Sermons on light your world:

This Little Light Of Mine, I'm Going To Let It Shine

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2004

As the candle gives itself for the light, so must we learn the gift that gives to to Light can make a big difference.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, I ’M GOING TO LET IT SHINE!! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I start burning big candle prior to service. As I start preaching I light a candle in a globe, I light a tall skinny candle, and I light some very small candles. You will see the points ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

This world can often be a very dark place - senseless acts of violence, hatred and abuse - selfishness, greed and anger in our own hearts and lives. A saving Light appears that brings genuine peace and lasting purpose. See how Jesus is a Light in the darkness of this world.

What do you do when you walk into a dark room? You reach for the light switch, right? For many of us, it’s probably hard to imagine living without that little thing called “the lightbulb” – that little glass bulb that instantly dispels the darkness and brings light. Can you imagine experiencing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Misunderstanding

Contributed by Greg Pennington on Aug 8, 2002

Examining the differences between Islam and Christianity in the light of scriptures of the Bible.

(Quotations from articles and information at www.answering-islam.org was used for much of the content of this sermon.) What is Islam?-- Submission. What do Muslims ("one who submits to God") believe? How is our Christian faith different? Christianity and Islam share much common ground. Both trace ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Bear Fruit And Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 19, 2015

As we grow, as we learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit of the highest quality - fruit that will resemble our Creator, fruit that Christ expects from us.

BEAR FRUIT AND LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Each of us is planted as a seed of highest quality – created in the very image of God – created by God. As we grow, as we take root in this soil, learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Separation From The World Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 14, 2018

The only reward Paul wanted from the Corinthians was conduct in accordance with the Gospel of Christ.

July 25, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.b: Separation from the world. (6:14–7:4) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing Your World For Christ

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 24, 2002

Christians can be a godly influence on the world when we commit ourselves to being authentic and available.

Dr. Evan Kane was the chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He had practiced his specialty for 37 years. Over the course of time he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker if they only had local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Divine Light Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 2, 2008

John the Baptist came to herald the light of the world that brought salvation to those who believe, receive, and become.

John 1:6-13 “That Divine Light” I. The Witness (6-8) • Vs. 6 • Background -- *Luke 1:5-17; 36-41; Matthew 11:7-11 • Jesus called him the greatest of all God’s prophets o John was both a prophet and a priest; a prophet represented God to the people, while a priest represented the people to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

If knowing the will of God depends on the renewal of our mind and our total surrender to him, how can we be sure that it has taken place? Are we really living it out?

Opening illustration: Object lesson using a small cup of milk representing the world in us. We pour a large jug of water (representing the HS) in it till the cup dispenses the milk completely and has water only. Introduction: What must be Renewed? As our belief systems are formed, they can be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Each Other, Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus prays for our unity as Christians so we can be a witness to the world that he is real.

Many of us know the story after Joshua, things went well for a while. They kept their promise, they were devoted to following God and not worship other gods of the land, but it didn�t take long. After only one generation they went back to their evil ways. They lost sight of the promise they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

Coming Into The Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Much of our world goes through life with blinders on, blind to the good things God has for us.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Salt And Light

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013

By adopting the qualities of salt and light into our lives, we can make a difference to the immediate world around us.

Salt and Light Introduction. If you were to ask anyone with a basic knowledge of the Bible about the Sermon on the Mount, they would probably quote at least one of the Beatitudes. However, the Beatitudes are a part, an important part but only a part of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

When Your World Collapses

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Sep 18, 2001

In response to the terrorist attacks on NY and WA, this sermon attempts to help people learn to lean on God in times of trouble.

WHEN YOUR WORLD COLLAPSES---PSALMS 34:15-19 JOKE---In memory of those who’s lives were stolen in a murderous act of war, at the WTC, the Pentagon, and in the hills of New Jersey, there will be no joke this week. Instead, I simply ask you to observe with me a moment of silence. INTRO--- There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-21, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, I Am...light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Shine the light of Christ on our own darkness, and the darkness of the world. Then, shine as a light in the world.

IN CHRIST, I AM…LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS—Ephesians 5:1-20 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Read the sermon title from the card. There is a lot of darkness in the world. The media bombards us with stories of injustice, oppression, and corruption. We see people who are caught in a web of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Eye Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2022

Jesus has just noted that the eye is the body's lamp. A healthy eye perceives light and transmits that information to the body. In a poetic sense, a functioning eye floods the body with light. Light allows a person to see and operate in the world according to what is true.

The Eye (22) "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, (23) But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Jesus has just commanded His listeners to stop stockpiling treasure on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist