Sermons on Obtaining Light:

Sermon On The Mount: What The Believer Is Like

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 8, 2025

Series

Title: Living as Disciples in a Fallen World Script: Mt. 5:13-20 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 2-9-25 Intro: Indianapolis pastor Davey Blackburn knows what means to live as a disciple in a fallen world. "I cannot thank you enough for the unbelievable outpouring of love that you have shared with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking God's Word Out From Underneath The Bushel Basket To Restore Righteousness To Our Nation And The World Series

Contributed by Lyla Dahl on Apr 21, 2023

This sermon will inform how a scripture in the Word of God has been placed under a "bushel basket," igniting a raging inferno of depravity in our nation and around the world and what we as a Church can do to restore righteousness in our nation and around the world.

- I want to share a thought-provoking riddle and its answer with those who are open to receiving it. - - The riddle goes: "Why not light a lamp and put a bushel basket over it?" The answer is clear - the light would be rendered useless and may cause a destructive fire ("No one after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:11, Matthew 5:15-16, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Imitating The Way God Walks

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 5, 2023

Walking with God can be a really good thing! Have you noticed that many people have their own peculiar way of walking. Perhaps you smiled if you happened to see a boy walking with his father, trying to walk the same way as his dad. They say that imitation is a form of flattery.

Alba 6-4-2023 IMITATING THE WAY GOD WALKS Ephesians 5:1-21 Did you know that God took walks? The Bible says that when Adam and Eve sinned, “they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21, John 8:12, James 1:5-8, Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Replacement Tablets (Exodus 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 12, 2024

Does God sometimes make us do things over? As Moses face shone, do our lives shine? Let's look at Exodus 34.

Does God sometimes require a do over after we have broken things? How great is God’s mercy? Do we let our light shine from within? Let's look at Exodus 34. Were the previous tablets “the work of God?“ Was Moses to chisel a copy of the stone tablets himself this time, for God to write on? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Of Isaiah 49 In Luke-Acts Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 19, 2024

Part 2 of a rabbit trail exploring how the servant's calling is picked up not just by Jesus, but also by Ananias, Paul and Barnabas, in Acts. We are all to be lights, and "salvation," up to the ends of the earth.

Two weeks ago, we worked our way through Isaiah 49:1-6. When I taught on it, I said that these are the words of God's exilic prophet. The prophet feels like his ministry has been a waste of his time and energy. It's accomplished nothing. And God responds to him, not by arguing with him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Luke 2:25-34, Luke 9:28-36, Acts 22:6-16, Acts 13:44-50  (view more)  (view less)

The Shining Face Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2023

'The Shining Face of God' - Psalm 67 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Because the World Needs Light (vs 1-2). (2). Because the World Needs Joy (vs 3-4). (3). Because the World Needs Life (vs 5-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Coca-Cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. • In 1886, Dr John Pemberton first introduced Coca-Cola ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Misunderstood Messiah Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2024

There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at.

Throughout the history of the world, we have misunderstood the Messiah. There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at this evening in John 12: 20-36. READ 20-22. You might remember from last time that Jesus had just been hailed as the coming King and Messiah by ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Golden Mean

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2024

Ethics are defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. It can include a consciousness of moral importance or principles.

Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reminds us: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 13:8-10, Proverbs 11:1, Matthew 7:12

The God Of Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

As believers, we are called to let God's light shine through us, stepping into the realm of the impossible and bringing glory to our heavenly Father.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive into a profound conversation about light, both the light that God created and the light He calls us to be. We'll be looking at two key passages of Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18 and Matthew 5:16. Genesis 1:16-18 says, "God made two great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18, Matthew 5:16

Topics: Letting Light Shine, All The World

Transfiguration Of Our Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' Transfiguration, its significance, and how Christians can reflect His divine glory by truly loving and following Him in their lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. It’s a joy to be together in the house of the Lord! We gather here as a community and as a family, bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a moment in Scripture that is nothing short of astonishing. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Light Of God's Glory, Shines In Us

Is Faith A Force, Tool, Power, Or?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 29, 2019

One of the biggest errors that have crept into the church over the years has been the teaching that ‘faith’ is a thing, power, or force to obtain or possess.

Many believe that if a person can conjure up enough ‘faith,’ they can be healed of any ailment, declare things into existence, and receive all the money they could ever want. Conversely, it is believed that if a person is not healed or has little money, they lack in personal faith. Most believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 65:16, Revelation 3:14, 2 Corinthians 1:20, James 2:17, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 6:23, 1 Timothy 1:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 11:22, Galatians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 12:3, John 21:17, Acts 17:28, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Sunlight Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure This sunlight floods our soul with glory divine Hallelujah I am rejoicing, singing His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know I Know Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

message 4 in 1 John focusing on how we know we really know Jesus.

How Do I Know I Know Jesus? 1 John 2:3-6 Review/Introduction Jesus named the Apostle John, along with his brother James, the sons of thunder. They were simple yet powerful fishermen. In his letter/sermon to Christians, John demonstrates a holy thunder yet a tender compassion. He became known as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Bill Busch on Oct 18, 2000

We have been spending the last four weeks talking about the rest Jesus offers us and how to obtain it.

We have been spending the last four weeks talking about the rest Jesus offers us and how to obtain it. We spoke about rest, the promise of rest that God offers us, the power that God has over all our problems, and situations, and discussed the truth about the healing powers of God. Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

The Kings Favor

Contributed by Stephen Farrell on Jan 11, 2002

Using the book of Esther, showing how Christian, like Esther, obtain God’s favor and can have a victorious life.

Background on the Book of Esther Chapter 1- Queen Vash’ti banished Chapter 2- Esther Made queen Chapter 3- Haman’s plot to kill the Jews, because Mordecai will not pay homage to him. Chapter 4- Jews fast and morn, because of Haman’s decree. Esther recieves word. Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God