Sermons on Light Affliction:

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010

Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 15, 2009

Jesus asks us to be the Light and Salt, wherever He has placed us. Do we understand this command fully? Have we prepared ourselves to be the Salt and Light?

Salt and Light Thank you all for your prayers during my training at Haggai. Thank you for your love and care that you have demonstrated to Leslie and Neville while I was away. I know that many of you have personally visited her, and many of you have spoken with her regularly. Thank you. It feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 19, 2009

Isaiah encourages the people of Judah to walk in the light as preparation for the reign of Jesus.

This morning we’ll continue our study of the “Day of the Lord” in the Old Testament prophets as we begin a series of messages from the prophet Isaiah. Since Isaiah deals with the Messiah, both His first and second coming, more completely than any of the other prophets, we’ll be looking at a number ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

We as Christians have to understand that blessings go responsibilities. Those in the kingdom have a responsibility to function as salt and light to the world. The purpose of discipleship is to bring stability, wholeness, and the knowledge of God to al

Teaching about Salt and Light Mt 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Mt 5:14 You are the light of the world—like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In The Light

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 18, 2014

If we are to walk in the light of God, we must be in fellowship with God and our fellow man.

Learning To Be The Light 1 John 1:5-10 Intro. There’s a new show on television called Sleepy Hollow. Have any of you seen it? It’s loosely based on the old story of the legend of sleepy hollow and the headless horseman. When I say loosely, I mean really loosely. The story ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Redemption

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Feb 5, 2014

Presentation of Our Lord - Anna meets Mary and Joseph and speaks about the redemption of Jerusalem. What does it mean to say that Jesus is our Redeemer?

Sin – it sneaks up on us and reminds us of our need for redemption! A baker in a little country town bought the butter he used from a nearby farmer. One day he suspected that the bricks of butter were not full pounds, and for several days he weighed them. He was right. They were less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

"Salt And Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2014

A sermon about being what Jesus calls us to be.

"Salt and Light" Matthew 5:13-16 I often don't feel like "salt" and "light." I can be pretty self-centered. I often say things I shouldn't say and do things I shouldn't do. I'm not always nice. And I would imagine that Jesus' first disciples probably felt pretty much the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

We must be careful whose image we reflect in our lives.

DARKNESS AND LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6. The Apostle Paul likens the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to a perfume, which to some people - “the saved” (2 Corinthians 2:15-16) - is a source of sweetness, light and life. To others - “the lost” (2 Corinthians 4:3) - it is the poignant poisonous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2020

In order to "Walk in the Light”, there must first be: 1) Finding the Light (1 John 1:5), then 2) Following the Light (1 John 1:6), in order to enjoy: 3) Fellowship in the Light (1 John 1:7).

As the World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19, or Coronavirus as global pandemic this week, those studying viruses, virologists, have speculated as to the local and global infection rate. As they have warned of the nature of the contagion, they have prescribed steps in order to reduce ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Other

Children Of Light

Contributed by Thadius Sales on Mar 27, 2020

Out of the darkness comes the light. Every workday, at dawn’s early light, Kevin Napier crawls into a long, black hole. Coal mining is safer than it used to be, though it’s still dusty and dirty, and there’s always concern that something terrible could happen deep inside a cramped shaft.

Ephesians 5:8–14 NRSV 8 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord, you are light. Live as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. 10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 8:12, John 3:20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Of Men Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 14, 2018

The beginning of our year-long study into the Gospel of John focusing on who Jesus is to the Father.

The Light of Men Gospel of John Series CCCAG January 7th, 2018 Scripture- John 1:1-5 I’m excited this morning to begin our Gospel of John series. I haven’t been this excited since my first Sunday here. This is a series that I know God called me to do, but I had to wait until the right time. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Light And Truth Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

When people reject the light God gives them, they lose that truth and move deeper and deeper into darkness.

INTRODUCTION We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all the Razorback fans mad. There were two Razorbacks who had heard about a $50 all-inclusive cruise just for Razorback fans. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Hope Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the four candles of the Advent wreath. We begin with the hope candle.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Hope Luke 2: 1 – 5 You just can’t do Christmas without lights! They’re my favorite Christmas tradition. There’s much I find about Christmas challenging—not the holiday itself, but all the surrounding ado. I’d just as soon we skip most of the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Of Peace Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. This message focuses on the candle of peace.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Peace Isaiah 9: 2 – 7 Thomas Edison is credited with changing the way Christmas was lighted, not because he invented the incandescent bulb, but because he chose Christmas as the time to market the incandescent bulb. Edison's marketing trick during the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Methodist