Sermons on Inner Light:

Forgiveness And Fathering

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 20, 2015

In light of the recent tragedy in South Carolina, I gave this message on Father's Day.

1 Peter 4:1-19 (Read) What kind of people offer forgiveness to those who murder their family members? What motivates people to even consider forgiveness towards their enemies? Who has the influential power to cause this kind of response? Do we have that kind of faith? Do you? This week 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Envision A New Display Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

AFTER OUR LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT IT'S TIME TO ENVISION A NEW DISPLAY.

Turning on the Light: Envision a New Display Ephesians 4:20-24 INTRODUCTION I have good news. It's only 97 days until Christmas!!!! Christmas items will soon hit the displays in our stores. Shopping lists will be made, house decorated. Just this last Friday I spent about three hours in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Psalm Of Proclamation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2014

Light dawns for the righteous, and joy is sown for the upright in heart (Psalm 97:11).

A PSALM OF PROCLAMATION. Psalm 97:1-12. I. This Psalm is not just another enthronement Psalm: but a declaration of the One whose kingdom has been - and is being, and will yet be - revealed in creation, providence, and redemption. “The LORD reigns” (Psalm 97:1) - not because I say so, or because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spectrum Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

This sermon looks at how God’s light needs to change our perspective.

Spectrum Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / November 18th 2007 Intro: Have you noticed yet that different people see the world differently? Sometimes these differences cause serious clashes and even wars. Democrats and Republicans, white collar and blue collar, one race from another, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent: Utterly New Anticipation

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 20, 2005

UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION IS THE HOPE GIVEN THAT WE MAY WALK IN THE LIGHT OF GOD!

ADVENT: UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION ISAIAH 2: 1-5 NOVEMBER 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Christ - Let The River Flow 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

Let the river of life flow through you and produce a light to shine to the world.

2011.11.13.Missions Sunday Version 2. Sharing Christ - Let the River Flow William Akehurst HSWC Romans 1:16-20 UNASHAMED I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. The just shall live (eternally) by faith. COMMANDED to go into all the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaders, Losers And Learners Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Allow me to shed some light on three arenas; authority, agony and academics.

LEADERS, LOSERS AND LEARNERS ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 Introduction: In chapter 8 Solomon continues his theme on wisdom. Allow me to shed some light on three arenas: authority, agony and academics. Let me put it this way. I. The Traits of Wise Leaders (v. 1-9) These verses are for all who are in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Charge

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021

In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

O Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge: An Exposition Of The 90th Psalm.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2020

We need to see ourselves for who we truly are in the light of the eternity of God.

Lord, Thou Hast Been our Refuge: An Exposition of the 90th Psalm The 90th Psalm is titled “A Psalm of Moses the Man of God” which probably makes this the oldest Psalm in the Bible. It has inspired great music. Isaac Watts paraphrased the words in the hymn “O God our Help in Ages Past.” This in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Old Testament Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Hope is enhanced when I understand the back of the Book in light of the front of the Book.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And New Birth

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

The scandal of grace transforms sinners from death and darkness to life and light in Christ.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Other

What Grace Is That To You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2022

Jesus preaches an extreme type of pacifism in order to let our lights shine.

2.13.22 Luke 6:27–36 27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer the other too. If someone takes away your coat, do not withhold your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctify

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

An 18 wheeler semi set on the side of the road with its hazard lights on.

Sanctify “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Acts 4:31 Intro: An 18 wheeler semi set on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. A passing state trooper stopped to offer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying Grounded In A World Of Blurred Values Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2026

we are called to be a light in the darkness, shining with the truth of God's Word.

In a world where values seem blurred and virtue is often overlooked, it's easy to get caught up in the noise and lose sight of what's truly important. But as believers, we are called to be a light in the darkness, shining with the truth of God's Word. The Danger of Seeking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Proverbs 13:4

Desire Determines Destiny Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

The six petitions of this prayer represent the six basic desires that are to characterize the child of God. When these six desires dominate your life, and become the inner driving force of your life, you are as successful as any human being can be.

People succeed for a thousand different reasons, but the one thing they all have in common is desire. Igor Sikorsky, the great Russian airplane designer, tells in his autobiography of how his father took him to Paris as a boy, and they visited an airport where he saw his first plane. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15