Sermons on Responding To The Light:

Let You Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

Living Differently

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

We have been called to impact the world for Christ and not to become absorbed by the world. We are to live differently - to stand out as salt and light. Without separated lives we cannot fulfill this mandate.

Living Differently Matthew 5:11-19 Nelson Thomas Mumbai wrote in an article entitled The Truth of Separation: Meaning and Importance, "In Kerala South India, brethren believers are called the ‘separated people’. More than a century ago when our forefathers came out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

1 John: Living In The Light - An Introduction To The Book Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 3, 2016

The Word of Life (introduction to the book) - 1 John chapter 1 verses 1-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why did he write the letter? • He wants Christian’s to be satisfied: • Chapter 1 verse 4: • He wants Christian’s to be sinless: • Chapter 2 verse 1: • He wants Christian’s to be safe: • Chapter 2 verse 26: • He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon Outline - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

We can talk about Jesus, claim to know and love him, and say that we are serving him, but are our actions proving it to be true. The next generation will learn from what we do more than from what we say.

Actions speak louder than words The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Difference

Contributed by Michael Caples on Nov 5, 2017

Making a difference as a Christian

If you went into a field at about 2:00 in the morning It would be very dark. If I lit a small light from the other side you would see it. As a matter of fact, you would turn all of your focus to it. Think of this world as that dark field. Our world is very dark. We are more full of sin than ever. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23

Making A Lasting Impact

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus calls us to be salt and light. A watching world needs to "taste the Lord and see that he is good." People need our preserving influence, and they need to see the light of Christ shine through us. You may be the only Bible some will ever read.

Matthew 5:13-16 Making a Lasting Impact Do you ever yearn to make a difference in the world? To do something significant with your life? Do you ever wonder, “Why am I still on this earth?” I tell you, there is no greater satisfaction than to know you have been used by God himself to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

See To It, Then

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017

Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36, Luke 6:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confront Them With The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018

In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Lives are at stake, both our neighbors and our own. In regard to our neighbors, we are either living as light before them and hopefully exposing for them their darkness, or we are keeping our light hidden and allowing them to wander in the darkness unawar

Introduction In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No More Gloom Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christmas series introduction - focusing on the role of light in the Christmas story

Intro: Light. We have a hard time even describing what it’s made out of, but we sure do depend on it. We know it’s very fast - 186,282 miles per second. We know that it’s important to our emotional and physical health. Sunshine is a source of vitamin D, and areas where the sun doesn’t shine much ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Future King

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2023

'The Future King!' - Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A great darkness (vs 2) A great light (vs 2-4) A great promise (vs 6-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I waited all my life for an event to happen. • The promise it might one day happened started on the 14th of November 1948. • When Charles Philip Arthur George was born. • All my lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Let Jesus' Light Shine In You Always PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Christ calls us to shine His light in everyday life, so that our actions reflect His love and guide others toward God’s glory.

Some nights feel too dark. The text pings at midnight. The doctor’s tone is flat. The worry refuses to sleep. Yet even in a midnight room, a small nightlight steadies a child. A single candle hushes a whole room of shadows. That’s the math of heaven: a little light makes a life-sized difference. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14, John 1:4-5

Topics: Light, World, Witness

Unto The Upright There Arises Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 8, 2001

This sermon is about how God sends His light of hope and love to those who are upright in heart when they face dark situations and trials in their life.

UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 OUTLINE 1.CONVERSION 2.CLARITY 3.COUNSEL 4.CHEER 5.CONFIDENCE 6.COURAGE 7.CLEANSING THE MESSAGE UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 1.CONVERSION II Corinthians 4:6 John 1:9 John 12:46 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Light At The End Of Your Tunnel

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001

It may seem like the bondage of sin feels like a deep, dark and dreary tunnel. But God can be the light at the end of your tunnel

1 John 1 -10 (1:10) "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." (2:1) My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (2:2) And He is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God