Sermons on Bright Light:

Call To Christ, Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 22, 2009

We all have a purpose. We’re all here to worship and serve God. Nothing can stop His goals and purposes. We need to figure out how we fit in, and let our light shine in a world full of darkness.

Call to Christ, Let Your Light Shine John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction A young man accepted Christ. A little while later, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He said, "Oh, I’m only a learner." "Well, when you light a candle ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Arise, Shine! Your Light Has Come

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2020

The Jews were to rejoice at the coming of the Messiah - meant to be their pride and joy. So are we, even in the midst of darkness.

January 5, 2020 Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. 2 Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. 3 Nations will walk to your light, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Son Power Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007

We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Simple Words Have Deep Meaning Of Light

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2023

What is so profound about the Father's words about the Son on the Mt. of Transfiguration? Find out.

2.19.23 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 To be sure, we were not following cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the powerful appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when the voice came to him from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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

God Sends His Light Into The World

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002

Sermon for the Epiphany Season

God Sends His Light into the World 1. A light that shines out of the darkness 2. A light that shines out for us all Dear Christian Friends: Have you ever been in a place where there’s no light whatsoever? I remember on a couple of occasions when my wife and I went on tours through caves, and they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

When A Nation's Godly Light Flickers

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

4th of July Patriotic Sermon

"WHEN A NATION’S GODLY LIGHT FLICKERS" 1 KINGS 22:51 - 2 KINGS 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Some time ago I ran an experiment in my office. I retrieved a candle and matches and took both into my office and turned out the lights. My office has only one window and when the blinds are pulled it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Light In The Darkness: Jesus Power To Give.

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 3, 2004

Based on Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matt. 4:12-23 this discussess the use of power by Jesus with illustrations from the movies of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Pay it Forward.

“There is no good or evil, just power and those too weak to use it.” If you have seen the movie or read the book of HP and the philosopher’s stone, then you will have heard that phrase. In a last ditch attempt to win Harry’s cooperation, the evil wizard Voldemort asserts “There is no good or evil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord Light A Fire Under Us!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Light a Fire under us! Church on fire. Christians on fire for God How?? Turn to Acts 2 :1-4 and here we see how the HS came to the Apostles. God used the apostles and He can use us today. We cant be apostles but we can have the same HS!!!

ATTENTION ILL>> “Somebody’s praying for you -- Soldiers - hard rain - mines // Soldiers white cloud Last week “Passover” - today “Pentecost” PEN´TECOST, ( OT ) that is, the fiftieth day (meaning fiftieth), or Harvest Feast, or Feast of Weeks // The Pentecost was the Jewish harvest-home, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Son Is Given To Bring Us Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 26, 2004

Christ was given names many years before he came as a man

Our greatest need at Christmas: If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

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

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