Sermons about Darkness Vs Light

Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

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Giving a tea light to each member of the church represents Jesus, the Light of the World.

Light John 1: 10 - 18 Intro: I have given each of you a gift this morning. It is commonly known as a tea light. I have been told that if you are stranded in your car in the cold, it will provide enough heat to keep you warm. It will also provide light. Light cannot be contained. Light has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light And Darkness, Jesus Is Our Light And Our Darkness.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 27, 2016

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All Christians can say easily that Christ is the Light of their world, and they even mean it. But what is this light of the world, and if they knew, they would not say it so readily. Find out what this light truly is.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd January 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

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How are we to be people of integrity in a world that’s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we’re proud of, things that we’d gladly do in the presence of Go

What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Well, the word derives from the word integer, which means something that’s complete or whole in itself. So when you’re reading a letter like Ephesians, which concentrates so much on unity in the Church, it’s appropriate that we think about unity of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Anglican

In The Darkness Shines A Light

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003

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Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Light In The Midst Of Darkness

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Feb 2, 2003

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To a world stumbling about in darkness looking for answers, Christ offers himself as a constant "light-filled" guide. We just need to accept his gracious offer. (This was written for the Sunday following the Columbia tragedy.)

“Light in the Midst of Darkness" John 8:1-12 ~ Psalm 145:17-19 ~ Isaiah 40:26 ~ Psalm 91 February 2, 2003 ~ Sunday following Columbia disaster Purpose: To a world stumbling about in darkness, Christ offers Himself as a constant “light-filled” guide. Opening Prayer – Lord, as we come to worship ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, Isaiah 40:26

Denomination: Methodist

Light In Dark Place Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

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The amazing power of the Gospel to change lives

Evangelism # 4 Light in Dark Places On recent Sundays, we’ve been talking about issues connected with our mission as Christ’s representatives in this world. From the story of Philip’s encounter with an Ethiopian man, as told in the book of the Acts, we learned that we must carefully listen: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Darkness And Into The Light

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 22, 2003

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IN JESUS WE MOVE FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT ISAIAH 9: 1-7 SUNDAY PM DECEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHOEVER STARTED THIS WHOLE CHRISTMAS THING…(E-mail) TRANSITION THOUGHT: Christmas is not always a time of light. For many it is a time of darkness. Before Jesus came there was definite darkness. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

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What a difference the resurrected Christ means

"From Darkness to Light" Matt 28:1-8 1 Cor 15:1-8 I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss in the entertainment world when Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Light For A Dark World Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 25, 2008

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God provides light for all who would have their darkness revealed.

Scripture Introduction The first words of God recorded in the Bible are: “Let there be light.” Later we find that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1John 1.5). Darkness universally symbolizes sin and death; light corresponds to life and holiness and purity. Thus King David sings ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of Darkness - Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 21, 2006

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Out of the darkness that surrounded the first Christmas, God brought the LIGHT.

Introduction: [“Flicker” video from Sermonspice.com] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007

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If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Incompatibility Of Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

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Light and Dark cannot co-exist, we must flee from the darkness of this world and cling to the light of the Gospel.

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 6, 2009 Date Preached: January 7, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: The Incompatibility of Light and Dark Sermon Text: 1 John 1:6-7 6 If we say, "We have fellowship with Him," ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Light In A World Of Darkness

Contributed by Richard Crow on Oct 31, 2002

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In todays world of darkness, there is a need for light. Jesus is the light of the world. We need to light our world around us with His light.

The Light in a World of Darkness John 8:12 October 27, 2002 Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

From Dark To Light Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

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There are three people from whom we cannot hide if we are to mature as Christians: God, ourselves, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

When I was in high school we got a little orange cat from the pound. We named him Kumquat because he was such a very small orange; he fit in the palm of your hand. He didn’t stay that way, though. He grew. But he never figured it out. He had formed the habit of sleeping on the round needlepoint ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light To A Dark World Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014

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Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

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