Sermons on White Light:

A Message For When It Is Dark Around You

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 12, 2016

In the first Lord of the Rings movie Frodo is a given a light to help him when all other lights go out. The text I am preaching on today has been that kind of thing for me in my life, and it can be for you also.

A Message for When it is Dark Around You Lord of the Rings is one of my favorite movie series, there is a line in the first movie that goes like this: The light of Gladriel. [to Frodo] "I give you the light of Eärendil, our most beloved star. May it be a light for you in dark places, when all ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Good Look At The Lord - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2019

I. When we turn our eyes on Jesus, we will see His light (vs. 4-9). 1. our strong light. 2. our shining light. 3. our shared light. 4. our sure light. II. When we turn our eyes on Jesus, we will see His love (vs. 10-11). 1. in His coming. 2. in His cross.

Take a Good Look at the Lord - Part 2 Series: The Gospel of John John 1:4-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2016 (Revised June 12, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Last week, we started a verse by verse study of the Gospel of John. And in vs. 1-4, we saw four vital truths about our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Liberated By Truth: The Path To True Freedom John 8:31-32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

In the words of Jesus found in John 8:31-32 (NLT), we discover a profound invitation to true freedom—a freedom rooted in the transformative power of His truth. Let us embark on a journey to understand the liberating truth that sets us free and transforms our lives.

Liberated by Truth: The Path to True Freedom In the words of Jesus found in John 8:31-32 (NLT), we discover a profound invitation to true freedom—a freedom rooted in the transformative power of His truth. Let us embark on a journey to understand the liberating truth that sets us free and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, James 1:22, John 8:32, John 8:31, Galatians 5:1, John 8:12, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 24, 2025

A Christmas eve service which tells the story of Jesus coming through Scripture and song. Then understanding Jesus is the Light of the World.

Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Christmas Eve 2025 Opening Song: Joy to the World (A) Offering – Christmas offering for Capital Campaign repairs to church and school we still need around $30,000 to meet the need. Thank you to everyone who has given! Reads: Luke 1:26-37 In the sixth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:26-37, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-5, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

G Vs. E And We Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2020

In John 1:4-5, the Apostle John is speaking about the tension and struggle and conflict of light and life verses darkness and death. We must choose what side we are on and there is no middle ground.

G VS. E AND WE JOHN 1:4-5 #John1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Samurai Jack (p) en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack Samurai Jack is an American animated action-fantasy science-fiction television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. This is one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted

Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Holy Light In A Dark Age Of Self-Worship

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money.

We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money. We gotta meet the right people, and get what we need from them. Often times it feels like our lives revolve around what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9-11, 2 Peter 3:10-11, 1 Peter 4:7-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christ The Victorious Warrior And King Of Kings Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2018

Heaven opens and Jesus appears, this time not as a Lamb, but as a warrior on a white horse (symbolizing victory). Jesus came first as a Lamb to be a sacrifice for sin, but He will return as a Conqueror and King to execute judgment.

Book of Revelation Commentary Tom Lowe 8/23/17 Lesson: IV.D.1: Christ the Victorious Warrior and King of Kings (Revelation 19:11-16) 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Never Knew You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 30, 2025

Jesus' statement "I never knew you" serves as a warning to those who claim to be His followers ...

In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus says, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:23

Transfiguration Of Our Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' Transfiguration, its significance, and how Christians can reflect His divine glory by truly loving and following Him in their lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. It’s a joy to be together in the house of the Lord! We gather here as a community and as a family, bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a moment in Scripture that is nothing short of astonishing. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Light Of God's Glory, Shines In Us

Primary Lessons

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 14, 2012

Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God.

Reaching your final destination Title: Primary Lessons Text: I Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2 Thesis: Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at a term in the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God. Introduction On Thursday the front page of the Denver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2015

You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light! It does not state you could be the Salt or the light. It does not say you should be the salt and the light. It says you "are". It is a promise!

Our reading from Matthew .....is near the beginning .....of Jesus' most famous..... sermon,...... "The Sermon on the Mount." In our text, .....Jesus called his followers then...as well as us this day.....to the highest standards .....of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us .....to "turn the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Red Tile

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 6, 2014

A science professor likened Jesus fulfilling 8 prophecies to finding a white tile painted red on the bottom and scattered with other white tiles covering all the dry land on earth with just one pick. Here are 8 Jesus fulfilled as a baby.

I hold in my hand today a very old book. I know it doesn’t look old. In fact, according to the front page, it was first published in 1988 based on a copy write from 1976. But actually this is not a book at all. It is a collection of historical documents and letters that spanned 3,500 years. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Guiding Light Of Fire - God Is Our Provider #3 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

Just as God provided through the wilderness for the Israelites, God provides exactly what we need today.

Introduction The Lord Provides By SermonCentral Copied from Sermon Central You’ve probably heard the story about an elderly Christian lady, who lived next to an affirmed atheist. She didn’t have much as received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, she had enough money only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You See? God Is Getting Ready!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2020

It is amazing what we cannot see? What do you see? God is teaching Jeremiah a lesson on vision casting? I see a rod of a almond tree... There is a powerful hidden lesson here. Let us see clearly.

WHAT DO YOU SEE? GOD IS GETTING READY TO ACT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A ROD (FOR CORRECTION) A STAFF (FOR COMFORT). Same thing, like fiddle or violin. BE IT KNOW TO ALL PEOPLE GOD IS READY TO PERFORM HIS WORD. Jeremiah 1:12 Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11, Numbers 17:1-6, Exodus 25:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God