Sermons on Let There Be Light:

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 15, 2024

Mark is the only writer to record the healing of the of the deaf/mute and the healing of the blind at Bethsaida. John only teaches about the man born blind. What ties these three lessons together is that the Bible records Jesus using His spittle to heal them.

John 9:1-7 (NKJV) "The Light of the World" December 15, 2024 The four Gospels record more than 35 miracles, but apart from Jesus’ resurrection, feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle mentioned by all four. Not even something as amazing as the resurrection of Lazarus was recorded by more ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2016

"Salt and Light" is a part of the Sermon on the Mount series. We look at both the qualities of being salt (creates thirst, a seasoning, part of the sacrifice, and preservative), and light (exposes and guides).

Sermon on the Mount “Salt and Light” Matthew 5:13-16 There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant at first, they don’t even come up on our radar, but they’re actually needed for our survival. The first is salt. Too little of it and your food can be under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Living In The Light

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 2, 2002

This message deals with three ways in which Christians can live in the light of Christ.

Living In The Light Text: I John 1: 6 & 7; I Pet.2: 9 & 10 Intro: In perhaps an elementary, yet practical sense, to walk in the light is to walk where one’s path is illuminated. The Christian is supposed to be one who has been illuminated, for they have received into their hearts He who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Light

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014

This sermon challenges the audience to be a shining light in the midst of a dark world.

Text: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Of Light Series

Contributed by Jason Wiebe on Jan 8, 2014

A look at Genesis chapter one in the context of God's creative power

The God of light Genesis begins: 1 vs 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Genesis begins in darkness, no form, emptiness¡K. So a question for everyone gathered here this morning (but please do not ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Lights

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 24, 2014

To a world that is in total darkness, the church should be a beacon of light.

Salt and Lights Matthew 5:1/2 Here we have the greatest preacher that every lived, sharing with His disciples the principles of the Kingdom. He was the great prophet of His church, the one who came into the world, to light every man’s path. The prophets and John the Baptist had done some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Leave The Light On

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 27, 2023

Our world is in complete darkness. Jesus is the divine light that can take away the world's darkness. As Christians, we are called to show and to shine the bright light of Jesus' love to others.

Since the mid 1980’s most of us have seen or heard of those famous Motel 6 radio and TV commercials that even to this day we can’t get out of our heads. Do you remember them? It was that familiar voice of their advertising spokesman saying, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 13:47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light Forward

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you frustrated if yuo use a flashlight that lights up backward instead of forward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to use our light forward so people will see real source of li

I. EXORDIUM: Are you frustrated if yuo use a flashlight that lights up backward instead of forward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to use our light forward so people will see real source of light our LORD! IV. TEXT: Exodus 25:37 Then make the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping The Light On

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017

Staying prepared for the Second Coming

Keeping the Light On Matthew 25:1-13 According to Bible Gateway, oil is mentioned 207 times in the bible. In biblical times, oil was derived from various sources and used for many different purposes. Oils were used for fragrances in days before air conditioning and air fresheners. In nomadic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of Light

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 10, 2018

As we near the end of Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication and the Festival of Lights, I would like to reflect on the nature of light and why Yeshua said He was the Light of the World but also that WE are the Light of the World.

20181208 Parsha Miketz – The Nature of Light Sermon Torah Portion Genesis Chapter 41-44 B’rit Chadashah - Matt 5:13-16 In this week’s Parsha we continue our story of Joseph how he correctly interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and ascends from prison to the second highest position in Egypt. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-36, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Revelation – Light.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2024

The practical side of these 20 verses, is they take the believer into a deeper walk with Jesus, but also Paul is getting believers ready to go deeper into their marriages, and other relational affairs.

Revelation – Light. Ephesians 5:1-20TPT The apostle Paul writes this letter from a prison cell. Paul understands that over the long haul there has to be a continual relationship between you and Father. There is too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father Of Lights Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020

Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message 2 in 1 John focusing on our need to walk in the light.

“Walking in the Light” I. GOD IS LIGHT A. THE MESSAGE 1:5 John reminded his readers that this message was not his but came directly from the Christ the source of life who eternally existed with the Father and came down to live among men. “This is the message” emphasis on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In The Light

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 6, 2024

We need to live in the light or we will die in the dark

“Living in the Light” John 3:18-21 There was a news article: - published Friday (10/4/2024) - in the “USA TODAY” - about the devastation and chaos brought on by Hurricane Helene I am going to share parts of the article with you: ? Rescue crews across western North Carolina ? searched Friday ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run To The Light!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 20, 2015

In a dark world it is best to go the the Light!!

James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. My friend John and I were discussing this verse and he used the illustration of a lit match. The flame itself casts no shadow, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist