Sermons on Lights:

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

IF CHRIST IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, then a world without CHRIST IS DARKNESS.

All of us has a default hatred in darkness!!!! We don’t like being in the dark!!!! We don’t want to be in the dark!!! We get annoyed when we are put in a dark place! No one wants to be in dark! Yet, this is the dilemma of the world! This is the dilemma of human nature. We are in darkness! With ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Foursquare

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Failure To Understand The Light Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

People of every generation blurt out the same question, “Who are you, Jesus?” Well, Jesus answers that question.

Tonight we continue with Jesus’ discussion with the Pharisees. READ v. 25. Man asks a very basic question. Now Jesus had just made a phenomenal claim that He was the Light of the world. Of course, His claim shocked the Pharisees as well as others. And when you recap what Jesus had told these ...read more

Scripture: John 8:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lighting The Night Sky

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

God transfigures us and sends us out into the world to share His love. God uses us to light the sky of the darkest nights of the soul. Praise be to God.

One day I was reading the news on the net, I do that most every day. I ran across a headline for an article titled, “Death of an International Language.” The title sounded intriguing so I read it. It made both sad and nostalgic. The article talked about the death of Morse code, the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2010

Jesus is the light of the world, the world rejected Him, although some did not, where are you?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever tried to navigate in the dark? How would you like to drive at night with no lights? Imagine a world were cars did not have lights. The roads would be VERY dangerous at night wouldn’t they? • Imagine living in darkness, living in a dark world where there ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Karcie Crum on May 25, 2020

Jesus used the powerful tile of Light of the World to describe Himself twice in the New Testament. I share an acrostic of the word L-I-G-H-T in this message

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12, 9:5 The Light of the World is one of the powerful titles that our Lord Jesus assigned to himself twice in the Bible, once in John 8 and once in John 9. Read Jn 8:12 and Jn 9:5; Pray Question – How many of you were afraid of the dark when you were a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Light Burning!

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 11, 2021

This sermon is a podcast on iHeart Radio from my GodNAmerica Ministry. This lesson reflects the power of God's light on the lives and hearts of people. Light IS greater than darkness.

Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ephesians 5:6-14 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light All The Way Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

God alone is the source of light that is beyond man's capacity to discover. In this prayer God is seen as the God of nature and history, but the strongest focus is on God as the source of revelation.

Abraham Lincoln was greatly disturbed during the Civil War because he was so often given advice or denounced by persons speaking out of a vacuum of information an a reservoir of ignorance. One of his favorite stories was concerning a backwoods traveler lost in a terrific thunderstorm. He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:22

You Are The Light Of The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 25, 2019

We are to be the light of God to this dark world. How? We're to lead morally, to point the way to God, to warn them of the dangers ahead, to serve, give, and sacrifice -- to show them the love of God. We will change the world one small kindness at a time.

YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD! Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOUNG PREACHER TONGUE TIED 1. Preaching his first sermon, the seminary student had written a thoughtful line in his sermon, “God called me to heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out the devil.” 2. But in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk As Children Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 16, 2020

Bathed in the light of God's grace, we are freed to live and act with all of the power and ability at our disposal.

November 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 Walk as Children of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early birds have no trouble ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Be The Salt & Light

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world.

• The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world. • In the first twelve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Light In Dark Times

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 25, 2018

An Easter Sermon comparing the feelings of Christ's followers at the time of the Crucifixion, and the similarities we have today, and lessons to be learnt.

Light In Dark Times Mark 16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun. "And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun..." (Mark 16:2) There is a great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Light Has Dawned

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023

Christmas reminds us that the light of Christ has dawned upon us. God has not forgotten nor forsaken us. There is hope in this broken world. Jesus is our hope and Saviour.

Isaiah 9:1-7 ESV 1But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2The people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 4:13-17, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Search For Utopia And Light Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 31, 2023

Man searches for a great deliverer on earth. He looks for the Messiah, that is, for someone who can lead him to utopia and light and heaven.

Tonight’s study will not be as long as others have been. We are only going to look at 4 verses tonight. READ whole passage. Jesus has just tried to explain to the Pharisees that He is the Light of the world. Of course, they didn’t believe it. The Pharisees had just asked Jesus to show them His ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 7, 2024

Our words and deeds should not mimic the world’s futile search for significance but should instead reflect a passion for God so strong and divinely initiated that our good deeds point to the sinless One who holds the keys to both death and life.

The Light of the World John 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How can one cast a shadow of significance upon a world that is filled with constant change, ever evolving thought processes and constant innovation? In a world of quantum computers that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist