Sermons on Candles:

Night Light

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015

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Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For The Celebration

Contributed by Judith Hand on Dec 12, 2014

We celebrate Christ from the Cradle to the Cross to the Crown Using Isaiah, John and I Thessalonians the birth and ministry of Jesus is explored as we look forward to His second coming now.

Preparation for the Celebration Most of us are busy preparing for a Christmas celebration now. We want to gather with family and friends, feast, give gifts and remember the coming of Christ into the world 2,000 years ago. Now it seems to me that our last Christmas celebration couldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Mountain Tops And Plains

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2019

Our mountain-top experiences strengthen and shape our lives on the plain

March 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:28-36 Mountain Tops and Plains Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is the last Sunday in the season of Epiphany. This week we’ll enter Lent with Ash Wednesday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting From Here To There By Heeding Sound Advice Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus told parables to describe what God's kingdom is like, to advise how to become a part of it, then grow and develop in such a way that others might be led by example into His kingdom

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

Salt & Light

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 9, 2020

How is our church? then how to be salt and light, with a couple of examples that will be hard to live up to.

Sermon - Salt and Light Preached 10:00 9 February 2020 @ Christ Church, Billericay Purpose: To be Salt and Light Readings: Isaiah 58v1-9a; Matthew 5v13-20 Isaiah’s Time It seems that the world in Isaiah’s time was not so different in some ways than the worlds is now. They look like they followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God as light, its implications for our lives, and how we can reflect this divine illumination in a dark world.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to understand the profound truths of our faith, to draw closer to our Creator, and to bask in the comforting glow of His divine illumination. Opening Scripture Reading – Today's sermon is based on the powerful words of 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Topics: Light, Darkness

Using Your Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to utilize their divine light, or spiritual gifts, to serve God and others, rather than hiding or diminishing them.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are all bearers of a light, a divine spark that has been bestowed upon us by our Creator. This light is not meant to be hidden away, but to shine brightly, illuminating the paths of those around us, and leading ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Topics: Light, Shine

Don't Leave Home Without Him

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT HIM

TRAVELING WITH JESUS DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT HIM MARK 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION:ON A CERTAIN DAY OF PREACHING AND TEACHING ON TOPICS AUCH AS THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER, THE CANDLE UNDER A BUSHEL, RHE COMING HARVEST, THE MUSTARD SEED.JESUS PULLED DOWN THE CURTIAN (ON A LONG DAY) WHEN THE CROWD HAD BEEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

Festival Of Lights For Jews And Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

Christians celebrate a Festival of Lights at Christmas and the Jews have Hanukkah, both pictures of the Spirit of God shining out in a dark world - see picture of Menorah.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FOR JEWS AND CHRISTIANS This Christmas the lights in town and on houses have been better than ever. I expect you had Advent candles in church to remind you of the Christmas festival. But it’s not only Christians who celebrate with lights - the Jews do so as well. I’ve got ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6, Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blockading Your Heart, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007

The necessity of guarding our hearts

Blockading your heart Part 2 Text: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov. 4:23) Opening: 1. We learned last week as The US blockaded Cuba to protect the nation, we must have spiritual blockades around our hearts to keep the evil out. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35, Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Mennonite

It's Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 6, 2009

This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

The Rebelution It’s Time “How to do hard things that make a difference” 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Dreams And Angels

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 16, 2015

If we stop and listen, God will tell us what to do. He might not speak to us through an angel. He could speak to us through our friends, family members or even total strangers. He will speak to us through His Word.

Good morning boys and girls! Are you starting to get excited for Christmas? Are you getting excited over all of the Christmas decorations? At this time of year we see lots of colourful ribbons, candles, stars, wreaths such as our Advent wreath, Christmas trees, Christmas lights and angels. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Peace, Be Still Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 12, 2016

Our God Reign

Introduction A. Our Lord 's Long Day of Preaching. 1. The crowd so great He taught from a boat 2. Topics for His teachings a. The parable of the sower b. the candle under a bushel c. The coming harvest d. The mustard seed B. Jesus with His ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Dec 15, 2003

An unusual application of Matthew 5:13 to the Christmas season

Sunday, November 30, 2003 Holiness Matthew 5: 13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Dinner For Two"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 9, 2004

The Pharisee thought Jesus was clueless about who was at the dinner table. It was the pharisee what was clueless.

I have been reading my Bible through again this year. When I came to the passage of scriptures about the Old Testament Tabernacle, I became intrigued with this thought, "God wants to have a romantic dinner with us." He has a table (Shew Bread) prepared for us in the Holy Place. It even has the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist