Sermons on Lamp And Light:

The Worst Sermon Title Ever - (The Submissive Church) - 1 Peter 5:5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

God requires us to submit to authorities. But what about when they make foolish decisions?

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

A Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009

What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cohabitation Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 1, 2021

This is the second message in the series that looks at what Christians say about issues and then compares them to what God says about them in scripture.

Would you please open your bibles to John 5:30? Jesus says “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” Now turn to Ephesians 5:1. Paul writes “Be ye therefore followers of God, as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 21:2, Hebrews 13:4, 2 Peter 2:22, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 13:11-14, Proverbs 14:12, John 5:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Behold The Glory Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

From the beginning of time, the glory of God has been revealed in creation, in covenant, in commandment—and ultimately in Christ.

Go! And Behold the Glory of Christ Introduction: The Glory of Christ in Our Midst Have you ever tried to look at the sun? Even for a brief second, its brilliance is overwhelming, blinding. And yet the glory of the eternal Son of God is infinitely greater. From the beginning of time, the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3, John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Philippians 2:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 1:22-23, Luke 2:13-14, Hebrews 13:8, Proverbs 3:6, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Black Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2025

I couldn't find a scripture that equated sin or iniquity with the color black (a color of bead used in the popular "witness bracelet"). But the Bible does talk about sin as a "deep darkness" and that description has powerful implications for Christians.

It was a dark, dark night. A man was making his way home from working late, and as he often did, he walked home through a cemetery because it was a quicker route. However, because it was so dark, he didn’t notice a new grave had been dug in his path, and he tumbled into a 7 foot deep hole in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Dec 21, 2002

During the Christmas season we spend a lot of time and money on decorations, in fact retailers start long before Christmas putting out the tree’s and lights so that we will start to plan and buy those decorations for our homes. As we see in our text, whe

OH CHRISTMAS TREE! OH CHRISTMAS TREE 12/22/02 pm Rev. John McCaherty 1st Baptist Murphy Text: Lu:2:7: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Lu:2:12: And this shall be a sign unto you; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Parables Reveal About You

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you that it’s not quite as simp

September 12, 2004 WHAT PARABLES REVEAL ABOUT YOU Matthew 13:1-23 In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-The Great Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching c

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching challenges your understanding o His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immitating God Through Mutual Submission In Our Families Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

The key we are told to being people who show a dark and troubled world what freedom and light look like is mutual submission. Loving one another so much that we put the needs and concerns of others before self. This “other-minded-ness” is the crowning tes

Date: 3-12-00 Title: What God says about Child/Parent relationship Bible Text: Eph. 6:1-4 & others Subject: What does God’s Word have to say about the relationship between Children and Parents. Complement: Parents must take authority, children must honor & obey. Main Idea: Intro: We continue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Unrighteous Steward

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 1, 2009

Today Jesus is going to challenge us on our understanding of material wealth through the decisions of a unrighteous steward who was: 1. SQUANDERING HIS MASTERS POSSESSIONS (v.1) 2. SCARED OF HIS MASTERS PRONOUNCEMENT (v.2-3) 3. SHREWD IN LIGHT OF HIS

“THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD” Luke 16:1-9 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Have you ever watched the tv show where people bring in antique items and they are appraised. After evaluating an item an expert will say something like – “This is a fine piece, worth $5,000.00 but if you get the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Living In The End Times Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How are we to live in the light of the end times? We're to be disciplined, clear-minded so we can pray. We’re to love one another at full strength. We’re to serve one another with whatever gift God gives us.

Repent! The End is Near! It’s one of those cheap laughs that people get at the expense of Christians. Some Christians at least. You see it in cartoons, usually on a sign-board held by a man with a long beard wearing a white robe and sandals. And of course there are many variations of the mad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Anglican

Preparing For Blessing

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 27, 2008

God doesn’t intend for us to knock ourselves out in our little difficulties of life. He is well able to handle them for us. Elisha said, “This is but a light thing in the sight of the Lord.” It’s just a miracle! That’s the business God is in.

Mesha, king of Moab owed Ahab 200,000 sheep. Ahab died and his son, Jehoram, took over. Mesha decided that since Ahab died, he shouldn’t have to pay. Jehoram, the new king of Israel, got Jehosophat, king of Judah, and the king of Edom together and went to make war against Moab. An urgent need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Learn From Me Series

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Mar 16, 2003

Jesus has called us to come to Him and to take His yoke because it is light and then says to each one of us to learn from Him. As the God/man he knows how to live life and he wants us to learn from Him. This is an introduction to the spiritual disciplines

Many ask themselves when problems arise – "WWJD" – or "What would Jesus do?" Yet, sometimes that could be too late to be asking that question. As Christians, we figure that if we knew what Jesus would do—then we would know how to respond to a given situation. But there is a flaw in this line of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Try Turning The Pancake?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2018

What are we going to do? A new day? A new week? A new year? No matter how flat the pancake there is always two sides. We need a greater insight to realize this obstacle is a new opportunity to trust God. Faith does not jump into darkness, faith steps into the LIGHT!

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGH ABOUT FLIPPING THE PANCAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (Two part lesson: GOD CAN) WHATEVER THIS DAY HOLDS, THIS WEEK, OR THIS YEAR: REFUSE TO LIVE IN DOUBT AND FEAR, FLIP THE PANCAKE… If the pancake is burning on one side, WHY NOT TURN IT OVER? TRY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 1:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob’s Night At The "Hardrock Hotel"

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Jacob had lived on his father and mother's faith. Forlorn and alone, he's ready to meet the God of his fathers. This encounter became the guiding light of his life, and he returned with his family to it much later. We all must have our Bethel experience!

JACOB’S NIGHT AT THE "HARDROCK HOTEL" Genesis 28:10-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Mo was amazed by his grandfather's false teeth. He watched as Gramps removed his dentures, washed them, and put them back in. Mo asked to see it done again and again. "Okay," said the grandfather, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God