Sermons on Shining Lights:

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 33 – 36

Luke 11: 33 – 36 This Little Light Of Mine 33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Story About Light

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2011

Christmas Eve Sermon that uses a candle being lit and blown out alternately to tell a story about Jesus being Light.

[SANCTUARY OR OTHER ROOM BEGINS AS DARK AS POSSIBLE] SET UP: A LARGER CANDLE AT CENTER STAGE A PERSON READING OR TELLING THE STORY A HELPER TO LIGHT AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLE ** = INDICATES WHEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLE *** = INDICATES WHEN TO BLOW THE CANDLE OUT This Christmas Eve, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The Body Is The Eye

Contributed by Greg Livingston on Jul 12, 2014

A lamp is lit so that we can see. Jesus is the light of the world. Man is responsible for the light he receives. The true light is available.

Luke – The Light of the Body is the Eye Prayer Introduction The use of light and dark to describe good and bad throughout scripture and in our culture is pretty universal. If you think good thoughts you are in the light. If you think bad thoughts you are in darkness. This picture is common to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

This Little Light Of Mine

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 20, 2005

Don’t forget the "little light" beside you.

One of the board members (Joe Oldaker) was filling in while we were waiting for a replacement pastor. During one of his sermons, he told about an experience he had. He used to work in a coal mine, and had to wear a headlamp. They carried an extra bulb in case the one burned out. They also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Salt + Light | Matthew 5:13-16 The beatitudes reveal the character of a Christian; salt and light reveal the influence of a Christian. You are the salt of the earth. Identity (1) You are salt (because) you are blessed. (2) Jesus tells us who we are because of what he has already done. We must ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt & Light

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Salt & Light

Salt & Light Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

We Are Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 8, 2020

Continuation of the series "Who We are in Christ." We are called to be an influence in the world.

Who are we “in Christ?” What is our purpose “in Christ?" Think on that for a moment. If we are “in Christ” we are “saved.” We talked about that we are “a new creation in Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:17). If there was no further purpose for us on earth after our conversion, why are we not taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven I Ams Lesson 2: I Am The Light Of The World

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

The Seven I AMs of Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the second “I AM” given by Jesus. 2. Why did Jesus use “LIGHT” on this occasion? a. Early in the morning as the sun arose. “And early in the morning (before sunrise) He (Jesus) came again into the temple” (8:2). b. The priest lit the candle stand in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

# 25 in Series. Jesus proclaims himself to be the light of the world.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 25 “Jesus the Light of the World” John 8:12, 24-30 (v. 12 key verse) The Feast of the Tabernacles is the last of the seven annual feasts of Israel commanded by God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Learning..to Be The Light..

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 8, 2014

This is recurring theme throughout Scripture: the greatest treasure you and I can ever have is our relationship with Jesus Christ. And the greatest thing we can ever do..is to be a light to this world In which we live..and to share the source of the light

Learning To Be The Light In the past two Sundays, we've talked about finding out Who we are...and knowing where we are going This morning I would like to challenge everyone.. To learn to be the light in all situations along the way! Gal. 5:13-15 MSG 13-15 It is absolutely clear that God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light Has Come Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 8, 2019

Jesus lights the way for those living in darkness.

Light Has Come Isaiah 9:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 7-8, 2019 Great job, Edge Kids! Indeed, the light has come! Special thanks to Sheila Kuriscak, Patty Steele, Cheryl Williams and Wendy Czekalski. And to the leaders of our Beginner Choir – Angela, James and Karol Sheese and Carol and Krista ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 64:1, Matthew 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Light For My Path Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of the Bible as a guiding light in our daily lives, emphasizing its role in providing direction and understanding in a complex world.

Welcome back church! We are excited that you decided to join us once again for another week of our current series, “Glow in the Dark.” Starting last week, we began to look at what the Bible says about light and darkness. We discussed how Jesus claims He is the “light of the world” and all of us are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, John 11:21

Topics: Spiritual Light, Biblical Guidance, Daily Faithfulness

Sermon Series: Glow In The Dark

A Test For Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 30, 2002

A child of light concerns himself with conduct that is personally and morally fitting for those who are blessed and have Christ dwelling in them.

In our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, we were first challenged to pursue understanding—we are blessed in the heavenly realms; we can know Christ more and more, and as we know him he will become for us our only prize, our greatest treasure; we are God’s completed work, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Needs The Light

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

The World Needs the Light Matthew 5:14-16 Christmas Candlelight Service December 23, 2007 Introduction The passage I’d like to use for my message tonight is one you’ve heard me address before, but it took on a bit of a new significance to me today. Matthew 5:14 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan