Sermons on The Light:

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 27, 2023

1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people.

God is Light April 30, 2023 1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people. John was writing to a group of believers scattered around Asia who needed encouragement. 1 John 1:5-7 NIV This is the message we have heard from him and declare ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, John 3:19-21, John 8:12, John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visible Light

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 13, 2023

We live in an age when it has never been more important to know what we believe, and why, and who it is we follow, and how, and where.

I think Philip must have been from Missouri - you kow, the “show me” state. He’s just as much a doubter as Thomas, if not worse! Remember how Thomas got his nickname? After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to all the disciples but Thomas, and when they told him what had happened, Thomas didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14, Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 20:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022

As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.

Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Light That Shines! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2021

The Light That Shines! - Acts chapter 26 verses 1-36. sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background: Meet the Cast: • (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. • (2). King Agrippa. • (3). The Apostle Paul. Outline: Three Key Points:: • (1). Paul saw the light (vs 1-16) • (2). The Gentiles need the light (vs 17-18). • (3). Festus & Agrippa rejected the light (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Brethren

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 16, 2021

May God help us to see the darkness of lust for the deadly sin it is, and to reclaim our innocence as the children of light, in all goodness, righteousness and truth.

Ephesians 5:1-12 A national conference of church youth leaders was held at a hotel in the Midwest several years ago. At first the hotel manager was impressed by the friendly Christian witness of his guests, and he interacted very openly with the conference organizers as they shared their faith ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2022

We are to act as a preservative, preventing the world from going bad. We should have a positive influence on those around us. Furthermore, that is most likely what Jesus had in mind here.

Salt, Light, and Law in the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:13-16, NIV 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 underfoot. 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Light Pollution Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Jul 2, 2020

Be careful in not being fooled by artificial light which can try and obscure the natural light. We need to be able to identify that which is natural (God’s Light) and that which is artificial (Satan’s fake stuff). Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:

Light Pollution Luke 4:16-21 Luke 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, (Let me stop right there and point out that even Jesus went to Church regularly, so if the Son of God did not forsaking the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

A Light To The Nations

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020

Today we are going to look at the Old Testament book of Zechariah This book is all about Jesus but, it is also all about the future of Israel.

Today we are going to look at the Old Testament book of Zechariah. Bible Scholar George L. Robinson has called the book of Zechariah, “the most messianic, the most truly apocalyptic and eschatological of all of the writings of the Old Testament.” This book has been quoted or alluded to some 41 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 18, 2022

When God says it, that settles it.

During the summer between my first and second year at Moody Bible Institute, I had the privilege of teaching at a Bible College in Zimbabwe, Africa. This experience marked my life and ministry in countless ways. One of the memories I have is how dark it was at night. Because we were in a rural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Special Light

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

The Star of David – the Star of Bethlehem This special star, shining bright enough to catch the attention of people who were looking for something – guided people to find someone extraordinary. Jesus.

A Special Light Matt 2 (all) The Star of David – the Star of Bethlehem This special star, shining bright enough to catch the attention of people who were looking for something – guided people to find someone extraordinary. Jesus. • It was a special star – V2 – ‘for we saw HIS STAR” – this star ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Glad Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023

The book of Esther explains the origin of the Feast of Purim and ensures that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (Esther 9:28). It reveals Divine providence to save the Jews, explains Human responsibility, and absurdity of wickedness.

Theme: A glad Light Text: Esther 8:15-17 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: The name Esther means ‘Star.’ The Persian word “star” refers to the Babylonian love goddess, Ishtar. The Hebrew name “Hadassah” (Esther 2:7) means “myrtle” (John MacArthur). The book ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Witness Of The Light.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2022

The source of our light is found in Jesus Himself.

THE WITNESS OF THE LIGHT. John 8:12-20. JOHN 8:12. “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” After the feast of Tabernacles, the four golden lamps which had illuminated Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawning Of The Light.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2022

The true light had arisen in the midst of great darkness.

THE DAWNING OF THE LIGHT. Isaiah 9:1-4. The prospect at the end of Isaiah 8 was one of ‘trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish’ (cf. Isaiah 8:22). But now there is a “Nevertheless” (Isaiah 9:1). The darkest night is followed by the dawn. The dimness is vanquished, and affliction replaced by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2022

As we continue our pursuit of spiritual soundness this Lent, we ask for the grace we need from the Holy Spirit

Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent The team’s morale had never been higher. Their speed was peaking; their accuracy was better than ever. They had become a team through good times and bad, encouraging each other constantly. The cheering section on the sideline was packed; the cheerleaders were ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Light Breaks

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

We cannot look directly at the light of God. So the light came into the world in disguise, so that people would be neither frightened nor blinded.

How many of you have watched a sunrise? It’s been a long time for me, I’m not a morning person, but I remember some spectacular dawns on camping trips. And years ago when I worked as a hotel night auditor, in Tucson, I often watched the sun rise over the mountains as I walked home in the morning. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Romans 1:19-20, Exodus 33:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed