Sermons on Losing The Light:

Live Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 1:4

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 10, 2012

This sermon focuses on Genesis 1:4

We gather on this day to discuss the meaning of Genesis 1. Many people know without a doubt that Genesis 1 is the story of creation. It is in this first chapter that we find out that everything was created. It is because of Genesis 1 that we know as humans that we to have a beginning. Could you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:4

Denomination: *other

Five Things That Will Not Be In Hell.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 30, 2020

It is real there are things people want see in hell.

Five things that will not be in Hell. Psalms 9: 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. 1. There will be no light. Matthew 22: 13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Men In The Hands Of A Good God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2017

In the midst of evil, God is watching. He is not oblivious. God's decree directs history. He will judge evil and sin. His light still shines through His faithful prophets.

1 Kings 15-16 Evil Men in the Hands of a Good God ES 1 Oct 17 1828 We are going to touch on 1 Kings 15 today. Now that we have two kingdoms – ISRAEL and JUDAH, the author swings from one to another, telling us about the reigns of the Kings in both Kingdoms. • Following the account of King ASA of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:25-29, 1 Kings 16:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018

A sermon for Advent.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Illuminate The World

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

YOU CANNOT HIDE LIGHT FOR LONG. IF YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD NO DARKNESS CAN COVER YOU RATHER DARKNESS BRINGS OUT YOUR BRIGHTNESS

ILLUMINATE THE WORLD Main text- Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” “let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven”….Matthew 5:16 Alleluia I am a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Lamp Still Burning?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 13, 2019

A study in Psalm 56: 1 – 13

Psalm 56: 1 – 13 Is your lamp still burning? To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A Michtam of David when the Philistines captured him in Gath. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; Fighting all day he oppresses me. 2 My enemies would hound me all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Unconscious Witness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of love and faith, trusting God to use their ordinary lives for His glory.

Friends, have you noticed how even the faintest glow can calm a room? A nightlight in a child’s hallway, a candle on a windowsill during a storm, a porch lamp that says, “You’re welcome here.” Light doesn’t shout. It simply shines. It takes up residence in dark places and changes what we can see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Topics: Light, Authenticity

Rejoice Always! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores the joy, jubilation, and divine light available to us in Jesus Christ, as illuminated in various Scripture passages.

Welcome, beloved family of faith. It is indeed a privilege and a joy to gather in the house of the Lord, united in our pursuit to know Him better and to make Him known. Our hearts are brimming with anticipation as we prepare to delve into the richness of God's word today. Let's take a moment to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Isaiah 61:1-11

Topics: Light, Jesus

This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Topics: Light, Darkness

Reflecting Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

Embody and reflect Christ's Divine Light, guiding others towards His love and grace amidst life's darkness. Key

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family, bound together by the unbreakable bonds of faith, hope, and love. Today, we set our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18, Luke 11:33-36

Topics: Light, Jesus

Let Your Light Shine, Or? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and vigilant for God's kingdom, inspired by the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13.

Good morning. I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be here together in the house of the Lord. Now, I've got something I'm excited to share with you today. We're going to take a good, hard look at a passage from the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. But before we get to that, I've ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Light, Shine

Serving God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024

Explores the importance of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material wealth, viewing life through faith, and pursuing righteousness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to gather together in His name, to commune with one another in the unity of His love, and to be nourished by the Word of God. The Bible, our divine compass, guides us to the truth, to the path of righteousness, and to the heart of God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Topics: Light, Eye

Let The Fire Burn Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul recognizes that God has given man this power, and that is why he urges them not to lose it, but says quench not the Spirit. Let the fire burn he pleads. We need the heat, the light, and the power that only can be ours as we yield to the fire of the Spirit.

An embarrassing situation marked the passing of a well known fire chief. None of the family has spoken to any member of his engine company since the funeral. With the best of intentions these fire men sent what they felt was a high tribute. It was a floral arrangement with gold letters saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Educating Our Children To Live In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2016

It is necessary for us to teach our children to run the race, and to run to win

Septuagesima Sunday 2016 Year of Mercy Run to win. We stand here together some seventy days before Easter to let St. Paul and St. Matthew and yes the Blessed Trinity all tell us the unvarnished truth: we are all works in progress, sinners becoming saints. We cannot stop running, or run with ...read more

Denomination: Catholic