Sermons on Light Of Christmas:

The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus – And Our Discipleship – In A New Light

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 17, 2009

The invitation to climb the mountain of Transfiguration is an invitation of Jesus’ to encounter God afresh, then to see ourselves, God’s purpose in our lives, and the world, in a different light.

Mark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus – and our discipleship – in a New Light Through our Gospel verses this morning we are invited to accompany Jesus and his chosen disciples as they climb a mountain, and there experience a wondrous moment – a turning-point in the lives of the special ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk As Children Of The Light (Ephesians 5:3-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2022

Don't be lured by old, sinful ways of living. Be thankful, and walk in the light.

Let's start today, by simply reading verses 3-4: (3) Now, sexual immorality and all uncleanness or greediness must not be named among you, just as it is fitting for the holy ones, (4) and shameful behavior and foolish talk or coarse/crude joking, which aren't proper, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Part 2

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2023

THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO PART SERIES ON BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD. THIS IS ALSO PART OF A GREATER SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 2 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"the Power Of Hope: A Light In The Darkness"

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jul 26, 2023

Today, we come together to explore a topic that touches the depths of our hearts and souls—the power of hope. In a world often clouded by uncertainty and adversity, hope emerges as a guiding light that illuminates our darkest paths.

Introduction: Today, we gather to shed some light on a topic that's been in the dark for far too long—hope! Now, I know what you're thinking, "Oh boy, another sermon on hope. How exciting!" But trust me, folks, this one's going to be a real "bright" experience! So, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 4:18-21, Job 13:15, Matthew 14:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our Never-Dying Souls In Jesus Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Remember always the beauty with which our souls came into this world – the gifts, the talents, and strengths -- are to accomplish the will of God for our lives in this world.

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks powerful words about our soul, raising the question of what is there if we gain the whole world at the cost of losing it. To ponder the soul that God has given us, I'd like to share two stories with you. The first story is from my days of teaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Part 24: The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2025

1. Psalm 27 is about winning (vs. 1-3). 2. Psalm 27 is about worship (vs. 4-6). 3. Psalm 27 is about wanting to please the LORD (vs. 7-12). 4. Psalm 27 is about waiting on the LORD (vs. 13-14).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 24: The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation Psalm 27:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 23, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Shine The Light Of Christ - Isaiah 60:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

In a world filled with spiritual darkness, God has called His people to be light-bearers, this is not our light, but the light of Christ shining through us.

Go! And Shine the Light of Christ Isaiah 60:3 (NLT): “All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Introduction Imagine for a moment a darkened stadium. The power goes out. Thousands sit in confusion, waiting in silence. Suddenly, a single torch is lit. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:3, John 8:12, Revelation 21:23-24, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Matthew 27:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Light Doesn’t Always Lead To Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 21, 2025

John doesn’t blink when he says the ultimate reason the Jewish people don’t believe is because of God. What you are seeing in Jesus’ ministry is the same that Isaiah saw in his ministry. God has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts.

One of the biggest challenges for the early Christian leaders was how many Jews were rejecting Jesus. The first two things Jesus’ disciples say about him in the Gospel of John are “We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41). And, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Lights In A Dark World - Philippians 2:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

Are you obeying the command in Philippians 2:14, "Do everything without complaining or arguing"?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Glow In The Dark: Keep The Light Burning (Part 4) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 30, 2024

The Lord keeps our light burning.

Following Jesus is a marathon, not a sprint. Parable of the sower: Rocky ground, Thorny ground. Too many Christians give up. "It's just too hard." Why? They truly do not trust God. Their own power fails. You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Romans 8:17-18, Psalm 18:28, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Shocking Idea Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2015

A Christmas sermon focused on the Virgin Birth. The Virgin Birth 1. Opens the Door For My Salvation. 2. Changes My Direction. 3. Requires My Response.

A Shocking Idea Today we start a new series called: Incredible Christmas. Of course this is the Christmas season and I want us to take a new look at an old story and see how incredible the story really is. Follow along with me as I read from Matthew chapter one: “Now the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is...jesus

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 19, 2008

Sometimes all we know are "NO’s". We learn to live within the limis of can-not, must-not, will-not, and have-not. We really need a "YES"! Here’s the best YES of all.

All I want for Christmas is JESUS! 2 Corinthians 1:20 John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (NIV) One of the first words we know is “NO”! From the time we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian Tree

Contributed by Val Black on Dec 14, 2005

Our Christian Tree is on a hill in a city called Jerusalem, in the nation of Israel. Its not much to look at. Its made of wood and isnt even finished or sanded smooth. Its really rugged looking. I see gifts under it. Lets investigate!

The Christian Tree In a few days it will be Christmas and a lot of us are going to be around friends and relatives who we see only at this time of the year. Many of those people will be unsaved and because of the season, they will be more receptive to spiritual things than they would at other ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

God Lying In A Manger

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Dec 24, 2020

This is a Christmas Eve homily that focuses on God's ultimate plan for humanity. The primary message is how God, in Jesus, share with us his true image. The challenge is for each of us to bear that image as he transforms us from the inside and lived out in the world.

God lying in a manger! Celebrating Christmas should not be viewed as an event, we should view it from the perspective of a process. Christmas, as reflected in my Christmas series, Reliving Christmas, began with God. Our introduction to God is found in the creation story—God is eternal and existed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Mark 1:7-8, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational