Sermons on True Light: showing 166-180 of 137,373

The Light And Life Of Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

The bedrock promise of the Bible is this: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Everything terrible will turn around for good because of the birth of Christ!

Christmas is in high gear at Cross Church and allow me to say to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me for a Christmas sermon series entitled, A Timeless Christmas. I invite you to find John 1 with me. People are increasingly talking about the holiday as Christmas Day ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11, Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Father Of Lights Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020

Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Keeping The Light Shining

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 10, 2006

We should not waste our light; it is to shine brightly for all to see! It is our duty to stand out, not for prominence sake but for the spreading of the gospel, for light into a dark world, for the glory of God!

KEEPING THE LIGHT SHINING Isa. 9:2 (NIV) "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned." The story is told of a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline and who received his new supply of oil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light Witnessing Series

Contributed by Jose Marin on Oct 22, 2001

We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives.

“Salt and Light Witnessing” Matthew 5:13-16 THEME: We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives. INTRODUCTION: a) There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant but are part of our survival. We either complain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

An practical exploration of what it means that Jesus is the light of the world.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 The text that we have to consider today falls in the midst of a group of seven. There are seven witnesses. They are active. They are describing not only the person of Jesus, but also the Father who sent him. One, of the seven, centers in the eighth ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Christmas is a time of light.

1. Christmas is a time of light. a. Lights decorating homes and Christmas trees b. Llights which transform Tecumseh Park> c. Advent candles burning bright in churches. d. Floodlights illuminating displays 2. But if the brightness of all the lights of Christmas could somehow be packaged and put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light And Darkness: Got A Light?

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

also 1John 2:1-11 Jesus is called the light for a good reason

In our Scripture today John speaks of being in light and darkness. He tells us that we can have Jesus Christ the light. But live as if we are in darkness – live like we don’t know Christ. Story: Got A Light? When I was in college we used to spend a lot of time on the beach. People would stop us, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lights Out? Lights On!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2006

Ice Storms of 2006: How to be lights of Christmas--My family and I have learned some important lessons this week we would not likely learn if our power was on. Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint Template, and many more Christmas sermons.

Lights Out? Lights On! John 19:26-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightsOutLightsOn.html ----- Don’t you love Christmas lights? I do. But we cannot turn on our tree…our generator is just barely able to keep up w/ the furnace and fridge at present. But last night in our dark neighborhood we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Reading Light, Leading Light Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

People see the world from different angles. I’d like to suggest that the Holy Spirit gives us Christ’s perspective. We need to start seeing the world through Christ-colored glasses, which is not the same as rose-colored glasses. Jesus saw compassionately, but he also saw clearly and realistically.

How many of you own a flashlight? I probably have half a dozen, and most of them have dead batteries in them. I’d be lost without the flashlight app on my smart phone, because it’s always charged. It works. It helps me see where I’m going. It is, to use Jesus’ word, healthy. I think you can all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

How Jesus came to be a light to a dark world.

JESUS... THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 1:4-5 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (NKJ) John 1:9 (Jesus)... was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (NKJ) John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Show Your Light To The World

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 25, 2019

Show your light to the world.

SHOW YOUR LIGHT TO THE WORLD John 1: 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men 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 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Live As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

42nd message in a series from Ephesians dealing with living a godly life style.

“Living In Purity” Ephesians 5:7-14 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 1. Guard your reputation 5:3-6 2. Guard your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Surer Word Of Prophecy

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 24, 2009

Peter here is speaking of the Old Testament, which is the Word of God, even more sure than his personal experience. This is saying that the Word of God is the only true light which alone can dispel the spirituel darkness.

A Surer Word Of Prophecy 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas - A Time Of Lights Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2007

John was the witness to the Light. What was that light, and what does John’s testimony tell us about our role in Christmas?

OPEN: A Nashville grandfather took his four-year old grandson out in the woods to select a Christmas tree. They tramped all over, but the boy couldn’t find a tree that suited him. Finally, it began to get dark and cold, and the grandfather shook his head and said: "We’ll HAVE to take the next ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

This looks at seven ways in which Jesus blesses us as being the Light of the world.

Technology has come so far so fast during the last 100 years. Even in my lifetime, I am amazed at the advances that have been made. I am equally amazed at how much we take for granted modern technology with all of its benefits and conveniences. One technology which we take for granted is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ