Sermons on Darkness Vs Light:

Shining The Light On False Teachers

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020

People who are against Christ depart from the essential doctrines or beliefs of the church concerning Jesus Christ.

Review Last time we learned how to recognize someone who is against Christ or antichrist. People who are against Christ depart from the essential doctrines or beliefs of the church concerning Jesus Christ. Though they may have started with Christ on their mind, they leave without the person of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27-31, 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians dedicate themselves to conserving Biblical principles in word and in deed by preserving the sacredness of God's commandments and by serving Christ as light shining in darkness.

A POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE CHANGES LIFE FOR THE BETTER WITH ONE EXCEPTION Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Undeserved Credit Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2014

A study of Proverbs 4 verses 1 through 19

Proverbs 4: 1 – 19 Undeserved Credit 1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father’s son, tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 He also taught me, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Clear The Way, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 10, 2025

John's introduction of John the Baptist's ministry, life, and purpose can be one of much revelation to us - if we would be willing to see that we TOO are called to be just as faithful and share what we know about Jesus.

John, Part 2 Series: Clear the Way, Part 2 John 1:6-13 - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … intro: • A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) • John wrote 5 books in NT: 3 epistles, Revelation, and this Gospel (~90 AD) • John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13, Romans 10:9, Deuteronomy 4:2, John 12:46, 2 Timothy 3:5, Romans 1:19-20, James 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Dark - Mark 15:33-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

While Jesus was on the cross, darkness came upon the whole land for 3 hours. What happened in that darkness?

Mark 15:33 At the sixth hour darkness came upon the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Darkness God Has His Say We’re studying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, Luke 23:44-45

Look At Me Series

Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 2, 2015

First in a series of three describing the Day the Earth really did stand still

Look at Me “And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means 'Place of a Skull,' they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Light Of Christmas Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009

Today, we’re beginning a new three part Christmas series on the first 7 verses of Isaiah 9. Over the next three messages, we will be looking at What the Light of Christmas Brings, Who the light of Christmas is, and What the light of Christmas Promises.

When the winds got up high this past week, I know that some of you lost power. Fortunately, it was during the daytime and it wasn’t too cold out. But even then, it’s not very much fun to lose power. I’ve told you that when Miranda and I were first married, we lived overseas. And in the Azores ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Days Of The Holy Spirit And Deception.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2020

Verse 2 of Isaiah 60, gives the reader more of a grip about the time and season of this glorious light. It will be in a day and time of great darkness, and a deep darkness among the people.

Days Of The Holy Spirit and Deception. Isaiah 60:1-2NKJV Glynda Lomax wrote, I live in Arkansas. I love when autumn comes and fall leaves drift down on autumn breezes. But in Arkansas, you have to be careful about those leaves on the ground because some of them conceal serpents. There are lots of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Robert D. Gordon, Jr. on Feb 11, 2016

Matthew 5: 13-16

Thankful for God’s Handiwork Psalm 104, passim 1. Some of you might want to add variety to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation for those of you who are mischievous: • During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, "See mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was four months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Narnia: Discover The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

The significance of light in Scripture and the lamppost in Narnia is: light is true, light is knowledge, light is life, light is salvation, and light is victory.

Message #3 Advent Narnia Series Discover the Light of Christmas Introduction: We are continuing in our Narnian themed Advent series this morning with message #3, Discover the Light of Christmas. In this wonderful children’s series, C.S. Lewis masterfully tells the story of four children who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Discover The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon uses the image of the lamppost in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" to explore the Light of Christmas, Jesus Christ.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA DISCOVER THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS Third Sunday of Advent 11 December 2005 One thing I hate about this time of year is how dark it is. For some of us, we go to work in the dark, and come home in the dark. I recently read a news story about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The True Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

Ever since the brightness of heaven flooded the hills of Bethlehem; and the far off twinkling star guided Eastern wise-men to the new born King…Christ has been the Light of the world, and we have celebrated Christmas with colorful lights.

Jesus the True Light of Christmas John 1:1-9 Isaiah 9:1-2 The Apostle John in his Gospel the first chapter gives us a description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. :”In the beginning was the Word, (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sermon On Sharing A Christingle Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2026

Christingle services are typically regarded as sharing the light of love.

Ruth Carter Stapleton, the American-born sister of Jimmy Carter once remarked: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Luke 2:32, Isaiah 9:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6