Sermons on Sharing The Light:

Living Worthy Of God's Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the Christian responsibility to reflect God's character, radiate His love, and align our beliefs with our actions, as instructed in 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I greet you with the warmth of God's love and the assurance of His grace. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to draw closer to God, to learn from His word, and to be transformed by His truth. Today, we're turning our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Topics: Responsibility, Share Christ

The Acts Of The Apostles. The Church In Motion. Acts 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 17, 2024

The Apostles did many things to start sharing the mission that Jesus sent them on. This message is to encourage us to do the same.

The Acts of the Apostles. The Church in Motion Acts 1 Stand and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace For Goodness: Transforming Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2014

When we live into the grace of God the light within us produces what is good, exposes and transforms darkness into light.

Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light That Overcomes All Darkness- Introduction

Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024

This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

I find that we all want to understand what we can do when facing what seems to be at times an onslaught against us mentally and Spiritually. This can be true for those who have dealt with the thought of not being loved, as I did as a young boy. In my situation then as my “birth Father” was never ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, John 12:46

Denomination: Other

Christmas In A Different Light | Mary And Joseph Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Dec 11, 2017

We sing the same songs, eat the same food, ignore the same people at dinner, and read the same story from the Bible every year at Christmas. But what would happen if we approached this in a Different Light?

Title: Christmas in a Different Light Text: Luke 1:26-38 and Matthew 1:18-23 Intro I love this time of year… Anybody else? I love the decorations, the food, the smells, the sounds, I love it all... I might be wrong… But I think the reason, or at least one of the reasons, some people do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light When Darkness Threatens

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 6, 2025

Darkness surrounds us daily. Fear whispers defeat. Thomas faced death with Jesus. Hagar faced the desert alone. Both learned God walks with those who trust Him.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT WHEN DARKNESS THREATENS John 11:16 INTRODUCTION: FROM DESPERATION TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER Brothers and sisters, let me take you to a moment of desperation in Scripture. Hagar stood in the wilderness of Beersheba with her son Ishmael. Abraham had sent them away. Their water ran out. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 10:9-10, Daniel 3:16-18, Genesis 12:1, Exodus 3:11, 1 Samuel 17:45, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 43:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of Christ Second Coming Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming Luke 12:35-48 If we are required to wait, then you and I had better learn how to do it right and do it well. 1. Keep Alert: Jesus is Coming again (vs. 35-40) In Jesus’ day, a rich man with a large household had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of Christ Second Coming

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming Luke 12:35-48 If we are required to wait, then you and I had better learn how to do it right and do it well. 1. Keep Alert: Jesus is Coming again (vs. 35-40) In Jesus’ day, a rich man with a large household had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lamp Under A Basket: How To Be A Light-Shining Kingdom Agent Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

A candle can't be hidden under a bed. Let your light shine brightly

While I was on vacation in Cancun we were swimming in the ocean everyday and it was simply wonderful and beautiful and really fun. The first few days the waves were very low, you could just sit out there in the waters and it was so calm and peaceful. But then slowly a hurricane began forming south ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Shining The Light - A Father's Day Message Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 21, 2012

A message all about what it means to be a man of God in the context of our marriages / families. Indebted to pastor and author John Piper and his excellent book, "This Momentary Marriage," for his four very practical ways of what it looks like for a man

Shining The Light - Ephesians 5:23 - June 17, 2012 (Father’s Day) Series: After The Honeymoon - #7 Folks, this morning I want to share with you a story I came across awhile back. It’s written by a woman named Patricia McGerr and it’s called “Johnny Lingo’s Eight ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23

Denomination: *other

Shed Some Light On Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#7] SHED SOME LIGHT ON ETERNAL LIFE John 3:16-21 Introduction: As we covered John 3:1-15 last week; we saw what each of us needs most from Nicodemus’ conversation with Jesus. As we continue in this chapter, we find the most known Bible verse in the entire Bible- John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Out And Welcoming In

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

Let's talk about being salt and light (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, chapter 15, pg. 167- 177)

HoHum: Christianity is one beggar telling another beggar where he found bread- D.T. NILES WBTU: 3 disciples are important for us to remain faithful disciples of Jesus. These are in Luke 6. This outlines for us an important night and day in the life and ministry of Jesus. Jesus spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Cracked But Called: How The Light Gets In

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 25, 2025

THEME: God’s glory shines through the cracks of our weakness. BIG IDEA: The gospel treasure shines brightest through fragile people who refuse to give up.

SERMON TITLE: Cracked but Called: How the Light Gets In TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (CSB) Opening: The Cracks Where the Light Gets In There’s a line from a song by Leonard Cohen that always catches my heart: “Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal