Sermons on Light Brings Understanding:

Praise Brings Release

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Paul and Silas praised at midnight in the Philippian jail and found themselves set free.

ACTS 16 --Doors for ministry in various parts of Asia were closed. God’s Spirit would not permit Paul and his companions to preach or minister in certain areas. *They were continually walking in obedience to what God wanted them to do. --Paul receives a vision of a man from Macedonia begging him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cleansing Brings Revival

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 22, 2020

Making a mockery of the things of God and not being truly committed to Him, will leave you separated and on the outside looking in on the Day of Judgement.

Nehemiah 13:1-9--On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses so that the people could hear [its words], and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite could ever enter the assembly of God, 2 because they did not meet the Israelites with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-9, Galatians 6:7-8, Ezekiel 33:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Bring Someone With You! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2020

Sermon, heavily edited from Sermon Central's series, that speaks about the importance of bringing people with you as you live for Jesus and tell others about HIM.

Bring Someone With You Made for Mission: Week 6 March 1st, 2020 CCCAG Scripture- Luke 8 Good morning. We are in the last week of our six-week series called Made for Mission. Over the past five weeks we’ve talked about how all Christians have been called by God to join in His mission to reach the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repentance Brings Refreshment Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 9, 2019

We must practice continual repentance as we call others to do the same.

Repentance Brings Refreshment Rev. Brian Bill Acts 3:17-26 November 9-10, 2019 I have a white board up here today. Could you shout out the names of various sins you struggle with? If it’s easier to think of the sins of others, you can share theirs. Last weekend we focused on the first half ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26, John 6:14, Luke 24:27, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Brings Callousness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2019

We have been studying fear. This lesson exposes a great danger of callousness. Doubt will always bring a hard heart or it will cause us to lose heart. Fear crushes dreams. We gradually build layer upon layer until we hinder our potential.

FEAR BRINGS CALLOUSNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23-24, Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 3:12, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bring Them To Jesus Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023

The most important thing we can do for our children and prodigals is to bring them to Jesus.

Title: Bring them to Jesus Theme: It is important that we bring our prodigal children to Jesus and lay them at His feet. Text: Mark 9:17 - 19 Opening Scripture Mark 9:17-19 Then one of the crowd answered and said, "Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. (18) And wherever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-19, Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gifts We Bring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2023

The gifts we give on Christmas are often given in gaily wrapped paper. The paper conceals what is hidden inside the present. Similarly, the gifts of the wisemen were like wrapping paper concealing special gifts of great value. Do you know what they were?

Humorist Dave Barry wrote about the gifts that were brought by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you examined that story carefully, you’d find that there is an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Why? First, these guys were wise. And second… they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11, Galatians 3:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunity Brings Resistance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 29, 2020

Never run from an opportunity to minister because there are adversaries. It goes with the turf.

1Cor 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. When God opens a door for you, it will also lead to many adversaries. Many give up when there is resistance to their ministry. Why do we expect less? In a war for every attack there is a great chance for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

There are people who need Jesus, but just aren't going to come to church on their own. Here's how you can help them come to Jesus.

Our text for this morning is another one of those stories of an amazing day that stuck vividly in the memories of his disciples. When you follow Jesus you never know what is going to happen. . Our text for this morning is Luke 5:17-26. 17 One day, while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Bringing God Pleasure

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 20, 2022

Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is “How will I conduct myself today?” In "Bringing God Pleasure" Pastor Jonathan addresses specific choices we can make that will bring God pleasure throughout the day.

Launch Verse – Isaiah 46:9-10 INTRODUCTION • The Scriptures talk a lot about what brings pleasure to God. o Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is, “How will I conduct myself today?” • Isaiah 46:9-10 – Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10, Hebrews 10:6, Isaiah 53:10, Isaiah 42:1, Colossians 1:19, John 3:16, Ezekiel 18:23, Luke 15:7, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 37:23, Psalm 35:26-28, Psalm 149:4, Psalm 17:7-9, Psalm 22:8, Deuteronomy 3:22, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 144:2, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Brings Success PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

The sermon encourages honest, simple prayer, trusting God to guide and provide, reminding us that He listens and shapes our lives through our prayers.

Good morning, church family. Some of us came in today with hurried hearts and full calendars, others with quiet questions tucked inside. Maybe you’re facing a decision that feels bigger than your wisdom. Maybe you’ve been waiting on an answer that seems slow. Can I remind you of something simple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:12

Topics: Answered Prayer, Prayer

Idolatry Brings Misery Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Idolatry always brings oppression, sorrow, and bondage, but true repentance brings restoration and deliverance.

IDOLATRY BRINGS MISERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 10 Judges 10:6 – “And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Message Of Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

We are called to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of kindness and presence, bringing hope and God’s love to those around us.

There are evenings when the sky looks like God tossed diamonds across black velvet. You step outside, breathe deep, and remember that the world is bigger than your worries. Streetlights glow. Porch lights flicker. A candle on a kitchen table warms a whole room. And into this very world—our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Light, Shine

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Redeemed By Hope: The Story Of Ruth And The Light Of Advent Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2024

The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected place—the story of Ruth.

Redeemed by Hope: The Story of Ruth and the Light of Advent Introduction: Rediscovering Advent through Ruth The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:11, Ruth 1:13, Ruth 1:16, Ruth 1:20, Ruth 2:12, Ruth 4:9-10, Ruth 4:17, Romans 8:28, Romans 15:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 3:18, Psalm 91:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal