Sermons on Light Brings Understanding:

Not Just An Ordinary Light!

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 1: 1-18. Jesus was born of flesh and blood just like you and me. And yet Christians confess that he is the Light of the world. How can this be? What sort of light is he?

John 1: 1-18 Not Just An Ordinary Light! People respond to light. Sunlight brings people out to work and play. This celestial body of light, the sun provides energy and life for living things. Moonlight and starlight give us something to watch in the otherwise dark night sky. Some people look ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 26, 2009

John had a purpose in writing The Book of John for one reason and I believe he states this in John 20:30 that we might believe in Jesus and have life. John uses the term sign/for miracles… sign is more than a miracle a sign is a miracle that instructs.

Jesus Light of the World Jesse Bennett John 20:30 1) Last week we talked about moving on from miracles to Jesus, with strong faith. John had a purpose in writing The Book of John for one reason and I believe he states this in John 20:30 that we might believe in Jesus and have life. John uses ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Being Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

We are Salt and Light. Jesus has commissioned us. We’re each ordained Christian workers. We are the world’s light. We are salt for the earth. Shine as a light before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Today we begin a series of a sermons following Jesus’ teaching in the sermon on the mount. What we’ll discover as we go through is a series of radical interpretations of God’s law, designed to teach his followers how to live lives that are shaped by God’s agenda for the world and for his people, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Shirley Maclaine Was Wrong; How To Really Dance In The Light

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 25, 2001

Helping people to understand what it means to see the Light of Christ in their lives and to live with that knowledge.

Some of you may remember Shirley MacLaine’s book from the mid 1980’s. “Dancing in the Light”. Shirley MacLaine was wrong in her premise at least when viewed through the lens of scripture. Shirley believed that Light could be defined by the collective knowledge of all of our various personalities ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 8, 2020

Continuation of the series "Who We are in Christ." We are called to be an influence in the world.

Who are we “in Christ?” What is our purpose “in Christ?" Think on that for a moment. If we are “in Christ” we are “saved.” We talked about that we are “a new creation in Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:17). If there was no further purpose for us on earth after our conversion, why are we not taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Side Of Life

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 7, 2005

Deep fellowship with God and its implications for the Chgristian life.

THE LIGHT SIDE OF LIFE 1 JOHN 1:5-2:2 INTRODUCTION... The Intimate Date (adapted from John Bevere, The Voice of One Crying, 1993) My wife and I went out on a ’date’ this past Wednesday. We went to dinner and a movie. We went to get away from the kids and to eat at a good restaurant. It was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Someone Turned The Lights On Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

Jesus has given us purpose.

SOMEONE TURNED THE LIGHTS ON Acts 26:1-18 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Evangelism: JESUS BROKE THE POWER OF DARKNESS SO ALL CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT. Pr: JESUS HAS GIVEN US PURPOSE. ?: What? What is our purpose? KW: Objectives TS: We will find in our study of Acts 26:16-18, three objectives we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Light In A World Of Darkness

Contributed by Richard Crow on Oct 31, 2002

In todays world of darkness, there is a need for light. Jesus is the light of the world. We need to light our world around us with His light.

The Light in a World of Darkness John 8:12 October 27, 2002 Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lighting The Night Sky

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

God transfigures us and sends us out into the world to share His love. God uses us to light the sky of the darkest nights of the soul. Praise be to God.

One day I was reading the news on the net, I do that most every day. I ran across a headline for an article titled, “Death of an International Language.” The title sounded intriguing so I read it. It made both sad and nostalgic. The article talked about the death of Morse code, the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Christmas is a time of light.

1. Christmas is a time of light. a. Lights decorating homes and Christmas trees b. Llights which transform Tecumseh Park> c. Advent candles burning bright in churches. d. Floodlights illuminating displays 2. But if the brightness of all the lights of Christmas could somehow be packaged and put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of The Body Is The Eye

Contributed by Greg Livingston on Jul 12, 2014

A lamp is lit so that we can see. Jesus is the light of the world. Man is responsible for the light he receives. The true light is available.

Luke – The Light of the Body is the Eye Prayer Introduction The use of light and dark to describe good and bad throughout scripture and in our culture is pretty universal. If you think good thoughts you are in the light. If you think bad thoughts you are in darkness. This picture is common to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Light Of The Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

We walk in the Light of the Lord. God's Word teaches truth. God's Word provides peace.

“…WALK IN THE LIGHT OF THE LORD” (Outline) January 10, 2021 - Epiphany 1 - ISAIAH 2:2-5 INTRO.: Believers are God’s children. This is our great comfort. Greater strength. Greatest joy. Jesus’s Father is our Father. This truth means everything in the world and into eternity for us. For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is The Light That Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs

The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs John 1:1-5 December 1, 2013 Christmas is four weeks away and though it is not a Christian holiday per say, it is a cultural celebration that has some connection with the Christianity so it is good for us to draw our attention to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2019

Live as if this is the last day of your life.

Living in Light of Eternity James 4:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill March 23-24, 2019 I read a compelling book several years ago called, “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Here’s how it begins: “Hi, my name is Craig Groeschel, and I’m a Christian Atheist. For as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 6, 2018

Jesus is the true light of the world.

John 1:6-9 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal