Sermons on Perfect Light:

Keep Shining

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Paul reminds us that as new born-again-baptized people, we are new creatures in Jesus Christ who are called to exemplify His light in our living and witness, walking as Gods children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

Ephesians 5:8-14  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  (9)  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  (10)  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  (11)  Take no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

When Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light, He is talking to us about our covenant, our calling and how they relate to our righteousness.

FULFILLING THE LAW Text: Matthew 5:13 - 20 Mat 5:13-20  "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.  (14)  "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Luminous Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus has a plan to penetrate this world's night of ignorance with the light of knowledge. The plan is very simple. It is to advertise. Every Christian is to be a living commercial for the Producer of the program of life.

William Sangster, the great British preacher, tells of one of the strangest taxes ever imposed. He asked his father one day why so many of the homes in London had blocked up windows. His father explained that back in 1695 every house that had more the 6 windows was taxed for the extra ones. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Separated From Darkness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 27, 2022

When God commanded light to emerge, he did not discard darkness. He separated light from darkness and created day and night. The Lord that separated light from darkness will separate you from every work of darkness in Jesus name.

TEXT: GENESIS 1:3-4 (NLT) "Then God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness." LIGHT AND DARKNESS When God created light, he did not discard darkness. He only separated light from darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4, John 8:12, Luke 1:79

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Useful To God? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

God does not want believers to isolate or insulate themselves from the world and those who are lost. Like salt, Christians are called to make the world tastier; and like light, believers will shine the brightest only in the darkest places.

Are you useful to God, or have you made yourself useless? When we come to know Jesus Christ, we are transformed into a holy instrument to be used by the Lord. We all have a purpose, but some of us choose to make ourselves useless by not allowing the Lord to touch us with His hand. To put it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Lamps Burning Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at the believer’s responsibility to remain faithful in sharing the light of Jesus and proclaiming the gospel. It also views the horrible fate that awaits those who do not have the light of Christ abiding within them.

This evening’s message is entitled, “Keep Your Lamps Burning,” and it’s taken from what is called, “The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.” Back when I was in high school, our choir once sang an old Negro spiritual that went like this: “Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Johns Christmas Story

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2020

Johns Christmas story is different than Matthews and Luke's we find John share Jesus is LIght, Word, Life to humanity.

Johns Christmas Story John 1:1-18 1. Christmas is over but not Christ Mass • Hearts are broken the holidays are fun because of the gatherings the dinners the cakes the cookies the gifts the lights the spectacular, but some are relieved its over. • Now even our lectionary calendar calls the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Light And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022

Light and Dark: What is shining out of us? Luke chapter 11 verses 33-36 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Light must shine (vs 33) (2). Light must illuminate (vs 34a) (3). Light must not grow dim (vs 35-36) (4). Light must be our goal (vs 36) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The brightest star ever found in the universe goes by the catchy name R136a1. • It is 165,000 light years away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Brethren

Created To Shine!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2021

The word help many--Matthew 5, through Matthew chapter 7, is Jesus’ teaching on living out of His Kingdom, and His principles.

Created To Shine! Matthew 5:14-16NKJV Today I’m going talk to you about God’s Kingdom. And greater than that, how Jesus made you part of His Kingdom. It’s known as the Sermon On The Mount, or the beatitudes. Therefore, because of these words, His Kingdom is presently your Kingdom! In Matthew 5, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shine Your Light Oh Lord! (Part2) Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 13, 2020

His light shine into every life of His people. Now that we are facing a challenge of Disconnection(no church, no fellowship), I believe that we can all get over with this in the help of our faithful God.

8-30-2020 12th Year Anniversary Theme: Shine Your Light oh Lord (Psalm 57:5) Introduction: Praise the Lord! Today We celebrate 12 years of God’s Faithfulness in the Church, the Body of Christ of CGC Mambog His light shine into every life of His people. You have seen , experienced, and witnessed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:5, Romans 10:11, 1 John 1:5, John 8:12, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Change Agents Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Salt goes into the body. It is necessary, and good, and contributes to the health of the body. It changes the body – for a time. But for lasting change to occur something has to go into the mind and heart as well. And that is where light comes in.

How many of you keep a watch on how much salt you eat, buying the low-sodium versions of things like canned soup and cold cuts and avoiding high-sodium treats like pizza and potato chips? It’s an article of faith that salt is hazardous to your health. And it’s very difficult to avoid, since most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Light, My Salvation, And The Strength Of My Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2022

The dawn of a New Year.

MY LIGHT, MY SALVATION, AND THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE. Psalm 27:1. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promises Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2022

God is totally trustworthy when He makes a promise.

Introduction This sermon is going to start off a little different from my usual sermons because right from the beginning, I am going to share with you a Scripture. It is found in the Book of Micah Chapter 5. Please stand as we read just one verse-verse two. Micah 5:2 (NKJV) The Coming Messiah 2 ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Sal Y Luz

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Sal y Luz

Sal y Luz Sagrada Escritura: Mateo 5:13-16. Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "Tú eres la sal de la tierra. Pero si la sal pierde su sabor, ¿con qué se puede sazonar? ya no sirve para nada sino para ser arrojado fuera y pisoteado. Eres la luz del mundo. Una ciudad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Asin At Liwanag

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Asin at Liwanag

Asin at Liwanag Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 5:13-16. Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kayo ang asin ng lupa. Ngunit kung ang asin ay nawalan ng lasa, ano ang maaaring ipagpapalasa? Ito ay hindi na mabuti para sa anumang bagay kundi itapon at tapakan. Ikaw ang liwanag ng mundo. Hindi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other