Sermons on Jesus Gives Light:

Stop Drop And Give Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 6, 2012

Asking for forgiveness.

Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving 2 “Stop, Drop, and Give” Topics: Forgiveness, Worship, Jesus, Church, Hurt, Pain, Asking for Forgiveness Text: Matthew 5:23-25 Date: January 15, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath INTRODUCTION Today we begin message 2 in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Giving! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 16, 2012

What are you giving God this Christmas?

Gift To Give This Christmas Give the Gift of Listening – Really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening. Give the Gift of Affection – Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift That Keeps On Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon encourages us to constantly engage with the Bible, focusing on Isaiah's prophecy about Jesus Christ, our Savior, and His divine attributes.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word more deeply. We are here today, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by His love and grace. Charles ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Topics: Jesus Christ, God's Gift, World

Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017

1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Your Light So Shine

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 15, 2021

As Christians, we are to shine as light in the midst of the dark world. This will make others to see and be attracted to God in His kingdom, and His name will be glorified.

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE Study Text: Mathew 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Jesus, after telling us we are the salt, and we need to stay pure so we do not lose our saltiness, also says we are the light of the world. - Salt has to do with you and the Word and staying pure. Jesus said if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benevolence According To Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010

In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Thousnad Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 28, 2004

Jesus’ followers are, by their very character, the light of the world. They, like He, will do the same works He did--even greater.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Light Of The Body Is The Eye

Contributed by Greg Livingston on Jul 12, 2014

A lamp is lit so that we can see. Jesus is the light of the world. Man is responsible for the light he receives. The true light is available.

Luke – The Light of the Body is the Eye Prayer Introduction The use of light and dark to describe good and bad throughout scripture and in our culture is pretty universal. If you think good thoughts you are in the light. If you think bad thoughts you are in darkness. This picture is common to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Commendable Giving

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY,and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...."

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY, and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...." In the Giving of our Offerings, we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 21 through 25

Mark 4: 21 – 25 Shine Jesus Shine 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Light Has Dawned Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus is the light of the world, and by following Him, we can leave the darkness behind and enter into God's kingdom of love, goodness, and light.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important, and I promise it's going to be interesting. We're going to talk about Jesus being the light of the world and how He can lead us out of darkness and into God's kingdom. We'll be looking at Matthew 4:12-23. But first, let's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Topics: Spiritual Enlightenment, Divine Guidance, Faith Journey, Light And Darkness

The Testimony Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 7, 2022

"This light of mine, I am going to let it shine." More than a cute kid's song, this is a command "arise and shine for your Light has come."

The reason the enemy hates us is because we were created in the image of God and because we carry the testimony of Jesus. When we get born again we become witnesses of and a living testimony of Jesus that yes, He died but rose again and is now alive and well living inside of us and we are called by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1, Revelation 12:9, 1 John 5:11, Revelation 12:17

The Stewardship Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 21, 2010

Jesus teaches His disciples the principles of giving and doing for those in need by teaching how God reveals need and it is out duty to commit to meeting that need and take the intentional action necessary to meet that need, thru the power of the Holy Spi

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 21, 2010 Date Preached: November 21, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Stewardship Series Title: The Stewardship of Giving Text: Mark 8:1-9 1 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 17, 2022

The goal of the Christian life is to be more like Christ. God gave us the most precious gift possible in sending Jesus Christ. If we want to become Christ-like it will involve learning to freely and generously give our financial resources.

Henry Parsons Crowell contracted tuberculosis when a boy and couldn't go to school. His Father and brother died of tuberculosis, and he should have died of it too. He made a contract with God. If he were spared he would use his abilities to amass large sums of money for evangelism. For the next ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist