Sermons on How To Be A Light:

The World Needs The Light

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

Tonight, we gather in the soft glow of candles, but let’s be honest — the world outside doesn’t feel very soft or very glowing right now. There’s enough darkness in the world today. People are stressed, divided, anxious, angry, exhausted… and that’s just the line at Costco. Everywhere you turn, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Other

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 25, 2004

What good is future glory in my present pain?

LIVING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY ‘What Good is Future Glory in My Present Pain?’ Exploring the Hope of Heaven Series #4 1 Peter 1:13 Outlook determines Outcome = A spiritual focus determines how we handle our problems. Illustration: The Lion King. Young Simba was the son of the king. Great priviledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Has Come Series

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

Jesus came into the world to save the world from darkness, and he has chosen us to be the light of this world.

Today, we are concluding our dark side revealed series. We talked about: • DS of religion & how Satan still deceives people into believing something that is not true • DS of sexuality and about God’s standards & how God’s desire is for us to be holy • DS of human ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 33 – 36

Luke 11: 33 – 36 This Little Light Of Mine 33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Shed Some Light On Your Account

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2019

This is the 16th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#16] SHED SOME LIGHT ON YOUR ACCOUNT Ephesians 5:8-14 Introduction: We have been in our series in Ephesians for 16 weeks today. This series has been focused on the fact that we are spiritually rich through Jesus Christ. Today is a day focused on the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus brings light to the world by revealing the truth about God because he is the Truth of God.

I guess you could say that there have been 2 great quests of the 20th century. Those are the quest for truth and the quest for freedom. The quest for truth in fact goes back to the last century or beyond, to a search for truth through scientific discovery. There was a belief then that we could ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Anglican

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2003

Those without Christ are called ’darkness’. Christians are called ’light’. We are to shine in their darkness. (#5 in The Christian Victor series)

“And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Orthodox

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

Light A Fire In The Church

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 1, 2023

The Church needs to light a fire for three reasons 1. Because the world is Cold 2. Because the Church is lukewarm 3. Because the Devil won't come out until the Fire gets hot.

“Light a Fire in the Church” Acts 28:2-6 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Pastor / Teacher Introduction: Story of the Athiest. A Story is told of an Athiest that lived across the street from the church and would never come across the street to the church. On several occassions member and the Pastor had invited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Being Light In Darkness

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 13, 2008

Isaiah has a prophecy that helps identify the Messiah, and shows God’s characteristics. This prophecy also is something for us to take notice of, as reflectors of God’s light.

Have you ever visited a maze. Every now and again as a family we seem to end up at one. And over the years I have learnt three things from our visit to a maze. One you don’t want to be in a hurry, being in a hurry will often make the place more frustrating and less enjoyable. Secondly make sure ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Light Of Obedience

Contributed by William Nowak on Oct 10, 2006

Learning to Walk in the Light of God

Intro—As we come to 1 John 2 today, we are continuing our series on how we can learn to walk in the light of God, and John wants to tell us about another positive step we can take to make sure we actually are living in God’s will. In a nutshell, John says that we need to respect God’s authority ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Of Love

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Walking in the light of God's love will change our lives and our outlook on life.

Walking in The Light of Love 1 John 2:3-14 Obedience is the twin sister of discipleship. Jesus calls us to take up our cross, deny ourselves, and follow Him in obedience. The great German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, said that grace without repentance, grace without obedience is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light In Our Darkness

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 19, 2018

This sermon looks at what God is doing in the lowest and darkest times in our lives.

LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS JEREMIAH 31:10-20 DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C CROSSROADS/PERRYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, MO INTRO. How Many Religious Folks Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? (posted on sermoncentral.com) CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Live As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 30, 2002

A child of light concerns himself with conduct that is personally and morally fitting for those who are blessed and have Christ dwelling in them.

In our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, we were first challenged to pursue understanding—we are blessed in the heavenly realms; we can know Christ more and more, and as we know him he will become for us our only prize, our greatest treasure; we are God’s completed work, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Candle Lighting Service

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 14, 2006

Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.

CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist