Sermons on Let Your Light Shine:

Sermon On The Torch Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2023

A torch, in modern-day technology, is defined as a portable, battery-powered electric lamp.

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic once remarked: “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I am permitted to hold for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” John 8:12 reminds us: Again ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:6

The Resurrection And The Life: Transformed By The Truth Of Jesus - John 11:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2024

In John 11:25, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying." Let us unpack this powerful statement and discover how it transforms our lives today.

The Resurrection and the Life: Transformed by the Truth of Jesus - John 11:25 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the profound truth found in the words of Jesus Himself. In John 11:25, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conformity Or Transformation

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Are we a thermometer Christian or a thermostat Christian?

INTRODUCTION: I. Illustration--Two items that measure temperature: a. Thermometer 1. It measures the temperature of the body 2. It is usually used to check whether a person has a fever or not. 3. Although it reads the temperature of the body, it cannot change it. b. Thermostat 1. It measures the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Adventist

What Is God Vision For Us?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Prov 29:18 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Prov 29:18 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. If God is your partner, make your plans big. Rom 8:31...............If God be for us, who can be against us What is Vision? it basically means to possess spiritual perception by divine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Healing The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus has the spoken authority over death, disease and every other aspect of life. So why do we hesitate seeking his face?

Jesus Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood Luke 8:43-48 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the better known examples of where Jesus heals a woman and next week we will see him restore life to a young girl. Attention: Notice please as Jesus responds in these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:48

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Light Overcomes All Inner Darkness

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2025

Our weaknesses become channels for God's strength.

Title: Christ's Light Overcomes All Inner Darkness Intro: Our weaknesses become channels for God's strength. Scripture: John 8:12 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The journey inward is perhaps the most challenging pilgrimage we will ever undertake. "Do not just look around. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Other

God's Promises PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the transformative power of the Gospel, emphasizing God's love, Jesus' sacrifice, and the call to live in His light.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together, isn't it? To stand shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart, united in our longing to draw closer to our Creator, to understand His word, and to allow His truth to shape our lives. We're here to share in the beauty of fellowship, to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Word, Lamp, Light

Moving On To Our High Calling

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Aug 7, 2006

This sermon suggests four steps to move on to our high calling base on the experience of Ezra.

MOVING ON TO OUR HIGHER CALLING (delfin l. corona) Listening to the media in the last few days: the threat of volcanic eruption in the Philippines, current conflict in the Middle East - Israel against Lebanon that brings many Overseas Filipino Workers to a place of misery, the heat wave in New ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Centered Lives

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 24, 2004

We always need to remember the focus of the Bible is God. It is God accomplishing His will through willing, obedient, God centered lives.

God Centered Lives November 11, 2001 PS 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. PS 81:11 "But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me. PS 81:12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We can all make a difference in the lives of the lost in ouur communties.

You can make a difference Jude 1:23 Verse “22..Be merciful to those who doubt; 23…snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let It Go Out! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus warns us to be ready for His return. He warns us because the danger and threat is real. To do so, He tells us story about 10 virgins who are waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable is explained and applied to the hearer.

In Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk, she talks about a British Artic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage around the Canadian Artic to the Pacific ocean. Neither of the two ships and 138 men on board returned. Why? They packed their ship like they were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018

The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Under Attack Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004

Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Taste Of Saltiness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Become an influence maker in your church.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and to deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Topics: Be The Salt Of Your Church

The Harvest

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

The sermon focuses upon my expereinces in India

It all began for me last May when God began to direct brochures and flyers about a vision trip to South Asia. Over time God clearly showed me that I was to go, but throughout the months of preparation and even the mission experience itself, one question still seem to haunt me. Why? Why was I going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Baptist