Sermons on Let There Be Light:

The Tests Of Life And Light Series

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 31, 2016

This is the final message in a series of three on 1 John. this message examines the tests we need to apply to our life in Christ. Redemption and regeneration are essentially bound to sanctification. We are called to discipleship and to faith in Christ

The Tests of Life and Light 1 John 2:1-28 Introduction As seen from the previous two sermons Christians are called not only to redemption but to life in the light. It is a walk. It is the idea of journey that I would like to take up. Becoming a Christian is a call to discipleship – there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2023

We are commanded by Christ to be both Salt and Light to the world.

You Are – Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Year Of Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to immerse in God's Word, become enlightened by it, and radiate His light to the world, transforming lives and dispelling darkness.

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in the Lord's house not merely as individuals, but as a family, a community, a body united by the same faith, the same hope, and the same love. We are here to grow, to learn, to be transformed by the Word of God. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3

Topics: Anno Lucis

Loving The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024

This sermon explores how God's mercy, grace, and acceptance are revealed through Jesus Christ, transforming believers' understanding and relationship with Him.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy and a message burning with divine truth. As we gather in fellowship, let's turn our hearts and minds to the holy words of John 3:14-21. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Mercy, Grace, Acceptance

Light Of The World

Contributed by Matt Barker on Aug 10, 2008

We are called to be the light of the world.

About a month ago, I was up here talking about us being the Salt of the Earth, and what that actually means. Today, we are going to continue on from there to the next part of this message from Jesus in his sermon on the mount. Let’s open our bibles to: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation And Light Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 7, 2021

Can we really explain the creation of the universe when we were not there?

Let’s continue our worship by listening to what more God has to say through the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 38…. We had noted from the beginning of the Book of Job that Satan challenged God that Job would curse God if he lost all his priced possessions and his health. God allowed ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2021

Light has the ability to penetrate and permeate the darkness. When light is introduced, darkness has to flee. Darkness and light cannot inhabit the same position. There are times when barriers prevent light from reaching darkness, but once it does, the darkness is gone.

The Light of the World Matthew 5: 14-16 We are continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given to the disciples, the followers of Jesus, and reveals much practical application to the lives we live. In our last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Dark Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus has called us to be light into the world around us.

Light and Dark June 15, 2008 Me: I used to be terrified of the dark. I hated it. I always wanted more light and to be able to see what horrible monster was going to crawl out from under my bed. Somehow, seeing the monster made it better. There was a comfort in the light. Now, I want it as dark as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Light For The World

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

revealing our need to carry the light to those drowning in sin.

ASV John 3:17-21 For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him. He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 18, 2022

When God says it, that settles it.

During the summer between my first and second year at Moody Bible Institute, I had the privilege of teaching at a Bible College in Zimbabwe, Africa. This experience marked my life and ministry in countless ways. One of the memories I have is how dark it was at night. Because we were in a rural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Light Of Men PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God’s constant presence brings hope and steadiness in our darkest, most anxious moments, reminding us that His light always shines and overcomes.

Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache we can’t quite name. Sleep came late. Worry came early. Headlines are heavy, homes feel hurried, and hearts can feel hollowed out by the constant ache of a hard week. We carry questions to our pews: Will the light hold? Will hope last? Does God really ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5

Topics: Light, Men

Trail Of Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 24, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, sometimes the folks trying to knock you down, do not see the trail of light you leave behind, ...

Trail Of Light by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 24, 2019) “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Genesis 1:3-4, John 3:16, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Matthew 16:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Shine The Light!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

A message encouraging us to not just "rail against the darkness" but to be active in bringing the light of God’s Word to society.

Shine the Light Matthew 5:14-16 October 27, 2002 Introduction You’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter. Actually, the days are still the same length. They are 24 hours long, just like they’ve always been. But the darkness is getting longer. Night falls earlier, and the light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 18, 2024

Part Six of "Ephesians: Love Beyond Reason"

Children of the Light: Ephesians 5 Good morning! Please turn to Ephesians chapter 5. Does anyone know who came up with the idea of street lights? In America, at least, it was Benjamin Franklin. Franklin’s autobiography tells of the time he wanted to convince the citizens of Philadelphia to light ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue In The Light Series

Contributed by James Haynes on Jul 23, 2025

In this message from Ephesians 5:11–12, we look at the believer’s responsibility to not just avoid sin—but to expose it. Our words matter. Silence can be a form of compromise. Are we using our speech to shine light, or to stay comfortable in the dark?

🎙? The Tongue in the Light A Devotional and Exegetical Teaching of Ephesians 5:11–12 ________________________________________ 🕊? Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters. Thank you for joining me today. Let me ask you something simple, but serious: When was the last time you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-12