Sermons on Light To The Nations:

Lessons In Light Series

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 30, 2016

This is the second message in a series of three on the themes of Life, Light and Love in 1 John. The focus in this message is on the Light and the practical out-workings of being ain and of the Light.

Lessons in Light 1 John 1: 5-10 Introduction Darkness and Light ; Truth and Error these concepts are under attack today and the church buys into the spirit of the age when it is more concerned about being politically correct than being faithful to the truth of God’s word. John 1:14 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation And Light Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 7, 2021

Can we really explain the creation of the universe when we were not there?

Let’s continue our worship by listening to what more God has to say through the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 38…. We had noted from the beginning of the Book of Job that Satan challenged God that Job would curse God if he lost all his priced possessions and his health. God allowed ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Jesse Loew on Sep 22, 2021

This sermon highlights the importance of walking in the light. To do this we must know the light

Walk in the Light John 3 New Living Translation 3 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 4:18-19, 1 John 1:8-10, John 8:1-12, John 3:5-20  (view more)  (view less)

Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2022

As we continue our pursuit of spiritual soundness this Lent, we ask for the grace we need from the Holy Spirit

Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent The team’s morale had never been higher. Their speed was peaking; their accuracy was better than ever. They had become a team through good times and bad, encouraging each other constantly. The cheering section on the sideline was packed; the cheerleaders were ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Walk In Light Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 12, 2018

The concept of imitating God in Ephesians 5:8-14 teaches us to walk in light.

Scripture Last week I began a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 that I am calling, “Be Imitators of God.” In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:1a, “Therefore be imitators of God.” That is Paul’s overall command for this section of Scripture. He then gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of Truth

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

The light of Christ must show in our lives, it cannot be suppressed, and must be seen by our actions.

The light of truth Mark chapter 4:21-25 Introduction- Good Morning everyone, if you would turn to Mark chapter 4:21-25. We will be listening to advice Jesus gives us from the Gospels concerning our lives, concerning our behavior, concerning things that should be important to us as we live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Walk In The Light!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Many Christians suffer from Spiritual Affective Disorder, because they do not allow their lives to be exposed to the light of God. "Bright light therapy" can bring their lives back on track. How can God's light change our lives?

[Sermon preached on 4 February 2018, Candlemas / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I have been living in Finland for more than thirty-five years now. And still, every year, I get affected by the winter blues. Days are so short, and the clouds are so thick, that some days it seems to me that the sun does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, John 12:35-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022

As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.

Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Light Breaks

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

We cannot look directly at the light of God. So the light came into the world in disguise, so that people would be neither frightened nor blinded.

How many of you have watched a sunrise? It’s been a long time for me, I’m not a morning person, but I remember some spectacular dawns on camping trips. And years ago when I worked as a hotel night auditor, in Tucson, I often watched the sun rise over the mountains as I walked home in the morning. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Romans 1:19-20, Exodus 33:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 27, 2023

1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people.

God is Light April 30, 2023 1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people. John was writing to a group of believers scattered around Asia who needed encouragement. 1 John 1:5-7 NIV This is the message we have heard from him and declare ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, John 3:19-21, John 8:12, John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2019

The beautiful truth of Christ's mission is that God was not just content to contain darkness or to hold it at bay for a while. Instead, he pierced the heart of it and conquered it on our behalf.

INTRODUCTION The passage just read is probably one of my favorite Christmas passages from one of my favorite books of the Bible. In fact, it is one of the reasons Isaiah has sometimes been called the “fifth gospel”, because between this, 7:14, 11:1-9, and chapter 53, we have an almost complete ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 15, 2024

Mark is the only writer to record the healing of the of the deaf/mute and the healing of the blind at Bethsaida. John only teaches about the man born blind. What ties these three lessons together is that the Bible records Jesus using His spittle to heal them.

John 9:1-7 (NKJV) "The Light of the World" December 15, 2024 The four Gospels record more than 35 miracles, but apart from Jesus’ resurrection, feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle mentioned by all four. Not even something as amazing as the resurrection of Lazarus was recorded by more ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Light Of The World

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 23, 2024

This is a Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service. It details how Christ has brought light into our lives.

“Light of the World” Candle Lighting Service Sermon Isaiah 9: 2-7 This is the season of Light! Light is a wonderful gift to us. The light on our Christmas trees represent God giving us the perfect light, Jesus Christ. Just think how our lives would change without it. Light drives out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2025

A sermon about accepting the light, living in the light and reflecting the light.

Darkness and Light John 1:1-18 Several years ago, we visited the Lost Sea Adventures in Sweetwater. It’s a big cave that also has a body of water that you can take a boat ride on. But it also has a number of rooms, and you can take a tour with a guide. The tour includes turning off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 15, 2024

Starting the series mainly focusing on darkness in the world, but then pointing to The Light

Introduction We are going to light up August! Light is a reoccurring theme in the bible, and for good reason. Light is something we all need in our lives, right? But also light is something our friends and community need. I believe that, through Christ, we can offer that light, that will lift ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12