Sermons on Light:

Called To Be Light

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jan 4, 2010

Based on the Servant Passages in Isaiah this sermon focuses on the New Testament church fulfilling it’s purpose to be the light to nations in the world today.

CALLED TO BE LIGHT Isaiah 49:1-6 “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may l reach to the end of the earth” (vs 6) This passage of scripture is part of what is known as the “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah. There are four distinct passages of scripture that are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 8, 2007

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service message. It points people to Jesus as the Light of life.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS John 8 :12 During this time in which we celebrate the physical birth of the Lord Jesus, let’s be mindful of how much brighter this world is because He came into it. Jesus declared in John 8 :12, I Am the Light of the World. He who follows Me ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Light Of The World

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 14, 2007

What was the light that was present at Creation?-Jesus Christ

Light of The World(NIV) Genesis 1:1-4 GE 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. GE 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light The Fire

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 1, 2007

God will breathe life into anyone who is willing to let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn in them.

Light the Fire TEXT Ezek 37:1-14 The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically they are looking in the wrong places. Sadly, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions, lethargy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Light!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 7, 2005

This sermon examines the meaning of the concept "God Is Light."

We are going to look at one of the simplest passages in the Bible. It is only three words. Even though it is only three words it is one of the most profound passages in the Bible. Turn to I John 1:5. “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006

What do we do with sin in our lives? We can Cover them; or we can Confess them and Conquer them.

Walking In Light 1 John 1:1-2:6. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let There Be Light

Contributed by David Butcher on Sep 8, 2006

The way God desires us to live.

Genesis 1:1-4 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. 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

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. 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. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Reveal The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

Jesus heals the blind man to teach the great need of healing spiritual blindness

It Took a Miracle: TO REVEAL THE LIGHT 08/24/97a BBC John 9:1-41 Throughout his Gospel John used the symbolism of blindness to reveal man’s greatest need: Salavation. John used not only the contrasting symbols of Blindness and Sight to reveal man’s condition apart from Christ and united with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover The Light

Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 25, 2006

To discover the light of the incarnation and how the incarnation challenges us to know Christ, live abundantly and be consumed by Him.

(Begin with all lights in worship center off) Darkness. Have you ever been in a place so dark that it felt as if you could reach out and touch the darkness? I’ve been out in the deep woods after dark and I remember not being able to see my hand in front of my face. That was dark. On Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heat And Light

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2005

If we want to have more of the Light of God in our lives then we can expect God to turn up the heat of Holy Ghost conviction for sin.

HEAT AND LIGHT By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Mark 8:22-25; Matthew 4:16; Luke 1:79; 1 Peter 2:9; John 3:19-21; Ephesians 5:13; 1 John 1:7 Some years ago I spent a little time as a motivational speaker in the world of business. On a number of occasions I was also a part of a stage crew for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

“THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Give Light

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

To explain what salvation is, why we need it, and how to find it.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, December 10th, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Invocation *Opening Hymn #90 “Good Christian Men, Rejoice!” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #84 “Child in the Manger” *Advent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007

Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist