Sermons on Let Your Light Shine:

Light And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 26, 2013

Falling into line with the will of God in our lives.

LIGHT AND FAITH. John 1:9-13. Here in the midst of paragraph two of John’s Gospel we are being given a revision lesson on the Light of the world, and catch our first glimpse of one of the Evangelist’s great themes. John has just made his first intimation of the testimony of his namesake, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day The Light Came Back Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 8, 2012

This is both the Good Friday and Easter Sunday Message. Friday was: The Day the Light Went Out and Sunday was: The Day the Light Returned

Good Friday The night before the Israelites fled from Egypt the Angel of Death visited leaving the first born of the entire nation dead. It was the darkest day in the history of Egypt. Friday, October 13, 1307 the soldiers of King Philip of France arrested and executed the leaders of the Knights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

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 The World Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

What does it mean that Jesus is the "light of the world"?

Intro – (List of ‘Children’s questions to God’ that ends with the following one…) Dear GOD, We read Thomas Edison made light. But the Bible says You did. So I bet he stole your idea. -Sincerely, Donna This morning Jesus declares the obvious truth that a little girl ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tangible Kingdom - Obstacles Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

from Hugh Halter's work on incarnational living

Tangible Kingdom – Obstacles Matt. 5:13-16 Salt and Light – This is what God sees in us! 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. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Light

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 23, 2007

Friends has God been dealing with you in a gentle way trying to lovingly get you to return to His light yet you resist? Have you heard message after message from preachers trying to convince you to step out of the darkness yet you continue to stay put.

A Great Light As we near the Christmas season I want to continue with the theme of light. A few weeks ago I talked about the star that shone over Bethlehem and the wise men that followed the sign in the heavens. We talked about the signs that exist today in the night sky and about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of Truth

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

The light of Christ must show in our lives, it cannot be suppressed, and must be seen by our actions.

The light of truth Mark chapter 4:21-25 Introduction- Good Morning everyone, if you would turn to Mark chapter 4:21-25. We will be listening to advice Jesus gives us from the Gospels concerning our lives, concerning our behavior, concerning things that should be important to us as we live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Nazarene

We Must Be God’s Light

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 17, 2012

There is a world living in darkness that needs to see that light on a hill, that needs to hear the word of life - to hear that they can be born again into an inheritance that can never spoil, fade or pass away.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Eleven years ago this past week the skies of New York, Washington, D.C. & Pennsylvania were punctured by hijacked airplanes in a diabolical plot to pierce the soul of our nation. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2017

The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and Challenges us to be God's Children of Light.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23 (along with John 9:1-42) Theme: Light and Darkness - "CHILDREN OF LIGHT" The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2022

As we continue our pursuit of spiritual soundness this Lent, we ask for the grace we need from the Holy Spirit

Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent The team’s morale had never been higher. Their speed was peaking; their accuracy was better than ever. They had become a team through good times and bad, encouraging each other constantly. The cheering section on the sideline was packed; the cheerleaders were ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2018

God calls us to His light and He desires us to take part in bringing others out of darkness.

Walking in the light 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning! The last few weeks we have looked at the eye witness accounts of Jesus. Those people who have heard, seen and touched the hand of Jesus. 1 John 1:1-3 “That which is from the beginning, which we heard, which we have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Nazarene

"Walking In The Light"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 25, 2005

What are some tests for walking in the light? How can we know that we are on the right path?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October30, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree "Walking in the Light" I John 1:1-2:2 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture John talks about walking in the light of the gospel. When this letter was written, Christianity had been around for a generation. There had been a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons In Light Series

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 30, 2016

This is the second message in a series of three on the themes of Life, Light and Love in 1 John. The focus in this message is on the Light and the practical out-workings of being ain and of the Light.

Lessons in Light 1 John 1: 5-10 Introduction Darkness and Light ; Truth and Error these concepts are under attack today and the church buys into the spirit of the age when it is more concerned about being politically correct than being faithful to the truth of God’s word. John 1:14 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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