Sermons on Jesus Gives Light:

Turn On The Light! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

What does it mean to "empty" oneself? Something will fill the vacuum! When we empty ourself for Jesus--who is the perfect example of emptying oneself--we will be filled with His nature... and shine like lights!

I. Intro A. My kids and I are reading a series of books of historical fiction entitled The American Adventure, which follow the lives of various children as the history of our nation unfolds around them. One of the things that has always been the case is that, the older we get, the less we like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

True Giving

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 9, 2018

What does Jesus say about giving

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 12:38-44 November 11, 2018 True Giving Have you given thought – I mean deep thought to what true giving – sacrificial giving really means? A member of our church was murdered on October 30, 2018. He gave his life. The murder made international news in many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives Us Grateful Hearts Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Apr 11, 2016

The grace of God operating in our lives overflows in gratitude - here's why and how...

Every now and again someone will post a meme saying that there are 365 times in the bible that God says "Do not be afraid" or "do not fear" one for each day of the year. Absolute nonsense sadly. It's actually only 126 times! Sentiment is good God does want you to overcome fear and go in His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Stewards Of The Light

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 17, 2017

When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the perishing, to this dark and dying world.

STEWARDS OF THE LIGHT This message is about being a good steward of the light. When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. Within us, something had greatly changed. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Am The Light Of The World

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life.

For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life. This “I am” statement was made in Jerusalem during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Huge lamps were lit outside the Temple to commemorate the pillar of light that guided the Israelites during their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Congregational

Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Jesus said, "I am the Light of the World." This is your Savior who died for you. He transforms us; he leads us. He is Light for everyone. Do you have him in your life?

Opening illustration: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb in 1879. Twenty-two years later, in 1901, one of the newfangled gadgets was hung and turned on in the Livermore, Calif., Fire Department. It’s still there, and still on. The old bulb has almost never been turned off in 117 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2017

Today we will be talking about five things that we can do that will help us be more like Jesus!

To Be Like Jesus Lakewood Church of God | Pastor Jonathan | 9-20-2017 Introduction: There's a song we sang in church when I was a little boy called, "To Be Like Jesus". The Chorus goes like this: To be like Jesus To be like Jesus All I ask... is to be like Him All through life's journey From ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 4:12-14, Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is Generous Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 24, 2022

What’s our motivation for giving? Yes, giving is worship. Yes, giving is obedience. Giving is also an act of compassion!

God is … Jesus is Generous March 27, 2021 Mark 8:1-9 NIV During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, 2 "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. 3 If I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9, Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Revealed As Meek And Mild Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This service is a January sermon series focusing on learning more about Christ and what he was about.

Psalm 15:1-5 NIV A psalm of David. LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? 2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart 3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 19, 2021

As the Light of the World Jesus takes us out of darkness and worldliness. Darkness and worldliness does not come because we are the worst we can be; it comes because we are following the distraction of Satan who masquerades as an angel of light.

Message John 8:12 I Am The Light of the World When Jesus describes Himself as The Light we can quickly understand the significance of the metaphor. Light gives direction. Light pierces the darkness. Light takes away fear, uncertainty, and hesitancy. Light reveals truth. We get the metaphor. Those ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Gives Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2009

Faith is exercised best when we give up what is most precious to us and rely on God.

Faith That Gives Up Griffith Baptist Church – 1/11/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:23-26 (Exodus 2:1-15) Key verse: Hebrews 11:25-26 - 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

John 9:1-41 "Seeing Jesus" This is the third week that we will be talking about the metaphors of "light and darkness" in the Gospel of John. Remember that, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't extinguish it." Then it ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

The Promise Of A Messiah: Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 16, 2024

This sermon is an invitation to reflect on the most profound promise in the Scripture - the promise of a Messiah.

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Introduction: Today, we reflect on one of the most profound promises in Scripture—the promise of a Messiah. God delivers hope through His Word amid the darkest times. The passage in Isaiah 9:2-7 points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, and speaks of the hope He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Said About Himself

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus was open about himself he hide nothing.

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT HIMSELF John 4:50 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. John 21:4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:50

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 20, 2013

John is going to share the things he’s heard from Jesus and he’s going to start with an understanding of who God is. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. What does this mean for us?

Walking In The Light - 1 John 1:5-2:2 - May 19, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #2 We are going to continue with our series from 1 John this morning, but before we get into those verses I’m going to invite you to turn with me to another of John’s writings; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: *other