Sermons on light for living:

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 10, 2012

Good sermon for first Sunday of Advent -- lighting of Prophet Candle. The theme of light vs. darkness is woven throughout the Bible. This is what the coming of the Light marked in our world.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS TEXT: Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12 There’s a fascinating recurring theme woven throughout the Bible. It’s the theme of light and darkness. We begin with darkness in only the second verse of the entire Bible. Genesis 1:2 says, “And the earth was without form, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Light Reflections

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 11, 2006

Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle.

Title: Light Reflections Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Truth: Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle. Aim: To lead them to commit to a morally pure lifestyle. INTRODUCTION Labor Day our whole family went to the zoo and the Omniplex. One of the fun ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 5, 2020

Christmas is the season of “The Hope of Light.” The hope that everyone in the world will be able to experience the same happiness, joy, and salvation which God has blessed you with.

The Hope of Light Isaiah 2:1-5 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we are now in the Christmas Season. People often miss the point when it comes to Christmas. For some, this season is simply an opportunity to throw parties and exchange gifts. Some see it simply as an opportunity to eat, drink, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:5, Romans 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Darkness & Light Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 8, 2006

We need God’s light to make sense of life; without light we’re stumbling in the dark without direction…yet people all around seem accustomed to darkness and opposed to the light. They’ve so adapted to the darkness that they forget what true light is. Li

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Darkness & Light”, 1:5-10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “God is light,” verse 5. As I was working on this message Tuesday afternoon, the lights went out and stayed out. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Congregational

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling us to tonight-be salt in light in the world.

Clip from the movie The Hurricane-scene where Denzel Washington’s character is on the phone from prison and sees the light in the window that shows him that there are people out there who are working to see him set free. -Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2016

"Salt and Light" is a part of the Sermon on the Mount series. We look at both the qualities of being salt (creates thirst, a seasoning, part of the sacrifice, and preservative), and light (exposes and guides).

Sermon on the Mount “Salt and Light” Matthew 5:13-16 There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant at first, they don’t even come up on our radar, but they’re actually needed for our survival. The first is salt. Too little of it and your food can be under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Remember The Light

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 6, 2006

St. Peter calls Christians to remember the basic principles of faith. Four remembraces are explored.

Be Reminded of the Light to Guide the Journey This past spring I went on a camping trip with my youngest son to an underground lake called the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, TN. The Lost Sea is the largest underground lake in the Western Hemisphere and is connected to a series of underground caverns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus, The Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

Sermon #6 in the Jesus in Isaiah series looks at how Messiah is pictured as a light in a dark place. Texts for this include Isaiah 9:2-4, 50:10-11, 60:1-3 as well as a reference in Matt.5:14-16. (Sermon #5 of this series is omitted because Ronnie Morgan

Isaiah #6 CHCC: 02-16-03 THE LIGHT Isaiah 9:2-4, Isaiah 50:10-11, Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SKIT: This Little Light of Mine INTRODUCTION: I like it when other people assist me by bringing a unique introduction to my sermon. Surely ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 24, 2017

As Jesus is the Light of the world so are you too

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 9:5King James Version (KJV) 5  As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. Hallelujah beloved, how glorious is it to know that we serve, love and worship the Light of the world who has made us to also be ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Walking In Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 2nd study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN LIGHT 1 John 1:5-2:6 It has often been said that the Christian life would be simple to live out if it wasn’t for sin. How true this is. It is easy to talk about being a Christian, but living that way is completely different. God is Light and Satan is darkness. How does a person ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of Light Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 30, 2003

The meaning of "God is light" and implications of "walk in the light."

The Fellowship of Light I John 1:5-7 INTRO.: My grandmother had a canary. She loved to hear it sing. She would talk to it and care for it very carefully and then would sit by the window and listen to it sing. However, the bird didn’t know when to shut up. It would stay awake and sing all night. She ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Of The World Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the light of the world, encouraging individuals to move away from sin and darkness and embrace the hope and light brought by Christ.

Hello church! Welcome to another Sunday morning celebration. We are here today because of Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. He is whom we have been singing about and He is who we are going to learn more about today. If this is your very first time here, you picked a good Sunday. We are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Genesis 3:1-7

Topics: Light Of The World, Overcoming Darkness, Embracing Hope

Sermon Series: Glow In The Dark

Be A Light In Darkness

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 15, 2004

Jesus called us lights in darkness. What does it mean and what do we need to do?

Mat 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Mat 5:15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A simple sermon on what it means to be "salt" and "light" in our world.

Salt & Light Lake Bronson 8 Feb. 98 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 A recent secular survey, where 1300 senior executives across America were asked to list, in order of priority, what they thought was the most important characteristic within an organization. - 90% listed integrity as # 1 - 90% ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Incomprehensible Light

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2009

Jesus Christ is the incomprehensible Light given to remove the veil of darkness that shrouds us fas a result of sin. Let us consider the need for Light, the source of the Light, the reception of the Light, and the disbursement of the Light.

Introduction: In Luke 1:78-79, concerning the coming of Christ, Zechariah proclaimed, “Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist