Sermons on The Light Of God:

We Shall Overcome

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

This sermon is the 4th in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul explores the Christian response in light of suffering.

Bibliography: Willie Wonka, When God Interrupts - Craig Barnes, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer...-Louise Perrotta, Martin Luther King, William Barclay The other night as we were channel surfing, we came across one of my favorite movies from my childhood, and the boys and I sat down to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Methodist

How To Become A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 18, 2007

God has placed the enabling to comprehend Jesus as the true Light of the World within each person. Though many will reject Him and others will receive Him into their life, all have been designed with the capacity to recognize Him for who He is.

JOHN 1: 9-13 HOW TO BECOME A CHILD OF GOD What an astonishing fact that God would come to earth, wrap Himself in human flesh and take up a human nature. Yet He most certainly did become a human being. There is another even more astonishing fact than the incarnation of God. When God became flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let God's Son Shine!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 17, 2004

LENT 3(A) - Let God’s Son shine as Jesus brings us into his light and keeps us away from the dark.

LET GOD’S SON SHINE! Ephesians 5:8-14 - March 14, 2004 - LENT 3 EPHESIANS 5:8-14 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God Or Satan, Who Is In Control?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

There are two bidding for the souls of men, the God of heaven, light, life, And the God of this world, the Prince of the power of the air, Jesus called him darkness and death.

There are two bidding for the souls of men, the God of heaven, light, life, And the God of this world, the Prince of the power of the air, Jesus called him darkness and death. Every person is controlled either by God or Satan. This is the difference in people. Galatians 2:20, Acts 20:17-24, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Word In Your Walk

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God’s living Word transforms our daily walk—planting new life, lighting our path, strengthening our spirit, correcting our hearts, and igniting holy passion.

Introduction Did you know there are more ancient copies of the Bible than of any other ancient classic? Tacitus, the Roman historian, survives in only a handful of manuscripts—yet the Word of God has been preserved through hundreds upon hundreds of ancient copies. It’s still alive, still speaking, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, 1 Peter 1:23, Psalm 119:105, Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Tough Love For His Dysfunctional People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2011

When God's people as a whole fail to be light, we as individual believers can still SHINE.

God's Tough Love for His Dysfunctional People (Hosea 1:1-10) [Note: I tossed my original intro for this late-breaking one.] 1. Early this morning I got a call at 2a.m. from the alarm company. 2. We had the police out to check things out, all was well. 3. Terry told me about starting a new job ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Shine As Lights In The World - Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2025

Philippians 2:14-16 challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness.

Go! And Shine as Lights in the World Introduction As we gather for communion today, our focus is drawn to Philippians 2:14-16. These verses challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness. Let’s hear the Word of God: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT): "Do everything without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:2-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God In Control Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Ezekiel 28:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

2 of 2. Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How? A(n) key/undertaking for experiencing the joy of Christmas is to choose...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-II—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency—Ahhhhh. The joyous sound of Christmas. These happen when our holiday expectations collide with the reality of squabbling in-laws,dysfunctional family members, whining children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"How God Tests Our Faith?” (Paano Pinatatatag Ang Ating Pananampalataya?) Part_1 Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 15, 2020

James 1:3-4 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Santiago 1:3 MBBTAG (3 Dapat ninyong malaman na nagiging matatag ang inyong pananampalataya sa pamamagitan ng mga pagsubok. 4 At dapat kayong magpakatatag hanggang wakas upang kayo'y maging ganap at walang pagkukulang.) James 1:3-4 ESV 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 1:6-7, James 1:2, Hebrews 11:8, Matthew 9:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Glory Of Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

He who is the Light of this world, and the Creator of all light, will be the lamp of the city. He is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world, and thus, He becomes the Lamp of God that takes away the darkness forever.

THE GLORY OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:22-27 By Glenn Pease Try to picture in your mind a cake of ice one and a half mile square. Just imagine a total square mile of ice, and half of the next mile, and then imagine that enormous block rising into the sky, not just to the height of an ice ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came Down Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message.

Video Illustration: Light in the darkness Love Came Down pt 4 Thesis: Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message. Reference Song: Love Came Down We have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The In-Gathering

Contributed by Ambrose A Bellair on Jun 27, 2012

The children of the light, are made aware of that DAY, How ?.

Many today are not aware of the truth contained in the teachings of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. My people die daily from the lack of knowledge. The heavenly manna provided for the body, that is the meat that the Disciples new not of, when asking Jesus where he got the food he ate, has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: *other

The Man Who Is No Longer Blind. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 7, 2023

John 9, the man who was born blind, are we as open to Jesus as he was or closed to Jesus?

John 9:1-41 A man who is no longer blind. One of the sports that I participated in as a young bloke was caving, the Nelson region has some amazing caves, and I had a few adventures with the Nelson Caving Club. Plus, we would do a few caving trips just as a group of friends. One thing that I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 7:1, John 8:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be All That God Has Made You To Be

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2005

In this sermon I try to follow the flow of comfort and directives as Paul uses it in his directives to the Ephesians to live as children of Light.

February 27, 2005 Ephesians 5:8-14 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran