Sermons on Jesus Gives Light:

Serve As Jesus Would Serve

Contributed by Ben Foley on Jun 30, 2021

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” -Mark 10:45

I once heard a parable trying to explain the difference between heaven and hell. Imagine that in both places, there was a table set with the best pot of stew imaginable. But there was one requirement: you could only use a long spoon for each person. Do you know the difference between the approach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

What's Done In The Dark, Shall Come To The Light

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message is to encourage the believer to live in truth

I. "THERE IS NOTHING COVERED THAT SHALL NOT BE REVEALED; AND HIS, THAT SHALL NOT BE KNOWN" A. Experience - life itself - attest to the truth of the words of the Son of God: 1. Cain had slain Abel, his brother; his brother's blood made the crime of Cain known - Gen 4:20 2. Moses slew the Egyptian; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-19, Genesis 4:20, Exodus 2:12-14, Mark 2:22, Luke 8:17, Luke 12:2, Isaiah 55:10-11, Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 43:13, Hebrews 4:12, John 14:6, Isaiah 54:15-17, Acts 26:25, Matthew 24:35, Luke 16:17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Jeremiah 23:29, Galatians 6:6-8, Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45, John 1:5, Psalm 139:1-11, Matthew 10:26, Acts 5:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message.

Subject: Freedom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.21 Sermon: “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” Scope: This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. Summary: With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message. Segue: I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

“i Am The Light Of The World” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 14, 2013

What does it mean to follow Jesus, the light of the world?

John tells us that Jesus spoke these words during the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:2). On the evening of the first day, there was a ceremony called the “Illumination of the Temple” which involved the ritual lighting of four golden oil-fed lamps in the Court of Women. These lamps were ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

I Have Come Into The World As Light Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 8, 2018

A study of the impact of Jesus as light in our darkened world.

“Jesus cried out and said, ‘Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Having a personal encounter with Jesus gives you a second chance in life and sharing that testimony with someone else gives them a chance at new life.

LIFE AFTER JESUS Text: Acts 22:6-23 Introduction 1. Many years ago – in the confines of a barracks room, a young sailor decided not to go out partying with his friends. He invested that evening reading the Bible - very specifically – reading the Gospel of John. The room was mostly dark except for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-23

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon Series, The Same God Will Do It Again Part 3 The Same God Still Works In The Dark

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 6, 2025

Isaiah 45:3 says: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

PTMC, we’ve walked through Part 1 The Same God Will Do It Again And Part 2 The Same God Will Do It Again: Trouble’s Don’t Last Always But today, I want to go a little bit deeper. Because sometimes the miracle that we are looking for isn’t in the moments that we look for them in. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Manifesto Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus gives us a picture of Kingdom life. He doesn’t give us a to-do list. It’s much deeper than that. These are the characteristics that a Christian exhibits in a lost and dying world.

The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5:1-12) 6-24-18 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Your Wife Ain’t Your Momma! Have you ever had a sermon dramatically change your life? Has a sermon ever rocked your soul to the point that you still remember it years later? The year was 1995. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Sun Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025

This message unveils Jesus as the Sun of Righteousness, bringing divine light, guidance, and healing to all who place their faith in Him.

JESUS THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 4:2 Key Verse: “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” — Malachi 4:2 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-3; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Give Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018

We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration--“God From God, Light From Light.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 6, 2017

At Mass, we pray that God will “bring us into the light of Your face.”

Transfiguration Jesus was transfigured; his physical appearance changed such that his face shone like the sun. “God from God, light from light.” In the book of Exodus, Moses’s “face shone because he had been talking with God” (Exodus 34:29). So we too can be filled with the presence of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

How Do I Know I Know Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

message 4 in 1 John focusing on how we know we really know Jesus.

How Do I Know I Know Jesus? 1 John 2:3-6 Review/Introduction Jesus named the Apostle John, along with his brother James, the sons of thunder. They were simple yet powerful fishermen. In his letter/sermon to Christians, John demonstrates a holy thunder yet a tender compassion. He became known as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Salt And Light Make An Important Difference

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus used salt and light as metaphors to challenge and encourage Christians.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salt & Light Can Make a Difference Friends in Christ, Early in His ministry, Jesus proclaimed a powerful, challenging, encouraging sermon to thousands of people. His words have been memorized, repeated, and quoted unknown times. Today a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran