ago I found myself in that exact position. I was up getting a glass of water in the middle of the night. I didn’t turn the lights on because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Beaten For The Light

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 14, 2003

I am learning as I walk with God, that if you don’t have a plan or strategy you will never be successful. You can’t just hope to win at life; you have to have a plan for living or you’ll spend the rest of your life wondering aimlessly going nowhere. God

BEATEN FOR THE LIGHT Lev 24: 1-4 The Lord speaks to Mose about establishing the tabernacle and he goes to great length about building it according to pattern. He does things by plans and strategies. I am learning as I walk with God, that if you don’t have a plan or strategy you will never be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 24:1-4

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

"Step Into The Light"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

Darkness is above all else; deceptive. The call of Christ if for us to step out of this darkness and into the light of His glory and grace.

“Step into the Light” I remember when I was very young, probably three or four years old. I had a re-occurring problem, and this problem always surfaced at night... It happened like this; we kids would all be down in the den watching television and mama would be somewhere in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 12:46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist