Sermons on Guiding Light:

Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017

1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Lighting The Fire - Light The Fire 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth of the "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on overcoming the dip in our Spiritual Lives.

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 30, 2020

In a hymn of praise to God’s goodness in Psalm 36, three basic characteristics are presented of the Father as the God of "the Gospel of Light". In this we see 1) Light from His Person (Ps. 36:5-6), 2) Light for His People (Ps. 36:7-9) and 3) Light from His Protection (Ps. 36:10-11).

Psalm 36:5-11 [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. [6] Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. [7] How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-11

Denomination: Other

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2020

1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14).

Ephesians 5:8-14 [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), [10]and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. [11] Take no part in the unfruitful works of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

Being Light Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023

The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:27-29, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:1-9, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 19:10, John 12:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Is God When I Need Him? Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

How does God intervene?

A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would happen? 4. Doesn’t God care enough to protect them? 5. Couldn’t God have prevented this tragedy? 6. Why didn’t God do something? 7. Apply ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2017

In 2000 a little book by Bruce Wilkinson called, "The Prayer of Jabez" was published. It sold over nine million copies and received multiple awards. It was a good read and it drew attention to this otherwise overlooked prayer.

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ 1st Chronicles 4:9-10 In the year 2000 a little book by Bruce Wilkinson called, "The Prayer of Jabez" was published. It sold over nine million copies and received multiple awards. It spawned a number of other books as well as a line of merchandise. It's popularity started a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Recognize A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014

The author describes one group in the church in particular that are to be “remembered”, “those who led you”. Guiding/leading men/spiritual leaders at the local church/assembly.

How to Recognize a Spiritual Leader Hebrew Series 12/03/14 Introduction A. The author describes one group in the church in particular that are to be “remembered”, “those who led you”. 1. Guiding/leading men/spiritual leaders at the local church/assembly. a. Where ever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Guidance

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 15, 2023

Guidance is defined as advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by one in authority.

John Rampton, an American businessman once remarked: “Empowerment isn't a buzzword among leadership gurus. It's a proven technique where leaders give their teams the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed.” John 16:13 confirms: “When the Spirit of truth comes, he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:105

Father Of Lights Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020

Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Be Imitators Of God - Living In The Light, Living By The Spirit’s Power, And Living In Spirit-Guided Relationships! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2023

Paul reminds us to give thanks for God in all things, the submit yourselves, your identity, your position in life and then submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Who you are in Christ supersedes and guides your actions in every area of life.

Sermon: Be Imitators of God - Living in the Light, Living by the Spirit’s Power, and living In Spirit-Guided Relationships! Scripture Ephesians 5:1-2 “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-32, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Of The Light.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 25, 2001

The children, when growing up, sometimes were afraid of the darkness. Then they become adults and now it seems they are afraid of the Light.

* the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not..( powerless against it )john.1:5 * but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatsoever doth make manifest is light...ephes.5:13...( piercing thru it ) * God is light and in Him is no darkness at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Feb 27, 2001

If we would be called God’s children, we must walk in the light as He is in the light.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-10 I. Theological Foundation – Verse 5 “God is Light” A. Purity 1. Light-Darkness / Good-Evil 2. In Scripture, sin, disobedience, immorality and evil are all characterized as darkness B. Truth 1. Light exposes truth and error 2. John 8:12, “Then spake Jesus again ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Light?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A sermon comparing light and darkness.(This sermon was preached in the dark with a spotlight.)

WHERE’S THE LIGHT? JOHN 3:16-21 {Start sermon with all lights out.} Introduction: 1. We are living in a time when this is the results we are seeing: a. Over 1 million abortions a year. b. 100 million children are homeless. c. 1 million victims- of whom are mainly women and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist