Sermons on Candle Light:

"The Disabled Disciple"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 2, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that God is eventually given the proper praise by demonstrating His miraculous light (in our lives) through our disabilities.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 2 March 2008 Big Idea: God is eventually given the proper praise by demonstrating His miraculous light (in our lives) through our disabilities. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) John 5:5-17 ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Dark

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011

The old joke is Where were you when the lights went out?" This sermon uses the lights going out when Jesus was on the cross and leads the listener to examine... Where are you... in your relationship with Jesus?

In the Dark! Mark 15:12-37 It was a hot night in the middle of summer in 1977. The Big Apple was abuzz with excitement and life of a mega city. Bars were filled; movies and theaters were in the middle of the story. Life went on like usual. But then it happened... or should I say, then it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:12-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Said What? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Let us learn to examine ourselves in light of Jesus and not examine Jesus in the dim light of ourselves. It will cause discomfort, but how wondrous it is to serve a true King and to experience the mercy of a Lord that we truly fear.

Introduction In the movie “The Kid,” Bruce Willis plays an image consultant. We see him racing in to save clients who have said or done something that makes them appear insensitive to people, which in their cases they actually are. “What did I say?” “What did I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Numbers 35:30, Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 21:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – The Breastplate And Helmet - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 3, 2024

Believers are sons of light and sons of day and do not walk in darkness. The last days see increasing darkness, but we walk in the light of Jesus. The breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation are vitally important.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – THE BREASTPLATE AND HELMET - PART 3 We continue to look at living in these current days, one of turmoil and declining values and increasing opposition to godliness. [C]. ARMING OURSELVES FOR LIVING IN THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, Genesis 1:1, Galatians 5:22-23, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Step Closer To The Tomb Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2023

This is a solemn service for the night of Good Friday. It is a candlelight service that brings Jesus to the tomb and then ends with a solemn and quiet dismissal.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores the call to be 'salt and light' in the world, influencing others positively and living out loyalty and good works in everyday life.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here together. In this place. At this time. And it's good. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To be changed. Today, we're looking at a passage from the Book of Matthew. It's a passage many of us know well. It's a passage that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Influence

Do I Need Purging? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 20, 2025

A look at what happens after we die.

What About Purgatory? Hebrews 1:1-4 April 11, 2010 Lately, I’ve been asked by a number of people very sincere questions about eternal life. What is it? What does it mean? Is there really a heaven and a hell? What will happen when I die and what about my loved ones? Has God really forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Man Your Battle Stations

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 5, 2001

In the light of the terrorism of 9/11 we must "man our battle stations."

MAN YOUR BATTLE STATIONS Eph. 6:10-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The Army staff was planning war games but did not want to use live ammunition. Instead, they informed the men: "In place of a rifle, you go, ’bang, bang.’ In place of a knife, you go, ’stab, stab.’ In place of a hang grenade, you go, ’lob, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

I. THE TEST OF FELLOWSHIP IS WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1:5 - 2:27) A.

I. THE TEST OF FELLOWSHIP IS WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1:5 - 2:27) A. Theme of Section I. 1. The Character of God Establishes the Absolute Standard of Light (:5) a. The Gospel Message Focuses on the Character of God 1) The source of the gospel message 2) The proclamation of the gospel message b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changed Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2001

What does it mean to put off the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light

Rom. 13:11-14 Morston/Field Dalling Today is the first Sunday in Advent – a time when we prepare to remember the birth of Jesus which we commemorate at Christmas. And as we think about his birth, we do well to remember why he came to this earth. He came to reconcile us with God the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Anglican

Advent: Utterly New Anticipation

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 20, 2005

UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION IS THE HOPE GIVEN THAT WE MAY WALK IN THE LIGHT OF GOD!

ADVENT: UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION ISAIAH 2: 1-5 NOVEMBER 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Now Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

Instead of living in the future, God wants us to live in the now in light of the future.

During the first Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 I noticed that many pastors in our communities changed their preaching during the conflict. No matter what they’d been preaching about prior to the conflict, it seemed like pastors throughout our nation decided that the conflict in Iraq would be a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glorifying God

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004

Christians are called to be the salt of the earth, and the light of the world, with the one aim to glorify God.

January 4th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome.. A happy and prosperous New Year to every-one. To-day is the first Sunday of the New Year 2004. It is a year we have never seen before, and a year that we know nothing about. Last year many started the New Year, but never finished it, and this year the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God