Sermons on Light Deprivation:

Walk As Love, Light And Wise

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Why is it so important that we "Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom"? As indicated in Ep 5:1, we are to be "followers of God as dear children"; and just as God is "love, light, and wisdom" personified, so we should try to imitate our Father!

Walk as Love, Light, And Wise Ephesians 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION 1. We are now entering chapter five, we have looked at how to "walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" 2. Now we are going to learn about our "walk" (or conduct) which is love, light, and wise Why is it so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

Ever since the brightness of heaven flooded the hills of Bethlehem; and the far off twinkling star guided Eastern wise-men to the new born King…Christ has been the Light of the world, and we have celebrated Christmas with colorful lights.

Jesus the True Light of Christmas John 1:1-9 Isaiah 9:1-2 The Apostle John in his Gospel the first chapter gives us a description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. :”In the beginning was the Word, (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Let Your Light Shine" Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008

Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Paul's Prayer For The Light To Go On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 1 b

Ephesians 1b - Paul’s Prayer for the Light to Go On - July 16, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 1. We have just begun going through this wonderful epistle of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Light = Words Of Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity.

Sermon: 1 John 1 – God’s Light = Word’s Of Life! Thesis: When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity. Scripture Text: 1 John 1: 1-10 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Light of the World shines in moral darkness, religious darkness, and physical darkness.

I AM series #2 I AM the Light of the World John 8:12; 9:5 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’re looking at the I AM statements of Jesus. All 8 of these statements are recorded in the Gospel of John. Last week we saw that right after feeding the 5,000 Jesus told the crowds I AM the Bread of Life. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easy Yokes And Light Loads

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008

Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn Your Lights On Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008

Men in todays world walk around in darkness they need to see Gods light so they will change their ways.Then they can change our nation.

There are all types of light today we use to see in the dark yet there is only one light to help us see our lives and what needs to change. A.The professor,s lamp Matt:25-3 Empty 1.No oil to burn his lamp 2.No wick in his lamp 3.Empty no fuel are flame B.The possessor,s lamp Matt:25-4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

If It's Light, Let It Lead Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2009

MLK Sunday: to work in the darkness, we need light, lots of it, but it may show us things we don’t want to know. The Bible is light for life; the church makes us see its truth in ways that claim us; and Christ leads us to a healthy integrity

If you are going to work in the darkness you need light. There is only so much you can do by feeling your way. You need light and lots of it. Last Wednesday night as my wife and I left Montgomery Hills Church, I noticed some poor soul in the driveway of the house next door. He had the hood of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Humor Brings The Gospels To Light.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 24, 2009

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Series B

3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we have gathered hear this morning because you have called us through your Son, Jesus the Christ, to worship and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Light Of The World - Advent 4

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 18, 2008

Just as Christ illuminates the entire world, He illuminates our souls; salvation is personal; Christ came for each of us.

Light of the World, John 3:16-21 Introduction The famed Congregational Preacher, Dwight L. Moody, once said, “The great trouble is that people take everything in general, and do not take it to themselves. Suppose a man should say to me, ‘Moody, there was a man in Europe who died last week, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

When You Turn On The Light

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 6, 2009

Light reveals not only what we want to see but also what others don’t want us to see. Jesus, as the true light, does both, all for the purpose of offering freedom to a world trapped in darkness.

When You Turn On the Light Griffith Baptist Church – 3/8/09 A.M. Service Text: John 8:1-12 (9:1-5) Key verse: John 8:12 - Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Premise: Light ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus: The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 14, 2009

Second of a series on the Person of Jesus Christ

Who IS This Jesus He is the Light; Follow Him John 8:12 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the WORD: Listen to Him Jesus is the LIGHT: Follow Him Light is essential to our daily lives; Few of us would think of walking at night on a strange and unfamiliar path with out some source of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal