Sermons on Let Your Light Shine:

The Yellow Light

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002

We need to slow down and remember the reason for the season

The Yellow Light This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores have the trees and Christmas decorations on display. They’re running sales trying to encourage all of us to spend, spend, spend. Elevators are filled with all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

“THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lighted Pathways Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

BIG IDEA: THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION: THEME OF PSALM 119: "LIGHTED PATHWAYS" MEDITATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE WORD OF GOD I. (:105) THESIS: "THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH." Contrast of Light vs. Darkness very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Into The Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 11, 2008

As witnesses our concern should be leading troubled "souls" into the presence of the light of Christ.

John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / Go Into The Light Intro: A grandfather decided to share with his 4-year-old grandson the way he had found a Christmas tree during his youth. He took his grandson to the woods to select the perfect tree. They tramped all over; but the boy couldn’t find one that suited ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2019

The beautiful truth of Christ's mission is that God was not just content to contain darkness or to hold it at bay for a while. Instead, he pierced the heart of it and conquered it on our behalf.

INTRODUCTION The passage just read is probably one of my favorite Christmas passages from one of my favorite books of the Bible. In fact, it is one of the reasons Isaiah has sometimes been called the “fifth gospel”, because between this, 7:14, 11:1-9, and chapter 53, we have an almost complete ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Lamp And Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2018

The word of God is a Lamp and the Light. Hold it and walk in it, walk with it. There is joy in doing those things for God. God left his precious word to us. Always we should go with it.

The Lamp and the Light – Psalm. 119:105 Introduction: The Word of God is described in plenty of ways with many symbols and signs. Here the Psalmist describes the WORD of GOD as Lamp and the Light. The lamp is fixed and the light is moving. The word of God is stable as well as a leading light in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Methodist

The Herald Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020

John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Glad Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023

The book of Esther explains the origin of the Feast of Purim and ensures that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (Esther 9:28). It reveals Divine providence to save the Jews, explains Human responsibility, and absurdity of wickedness.

Theme: A glad Light Text: Esther 8:15-17 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: The name Esther means ‘Star.’ The Persian word “star” refers to the Babylonian love goddess, Ishtar. The Hebrew name “Hadassah” (Esther 2:7) means “myrtle” (John MacArthur). The book ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Let The Past Determine Your Future

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 5, 2002

A sermon about the mess of failure, or a life and how God can create something out of nothing. For people who want to start over again.

Gen 1:26-28. Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27. So God created man in His own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Wasn’t Smart

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Spiritual readiness demands personal oil — daily communion with the Spirit — so your light keeps burning faithfully until the Bridegroom returns.

Act I – Waiting for the Bridegroom You ever been to a wedding where the groom was late? People shifting in their seats, the music looping for the third time, photographers glancing at their watches. Aunt Martha whispers, “Maybe he changed his mind.” I was once at a wedding like that. The bride ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 12:35-37, Zechariah 4:6, John 15:4-5, Revelation 19:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

They Had Hung Out With Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Hanging out with Jesus is the wat people can see Jesus on you. Peter and Johe let the HS lead them in word and deed.

They had “hung out” with Jesus Acts 4 1-31 Last week we heard the first half of the story. We heard about a crippled man that had sat near the gate called Beautiful for close to 40 years. Peter and John are going up to the Temple and stop and heal this life long beggar. He goes with them into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of Silence Against The Battles Of Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 11, 2024

In the battles of life, let us choose silence, and let God fight for us.

"In the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world" (Philippians 2:15). In a world filled with noise and distractions, the Bible reminds us that some battles are won not by loud words or actions, but by silence. "A soft answer turns away ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, Philippians 2:15

Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Topics: Christian Values, Spiritual Growth

Rise And Shine And Give God The Glory

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A strong lesson which is a warning to the lukewarm and indifferent person.

Title: Rise and shine and give God the Glory!! Text: Ephesians 4:8-20 Introduction: Have you ever thought about how difficult it might be to preach to an audience as diverse as this? ‒ We have new Christians--Precious babes in Christ. ‒ We have veteran Christians--Served the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Touched Me?#2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2006

This is part two of a series WHO TOUCHED ME? Let us study how important touch is to the church. Set good safe guards, but touch others for the cross.

WHO TOUCHED ME? Part #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. REACH OUT AND TOUCH THE LORD. WE SERVE A GOD THAT CAN BE TOUCHED AND HE LOVES TO TOUCH HIS PEOPLE. A. Jesus met many curious people. Some followed Jesus for the free fish and loaves. Others followed to see miracles. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God