Sermons on Feast Of Lights:

Atomic Habits Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2025

A series looking at our calling by God. Looked at in a different light.

ATOMIC HABITS Ephesians 4:17-24 January 12, 2025 Do you know what this past Friday was? It was QUITTER FRIDAY! That’s right, quitter Friday. Analysts have determined that on this day is when most people give up on their goals and resolutions for the new year. How about you, are you still on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Perceptions Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2022

Those who refuse the light are left under judicial blindness.

GROWING PERCEPTIONS OF CHRIST. John 9:35-41. We have been talking about the man born blind, and how Jesus had healed him. The man was not healed until he had obeyed Jesus, and went and washed himself in the pool to which he had been sent (John 9:6-7). We noticed in passing that by the time he ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be Sent Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Being a light in the world involves worship, welcome, work and witness

CALLED TO BE SENT A few years ago a guy named Ron Schatz went into a bank and filled out a withdrawal slip. He took the slip up to the teller and gave it to her, but noticed the teller was acting very strangely and seemed to be taking a long time getting his money. Suddenly the police burst in ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Marriage Supper Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 6, 2021

A wedding creates excitement. This marriage must be explained in the light of the day.

I. The Fact of the Marriage 1. The most fantastic and wonderful wedding of all time is yet to take place. a. This marriage described in the parable of Jesus. 1) Luke 12:35-36 2) Matthew 22:2-5; kingdom of Heaven 3) Matthew 25:1-13 b. This marriage is described through the vision of John. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again By The Word Of Truth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2024

The unchangeable Father of lights brought us forth by the Word of truth.

BORN AGAIN BY THE WORD OF TRUTH. James 1:17-21. James has already indicated that our God is a generous Giver (James 1:5). Here he cites God as the inexhaustible source of “every good act of giving, and every perfect gift” (James 1:17a). There is not so much as a shadow cast as a result of any ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm In A World Of Darkness And A Biblical Call To Spiritual Discernment And Protection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2025

Scripture teaches that there is a real kingdom of light and a real kingdom of darkness.

Scripture teaches that there is a real kingdom of light and a real kingdom of darkness. Jesus drew a clear dividing line in John 8:44 when He said, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires.” He was not condemning their humanity but exposing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Who Is Tending The Lamp

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

Eli nor his sons watched after the lamp in the temple that provided a light and it went out. This is a brief outline of what happens when the light of the local church goes out

WHO IS TENDING THE LAMP? I Samuel 2:12, 22 & I Samuel 3: 3 Intro: In the reading of the text we see a few things. First, we have read about Eli’s sons Hophni and Phineas and how wicked they were. In The final verse of scripture we read how the lamp of God has gone out in the temple. I want to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

This sermon looks at the importance of the church to meet the needs of our culture and become salt and light. We reach out by meeting needs so that we can shine the light of the gospel.

The Ministry of the Church 2 Thessalonians 2:  3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, Power given to the church The average Christian may not realize it, but God has placed the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Broken Or Flexing Spirit? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2011

Serving the Lord is a privilege as we bring light to a dark world, but demoralizing as we are beaten down. Despite the challenges of being light in a dark world, we should not lose heart.

A Broken or Flexing Spirit? (2 Corinthians 4:1-6) 1. When Marylu and I lived in the Chicago area, we had the privilege of going to the top floor of both the Sears Tower (now called Willis Tower) and the Hancock Building. 2. As one rides up the high speed elevator to the hundred and something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

"This do in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). This inscription placed by the hands of the Master over the Feast of Love might well be made the watchword of our whole Christian life. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"This do in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). This inscription placed by the hands of the Master over the Feast of Love might well be made the watchword of our whole Christian life. The Lord’s Supper is a sort of microcosm, or miniature, of the believer’s life, and over every moment, every word and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: *other

Come Let Us Break Bread Together

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 22, 2003

Come on in this house the table is set and the feast of the Lord is going on, but in order to eat at this table you must be His friend. Servants don’t eat at the master’s table, but friends do.

“Come Let Us Break Bread Together” Luke 14:15-24 Naturally my mind began to think about the Lord’s Supper when on the night He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, he break it and said , Take eat: this is my body, which is broken for you, then he took the cup and said this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Mga Banal Na Inosente At Proteksyon Ng Bata Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 16, 2023

Ang Feast of the Holy Innocents ay nagkaroon ng karagdagang kahalagahan sa kultura ngayon bilang isang araw upang isaalang-alang ang kaligtasan at kapakanan ng mga bata.

Mga Banal na Inosente at Proteksyon ng Bata Ang Kapistahan ng mga Banal na Inosente ng Kristiyanismo, na ipinagdiriwang tuwing Disyembre 28, ay may mayamang tradisyon sa relihiyon at kasaysayan. Sa araw na ito, ipinagdiriwang ng mga tao ang biblikal na kuwento ng brutal na utos ni Haring Herodes ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, 1 John 2:2, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Other

A Thanksgiving Meal—in The Springtime! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 22, 2022

Barley harvest--springtime--may not be the time when people think about Thanksgiving Day meals. During Elisha's day, a pair of miracles made a small meal into a real feast!

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two of my different illustrations based on this text. This message is not merely a combination of those illustrations.) Introduction: What do you think of when you’re pondering a Thanksgiving Day meal? For many years, it’s a more or less American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44, Ruth 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

James: A Slave Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 17, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of being a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

James: A Slave Of God James 1:1 The Epistle James was written by James (obviously). An important question is “which James?” James was a very common name; in fact there are at least four men named James who are mentioned in the New Testament. Of those four men, only two could realistically be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist