Sermons on Light For Living:

Truth In The Psalms Stemming From The Third Epistle Of John To Gaius About Truth

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 25, 2024

The Apostle John featured TRUTH often in his writing and in his letter to Gaius (3John). This time we look at TRUTH as it is revealed in the Psalms. Walking in truth is what Gaius did and what God requires. The Psalms teach about truth.

TRUTH IN THE PSALMS STEMMING FROM THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN TO GAIUS ABOUT TRUTH This message/study is in conjunction with 3John and walking in truth. That one is found here - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:14-15, John 14:6, John 8:44, Psalm 15:1-2, Romans 3:10-11, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:160, John 17:17, Psalm 26:2-3, Psalm 26:4-5, Psalm 40:11, Psalm 40:9-11, Psalm 43:3, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 85:10-11, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:142, Psalm 132:11, Zechariah 14:9, Psalm 138:2, Psalm 145:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 22, 2017

Are we really living our lives with the reality of God?

You’ve heard of the saying “Let’s get real!”? Wouldn’t it be great if we actually all live in reality. But there’s a problem isn’t there? Why can’t we all get along? The problem of not getting along is because people have all sorts of definition for reality! Even in marriages, expectations rather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reexamine You Values Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2008

A second step, as we begin to live our lives on loan, is to reexamine our values. Are the values that determine how we live our lives in line with the teachings of Jesus?

1 John 4:11-12, Isaiah 32:5-8, Luke 7:36-44 “Reexamine Your Values” INTRODUCTION It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of lanes. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Share A Little Hope

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 24, 2002

Christians are called to live changed lives, lives that share hope!

SHARE A LITTLE HOPE I PETER 3: 8-17 SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2002 INTRODUCTION: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Deep In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Encourages Christians to live Christ-centered lives, reflecting His love, bearing His burden, and building lives on His teachings.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to stand before you today, in this sanctuary where we gather as a family to share in the love and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to ponder upon a profound passage from the book of Colossians. A passage that, in its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Topics: Growing, Depth, Christ

We Are The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 27, 2020

In Daniel God predicted He would establish a Kingdom that would never end. What is that Kingdom, and what difference can that make in our lives?

The famous writer named Ernest Hemingway (author of books like “For Whom The Bell Tolls”, “The Old Man and The Sea”, “A Farewell to Arms”) had a brother named Leicester. In 1964, Leicester decided to form his own Kingdom. He built an 8 x 30-foot floating bamboo platform that he anchored with a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secrets Of Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Jun 2, 2021

The confrontation of David and Goliath is one of the most discussed and referred event in History. There are powerful spiritual keys in this passage that we can borrow for a victorious spiritual life.

Secrets of Victory!! 1 Samuel 17:45 Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Genesis 3:1-4, Mark 16:17, James 5:14, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 17:20, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Electify Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

The Apostle John was electrified by coming to know Jesus’ love and see His great light of Truth. He was never the same and his passion never reduced.

Electrify Series: Turn the Light On! Sunday Sermon, November 11, 2007 Intro: Toward the end of the first century, some Christians began drifting away from the truth about Christ. They were losing touch with those who had known Jesus in the flesh as the founders of the church began to die off. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007

These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

#3 It Is Pretty Dark Out There? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009

Let us study darkness and dark nights in the Bible. The darker the night the greater the light... we have hope beyond this dark Friday... Sunday is coming...

#3 IT IS PRETTY DARK OUT THERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part three of a 4 part lesson. I do this lesson in 2 parts. I conclude with part #5 Light/LAMP I use a SAND HOUR GLASS, as the sands of time, so are the DAYS OF OUR LIFES? There are four groups of people: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Covenant

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 4, 2019

We are steadfast in our faith, & our calling. We will stand against the carnality of this creation, & be the light God has called us to be!

Sermon - The church Covenant - Today’s message is geared towards our tendency to lean on grace so much that it cripples us from being what God has intended. - If you look in your bulletin I typed up our church covenant. Church Covenant Having been led, as we believe by The Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-9, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Tree

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 7, 2016

When you diligently, meticulously, carefully, obediently and sincerely keep doing the right and good things – light shines and life starts to change for better!

Is that for the plants? Job 14:7"For there is hope for a tree, When it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And its shoots will not fail.” Hope for a tree! I saw the plants dying from the look of the shriveled leaves, with fungus on them, a novice in the field of gardening, I asked my ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 13:24 – I Don’t Want To Live Like This Anymore! - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 7, 2011

Mubarak has survived six assassination attempts, but his dictatorship has brought the wrath of Egypts masses against him. They are shouting “We don’t want to live like this, anymore!” What about me? Who rules my life?

Matthew 13:24 – Part 8 - I DON’T WANT TO LIVE LIKE THIS ANYMORE! He has ruled Egypt for 29 years and has no intention of resigning. Mubarak and his family are incredibly rich. Apparently they have $70 billion due to corruption, kickbacks and some legitimate business activities. His kingdom is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Need To See Because, My Lord My Saviour Lives In Me.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 10, 2011

While they were walking along Jesus began to explain to them His plan and how that it was fulfilled by Him. Luke 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself

I don't need to see because, my Lord my Saviour lives in me. Last week we looked at the two disciples that were on their way home in Emmaus after Jesus was crucified. We saw that they were discouraged, they had their doubts and were in disbelief of what had just happened. Jesus had ap-peared and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Live Carefully (Cities Of Refuge; Numbers 35:1-34; Joshua 20:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

In God's eyes, it's really hard to accidentally kill someone. He places a high value on human life-- do we?

Sometimes in life, one will person will kill another. Sometimes, this is deliberate-- it's murder. Other times, it's an accident. Two people are out cutting down trees, and one person accidentally drops a tree onto the other. You kill him. You're out driving, and someone steps out ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9, Numbers 35:1-34