Sermons on Living As Light:

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

An practical exploration of what it means that Jesus is the light of the world.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 The text that we have to consider today falls in the midst of a group of seven. There are seven witnesses. They are active. They are describing not only the person of Jesus, but also the Father who sent him. One, of the seven, centers in the eighth ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Light From The Light Of The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2016

Jesus shone the light on the need to repent. The same light allows us to take in the Scriptures and feast on the Word. In return, we are to preach repentance and remission of sins in Jesus’ name to all nations.

This past Sunday I preached and led worship at the United Church in Bridgewater. During the children’s talk I mentioned that Jesus told his disciples that he would be returning to the Father, but that they would receive the Holy Spirit. I compared the Holy Spirit to the batteries in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Light Sensitive? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2005

Jesus Christ is like the perfect photograph of the Father - not just physical likeness but His entire personality and character. As He shines His light on your life - are you photo-sensitive to His character?

How many of us would use our drivers license photo for a portrait of ourselves? I can’t seem to get a picture of myself that I like - I look at it and say "that just doesn’t represent me very well." Now - in fact the photo is pretty accurate - it is my ideal of what I want to look like that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dark Vs. Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012

Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 3: 14 – 21 / Dark Vs. Light Intro: I want to take a survey this morning. I’m going to appoint someone to count for me. If you like milk chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you like dark chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you don’t like chocolate, raise your hand. --- ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be The Witnesses God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 2, 2019

How to be the witnesses God wants us to be: 1. Trust in the strength of our Savior (vs. 30). 2. Tell God's Truth (vs. 32-34). 3. Live as light (vs. 35).

How to Be the Witnesses God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 5:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2016 (Revised August 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. Before we read our Scripture, remember that that this chapter begins with one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

How Jesus came to be a light to a dark world.

JESUS... THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 1:4-5 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (NKJ) John 1:9 (Jesus)... was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (NKJ) John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon # 23 - From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 16, 2023

The allegory of light and darkness is used widely in the bible. What does it signify? Are we walking in the light or still stumbling in the dark? This sermon will sure help us evaluate ourselves to see where we stand.

As we continue our study this topic of ‘Freedom from Bondage’ we recognize that it is indeed the will of God that His people should be liberated from every sin and bondage. In this chapter we will study the metaphor of light and darkness, which is widely used in the Bible to explain this concept of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Luke 19:8-9, John 3:1, John 19:39-40, John 4:7, John 4:16-18, John 4:28-29, John 8:12, Luke 19:2, Matthew 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Two Ways To Live: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Every day, you and I are making choices that affect our future in this life and affect our future in the life to come. This message examines statements in Gal. 5:13-15 to illuminate Rom. 8:5

Romans 8:5 3/8/15 We have been in a study of salvation for the past few weeks that has led us to our text this morning in Romans 8:5. I want to focus on what is said in that one verse because it provides practical insight for how we can live our lives in victory. But to get some context, let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5, Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 5:13-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Living The Kingdom Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2025

The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5 to 7, reveals the heart of kingdom living. Jesus calls us to live differently — to embrace values that are countercultural, radical, and life-giving.

Living the Kingdom Life Introduction Today, we are diving into one of the most profound and transformative teachings of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount. Found in Matthew chapters 5 to 7, this sermon reveals the heart of kingdom living. As we explore this message, we will see how Jesus calls us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 34:18, Colossians 4:6, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World Needs The Light

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

Tonight, we gather in the soft glow of candles, but let’s be honest — the world outside doesn’t feel very soft or very glowing right now. There’s enough darkness in the world today. People are stressed, divided, anxious, angry, exhausted… and that’s just the line at Costco. Everywhere you turn, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Other

Living For Jesus 24/7 Off With The Rags Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 16, 2016

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light! (Ephesians 5:8)

Living for Christ - Ephesians 4:17-5:20 In the second part of living for Christ Paul gives the church of Ephesus instructions on how to remove any remaining rags of sin that remain after conversion. Ephesians 4:20-24 states “That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009

How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Teachings

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

The message talks about Jesus' words to living a good life.

Text: “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Jesus is the Son of God. He walked the face of the earth preaching and teaching the multitudes of people. Many listened to what He had to say, but on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Your Life In Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2014

How will you consider a life that is well-lived. Be the salt of the earth and light of the world for Christ, bring others to praise God with you.

How would you consider a life well-lived? Read Matt 5:13-16. The Christian faith is not simply a collection of doctrines and beliefs, although these are important. • At its root, Christianity is a life experience: a life-changing, personal experience of the risen Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible