Sermons on How To Be A Light:

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

Spiritual Light From The Light Of The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2016

Jesus shone the light on the need to repent. The same light allows us to take in the Scriptures and feast on the Word. In return, we are to preach repentance and remission of sins in Jesus’ name to all nations.

This past Sunday I preached and led worship at the United Church in Bridgewater. During the children’s talk I mentioned that Jesus told his disciples that he would be returning to the Father, but that they would receive the Holy Spirit. I compared the Holy Spirit to the batteries in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

You Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020

we are called to be a light into the life and teachings of Jesus

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus The Light Of Life, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 2, 2023

Jesus said - I am the light of the world - the implications and the meaning of this saying is profound. As we approach Christmas, the birth of Jesus the light of the world, the season of Advent prepares us for this wonderful gift from God - His Son.

Jesus the light of life, the Light of the world This service of Darkness into Light is just fantastic - full of symbolism and meaning and especially applicable on this 1st Sunday of Advent as we approach Christmas when we celebrate the birth of the light of the world. The service begins in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, Psalm 23:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 139:11, John 8:12-20  (view more)  (view less)

What Light Is And What Light Does Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us . . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela once said; “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?” Actually, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Walking in the light of Christ is a call to live a life that reflects the character, holiness, and truth of Jesus. As believers, we are no longer in darkness but are called to be light-bearers in a dark world.

Title: WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:12 "Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.'" Supporting Texts: 1 John 1:5-7; Psalm 119:105; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 John 1:5-7, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#6 Walk In The Light Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016

This sermon speaks about how as Christians we need to live a righteous life. We need to walk in love, and not in the darkness of sin. We are live a life much different life from what we were like before we came to Christ.

Walk in the Light 10/4/15 Introduction: How many were able to see the lunar eclipse this last week? Here are some pictures. What causes a lunar eclipse? The shadow of the earth comes across the moon. A spiritual comparison, the world’s darkness of evil can block out the light of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

How are we to be people of integrity in a world that’s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we’re proud of, things that we’d gladly do in the presence of Go

What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Well, the word derives from the word integer, which means something that’s complete or whole in itself. So when you’re reading a letter like Ephesians, which concentrates so much on unity in the Church, it’s appropriate that we think about unity of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Anglican

Diagnosing The Check Engine Light Series

Contributed by John Sears on Feb 4, 2014

Mutual accountability is important to the life and health of the individual and to the life and health of the church. How do we handle the difficult task of mutual accountability? And how can it help us grow as followers of Jesus?

Diagnosing the Check Engine Light Introduction It is probably the most annoying sight in my car. No, I’m not talking about trash on the floorboard or the rust on the wheel wells. I’m talking about a check engine light. And I am talking about a check engine light that stays lit. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Numbers 35:30, Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 21:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Walking In Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 2nd study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN LIGHT 1 John 1:5-2:6 It has often been said that the Christian life would be simple to live out if it wasn’t for sin. How true this is. It is easy to talk about being a Christian, but living that way is completely different. God is Light and Satan is darkness. How does a person ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 1, 2001

Jesus is the light of the world!

Q: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? A: How many can you afford? Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Light And The Lie Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 12, 2009

It turns out CONFESSION is an important aspect of remaining in the light along with the obvious - Understanding Scripture and following the Holy Spirit.

A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on their door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger in the pouring rain is asking for a push. “Not a chance” says the husband - “It’s three o’clock in the morning!” He slams the door and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation And Light Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 7, 2021

Can we really explain the creation of the universe when we were not there?

Let’s continue our worship by listening to what more God has to say through the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 38…. We had noted from the beginning of the Book of Job that Satan challenged God that Job would curse God if he lost all his priced possessions and his health. God allowed ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are The Light

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 27, 2001

Asking if we are truly light in our communities.

Reflections on understanding the Church. How do you sum up all the teaching that we have heard in the last seventeen weeks? How do you summarise a book of 14 chapters and 200 pages in one sermon? I could go through each chapter one by one picking out the main points, starting from the first sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist