Sermons on Children Of Light:

Communicating Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2015

Jacob made some terrible mistakes in the way he raised his children. And we can learn some valuable lessons from the mistakes that he made.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Listen to Psalm 71:17-18. "Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, & to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old & gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-10, Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Darkness Cant Comprehend Light?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015

To state the differences between the Light and darkness in this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand the Light - JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To state the differences between the Light and darkness in this world. IV. TEXT: John 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion Of Success

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 28, 2017

The struggle of the one body in faith miraculously touches each member in a special way hopefully in prayer we conquer our flesh and all the trials and tribulations that come out of the afflictions of the heart and mind to live Christ's abundant life.

The Passion Of Success by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 27, 2017) "The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider" (Isaiah 1:3, King James Version) Greetings In the Holy Name of Jesus, My brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3

Denomination: Friends

Lamps For Christ! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 10, 2014

Jesus uses two great illustrations of what the Christian is. 1-Salt-To prevent decay and corruption, to flavor to living, to bring healing. 2-Light-To dispense and disperse light to a dark world!

Matthew 5:14-16-“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Live Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Invitation To Advent Season: "Let Us Walk In The Light Of The Lord”

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016

The Lord desires for God's people to move from justification to sanctification; from sanctification to glorification. Walking or moving in the light means that God through Jesus' coming examples how we believers are to walk in the Light or God

Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God.

In the passage of Scripture we will look at today John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God. (1 John 1:5 NKJV) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. Heard - (present tense) - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Service For Baby

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

Again the arms of the Lord have opened to a child whom He has clasped to Himself in tender love. He was instructed us to ‘let the little children come to him’ not to’ hinder them’. The going of this one so dear to our hearts that it has brought heaven nea

Memorial Service for Kamden - Oct. 7, 2000 Prelude music – Tiffany McCartney on the piano Opening Prayer – Pastor Mike Special music – Ashley McCartney “Amazing Grace” on the Sax! Music/singing – Tiffany and Pastor Mike · Amazing Grace · Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus · What A Friend We Have In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Revelation 7:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.

Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Conduct Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

Holy conduct is the demand of God from every person who loves Jesus. Jesus can’t compromise in his standards. So he calls us to be like Him. Is it possible? Yes.

AMC 01.10.2025 Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Theme: Holy Conduct Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: 1 Peter 1:15 (alla kata ton kalesanta humas hagion kai autoi hagioi en pase anastrophe genethete) NLT: 1 Peter 1:15 But now you must be holy in everything you do. KJV: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

"For The Son Of Man Is Come To Seek And To Save That Which Was Lost"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

If we plant God's word into the hearts of our children and grandchildren, place the real Christmas story into their hearts at a young age it will take root and never leave them

Around 7 years ago I began to tell my Grandson Ryan, then 5 years old about how when I was his age we always had a cedar for a Christmas tree and how to this day the smell of a cedar tree reminded me of Christmas growing up as a child at home. So, we decided to go Christmas tree hunting and find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE NECESSITY TO OVERCOME PRIDE IF WE ARE TO BE GREAT IN BUILDING JESUS' KINGDOM

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 18:1-10 MARCH 24, 2019 IN THE 1960’S THE BOXING WORLD WELCOMED A RELATIVE NEWCOMER TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT RANKS. WITHIN A MATTER OF MONTHS HE HAD DEFEATED THE CHAMPION, TWICE, AND WAS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. HE HELD THE TITLE FOR A LONG TIME. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

We often refer to the offer of salvation as an invitation and it is but it’s also a command.

A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 44-50 Someone in a seminary class once asked the professor, “How many points should a message have?” And he wisely said, “At least one.” And I hope to fulfill the dreams of all my professors this morning because there’s nothing worse ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

Lamp Stand Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2017

Lamp Stand and God's children.

Lamp stand and Olive Trees Zechariah 4:6 My Spirit “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit says the Lord of Hosts” Be an oil filled lamp Stand Angel of the Lord shakes him and wakes him up. (v.1). Oil flows but not able to see, only light is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

Living In The Kingdom Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 6, 2021

In part 5 of this series we examine what Jesus said about our being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We are to be a preserving influence in a dying world and a light in a world of darkness.

Living In The Kingdom 5 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 4:6; Second Corinthians 4:6 This is part five of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” In the first four parts of this series, I covered what is known as the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12. In those verses Jesus demonstrated how those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Colossians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational