Podcasts about light has come

Stephen Edwards is an elder at Eucharist and speaks of the ways in which we can encounter Christ is everyday events.

The start of a new year can stir up a lot of emotions. Maybe you're entering this season feeling tired, discouraged, or tempted to pull the covers over your head as the world feels darker and more uncertain. If that's you—this message is for you. In this powerful episode, Christine Caine unpacks Isaiah 60 and delivers a timely reminder: even when darkness covers the earth, God's light has already come. Now is not the time to shrink back—it's time to rise up, shine boldly, and live out your God-given purpose with courage and hope. You'll be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that God's light is always greater than the darkness we face. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover: • What it truly means to “arise and shine” in hard and uncertain seasons • Why darkness never has the final word when God's light is present • How believers are called to reflect Christ's hope to a hurting world This message will help you step into the new year with renewed faith, clarity, and confidence—no matter what you're facing.

Kingdom Come: A Study of Matthew's GospelWeek 2Matthew 4:12-17Jarrod Robinson

Christmas is the beginning of your CALLING.[John 8:12] Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life."God's Light wants to work THROUGH you.[Matthew 5:14] "You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.You are not just saved from the DARKNESS, you are sent INTO it.Darkness is not your ENEMY, it is your ASSIGNMENT.[Matthew 5:14-16] "You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. [15] No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. [16] In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.Faith was never meant to be INVISIBLE.[Matthew 5:13] "You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.The light grows in COMMUNITY, not in ISOLATION.Light shines through your STORY not your PERFECTION.[Revelation 12:11a] And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony.The light has come TO you so that it can move THROUGH you.[Matthew 28:18-20] Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. [19] Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. [20] Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Jesus has come that we may find light and life in Him, where there is darkness; the light of Jesus overcomes. Where there is despair, the hope of Jesus overcomes. Where do you need to let His light shine? Where do you need to invite Jesus into your life? What could the next year look like if you allow His light to shine?

Sermon By: Pastor Roman Folia 

Matthew 2:1-12

As we begin 2026, this sermon reminds us that God offers something far better than New Year's resolutions, He offers new life. Exploring one of Scripture's most beloved passages, we discover that God isn't waiting to condemn us, but sent His Son to save us. His arms are wide open, inviting us out of darkness and into the light of forgiveness and hope through faith in Jesus Christ.Also on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQx7Nonv6OMSunday, January 4, 2026Pastor Kevin PierpontCalvary Church, Webberville, Michiganhttps://webbervillechurch.org

Series - The King Has Come - Pastor Russ Atter

Part 4 of "The Light Has Come"

A sermon by Kelly Brady from John 1:19-34

In this Christmas message, Pastor Matthew explores Isaiah 9:1–7, the breathtaking prophecy that announced hope to a people surrounded by fear, war, and despair. Long before a manger in Bethlehem, God promised a Child who would shatter oppression, conquer death, and reign forever as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Step into the story behind the prophecy. Lean into the historical anguish of Isaiah's audience, the cosmic hope of the coming Messiah, and the personal assurance that Christ's light still breaks through every shadow today. When life feels dark, when fear, anxiety, or loss cloud your vision, remember: “the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” That light has come. His name is Jesus.

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The sermon from the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Light Has Come—Everything Changed” in the worship series “The Light Is Coming - And Nothing Will Be the Same.” Scripture lessons: Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSVue) and Luke 2:1-20 (KJV).Support the show

On Christmas, we celebrate the good news that the Light of the world has come—not to a palace, but to a manger, and not to the impressive, but to the weary. Walking through Luke 2 and Jesus' declaration in John 8, we see how God enters real darkness with real hope. The Light didn't wait for us to find our way out; He came looking for us.The sermon is available for you at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

Light Has Come | Pastor Mike Drury | Christmas Eve | December 24, 2025

This sermon was recorded at our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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Harvest Christmas Service | Mark Sorensen |  Merry Christmas, friends. Whether you are a first-time guest or longtime member, we are so happy to share the celebration of Christ with you. We know this is a busy season for everyone, so we hope you will take this time together to pause and truly experience the wonder found in the Christmas story. We wish for you to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit at work in our midst and the peace of Christ in your life.

Into Our Darkness, Light Has Come - Christmas Eve 2025 Sermon |  Series: No Place Like Home for Christmas |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor |  Preached 12-24-25 4:00pm   Tag: Christmas Eve, Advent, Nativity, Manger, Baby, Jesus, Holiday, Music, Hope, Peace, Joy, Christ, Matthew, Light, Dark, Tree, Martin Luther, Hope, Darkness, Cross, Christmas Tree, Salvation

Into Our Darkness, Light Has Come - Christmas Eve 2025 Sermon |  Series: No Place Like Home for Christmas |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor |  Preached 12-24-25 4:00pm   Tag: Christmas Eve, Advent, Nativity, Manger, Baby, Jesus, Holiday, Music, Hope, Peace, Joy, Christ, Matthew, Light, Dark, Tree, Martin Luther, Hope, Darkness, Cross, Christmas Tree, Salvation

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A sermon from Kelly Brady from John 1:14-18

What if the greatest love story ever told isn't a movie—but a moment when light broke into real darkness?In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Adam Haugen invites you to look beyond familiar holiday stories and discover the deeper reason Christmas still matters. Whether your life feels calm and bright—or heavy and worn—this message points to the hope, peace, and new life found in Jesus, the Light of the World.If you're searching for meaning, comfort, or a fresh start this Christmas, this message is for you.

In the fourth and final episode of Promised & Fulfilled, hosts Greg and Nathan turn to one of the most hope-filled promises in all of Scripture. In “A Light to the Nations: Isaiah's Vision of Redemption,” they explore Isaiah 9 and the breathtaking declaration that a great light would shine on people walking in darkness. Spoken into a time of judgment, fear, and uncertainty, Isaiah's prophecy points forward to a coming King—one whose reign would bring peace without end. Greg and Nathan unpack how this promise finds its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus Christ, announced to the shepherds as “a Savior… who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11) and revealed as the true light who overcomes the darkness (John 1:4–5). This episode explores: The historical and spiritual darkness surrounding Isaiah's prophecy The meaning behind the messianic titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace How Jesus embodies the light, peace, and righteous rule foretold by Isaiah What it means to live today in the tension of the “already and not yet” of Christ's kingdom As the series concludes, this conversation invites listeners to rejoice that the light has already come—and to live with hope as we await the full and final fulfillment of His eternal reign. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2, ESV)

The Light Has Come | Making Room for the Light with Pastor Josef Massanari December 21 2025 Visit us online https://www.cornerstonelv.com https://www.facebook.com/lvcornerstone  https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone_lv/

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about why we seek, but the Light has already come into the world, including that darkness covers the people, needing obedience before clarity, and when seeking turns to worship. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, December 23, 2025.

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Send us a textChristmas Devotion #3The light has come!  Support the showFor more information about Wings of Healing Worship Center please visit our website at www.wingsofhealingwp.orgOur services are streamed live on YouTube and Facebook, and you can follow us on Instragram, Facebook, and YouTube for more information and updates.Have a wonderful day!

Christmas isn't just a story—it's God Himself stepping into our broken world, bringing light into darkness through the birth of Jesus. This season invites us not only to celebrate, but to believe, follow, and reflect the Light who came to rescue us and make God's glory visible in our lives.

Enjoy this replay from December 21, 2025, with Senior Leader Renée Evans as she shares how Jesus came as the promised Light, not to be admired, but to be received and shared.

The Light That Brings Love

Mark 4:21-23Luke 2:21-38

Message from Steve Holt on 12/21/2025

Christmas is the moment where the _____________ breaks the ___________________.[John 1:9] The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.When God reveals His _____________, nothing stays the _____________.[Micah 5:2] But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past.God is never _____________.[Luke 2:6-7] And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. [7] She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.God didn't _____________ for us to come to Him.[Philippians 2:6-7] Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. [7] Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form.Everyone is _________________ at the ________________.[Isaiah 59:2a] It's your sins that have cut you off from God.God's solution to ___________________ is a Person.[Luke 2:8-10] That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, [10] but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.God reveals His Light to the ones the world _____________.[Luke 2:15] When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."[John 1:12] But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.

John 1:6-13

A sermon by Kelly Brady from 1 John 1:9-13

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The Light Has Come | When Heaven Touched Earth with Pastor Josef Massanari December 14, 2025 Visit us online https://www.cornerstonelv.com https://www.facebook.com/lvcornerstone  https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone_lv/

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The Light That Brings Joy

Even when you ___________________ God to move, you still have to ___________________ for Him.[Psalm 130:6 NIV] I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.God often grows the miracle in ___________________ places before He reveals it in ___________________ places.Waiting ___________________ us while the thing God is doing in you is still ___________________ to others.[Psalm 27:13-14 NIV] I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. [14] Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.After the ___________________ comes the waiting.Faith is believing God is ___________________ even when you can't ___________________ it.[Matthew 1:19-21] Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. [20] As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. [21] And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."How you _____________ while you wait says more about your ___________________ than how you act after God comes through.[Luke 1:46-49] Mary responded, "Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. [47] How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! [48] For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. [49] For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me._______________ sustains your __________ while you wait.[Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV] He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. [30] Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; [31] but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.