Sermons on Light Of Man:

Abiding In The Light

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 19, 2002

This sermon addresses the blindness of sin, the light of Christ and the gift of salvation.

ABIDING IN THE LIGHT Text: John 9:26-41 “Several years ago, a Greensboro, North Carolina, newspaper carried a story about a tractor-trailer rolling along on a side street in a southern city. The driver came to a low bridge and misjudged the height of his rig. When the truck came to a stop, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:26-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2012

Walking in the light is conditioned on following Christ. John 8:12 “I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.” The Epistle of 1 John lays out several conditions for walking in the light.

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Before a person comes to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ the Bible says that that person is in total spiritual darkness. When one comes to Jesus that person no longer needs to be in darkness but in following Christ they have the light of life. As such they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stay In The Light

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 16, 2016

Jesus stayed the day of trouble and delivered Jews and Gentiles for redemption to the LORD for salvation in grace.

Stay In The Light by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 16, 2016) “...They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay...” (Psalm 18: 1-50, King James Version [God's manifold blessings: To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Friends

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

God is light. Nothing stronger can be said. This is as far as human language can go in relating God and light. God is light. Light is of the very essence of God's nature.

The Emperor Trajan said to Rabbi Joshua, "You teach that your God is everywhere. I should like to see Him." The Rabbi replied, "God's presence is everywhere, but He cannot be seen. No mortal eye can behold His glory." The Emperor insisted, however, and so the Rabbi said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Salt & Light

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

It is Life or Death

Yesterday was Valentine day. Husbands I hope you didn’t forget! I have a good friend that’s a marriage counselor if you need one, I have been seeing him for many years now! A heard about a man that took his wife to a marriage counselor and they told him all their problems. Finally after an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO BE SALT? -- The human body contains about 4oz. of salt. Without enough of it, muscles won’t contract, blood won’t circulate, food won’t digest and the heart won’t beat a beat. Without a doubt, salt is VITAL to life. And Jesus s

Yesterday was Valentine day. Husbands I hope you didn’t forget! I have a good friend that’s a marriage counselor if you need one, I have been seeing him for many years now! A heard about a man that took his wife to a marriage counselor and they told him all their problems. Finally after an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2020

Do you bring something to others that enhances their faith in God? Does the light of Christ shine in your life?

Salt and Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Intro: Sam was chatting with his friend Ted. He asked Ted whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day. “Yes,” Ted rapidly replied, “I bought her a belt and a bag.” “That sounds good,” Sam responded. “I hope she will like them. Ted grinned, “Me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Light

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus teaches us to walk while we have the light, lest darkness overtake us; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While we have the light, believe in the light, that we may become sons of light because Jesus is the Light of the World.

John 12:42-46 (NKJV) Jesus is the Light September 3, 2023 For thousands of years, the Jewish people had been looking for a Messiah. They were expecting a great military leader, one who would overthrow all of their enemies and restore Israel to its former greatness and glory. What they had not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-46

Denomination: Baptist

Got A Light?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 3, 2004

Sombody had to help with Saul’s conversion, Have you got the light of Jesus?

Got A Light? I remember seeing in several old movies, when two Spies were to meet they would start with some seeming innocent conversation starter. That was to keep all around them from noticing that the planned meeting was happening, the microfilm passed or other instructions given. One that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

The second message in a series on the "I am" discourses found in the Book of John

The Great I Am – The Light of the World May 2, 2004 John 8:1-12 Sunday AM Intro: A few weeks ago, we began a study on the self descriptions of Jesus found in John better known as the “I am” discourses – 7 identifying statements made by the Messiah to help us to understand He wasn’t just any man, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Light Of Day

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 23, 2003

An exortation to the Church about Joy to come ,in the light of a new world.

In the Light of Day Phillippians 1:21-23 For to me to Live is Christ, and to die is gain. For I am in a strait betwixt two, haveing a desire to depart, and to be with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2010

God’s desire is to have His people enlightened and able to enlighten by the power of the Spirit of God. God’s plan for Israel was for her to be light to the nations. God’s plan for His redeemed Spirit filled Church is for her to be the light of the world

ZECHARIAH 4: 1-5 THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (The Lampstand in The Fifth Vision) [Isa. 9:1-7; 60:1-3; 62:1-2] These visions supplement one another beautifully . The previous vision of the removal of the filthy garments [by the pre-incarnate Christ] indicating how moral obstacles were to be removed ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by James May on Dec 21, 2008

Jesus is that True Light that shone forth on that first Christmas night. The Light came to dispel the darkness in the hearts of men.

The Light of Christmas By Pastor Jim May One thing that makes Christmas and the Holiday Season such a beautiful time of the year is all of the colorful lights that are used to decorate our homes and businesses all across America. Of course there’s nothing quite like having to put up those ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 1, 2001

Jesus is the light of the world!

Q: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? A: How many can you afford? Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Lights Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006

Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist