Sermons on the light of the world: showing 1,246-1,260 of 171,896

Walking As Children Of The Light

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 30, 2004

IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THE FACT OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, THE FRUIT OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, THE FELLOWSHIP OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, ABD THE FEATURE OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT.

WALKING AS CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT EPHESIANS 5:8-14 There is a company in England which makes beds with a price tag Of $7.000.00. It includes bedspreads of mink, heated mattress, build in TV and sound system. I can’t imagine paying that much for a bed but I guess if one were weary enough, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Light Sensitive? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2005

Jesus Christ is like the perfect photograph of the Father - not just physical likeness but His entire personality and character. As He shines His light on your life - are you photo-sensitive to His character?

How many of us would use our drivers license photo for a portrait of ourselves? I can’t seem to get a picture of myself that I like - I look at it and say "that just doesn’t represent me very well." Now - in fact the photo is pretty accurate - it is my ideal of what I want to look like that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

This Little Light Of Mine

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 20, 2005

Don’t forget the "little light" beside you.

One of the board members (Joe Oldaker) was filling in while we were waiting for a replacement pastor. During one of his sermons, he told about an experience he had. He used to work in a coal mine, and had to wear a headlamp. They carried an extra bulb in case the one burned out. They also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Mystery Of Light Part 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l

Mystery of Light part 3 Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The ‘light’ Reflector Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2017

A study of chapter 1 of the Gospel of John verses 6 through 18

John 1: 6 – 18 The ‘Light’ Reflector 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayers That Light Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 29, 2020

The Psalmist of Psalm 88 expresses “Prayers that Light Darkness” with prayer as an: 1) Urgent appeal in Affliction (Psalm 88:1–9a), 2) Urgent appeal with No Answers (Psalm 88:9b–12), 3) Urgent appeal under Divine Wrath (Psalm 88:13–18).

Psalm 88:1-18 A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. 2 Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! 3 For my soul is full of troubles, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Just A Sliver Of Light

Contributed by Vincent Waln on Dec 21, 2017

Homily for a Christmas Candlelight Service

Just a few months ago... in August, 1000's of people in this country... my wife and myself included... traveled 100's of miles to be in the path of a couple moments of darkness. To witness a celestial event that occurs… when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, by passing into the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Shining Light On Darkness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead.

"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead." - Ephesians 5:11 As children of light, we are commanded to shine brightly in a world shrouded in darkness. But what does it mean to "take no part" in the unfruitful works of darkness? And how do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Light The Fire Again

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

As the disciples waited for the "fire of heaven" to fall on them, they waited with expectation and preparation. It was not sitting still. I was getting ready. We as believers need to be engaged in the same preparation for God to work in us.

Light The Fire Again Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff This is a church on fire This is a Holy Spirit place It is our burning desire to lift up Jesus name Let fire burn in every heart To light the way defeat the dark Let the flame of love burn higher This is a church - This is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving And Rejecting The Light

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2021

John tells us in the prologue of his Gospel that the Light of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness that represents the sins of humanity. Some turn to the Light and others reject it, missing out on the blessings of salvation and eternal life.

In the prologue to his Gospel, John presents the Lord Jesus Christ as "the Light" that shines in darkness, and that it was John the Baptist who bore witness of His Light. The Light of Christ is offered to everyone, yet not all wanted the Light of Christ to shine upon them, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13, John 3:19-20, John 7:40-43, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Life And Light Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2016

In 5 sentences, John gives us a wonderful picture of who Jesus is and what He came to do. He came with a message of hope, from the place where hope is eternal, so that we may know His Father and the love that is provided free if we will accept it.

Jesus is Life and Light John 1:1-5 - Happy Mother’s Day to our mom’s! -- Today as we begin our study of the book of John, we will see eternal love -- That same love is what allows you to love your children so unselfishly -- We give thanks for you, and thanks to the Lord for what He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light Of Obedience

Contributed by William Nowak on Oct 10, 2006

Learning to Walk in the Light of God

Intro—As we come to 1 John 2 today, we are continuing our series on how we can learn to walk in the light of God, and John wants to tell us about another positive step we can take to make sure we actually are living in God’s will. In a nutshell, John says that we need to respect God’s authority ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guiding Light

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 1, 2008

The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus

God’s Guiding Light Topic: The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus Illustration: Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and it’s moonless and pitch black. You’re failed to make it back to camp before sunset and now it’s so dark you can’t see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:109

Denomination: Church Of God

Light In Our Darkness

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 19, 2018

This sermon looks at what God is doing in the lowest and darkest times in our lives.

LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS JEREMIAH 31:10-20 DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C CROSSROADS/PERRYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, MO INTRO. How Many Religious Folks Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? (posted on sermoncentral.com) CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist