Sermons on How To Be A Light:

Where Is The Salt? Where Is The Light? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance and responsibility of the Church to be salt and light in the world, drawing people to Christ and glorifying God through our actions and deeds.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a message from Jesus found in Matthew 5, a message that speaks to the very core of our identity as Christ-followers and the mission of the Church. We'll be examining the importance of being salt and light, the responsibility we have as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Salt, Light

Light Of The World - Advent 4

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 18, 2008

Just as Christ illuminates the entire world, He illuminates our souls; salvation is personal; Christ came for each of us.

Light of the World, John 3:16-21 Introduction The famed Congregational Preacher, Dwight L. Moody, once said, “The great trouble is that people take everything in general, and do not take it to themselves. Suppose a man should say to me, ‘Moody, there was a man in Europe who died last week, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Life Lived In The Shadows Or In The Light Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 25, 2017

At the time Paul had written to the Jewish Christians at Colossae, some of them were going back to Judaism. In this message Paul shows the greatness of life lived in the Light of Jesus Christ.

LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 Audio Link: http://chirb.it/b17f2L LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 January 15, 2017 (Church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Wants To See The Light?

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001

Evangelistic youth message.

You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Light The Lamp Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2007

I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT I NEED A MATCH TO LIGHT THE WICK. I STRIKE THE MATCH, LIGHT THE LAMP, AND SEE WE HAVE LIGHT. THE DARKER THE NIGHT --- THE GREATER THE

#1 LIGHT THE LAMP OF HOPE! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of two parts. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dashes Of Salt And Splashes Of Light

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2007

Salt and light are what we are and what we do.

Title Dashes of Salt and Splashes of Light Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Salt and light are what we are and what we do. Introduction I don’t know her name, where exactly she lived, or who she was. We never spoke. We passed each other, she coming home from six 0’clock daily Mass, I going to early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus rekindles our passion to shine. His authority sends us, His Spirit empowers us, and His mission becomes our greatest thrill again.

It happens slowly. You rarely notice when the first lights begin to flicker. A bulb gives up in the back hallway. One more goes dark in the kitchen. The living room dims a little, but you don’t think much about it. You just squint more. You buy a cheaper lamp. You hold your phone screen a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus rekindles our passion to shine. His authority sends us, His Spirit empowers us, and His mission becomes our greatest thrill again

It happens slowly. You rarely notice when the first lights begin to flicker. A bulb gives up in the back hallway. One more goes dark in the kitchen. The living room dims a little, but you don’t think much about it. You just squint more. You buy a cheaper lamp. You hold your phone screen a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living In The Light - Get Real Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

John calls us to live open lives

1 John 1:5-2:3 Living in the Light - Get Real Last week I talked about two streams of thought about Jesus that have some similarities to groups that the apostle John was having to deal with. I think these streams are best represented today by people like Dan Brown & his novel, the Da Vinci Code ...read more

Denomination: *other

Light And Darkness Cannot Mix

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025

The Christian life is a call to separation. It is not a call to isolation from the world, but a call to distinction in character, conduct, and conviction.

LIGHT AND DARKNESS CANNOT MIX – Living a Separated Life unto God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:8-11; John 8:12; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:9-10; James 4:4 OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, We thank You for this precious moment in Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angel Of Light & Angel Of Death PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon emphasizes that amidst life's changing seasons, Jesus remains our steadfast refuge, guiding us through trials and comforting us in times of distress.

Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to gather here today in the house of the Lord, to delve into His word, and to find comfort, strength, and wisdom in the divine truths that He has graciously revealed to us. In the ebb and flow of life, we often find ourselves caught ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, John 14:1-7, Psalm 34:18

Topics: Broken-Hearted, Close To

What The Light Of Christmas Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009

Today, we’re beginning a new three part Christmas series on the first 7 verses of Isaiah 9. Over the next three messages, we will be looking at What the Light of Christmas Brings, Who the light of Christmas is, and What the light of Christmas Promises.

When the winds got up high this past week, I know that some of you lost power. Fortunately, it was during the daytime and it wasn’t too cold out. But even then, it’s not very much fun to lose power. I’ve told you that when Miranda and I were first married, we lived overseas. And in the Azores ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The ‘light’ Reflector Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2017

A study of chapter 1 of the Gospel of John verses 6 through 18

John 1: 6 – 18 The ‘Light’ Reflector 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

I Am the Light of the World

Good morning everyone! Last week we began a new sermon series called “I Am”. During the course of his ministry, Jesus made 7 statements beginning with the phrase “I Am” that both identify himself as God incarnate, and directly reveal something about his character and mission. We are going to spend ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

The power and nature of prayer.

“WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS” Acts 4:23-31 “And when they had prayed...” This morning I want to ask every member or active attending non-member to join me in a season of prayer for this church. I believe that it is essential that every member be involved in the process of prayer. There is incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist