Sermons on How To Be A Light:

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2016

1) The Characteristics of Antichrists (1 John 2:18–19, 22–23, 26), 2) The Characteristics of Christians (1 John 2:20–21, 24–25, 27)

If you listen or watch what is claimed to be Christian TV or radio, some of the (false) teachers openly espouse gross Christological heresies. You can see bizarre blasphemies like the teaching of Creflo Dollar that Jesus did not come to earth as God in human flesh (Creflo Dollar, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Other

The Light Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 29, 2016

When the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the Bible and to have faith in Jesus, we have a peace that nothing can take from us. In the light of the Holy Spirit we can grow in our understanding of Jesus’ teachings and love for us.

Good morning, boys and girls. What am I holding? A flashlight is an important tool to have around. When could you use a flashlight? At home when the lights go out. Maybe when you are trying to read something and there just isn’t enough light. A flashlight is helpful if you are looking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

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

The Light That Leads The Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 2, 2015

Only by wading into the life that Christ offers and letting it wash away our sins, our false identity, our injustice and selfishness, our commitment to violence will we be recognized and worship the One who is coming in Bethlehem.

John 1:6-8, 19-28 sets the stage for Christ’s ministry. John the Baptist was the witness to the light of Christ. He was the light that would lead people to Christ. Jesus would fulfill the expectations the Jews had regarding the long-expected Messiah, but not in the way many Jews expected. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Anglican

Where In The World Is The Light

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A WITNESS IN EVANGELISM.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE LIGHT Matt 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World Is Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 2, 2008

Christmas message.

INTRODUCTION There are lights everywhere at Christmas. The tragedy is that most people are in darkness - spiritual darkness. But Christ has come to dispel it. He is the great Light of whom Isaiah spoke. 1. LIGHT IS PURE There are no impurities in it. The Lord Jesus Christ has no impurities. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Just A Sliver Of Light

Contributed by Vincent Waln on Dec 21, 2017

Homily for a Christmas Candlelight Service

Just a few months ago... in August, 1000's of people in this country... my wife and myself included... traveled 100's of miles to be in the path of a couple moments of darkness. To witness a celestial event that occurs… when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, by passing into the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Apr 4, 2020

Paul Recounts His Conversion to Agrippa and tells him that Jesus told Paul to turn people from darkness to light.

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Acts 26:12-18 Acts 26:12 (NKJV ) “While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

A person is converted when he turns from the darkness of sin to Christ who is the light of the world.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 26:18 "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." INTRODUCTION: Repentance and faith are fundamental to ...read more

Light In The Spiritual Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2018

Our Lord forever is pouring out on us His grace and goodness so that we will learn to do the same thing for Him and for other people.

Feast of St. Lucy 2018 The constant temptation human beings face is to turn God’s intention for man upside down. Instead of us following the plan to be remade into God’s image, we are constantly trying the impossible. We attempt to remake God in our own image–venal and selfish and cruel and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-15, Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Bearing Witness To The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2020

We must illumine the darkness of the world by bearing witness to the light of Jesus so that others may come to faith.

AMERICANS SEEM TO BE FASICNATED WITH LAW AND JUSTICE. ONE ONLY NEEDS TO LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF DETECTIVE AND COURT-ROOM PROGRAMS ON TELEVISION TO SEE WE ENJOY THE SUSPENSE OF SEEING THE TRUTH FINALLY REVEALED. WE FOLLOW THE STORYLINES OF OUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS AS EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED, TESTIMONIES ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Reflecting The Light Of Love

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 30, 2022

The darkness in this world spreads, but the light of Christ shines. And it illumines us and radiates through us to the world.

I want to draw your attention again to the beginning of this passage, where it say, “When he had gone out…” (John 13:31). Who is John talking about here? Who is it that has just “gone out”? It’s Judas, isn’t it? If you rewind a few verses in this thirteenth chapter of John, you see that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed