Sermons on Feast Of Lights:

Live As Children Of Light

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

1- Seek to the please the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with darkness 3- Make the most of every opportunity 4- Be filled with the Spirit

INTRO.- Live as children. ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right" the boy said, "but how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dark Vs. Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012

Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 3: 14 – 21 / Dark Vs. Light Intro: I want to take a survey this morning. I’m going to appoint someone to count for me. If you like milk chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you like dark chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you don’t like chocolate, raise your hand. --- ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Test For Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: Should Be Light

Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jul 16, 2012

Sermon based on what the should be doing in todays world. The church should be a light in a lost and dying world.

Introduction: Tonight going to share what has been weighing heavy on my heart It is something that has become very personal to me. I have been struggling with this for quite some time Why come to church? What makes church so great? How many people show up to church to enjoy it? How many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Light That Shines In Darkness

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2014

There is a light that shines in dark places.

The Light that shines in the Dark Places 2 Peter 1:16-21 1. This text is based on eye witness accounts of who the Light is. • This reading is convincing the non-believers of the Divinity of Christ as the Anointed one, the Christos, the Messiah Gods Son, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Light That Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs John 1:1-5 December 1, 2013 Christmas is four weeks away and though it is not a Christian holiday per say, it is a cultural celebration that has some connection with the Christianity so it is good for us to draw our attention to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness To The Light Jesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World Witness to the Light Jesus

The Light of the World Witness to the Light Jesus John 1:6-8 December 8, 2013 Christmas is three just weeks away and I want to draw our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, the greatest rescue mission the world has ever known. So we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Light Has Dawned

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

The message for our annual Christmas Eve service

A Light has Dawned Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Message Selected Passages December 24, 2013 Turn out the lights as the pastor prays and start with the sanctuary completely dark. Darkness is something we do not like. One of the strongest fears that people have is the fear of darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

Encouragement means coming alongside and inputting courage. Where courage has faded away, encouragement is the putting back or refilling of courage. The leaders of the early church gave one man, Barnabas, the nickname "Son of encouragement".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8 A married couple .....was asleep in bed on a stormy night ......when they were awakened by a loud ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Salt And Light Shaker

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017

We are entrusted with the light of God’s truth, that truth is our Savior Jesus Christ. It behoves us to reach ever higher to come together in ever larger numbers so that the light of our individual candles becomes a beacon that penetrates the darkness

The Salt and Light Shaker Matthew 5:13-16 Earlier this week our Adult Bible Study group took a look at how Jesus made reference to salt and light as He cautioned us about our need to stay salty and to uphold the light that illuminates our candles as His followers. We examined in depth how these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salt And Light Christians Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Our mission as believers is to share Jesus Christ with all the world. Jesus tells us that we are to be salt and light in order to draw people to Him. What does this mean?

SALT AND LIGHT CHRISTIANS Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: When my sister was in high school, boys were naturally drawn to her. She was a pretty girl, very funny and very outgoing. One boy that wanted to date her came to see her and talked about his love for her. He was kind of lanky, awkward, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2017

Let’s live like we’re dying…because we are. But let’s also live like we’re going to live forever…because we will…either in heaven or in hell.

Living in Light of Eternity Mark 12:18-27 October 7-8, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill As we consider the massacre that took place in Las Vegas this past week, many emotions rise to the surface and numerous questions remain unanswered. Here are some that come to mind. • It bothers us that a motive for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Light In Dark Times

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 25, 2018

An Easter Sermon comparing the feelings of Christ's followers at the time of the Crucifixion, and the similarities we have today, and lessons to be learnt.

Light In Dark Times Mark 16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun. "And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun..." (Mark 16:2) There is a great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

42nd message in a series from Ephesians dealing with living a godly life style.

“Living In Purity” Ephesians 5:7-14 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 1. Guard your reputation 5:3-6 2. Guard your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 6, 2018

Jesus is the true light of the world.

John 1:6-9 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal