In Sermons: "light of the world" showing 1-30 of 52

Intimacy With God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 18, 2012

God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Kings 8:1-43, Psalms 84:1-12, John 6:56-69, Matthew 22:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, Truth, Submission, Sanctification, Submit, Intimacy, Time, Light Of The World, Relationship, Personal Intimacy  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -4 Series

Contributed by Bishop Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house......” (Matthew 5:14-15)

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Change, Light Of The World, Catalyst For Change

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 15, 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!

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

Tags: Light, Salt, Hypocrite, Salt And Light, Real Christian, Mask, Unmasked, Light Of The World, Sermon On The Mount, Salt Of The Earth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Called To Be The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2005

Five Qualities in which Christians are to be Like Salt.

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Tags: Light Of The World, Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Baptist

A Love That Will Never Stop Shining / Christmas Eve

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 18, 2015

Christmas is the living promise that we are never alone. No matter where we are in life, No matter how far we might stray, or how unfaithful we are, God in all his love, will continue to pursue, a love that will never stop shining.

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Romans 8:38, Matthew 1:23, John 14:27

Tags: Christmas, Love, Glory, Bethlehem, Manger, Christmas Eve, Peace, Watch, Shining Light, Emanuel, Light Of The World, Love Of God, Peace On Earth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Mirror

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 2, 2016

If we want to know who we really are, what mirror should we look in? We need, we must yield to God's Word to God's will and allow him to mold us into the image the reflection, the image of His son.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Matthew 7:4-5, James 1:22-24, Matthew 5:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Glory, Knowledge, Mirror, Light Of The World, Salt Of The Earth, Transformed, Face To Face, Mirror Of God's Word  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Passion Of Success

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 3, 2017

The struggle of the one body in faith miraculously touches each member in a special way hopefully in prayer we conquer our flesh and all the trials and tribulations that come out of the afflictions of the heart and mind to live Christ's abundant life.

Tags: Christ As Light, Light Of The World, Faith And Courage

Denomination: Friends

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world.

Scripture: John 8:12

Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, I Am, Light Of The World

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Impacting Our World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

HP (High Potency) + CP (Close Proximity) + CC (Clear Communication) = MI (Maximum Impact) (Outline and material taken from Bill Hybells & Mark Mittelberg's book, Becoming a Contagious Christian)

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Tags: Evangelism, Salt And Light, Light Of The World, Communication Speech, Salt Of The Earth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Light?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 4, 2015

Whether you are a sun, moon, star, or a 5 talent, 2 talent, or 1 talent person, a lamp or a candle on a stand, you are important. You have a job to do that only you can do. And God expects you to let your light shine. (Powerpoints Available - #186)

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:14-16, Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Light, Light Of The World, Parable Of Talents

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 20, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST made me light of this world and a city full of light.

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Tags: Light, Darkness, Jesus Christ, Light Of The World

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Illuminate The World

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 30, 2016

YOU CANNOT HIDE LIGHT FOR LONG. IF YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD NO DARKNESS CAN COVER YOU RATHER DARKNESS BRINGS OUT YOUR BRIGHTNESS

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Light Of The World

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

We are called to be the salt and light of the world. Are we?

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Tags: Salt And Light, Light Of The World, Salt Of The Word

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks Into Our Darkness

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 15, 2014

A perspective on John 8: 12. To live in hope can inversely imply that there is darkness in a person’s life. It reveals a need for a saviour who can speak into that darkness and bring forth light and life.

Scripture: John 8:12

Tags: Jerusalem, Hope, Darkness, Jesus Christ, God's Word, Light Of The World  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 5, 2015

Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world.

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Tags: Epiphany, Light Of The World, Jesus Light Of World, Being Light

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 10, 2015

To show that JESUS within us must be reflected to remove darkness from the world.

Scripture: John 9:5

Tags: Light, Lamp, Guidance, Light Of The World, Jesus Light Of World  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 10, 2015

To show that JESUS within us must be reflected to remove darkness from the world.

Scripture: John 9:5

Tags: Lamp, Jesus Christ, Illumination, Light Of The World, Jesus Light Of World  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sparkling Beetles!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 28, 2015

How thoughtful God had been to fix those bulbs on their foreheads so that they don’t have to grope blindly in the dark.

Scripture: Psalms 119:105

Tags: God's Word, Be Still, Light Of The World, Blessed Ears, Hear His Voice  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lamps For Christ!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2014

Jesus uses two great illustrations of what the Christian is. 1-Salt-To prevent decay and corruption, to flavor to living, to bring healing. 2-Light-To dispense and disperse light to a dark world!

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Light, Dark, Darkness, Shine, Light Of The World  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

John 8:12-30

Contributed by John Shearhart on Jan 26, 2014

Jesus reveals that He is the Light of the World and that He came to save sinners and not to judge them. This is made plain when the promised Messiah suffers on the cross and anyone who believes on Him is saved!

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Tags: Salvation, Life, Judgment, Jesus Christ, Light Of The World, Adulterous Woman  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Light Up Your Life And Others By Uncovering The Light!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014

We are expected to be the lights shining in the dark places of this world so that others can find their way to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Light, Light Of The World, Light In Darkness

Denomination: Pentecostal

War And Witness For God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 7, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Tags: 1 Peter, Light Of The World, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light Of The World

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2014

This is one of Jesus I AM statements in John. See how this fits in with the Feast of Tabernacles

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Tags: Jesus, Light, I Am, Light Of The World, Feast Of Tabernacles  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2016

"Salt and Light" is a part of the Sermon on the Mount series. We look at both the qualities of being salt (creates thirst, a seasoning, part of the sacrifice, and preservative), and light (exposes and guides).

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Tags: Light, Salt, Salt And Light, Light Of The World, Salt Of The Earth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Come See The Everlasting Light

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016

On New Year’s Day more than a billion people were looking to a light that was falling instead of rising and nearly all of these people were Gentiles who were looking in the wrong place for their hope and their joy.

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Tags: Hope In Christ, Light Of The World, Jesus Light Of World, New Years, Everlasting Light, Times Square  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 18, 2016

Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Tags: Salt And Light, Light Of The World, Sermon On The Mount, Salt Of The Earth

Denomination: Apostolic

Christians Are Crucial

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2014

Christian, you are crucial in God's plan for His world! 1. Learn the value of your life (vs 13a). 2. Listen to Christ's warning about a diluted life (vs 13b). 3. Let the Savior's light shine through you (vs 14-16). 4. Live to give glory to God (vs 16).

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Tags: Glory To God, Salt And Light, Light Of The World, Sermon On The Mount, Salt Of The Earth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Light Has Dawned

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

The message for our annual Christmas Eve service

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Tags: Christmas Eve, Candlelight, Christ As Light, Light Of The World

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Light Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 31, 2014

Jesus, the WORD, is not only the Life-Giver but the Light-bearer in the darkness.

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Tags: Christ As Light, Light Of The World, Jesus The Light, Jesus Light Of World, Light And Darkness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Light Is And What Light Does Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us . . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Nelson Mandela

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Light, Light Of The World, Let Your Light Shine

Denomination: Baptist