Sermons on Light: showing 301-315 of 73,774

The Gift Of Light Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To invite people walking in spiritual darkness to follow the light of Christ.

[S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

Travel Light Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Jesus wants us to choose a simple life. The problem is we live in a consumer society which continuously bombards us with the message, you find life and meaning in the pursuit of things. We justify it by calling it the pursuit of the American dream. The mo

ODYSSEY: Travel Light With my wife and kids living in Arkansas, I fly monthly to visit them. How many of you in the room are frequent travelers? I've discovered with flying today, less is more. Airlines want up to $30 to check a bag. So it’s better, faster and cheaper to keep it as minimal as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Light On This Night

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

On Christmas night, light blasted the darkness, and God crushed the status quo.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was crucified. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Surprised By The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2010

1) Surprise in Watching (Luke 2:8), 2) Surprise in Wonder (Luke 2:9-14), 3) Surprise in Worship (Luke 2:15-16), 4) Surprise in Witness (Luke 2:17-20)

When the year ends we tend of have a summary of the past year’s events. They usually include the year’s disasters, market crashes and deaths. Births, tend not to get much mention. The greatest birth in Human history did not get much immediate attention either except for a few shepherds on the Job. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

Father Of Lights Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 8, 2011

Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

A common thing in extended family gatherings is to compare how siblings look. Some tend to look like their mother, others like their father, some have mannerisms and temperaments that are similar, while others have similar interests or occupations. In Gen 1:26–27 we see that humans are made: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Light For The Path Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 28, 2011

In Psalm 119:105-112 the word of God is:1)Light Points Our Direction (Psalm 119:105-108), 2) Light Presents Our Defence (Psalm 119:109-110), 3) Light Provides Our Delight (Psalm 119:111-112)

Television watchdog groups have called a new MTV show, "Skins" dangerous and likened it to child pornography. The first episode follows a teen’s quest to lose his virginity and features marijuana, masturbation, car theft and property damage. ...read more

Denomination: Other

Salt & Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2011

1. Jesus was telling us not to live for the kingdom of the world, but the Kingdom of God. 2. Jesus is saying that we play an important role in the life of the world as salt and light. 3. Jesus was talking about a new way of obedience.

It is no accident that Jesus talked about us being salt and light immediately after he spoke the Beatitudes. It is in learning how to think as Jesus thought and live as he lived in submissions to God, that we become agents of healing and light in the world. It is when we live as people who do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Of Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2011

1) Light from His Person (Ps. 36:5-6), 2) Light for His People (Ps. 36:7-9) and 3) Light from His Protection (Ps. 36:10-11)

Why do parents love children so much? As gifts from God, the honour of raising and caring for Children give life a new level of joy beyond expectation. Through words and actions we continue to show how much they mean to us. A favourite game that I love’s to listen to, is between my youngest son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-11

Denomination: Other

Lighting The World Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 21, 2011

Believers bear the Light of the World...Jesus! It's done through Expectations, Revelation and Anticipation.

Secondary Draft Also He said to them, "Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011

A Children's Sunday sermon focusing on the reality of light and the illusion of darkness.

Today you’ve noticed that we’ve been talking a lot about light. It’s because that is the theme for the summer program this year but also because the concept of light is so important to the church. Jesus used it as a metaphor to describe to people who He was and it still works ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Light! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2011

A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 5

Isaiah 9: 1 – 21 Let There Be – LIGHT! As we begin our study of chapter 9 we need to back up to chapter 8 verses 21 and 22. For the first verse of chapter 9 goes with this train of thought. Remember, when the bible was first written it did not contain chapters and verses. These were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Light Jesus Is

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 23, 2011

Jesus is the son of God, the light of the world.

Read: Exodus 10: 21-26 Entertain the Lord with a new song joyfully: sing about the firmament, the vault, the support and strength underneath the waters that separate the dry lands; Jesus says I am the light of the world, expect the bright and morning star to be there in the morning when you open ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 14, 2016

An Easter sermon on the light of Christ that over powers all the darkness of this world!

Darkness is a funny thing, isn't it? We have to have darkness; it helps us get better sleep. Sometimes in the midst of a headache or an especially sunny day, we long for a few moments of darkness. Darkness is good for a movie or a haunted house. But then again, too much darkness can be a bad thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Love In The Light Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2016

An encouraging Segmented Narrative Sermon which focuses on love and lighting our world with love.

LOVE IN THE LIGHT 1 JOHN 2:7-17 #1John2 INTRODUCTION… BOAT STORY PART 1 Once upon a time there was a world that was totally dark. No light. No light at all. No sun. No moon. No stars. The only lights in the whole world were lamps, candles, fires, and other man-made lights. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ