Sermons on The Light Of The World:

One Eye; Two Eye. Good Eye; Bad Eye Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

What we see with our eyes is important as a follower of Christ

ONE EYE; TWO EYE. GOOD EYE; BAD EYE MATTHEW 6:22–24 “THE EYE IS THE LAMP OF THE BODY. IF YOUR EYES ARE GOOD, YOUR WHOLE BODY WILL BE FULL OF LIGHT. 23BUT IF YOUR EYES ARE BAD, YOUR WHOLE BODY WILL BE FULL OF DARKNESS. IF THEN THE LIGHT WITHIN YOU IS DARKNESS, HOW GREAT IS THAT DARKNESS! 24“NO ONE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Passage Through The Night

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Nov 4, 2024

God is light and light is inherent in God. The nature of God is opposite to darkness. Believers are children of the day and not of the night. God will test every man's work in the crucible of the night. May we not be found wanting but make the passage through the night in victory.

THE PASSAGE THROUGH THE NIGHT (by brother Tarran Dookie) WHENCE CAME DARKNESS AND THE NIGHT? Gen 1:1-5 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025

Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shine Jesus Shine

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 26, 2023

Are you walking in the light or in darkness?

There has been a question that has been in my Spirit. How important is light in a world so dark? By asking this question where a country is divided by race, culture and yes even political affiliation. Where nations are forbidden Christians to witness the True Gospel of the True and Living God. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jan 10, 2008

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? By f.martin I grew up in New Jersey. As a young fellow I was taken to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood NJ for spiritual worship and fellowship. When you are young and part of the family I was in, there was not an option when the family went to church. You went happily ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Live In A Pluralistic Polytheistic Society Series

Contributed by Bev Sesink on Nov 7, 2016

This sermon addresses the opportunity and challenge of how to live out our faith in a multicultural/multifaith context such as is experienced in Canadian/American cities.

How Should We Live In A Pluralistic Polytheistic Society? July 17, 2016 As we begin this morning I want to ask you a question – if you had to move to a different city, a different province, even a different country, how would you want people who live there to treat you? What would you want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

Ten Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 5, 2006

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5. These promises of God show the way that God loves us and wants to not only keep us but bless us in every area of our lives. He want to be Lord and Master of us and every problem that comes our way.

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 (Isa 43:1 KJV) But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. (Isa 43:2 KJV) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:1-5

Sermon On The Fireflies Of Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 11, 2024

A firefly is principally defined as any of numerous night-flying beetles that produce a bright soft flashing light for courtship purposes.

Neil Gaiman, an English writer once remarked: “I took the dog out for a walk tonight, and together we wandered across the meadow next door. It was a warm summer's night, dark, and moonless. There were a handful of fireflies flickering intermittently, some so close to me I could see they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Psalm 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 16:14, Galatians 5:13-14

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christ Is Christmas" Luke 2:1-14 After Jesus was born, He was wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in a manger. A manger, of course, is a feeding trough from which donkeys, horses, and other animals eat. I don't know about you, but when I think of the manger I picture it made out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Tangible Kingdom - Obstacles Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

from Hugh Halter's work on incarnational living

Tangible Kingdom – Obstacles Matt. 5:13-16 Salt and Light – This is what God sees in us! 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

When Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light, He is talking to us about our covenant, our calling and how they relate to our righteousness.

FULFILLING THE LAW Text: Matthew 5:13 - 20 Mat 5:13-20  "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.  (14)  "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 15, 2024

Christmas is defined as the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ’s birth, held on the 25th December in the Western Church.

William E. Vaughan, otherwise known by the pseudonym: Burton Hillis, an American columnist and author once remarked: “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” James 1:17 reminds us: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 2:1-11, Romans 12:9-18, Isaiah 9:6

Creation - Day 2 & 3

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2014

Days 2 & 3 are filled with tremendous creative activity... far more than most of us realize

Wed Night Bible Study - Creation Lesson/Sermon 2 - Days 2-3 Genesis 1:6-13 (ESV) Creation Bible Study - Creation: Day 2 Now let's take a look back at Day 1 and look at just what we learned: We learned that our world did not just happen but it was created and God was the Creator! We learned that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

My Light, My Salvation, And The Strength Of My Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2022

The dawn of a New Year.

MY LIGHT, MY SALVATION, AND THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE. Psalm 27:1. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lightly Salted

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 1, 2016

We must engage our culture as a witness for Jesus Christ.

Lightly Salted October 30, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must engage our culture as a witness for Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: To borrow upon the theme of these verses, too many American Christians prefer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist