Sermons on How To Be A Light:

This Little Light Of Mine!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2025

Let us consider the role of light in real life and spiritual life. We make the choice of darkness or light. God is light. God said: Let there be light. Do you reflect God's light?

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE. Don't tell me about darkness, take me to the light. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Genesis 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Genesis 1:3 (MSG) God spoke: "Light!" And light appeared. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3, Psalm 119:105, Luke 15:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Light Sensitive? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2005

Jesus Christ is like the perfect photograph of the Father - not just physical likeness but His entire personality and character. As He shines His light on your life - are you photo-sensitive to His character?

How many of us would use our drivers license photo for a portrait of ourselves? I can’t seem to get a picture of myself that I like - I look at it and say "that just doesn’t represent me very well." Now - in fact the photo is pretty accurate - it is my ideal of what I want to look like that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

Lighting The Night Sky

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

God transfigures us and sends us out into the world to share His love. God uses us to light the sky of the darkest nights of the soul. Praise be to God.

One day I was reading the news on the net, I do that most every day. I ran across a headline for an article titled, “Death of an International Language.” The title sounded intriguing so I read it. It made both sad and nostalgic. The article talked about the death of Morse code, the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

This Little Light Of Mine

Contributed by Michael Brown on May 1, 2020

We are to be the light of Christ to the world

Bible study for Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” To get a full understanding of verse 16 we should begin the study where Jesus first says the disciples are to be light. In verse 14 He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Darkness And Into The Light

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 22, 2003

IN JESUS WE MOVE FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT ISAIAH 9: 1-7 SUNDAY PM DECEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHOEVER STARTED THIS WHOLE CHRISTMAS THING…(E-mail) TRANSITION THOUGHT: Christmas is not always a time of light. For many it is a time of darkness. Before Jesus came there was definite darkness. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)

Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Asleep In The Light? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

When you’re spiritually asleep it means you’re unaware of what God is doing right now in the world.

INTRODUCTION One of the first church jokes I remember hearing is about the deacon who always went to sleep when his pastor started preaching. One Sunday, the pastor decided to play a trick on him. He started preaching, and sure enough, the drowsy deacon was soon sound asleep. The pastor said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Word, Light, Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

This is the first sermon in the John Series, and focuses on the words John used to describe Jesus as the word, light, and life.

John’s Gospel #1 Word, Light, Life CHCC: January 6, 2008 John 1 INTRODUCTION: I grew up living around my cousins in Ohio. Some of us even went to the same church together along with our parents and grand parents. It was especially fun at holiday time for the cousins to play together on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing Light Into The Darkness

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 25, 2009

Message on John 1:1-12

I am a person who enjoys words. When I study a passage of scripture I like to look up the origin of words and see what they mean in the original language. I like to put words together to convey my thoughts and often write them down in poetic form, so the first chapter of John really intrigues ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

Jesus rises triumphantly from the grave

Well, we’ve come to the end of the Book. We’ve covered a lot of ground in the last few months and looked at the story of this man: Jesus Christ. We’ve looked at His birth; we’ve looked at the beginnings of His ministry. We’ve looked at the authority that He had over nature, calming the sea and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am The Light! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 24, 2010

John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Today Jesus will at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles a celebration with Light

"I am the Light of the world” Series” I Am pt 2 Transition video Clip from worship to message: “I am intro.” Thesis: John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 7, 2004

What are the implications to us of Jesus being the Light of the World

NR 08-08-04 The theme of this morning service is Jesus’ words “I am the Light of the world” (Jn 9:5) Story: About 12 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5

Denomination: Anglican

The Light Switch Moment Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

LIVING IN THE LIGHT BEGINS WITH A LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT

Turning on the Light Ephesians 4:17-19 -- The Light Switch Moment INTRODUCTION "Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at. His father had never pressed him about marriage before. But the question had its intended effect: a light switch ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Light For My Path Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of the Bible as a guiding light in our daily lives, emphasizing its role in providing direction and understanding in a complex world.

Welcome back church! We are excited that you decided to join us once again for another week of our current series, “Glow in the Dark.” Starting last week, we began to look at what the Bible says about light and darkness. We discussed how Jesus claims He is the “light of the world” and all of us are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, John 11:21

Topics: Spiritual Light, Biblical Guidance, Daily Faithfulness

Sermon Series: Glow In The Dark