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Jesus Is Very Much The Light Of The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2024

All of us are called to be evangelists to the folks around us. That means all of us must practice self-control, moderation.

Friday of 23rd week in course 2024 Today’s Scriptures need to be read with the saying of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Jesus said “I am the Light of the world.” We see it again in the Book of Revelations, as the description of the eternal city of God tells us that there is no need for lamps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-27, Luke 6:39-42, John 8:12

Denomination: Catholic

New Starts: Being The Salt And Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their faith, proclaim their purpose as salt and light, and prevail over challenges for God's glory.

Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to bask in the light of God's love, to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Making A Difference

1 John: Living In The Light - An Introduction To The Book Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 3, 2016

The Word of Life (introduction to the book) - 1 John chapter 1 verses 1-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why did he write the letter? • He wants Christian’s to be satisfied: • Chapter 1 verse 4: • He wants Christian’s to be sinless: • Chapter 2 verse 1: • He wants Christian’s to be safe: • Chapter 2 verse 26: • He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Making A Lasting Impact

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus calls us to be salt and light. A watching world needs to "taste the Lord and see that he is good." People need our preserving influence, and they need to see the light of Christ shine through us. You may be the only Bible some will ever read.

Matthew 5:13-16 Making a Lasting Impact Do you ever yearn to make a difference in the world? To do something significant with your life? Do you ever wonder, “Why am I still on this earth?” I tell you, there is no greater satisfaction than to know you have been used by God himself to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

See To It, Then

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017

Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36, Luke 6:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Differently

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

We have been called to impact the world for Christ and not to become absorbed by the world. We are to live differently - to stand out as salt and light. Without separated lives we cannot fulfill this mandate.

Living Differently Matthew 5:11-19 Nelson Thomas Mumbai wrote in an article entitled The Truth of Separation: Meaning and Importance, "In Kerala South India, brethren believers are called the ‘separated people’. More than a century ago when our forefathers came out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Look Alike Christians

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

When people look at a Christ follower what and who do they see?

Matthew 5:13-16 February 2, 2014 When someone looks at you, other than looking at your extraordinary good looks, what do they see? If we could really cut to the chase, it’s not about those good looks, it’s about who you are in Jesus! For some people it’s their last memory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Confront Them With The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018

In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Out And Welcoming In

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

Let's talk about being salt and light (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, chapter 15, pg. 167- 177)

HoHum: Christianity is one beggar telling another beggar where he found bread- D.T. NILES WBTU: 3 disciples are important for us to remain faithful disciples of Jesus. These are in Luke 6. This outlines for us an important night and day in the life and ministry of Jesus. Jesus spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Difference

Contributed by Michael Caples on Nov 5, 2017

Making a difference as a Christian

If you went into a field at about 2:00 in the morning It would be very dark. If I lit a small light from the other side you would see it. As a matter of fact, you would turn all of your focus to it. Think of this world as that dark field. Our world is very dark. We are more full of sin than ever. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23

Let You Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon Outline - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

We can talk about Jesus, claim to know and love him, and say that we are serving him, but are our actions proving it to be true. The next generation will learn from what we do more than from what we say.

Actions speak louder than words The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians Are Bright-Eyed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 28, 2002

God’s grace cures all spiritual blindness.

The other week was interesting to say the least. Our whole family was infected with “pink eye.” Joseph had it the worst. His eyes were irritated and red; watery, itchy, and oozy. Pink eye made it hard for him to see. The doctor examined him and put him on an antibiotic drop. God examines our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Ten Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 5, 2006

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5. These promises of God show the way that God loves us and wants to not only keep us but bless us in every area of our lives. He want to be Lord and Master of us and every problem that comes our way.

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 (Isa 43:1 KJV) But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. (Isa 43:2 KJV) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:1-5

"Let Us Connect"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 5, 2016

How can we connect to God by companionship, by having Proper Character, by conditioning, and by continuance.

“This New Year let us Connect” Acts 2:42-47 The Early Church found something we need and that is Connection 1. The early Church connected to God as a result of Constance in their life 42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist