Sermons on The Light Of Heaven:

Light Of The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 6, 2012

As the Synod Fathers gather to begin the year of faith, we consider the role of the Church as she takes up the mission of Christ to bring together all the people of the world in praise and obedience.

October 8, 2012 Monday of 27th Week in Course Vatican II As we begin the year of faith this week, I feel called to begin a new sermon series, setting for my theme the Holy Father’s admonition to return to the Documents of Vatican Council II. The Fathers of the Church were particularly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing For The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011

This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 3, 2011

The promise and hope of our darkness being turned into light, our blindness into sight.

Ann Landers wrote this story in The Washington Post: “Mrs. Smith was stark-naked and just about to step into the shower when the doorbell rang. She hollered, ‘Who is it?’ He shouted back, ‘It’s the blind man.’ She figured it was safe, so she opened the door. He looked at her in shock and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011

A Children's Sunday sermon focusing on the reality of light and the illusion of darkness.

Today you’ve noticed that we’ve been talking a lot about light. It’s because that is the theme for the summer program this year but also because the concept of light is so important to the church. Jesus used it as a metaphor to describe to people who He was and it still works ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Light Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To invite people walking in spiritual darkness to follow the light of Christ.

[S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

Travel Light Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Jesus wants us to choose a simple life. The problem is we live in a consumer society which continuously bombards us with the message, you find life and meaning in the pursuit of things. We justify it by calling it the pursuit of the American dream. The mo

ODYSSEY: Travel Light With my wife and kids living in Arkansas, I fly monthly to visit them. How many of you in the room are frequent travelers? I've discovered with flying today, less is more. Airlines want up to $30 to check a bag. So it’s better, faster and cheaper to keep it as minimal as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Light On This Night

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

On Christmas night, light blasted the darkness, and God crushed the status quo.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was crucified. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

"Creeatures Of The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

John 4:5-42 "Creatures of the Light" Last week we talked about how the Gospel of John uses the metaphors of darkness and light over and over again in deeply symbolic ways. For instance, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Of Light Series

Contributed by Jason Wiebe on Jan 8, 2014

A look at Genesis chapter one in the context of God's creative power

The God of light Genesis begins: 1 vs 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Genesis begins in darkness, no form, emptiness¡K. So a question for everyone gathered here this morning (but please do not ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light Of The World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 14, 2014

It’s all about God; it’s not about us.

Light of the World January 12, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s all about God; it’s not about us. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-2 Supplemental Passage: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 18, 2014

If we are to walk in the light of God, we must be in fellowship with God and our fellow man.

Learning To Be The Light 1 John 1:5-10 Intro. There’s a new show on television called Sleepy Hollow. Have any of you seen it? It’s loosely based on the old story of the legend of sleepy hollow and the headless horseman. When I say loosely, I mean really loosely. The story ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Redemption

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Feb 5, 2014

Presentation of Our Lord - Anna meets Mary and Joseph and speaks about the redemption of Jerusalem. What does it mean to say that Jesus is our Redeemer?

Sin – it sneaks up on us and reminds us of our need for redemption! A baker in a little country town bought the butter he used from a nearby farmer. One day he suspected that the bricks of butter were not full pounds, and for several days he weighed them. He was right. They were less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 20, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of walking in the light.

Walking In The Light I John 5:5-10 Earlier in the year, my son planted some sunflower seeds. Early on we were not sure if they were going to grow; but as time went on those plants began to rise from the soil. Throughout the summer those plants continued to grow and at their peak some of them were ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014

We are called by God to influence this world for Christ. We are to be a light into this dark world that offers hope to a dying world.

Salt and light Matthew chapter 5:13-5:16 This morning we look to a familiar verse of Scripture. It is the Scripture where Jesus tells us to be the Salt and Light to the world. It is Jesus teaching the multitude of people that followed Him, the disciples that worked close with Him and each one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Light Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 31, 2014

Jesus, the WORD, is not only the Life-Giver but the Light-bearer in the darkness.

“The Light of THE Word” We’ve begun studying the prologue of the Gospel of John: The purpose of John, the Jewish evangelist, is to convince sinners of the true person of Jesus Christ. This Gospel is an evangelistic, salvation book. In John 20:31 John’s summary is: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist