Sermons on Light Deprivation:

Let It Shine, Let It Shine, Let It Shine

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 13, 2017

We are called to be the light of this world. But do we know how to be one? On this exhortation, we will see 5 traits of a Christian who is worthy to be called a light of this world.

Intro: There is a popular Christmas song entitled Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. In that song, the writer tells us not to go out in the storm since they have no place to go so he suggested everyone to stay at home and let the weather takes place. But today, it’s the opposite. We have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus’ Light Helps Us See Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 2, 2021

This passage is complicated and challenging. This sermon attempts to cut it down to the four interactions and what is going in each. What's the key to seeing Jesus' light?

- This is a very challenging passage. There is a lot going on here in general. There are questions and answers that don’t always flow from one another. There are a lot of theological statements that are not easily processed. - When you add it all up, there’s a lot to handle here. I struggled ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Illusions

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 11, 2021

The text today suggests how our pilgrimage can be navigated incorrectly due to deception which is why we must be vigilant in our daily journey as Christians.

CHASING ILLUSIONS Text: II Corinthians 4:3 - 6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6  And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.  (4)  In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Keep Shining

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Paul reminds us that as new born-again-baptized people, we are new creatures in Jesus Christ who are called to exemplify His light in our living and witness, walking as Gods children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

Ephesians 5:8-14  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  (9)  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  (10)  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  (11)  Take no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

When Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light, He is talking to us about our covenant, our calling and how they relate to our righteousness.

FULFILLING THE LAW Text: Matthew 5:13 - 20 Mat 5:13-20  "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.  (14)  "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Luminous Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus has a plan to penetrate this world's night of ignorance with the light of knowledge. The plan is very simple. It is to advertise. Every Christian is to be a living commercial for the Producer of the program of life.

William Sangster, the great British preacher, tells of one of the strangest taxes ever imposed. He asked his father one day why so many of the homes in London had blocked up windows. His father explained that back in 1695 every house that had more the 6 windows was taxed for the extra ones. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

No More Gloom Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christmas series introduction - focusing on the role of light in the Christmas story

Intro: Light. We have a hard time even describing what it’s made out of, but we sure do depend on it. We know it’s very fast - 186,282 miles per second. We know that it’s important to our emotional and physical health. Sunshine is a source of vitamin D, and areas where the sun doesn’t shine much ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Find The Room So Dark.my Passion To Be Consumed For Jesus.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2021

Is my little light important?... We often focus on the seeds and not the fruit. Lord make me a light to shine in dark corners.

I FIND THE ROOM SO DARK… MY PASSION IS TO BE CONSUMED WITH JESUS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ALL I CAN SEE IS A LITTLE SEED? WE SEE HOW SMALL MUSTARD SEEDS ARE… WE NEED TO QUIT SEEING SMALL AND START SEEING THE POTENTIAL OF GROWTH. Matthew 13:31 Another parable put he forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 3:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Candle For The Lord...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2021

God said let there be light and there was light. God said the light is good... a candle gives itself for the light. The darker the night the greater the light.

BE A CANDLE FOR THE LORD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 119:105, John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Two Contrasts Of The Sinner And The Saint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

We often hear of serial killers, and when we do we cannot help but ask ourselves why would a person kill again and again.

To kill one time is bad enough, but some of the serial killers have killed 30 to 40 people. Illus: Every time they catch a serial killer they generally give them extensive psychological tests to try to find out what motivated them to do such things. As Christians, we know that man and animals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Shine!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2021

The word help many--Matthew 5, through Matthew chapter 7, is Jesus’ teaching on living out of His Kingdom, and His principles.

Created To Shine! Matthew 5:14-16NKJV Today I’m going talk to you about God’s Kingdom. And greater than that, how Jesus made you part of His Kingdom. It’s known as the Sermon On The Mount, or the beatitudes. Therefore, because of these words, His Kingdom is presently your Kingdom! In Matthew 5, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Cannot Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 27, 2025

Even the smallest light can pierce the darkest night—God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

### **Introduction: Change the World** Video Ill.: Change the World by Dan Stevers Every kid dreams about big adventures But at some point, the dream dies We settle for less Blend in And put up walls Welcome to the real world, kid But you were created for more You are a child of God You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Separated From Darkness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 27, 2022

When God commanded light to emerge, he did not discard darkness. He separated light from darkness and created day and night. The Lord that separated light from darkness will separate you from every work of darkness in Jesus name.

TEXT: GENESIS 1:3-4 (NLT) "Then God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness." LIGHT AND DARKNESS When God created light, he did not discard darkness. He only separated light from darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4, John 8:12, Luke 1:79

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For Unity

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022

Without Unity, the church will lose it's light. It will no longer be able to show the light of Christ to a lost world.

THE NEED FOR UNITY We are told that the church is to be salt and light, a beacon to a lost world. But we will lose our light, our mission if there is not unity in our church. Let us look this morning at how Jesus wants his earthly body, the church, to function. But first let us pray. Prayer 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, John 17:20-23, John 13:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Testimony Of Himself Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

The questioning of the skeptical Pharisees constrained our Lord to say many things about himself which otherwise might have been left unspoken

The questioning of those skeptical Pharisees constrained our Lord to say many things about himself which otherwise might have been left unspoken. Those unbelieving Jews meant it to damage his character, but God meant it for further revelation of his glorious nature. He tells them seven things about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist