Sermons on Light Brings Understanding:

A Gift Worth Understanding

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001

This sermon seeks to help the hearer underdstand why Jesus was born and what it should mean in thier lives.

A Gift Worth Understanding Hebrews 2:5-18 December 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Delivery of a Child, Citation: Robin Greenspan, Chester, Massachusetts, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] My cousin, Bill, was excited and nervous about the birth of his first child. When the anticipated day arrived, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Root Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 26, 2004

4th in series of 5. As you study this passage you’ll begin to understand the root of happiness. Even more important you will learn that your happiness is not God’s priority. His priority is far better and completely different...

Understanding the Root of Happiness What do you do when the wine runs out? There are some happy moments in life. Take children for example. The day your child is born is a happy day. The day they say their first word and they take their first step are happy days. The 1st birthday is a happy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12, John 13:17, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013

You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is

Understanding Financial Freedom You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. DEFINITIONS Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is and define financial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Leave The Light On

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 27, 2023

Our world is in complete darkness. Jesus is the divine light that can take away the world's darkness. As Christians, we are called to show and to shine the bright light of Jesus' love to others.

Since the mid 1980’s most of us have seen or heard of those famous Motel 6 radio and TV commercials that even to this day we can’t get out of our heads. Do you remember them? It was that familiar voice of their advertising spokesman saying, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 13:47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Backsliding(1)

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014

An easy to understand definition of what backsliding is and a brief explanation of about twelve causes of backsliding

Generally speaking, backsliding means turning away from the Lord. It refers to growing cold, losing interest in the Lord, the Bible, church attendance, prayer, witnessing and turning to the world and the old way of life. (I King 11: 9, Rev. 2:4) There are many things that ultimately result into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Light

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Awareness of God’s presence and love drive away the darkness.

Fourth Sunday of Lent (B) March 26, 2006 Readings: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

The True Light

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Many are lost because they did not find the true Light. They continue to live in darkness because they blind. It is exactly opposite of the life in the true Light.

INTRODUCTION I don’t know what kind of light are you using in your houses. Are you using incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or bar light or spot light? Which of these lights is the true light? No one can tell, because all of these give light especially when needed. But how about the light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Things To Understand

Contributed by James May on Jun 2, 2024

There are many hard to understand words in the Bible, but all of it can be understood if we will allow the Spirit of God to dwell in us and open the eyes of our understanding, and then receive it as Truth.

Hard Things to Understand Many people in the world reject the truths of God’s word simply because they find it impossible to understand. Although there have been many translations and versions created in order to help us read the word, because even in the church you would find that multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 15, 2012

Darkness is all around us, and rather unpleasantly, inside us when we walk as we ought not to walk. God calls us to walk in the light as He is in the light.

Me and the dark don’t get along, at all. When we were first married, Barb and I lived in a small basement apartment that had 6 ½ foot ceilings. That’s fine because I’m about 6’ 2”. One problem. On the way to the washroom in the middle of the night from the bedroom ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light Of The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to actively reflect God's glory through their lives, serving as a light to others, so they may see their good deeds and glorify God.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive into the heart of Matthew's Gospel, exploring the call to be a light in this world, to live a life that draws others, and to tap into the power of the Kingdom of God. As Robert Leighton once said, "As the sun can be seen only by its own light, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Topics: Draw, Christ

Lighting The Fire - Light The Fire 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth of the "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on overcoming the dip in our Spiritual Lives.

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002

An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Salt And The Light Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 13, 2012

In the sermon on the mount, Jesus reveals what needs to be the character of those who follow Him, how that character will influence the world, and how it need play out in their lives.

The Salt And The Light 04/25/10 AM Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction This morning we continue a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. This series of messages, titled “Jesus began to preach,” encompasses all of Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, the longest uninterrupted teaching by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ