Sermons on Losing The Light:

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 15, 2009

Jesus asks us to be the Light and Salt, wherever He has placed us. Do we understand this command fully? Have we prepared ourselves to be the Salt and Light?

Salt and Light Thank you all for your prayers during my training at Haggai. Thank you for your love and care that you have demonstrated to Leslie and Neville while I was away. I know that many of you have personally visited her, and many of you have spoken with her regularly. Thank you. It feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 19, 2009

Isaiah encourages the people of Judah to walk in the light as preparation for the reign of Jesus.

This morning we’ll continue our study of the “Day of the Lord” in the Old Testament prophets as we begin a series of messages from the prophet Isaiah. Since Isaiah deals with the Messiah, both His first and second coming, more completely than any of the other prophets, we’ll be looking at a number ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Salt

Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009

Christians are called to be radically different from non-Christians. We cannot escape this reality if we choose to be serious followers of Jesus

Intro: Values and standards competing against each other Most western countries are pluralistic in both RACE and RELIGION Christianity, Islam, Secularism, Materialism and Cults all competing for the soul of a country WHO WILL WIN? [Phil. 2:9-11] == "Every knee will bow ..." Question: John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The "Character" Of Light Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

That Radiant Light Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus is the light of the world, revealing the Father and calling us to Salvation.

* Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. "Why," he exclaimed, "when I went a-courtin’ I never carried ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009

John uses powerful images in his writing. What did he mean when he called Jesus the light of life?

October 7, 2007 John 8:12 The Light of Life Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:2 He was with God in the beginning. Jn 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Jn 1:4 In him was life, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: *other

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 5, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discovering the powerful reality of life and light - and how that is found in Christ.

Journeying With John (JWJ-03) The Light of Life John 1:3-5 When I was young I had the thrill of visiting one of the most amazing natural wonders you will ever see - the renowned Cango Caves. I would like to invite you to journey there with me as we start our message today. Home to the KoiSan ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-5

Denomination: *other

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

God sends Jesus to bring light to a world darkened by sin.

"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-- on them light has shined." Not many of us today have any real concept of darkness. We probably think of it as dark right now, but in fact we live in a world where even in the dead of night light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Anglican

Light In Darkness.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2009

❶ Two Kinds of Spiritual Darkness 1. Darkness as a result of sin 2. Darkness of the unknown ❷ Walking in Darkness ❸ How to Walk in Darkness

Thomas Kinkade paints a winter scene. Snow blanketed the ground and the pine trees. Night is falling, and the landscape is enveloped in semi-darkness. A cabin incased the shadows. The scene is one of gloom. Then the artist uses some yellow and orange and brighte4r tints, And puts a cheerful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 30, 2007

What is sin? God calls us away from a life of sin and darkness but instead to live in the light, as He is in the light.

This week I wanted to start off briefly answering the question, why study the Bible? I know that my style of teaching is a little different than what some of you may be used to so I wanted to help you see where I am coming from. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lamp Of Light Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2007

This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 9th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 9 Lamp of Light Matthew 6:22-23 The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore you eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By The Light

Contributed by Brian Menear on Nov 12, 2007

The story of Paul on the road to Damascus. How did this change the future of Christianity?

Blinded by the Light (NLT) (The Story of Paul from Acts 9) Background of Paul Name means-“one asked for” He was born in Tarsus which is modern day Turkey. Jewish parents who were also Roman citizens. Paul was a determined, stubborn man. Exactly what God needed to carry his message to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 12, 2005

- Two things Lucy saw coming into Narnia - First it was Winter - Second a lamppost in the middle of a wood - Have you noticed that the Christmas story is told in bleakness of hard taxation & darkness? - Not much different than today

PowerPoint - + New Slide, > New Transation The Light Of Christmas ---------------------- Lk 1:78-79 + Christmas Lights in town — The Light of Christmas 7x (Slides of Christmas Lights) + - Two things Lucy saw coming into Narnia was Winter > - Second a lamppost in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

One of the great gifts that God gives us is light--light for our world and our spirits. We celebrate this gift at Christmas

John 1:6-8, 19-38 “The Miracle of Light” INTRODUCTION I’m not sure that Thomas Edison had any idea how his invention of the incandescent light bulb would change and revolutionize our lives. Now, we have light everywhere; we find it difficult to escape from light. People call it light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Light A Fire

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 26, 2008

On the Day of Pentecost God sent Fire to start the Church. Does God need to send that fire again?

Light a Fire Acts 2:1-38 Pentecost: Literally means Fiftieth. It was to be celebrated on the "day after the seventh Sabbath" and hence on the fiftieth day after Passover. It was originally the festival of the first fruits of the grain harvest. It is a commemorative of the day of the giving of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ