Sermons on Speed The Light:

Sermon On Flying Beneath The Radar

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 27, 2024

Radar is defined as a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of aircraft, ships, and other commodities, by sending out pulses of radio waves which are reflected off the intercepted object back to the source.

Dallas Willard, an American philosopher once remarked: “The core of the person is what he or she loves, and that is bound up with what they worship - that insight recalibrates the radar for cultural analysis. The rituals and practices that form our loves spill out well beyond the sanctuary. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Peter 3:4, Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2

This Little Light Of Mine Ain't So Little Anymore! Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

This is how others are to see Christ through us

“THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE” AIN’T SO LITTLE ANYMORE Matthew 5:13-16 PROPOSITION: To help the listener understand Christ’s expectation for others to see Christ in us. INTRODUCTION: I am reminded of a man who attended our church for several weeks while he was in the area on business. (The story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Shirley Maclaine Was Wrong; How To Really Dance In The Light

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 25, 2001

Helping people to understand what it means to see the Light of Christ in their lives and to live with that knowledge.

Some of you may remember Shirley MacLaine’s book from the mid 1980’s. “Dancing in the Light”. Shirley MacLaine was wrong in her premise at least when viewed through the lens of scripture. Shirley believed that Light could be defined by the collective knowledge of all of our various personalities ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Light From The Star . . . Learning Wisdom From The Wisemen

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Dec 4, 2001

Christian symbols are important at Christmas.

LEARNING LIGHT FROM THE STAR… LEARNING WISDOM FROM THE WISEMEN BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT Christmas is filled with symbols. The Christmas symbols of the world are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, presents, roasted turkey, cranberries, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

This Little Light Of Mine, I'm Going To Let It Shine

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2004

As the candle gives itself for the light, so must we learn the gift that gives to to Light can make a big difference.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, I ’M GOING TO LET IT SHINE!! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I start burning big candle prior to service. As I start preaching I light a candle in a globe, I light a tall skinny candle, and I light some very small candles. You will see the points ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John The Baptizer Points To The Light That Shines In Our Darkened World

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 8, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series B

3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to worship you and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for your gift of grace, poured out for us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Coming Of The King; How Is Your Life Governed Light Or Dark? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 15, 2010

730 years before Jesus birth, Isaiah fore told the coming of The Messiah. A look at what that ment then and what it means today... a look in this direction.. for a great light has dawned!

IThe coming of the King; how is your life governed light or dark? Scipture: Isaiah 9:1-7 I see the King of Glory [(Brooke Fraser) Check out this song, brilliant!] I see the king of glory Coming on the clouds with fire The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes I see his love and mercy Washing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Something: Get Ignited And Go Light Your World

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 11, 2015

We need to get ignited with the fire of God before we can go light our world!

DO SOMETHING #4: GET IGNITED AND GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD SUPERBOWL SUNDAY ILLUSTRATION: Ray had rushed down to the local supermarket to pick up some hamburger rolls, chips and drinks. The big game was going to be on, so he was having a few friends over to watch it. The store was loaded with shoppers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: *other

Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 23, 2015

Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

In the March 13, 2015 edition of the “Sword Of The Lord”, the publication's editor Shelton Smith compared ministry to the act of driving. In one of the the remarks, he observed that one hand must be on the wheel. He expanded on that declaration by saying, “At the church house, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 John 1:5-7 - The Revealing Light Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 18, 2019

God is Light. The Light is the great revealer of one's spiritual condition. There can be a disconnect between what we claim to be our spiritual condition and reality. The Light of the Lord reveals the truth.

1 John 1:5-7 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, Genesis 1:3, Psalm 104:2, 1 Timothy 6:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

What Did God Do When The Lights Went Out

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011

I THOUGHT THAT THIS MORNING, WE WOULD FIND OUT WHAT GOD DID WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE PROBABLY HUNKERED DOWN, LIT CANDLES, PULLED OUT FLASHLIGHTS, SEARCH FOR OTHER HOUSING, OR A VARIETY OF OTHER THINGS. WHILE SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURE, I FOUND SEVERAL

WHAT DID GOD DO WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT A Survey through the Scripture concerning God and Darkness INTRODUCTION: THIS HAS BEEN SOME SORT OF WEEK HASN’T IT? THIS WEEK OUR LITTLE AREA OF THE WORLD HAS SURVIVED AN EARTHQUAKE, A HURRICANE NAMED IRENE AND A TORNADO. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS FOR A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From Above: Living In Light Of The Victory Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Ah wisdom, who can have it? Who can live wisely in such a strange corner of the universe? Who can live on this place they call Earth? More so, who can live rightly?

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV Ah wisdom, who can have it? Who can live wisely in such a strange corner of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 5:15-17, Psalm 23:4, Proverbs 10:23, John 8:32, Ecclesiastes 8:1, Luke 21:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

"my Light, My Salvation, My Strength!" Series

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 8, 2022

Here in this verse, the Psalmist David speaks of what the Lord meant to Him!

"MY LIGHT, MY SALVATION, MY STRENGTH!" Psalms 27:1 Here the Psalmist David speaks of what the Lord meant to him. *Let's notice 3 things David said about the Lord. First, I. David said the Lord was his LIGHT. Light is so important for many reasons. 1. Light is illuminating. A. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Finding Yourself & God In The Burning Light Of Divine Pronouncement Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth...

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth. As we continue the sermon series “Moses: Made for More” we’ll see how the burning bush incident sheds light on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran