Sermons on Sinners Hate The Light:

God’s Fire, Light And Power!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 7, 2022

In this outline sermon we point out 3 ways the Holy Spirit wants to reveal Himself through His children to the world. Fire, Light and Power attract.s Fire illuminates, warms, refines, purifies and can change material from one form to another. Think what God's fire can do.

GOD’S FIRE, LIGHT AND POWER! In this outline sermon we point out 3 ways the Holy Spirit wants to reveal Himself through the Church and each one of His children to the world. Fire, Light and Power does attract. Fire illuminates, warms, refines, purifies and can change material ...read more

Scripture: John 5:35, Acts 2:38, Matthew 3:11

The King And His Kingdom Of Light (2004)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

In Colosse, the community to whom the apostle Paul wrote the New Testament Epistle we know today as Colossians, Paul was addressing the concerns of those who were being led astray by false teachers.

THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM OF LIGHT Text: Colossians 1:11-20 Probably everyone remembers the story of the Pied Piper. It is a story---- a German legend about a musician who lived in a town called Hamelin. As the story goes, the Pied Piper, played his flute and got the rats of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Let Your Light Shine At The Peak

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 29, 2022

As of March 2022, 42 percent of pastors had considered leaving full-time ministry within the previous year (BARNA Group Survey). Also, only 30% of the leaders in the Bible finished well. This means that 70% fell short of God’s plan for their lives. Our lights must definitely shine at the peak.

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE AT THE PEAK "Son of man, how is the wood of the vine better than any other wood, the vine branch which is among the trees of the forest? (Ezekiel 15:2) Jesus disarmed principalities and powers. He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 15:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beacon Of Light Through The Inscrutable Darkness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2020

St. Paul encourages us to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

September 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Philippians 1:21-30 Beacon of Light through the Inscrutable Darkness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Epiphany Of The Lord-- The Divine Light Within

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 31, 2021

The only evidence the Magi had as they entered the shabby surroundings of a manger was that this baby was being shined on by a star.

I saw a comic strip recently about the star that guided the magi from the east. The star is nervous and sweating while placing a desperate 911 call, saying: “Operator, these three men on camels have been following me all night! I stop, they stop. I go, they go. I’m so scared….” The epiphany is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Light And Life (Christmas Day 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 22, 2022

Matthew and Luke illustrate the significance of the birth of God’s only begotten Son. John’s Gospel illustrates how Jesus brings life and light to a dark world.

THE LIGHT AND LIFE Text: John 1:1- 5 John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) He was in the beginning with God. (3) All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being (4) in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Becoming Whole - From Shadow To Light Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

What if the second half of the Psalm happened there in the darkest valley? The 23rd Psalm teaches us that God is with us, no matter what.

When I was young, one of the early movies I saw was called Pollyanna which was released in 1960 by Disney. I mentioned on Easter that I used to watch the Wonderful World of Disney with my family on Sunday night, and it was there that I saw the movie. For those who have never actually seen the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

How Can I Believe What Is Often Associated With Hate And Hypocrisy? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 30, 2018

How Can I Believe What is Often Associated with Hate and Hypocrisy? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 27, 2018

How Can I Believe What is Often Associated with Hate and Hypocrisy? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 27, 2018 Intro Today we are concluding our series entitled: “How Can I Believe?” In this series we have been engaging the questions that can arise in the process of believing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Actions Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 8 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Actions Interesting Statement: This is the hardest sermon series I have ever preached… Introduction: We finish our seven series closing with the seventh item the Lord hates, one who “sows discord among brethren”. As ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 7 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Attitude (False Witness) Interesting Statement: John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feet Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 6 Passage: Proverbs 6:18 Title: The Feet Interesting Statement: The average person takes 18,000 steps a day, walking about 65,000 miles in a lifetime. More important than how far we travel is where we allow our feet to travel… Introduction: In John 13 Jesus grabs a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 5 Passage: Proverbs 6:18 Title: The Heart Interesting Statement: The heart is the engine of human existence - the most important organ of the body. Without the heart, man cannot survive as the heart carries oxygen to all parts of the body as it providing strength and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mouth (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 3 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 2) Interesting Statement: "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence." Greek Sage Introduction: This week we again focus on that little rudder in our mouth called the tongue. James says, “We all stumble in many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mouth (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 2 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 1) Interesting Statement: A man reputedly slandered a local pastor. One day, he realizing the weight of his hurtful words and went to the pastor for forgiveness. The pastor told him he would forgive him on one condition - he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational