Sermons on Night Light:

Jacob Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 5, 2004

God brings Jacob to Peniel to bless him but not before he has struggled all night with God. Limps are reminders from God.

GENESIS 32.23-32 JACOB AND THE STRUGGLE WITH GOD. If I were to say the letters WWF would you know what it meant? My immediate answer to that is World Wildlife Fund. Ask the children and you will probably get World Wresting Federation. I am not a great fan of wrestling but I know a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Importance Of Being Seen And Heard

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2009

Spirit filled Christians are light-bearers and grace speakers.

Title: The Importance of Being Seen and Heard Text: Acts 2:1-13 Thesis: Spirit-filled Christians are light-bearers and love-speakers. Introduction This week I read about a woman who, as a child, often heard her German immigrant great-grandmother repeat: “Kleine Kinder sollten wie Fische am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Love

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002

A Christ Followers involvement in the world is to be salt and light. What happens to a culture when the light is dimmed and the salt looses its saltiness?

Authentic Christian love John 13:31-36 Beginning: The church is moment by moment becoming more and more like the world around it. Instead of changing the world we are being changed by the world. We have bought in to a deformed love that has a defective and inauthentic DNA. We have weakened our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Reflect / Display God's Glory

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 14, 2004

ADVENT 3(B) - Believers want to reflect and display God’s glory in this sin-darkened world as lights of the true Light.

REFLECT/DISPLAY THE GLORY OF THE LORD JOHN 1:6-8; 19-28 - December 12, 2004 - Third Sunday of Advent 6There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

A Love That Will Never Stop Shining / Christmas Eve

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 18, 2015

Christmas is the living promise that we are never alone. No matter where we are in life, No matter how far we might stray, or how unfaithful we are, God in all his love, will continue to pursue, a love that will never stop shining.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings proceeding the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. A little boy wanted a watch so very badly ....for Christmas. Each day,...... he would ask about his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Streaming: Live- Presenters To End-Users Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 3, 2011

Living in the light is to be visible evidence of God-like living.

20110403 Web Site Title: Streaming: Live Presenters to End-Users Text: Ephesians 5:8-14 Thesis: Living in the light is to be visible evidence of God-like living. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of The Divine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 26, 2020

On the night of his betrayal, Jesus prays that his church may be one, with the same unity that Jesus shares with his heavenly Father

May 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:1-11 The Prayer of the Divine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Thursday was Ascension Day. 40 days after Easter, the risen Jesus meets with his disciples on a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2018

A devotion for our communion time at the Candle light service.

(This devotion was given in preparation for the communion service at our Candle-light worship. I sat in front of a crude manger holding my guitar and alternately speaking and singing verses from the song). Christmas Eve 1932, Robert McGimsey attended midnight church service in New York City and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 26, 2016

We are called to be Heavenly Rebels! We are to rise up against the established institutions of secularism and to rebel against the "god of this age" (2 Cor. 4:4) and take a bold stand for Christ. Here are 3 scriptural ways how to be a heavenly rebel.

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel Introduction:  The word "Rebel" is defined as  "to rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler." The ultimate rebellion is to rise up against the ultimate authority, which is God.  And those who do, will pay the ultimate price, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flame

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 27, 2012

A message used during our candle light service. May be used any time.

Tonight, I want to focus on the flame. All day I kept thinking about the wonderful gift of fire, especially today since God finally sent winter to us. How very blessed we are to have the warmth and sight that is provide from fire. I think back to the old day when there weren’t lighters and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Other

Saved By The Blood Of The Lamb

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 5, 2008

The message brings to light the signifance of salvation through the blood.

We have been talking about Jacob and his family the last several weeks. As you recall, Joseph was one of Jacob’s twelve children. He was favored by his father and because of this special attention, Joseph was hated by his brothers. He had quite an eventful life. Joseph went from shepherd to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010

Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Pic

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 23, 2023

Jesus' Presence, Light/Illumination and Commission (PIC) are the central themes of Advent-His birth.

A few days ago we took some of our family to the airport so they could fly home for Christmas. (Personal presence is so important in seasons of celebration. In the US Thanksgiving and Christmas are the biggest travel days of the year). Of course, we took a Picture with some of the decorations in ...read more

Denomination: *other

An Assortment Of Sayings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 15, 2014

Jesus teaches us three essential elements of discipleship in Luke 11:27-36.

Scripture Jesus concluded his season of ministry in Galilee and “set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). During one portion of his journey toward Jerusalem he gave his disciples additional instruction. Let’s read an assortment of sayings in Luke 11:27-36: 27 As he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do All Things Without Grumbling And Disputing Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Grumbling and disputing is a poor testimony for a child of God.

I heard a story about an old lady that walked into a department store one day and was surprised when an executive pinned a flower on her dress and gave her a $100 bill. She was the store’s one millionth customer. A tv reporter asked her, “just what did you come into the store for today?” To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18