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Summary of lessons: • Friday PM: Let there be Light -- Creation -- Genesis 1:1-5 • Saturday AM: Follow the Light -- Pillar of Fire -- Exodus 13:21-22; 40:36-38 • Saturday PM: Changed by the Light -- Saul's Conversion – Acts 9:1-19 • Sunday AM: Jesus is the Light -- John 1:1-14; 8:12
Sermon Series: Invited to Abide Sermon Title: A Walk in The Light Scripture: John 8:12, 12:46; 1 John 2:1-17 Date: 6.7.2026 Message by: Pastor David Adams
The people are asking the wrong questions. The Son of Man is among them; the Light is there. Will they walk in the Light as sons, or will they feel betrayed by Him for not fitting their idea of the Messiah?
John's Gospel is unique. Using signs, "I am" statements, and lots of rich symbols, John seeks to answer the most fundamental question a human being can ask: "Who is Jesus?" One answer to that question is that Jesus is the light. In this message on John 1:1-18, Michael Bouterse, the director of Thrive Harbor, opens Thrive's series on the Gospel of John by examining what John's famous prologue says about how Jesus came into our world.Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 1:1-18; 20:30-31; and Acts 8:9-25.
In Week 5 of our Church Unbranded series, Pastor Matt Piland dives into one of the most famous passages in the entire Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus doesn't tell His disciples to try to become salt and light; He makes definitive identity statements: "You ARE the salt of the earth” and You ARE the light of the world." In this challenging message, Pastor Matt confronts our natural impulse to build our own little territorial kingdoms where we try to remain king, inviting us instead to step out into a decaying and dark society to quietly preserve, heal, and reflect the glory of our Heavenly Father.
Jeremy Lallier discusses John 1:5—“And the light shined in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”
Working in the Light (John 9:1-17) by Trinity Community Church
This is the second lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 The Theme of Light 02:14 The Light Exposes the Darkness through an Empty Perfume Jar (vv. 1–11) 12:35 The Light Exposes the Darkness through the Triumphal Entry (vv. 12–26) 22:45 Jesus Is the True Light (vv. 27–50) Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/go... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #truth #gospel #reformedtheology #biblestudy
Ephesians 5.1-14. Ephesians 5 picks up where chapter 4 left off, explaining what kind of holy life should spring from the truths outlined in chapters 1-3. The changes in our new way of life are night and day from what came before - or as Paul puts it, “once you were darkness, now you are light in the Lord.” 19 April 2026.
In this thirty-sixth sermon in the series "The Word Become Flesh: Jesus Alive in Us", Pastor Phil Kim shares a sermon entitled, “To Become Children of Light (John 12:20-36).”Link to Sermon notes and Wednesday Bible Study page: https://waialaebaptist.org/worshipservices/Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for a Bible study led by the preaching pastor on the upcoming sermon passage. Attend either in person or via Zoom. Please contact us if you would like to receive the Zoom link.Website: https://waialaebaptist.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaialaeBaptistChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/waialaebaptistchurch/YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/WaialaeBaptistChurch
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21 NLT-SE)
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Caleb Clardy teaches from John 1:1-13 on January 11, 2026Support the show
From our series, Light: Selected teachings in the book of John.
“Walking in the Light in 2026”Light of the World1 John 1:5-10“JESUS: Light of the World”The 19th-century English preacher, William Lonsdale Watkinson, once said, “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” It is easy today to curse the darkness, since there is so much of it and we get tired of being engulfed by it. But Watkinson was right. Jesus came into this world of darkness as the LIGHT (John 1:4–5). Only He can dispel the darkness of the world. And yet this Light of the World, who resides within each of us as His followers, calls us to shine as His lights in this world (Matthew 5:16). We can either curse the darkness or share the light of Christ with someone and, by doing so, see another candle lit to dispel the darkness. This Christmas, as we celebrate the Light of the world, let's remember our calling to share that light with someone else rather than curse the darkness around us.
Date: 12/28/2025Series: Standalone MessageSpeaker: Joe GannonScripture: Matthew 5:14-16Layout:The Words of the Master - Matthew 5:14The Identity of the Light - John 8:12The Purpose of the Light - Matthew 6:1Light Before Men: Glory to God - Daniel 6:25-26The Effect of the Light - Psalm 115:1Let Your Light Shine - Philippians 2:14-15
From our series, Light: Selected teachings in the book of John.
“JESUS: Light of the World”The 19th-century English preacher, William Lonsdale Watkinson, once said, “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” It is easy today to curse the darkness, since there is so much of it and we get tired of being engulfed by it. But Watkinson was right. Jesus came into this world of darkness as the LIGHT (John 1:4–5). Only He can dispel the darkness of the world. And yet this Light of the World, who resides within each of us as His followers, calls us to shine as His lights in this world (Matthew 5:16). We can either curse the darkness or share the light of Christ with someone and, by doing so, see another candle lit to dispel the darkness. This Christmas, as we celebrate the Light of the world, let's remember our calling to share that light with someone else rather than curse the darkness around us.
“JESUS: Light of the World”The 19th-century English preacher, William Lonsdale Watkinson, once said, “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” It is easy today to curse the darkness, since there is so much of it and we get tired of being engulfed by it. But Watkinson was right. Jesus came into this world of darkness as the LIGHT (John 1:4–5). Only He can dispel the darkness of the world. And yet this Light of the World, who resides within each of us as His followers, calls us to shine as His lights in this world (Matthew 5:16). We can either curse the darkness or share the light of Christ with someone and, by doing so, see another candle lit to dispel the darkness. This Christmas, as we celebrate the Light of the world, let's remember our calling to share that light with someone else rather than curse the darkness around us.
Jesus is called the true light that gives light and the new birth to all who receive him by faith. This Christmas, it is crucial that our students are not like those people who are blind to Jesus or those who willingly reject him.
“JESUS: Light of the World”The 19th-century English preacher, William Lonsdale Watkinson, once said, “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” It is easy today to curse the darkness, since there is so much of it and we get tired of being engulfed by it. But Watkinson was right. Jesus came into this world of darkness as the LIGHT (John 1:4–5). Only He can dispel the darkness of the world. And yet this Light of the World, who resides within each of us as His followers, calls us to shine as His lights in this world (Matthew 5:16). We can either curse the darkness or share the light of Christ with someone and, by doing so, see another candle lit to dispel the darkness. This Christmas, as we celebrate the Light of the world, let's remember our calling to share that light with someone else rather than curse the darkness around us.
In this message, we see Jesus as the eternal Word who became flesh to bring life, light, grace, and truth that transform those who receive Him into children of God.
The Light: John 1:6-13 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Church
John 1:5–13 confronts us with Jesus as the true Light of the world and the darkness that resists Him. It raises questions about why unbelief persists and what it means to receive Christ, while also revealing a profound truth about Christ's identity and who we become through Him. Reflecting on this passage presses us to consider our response to Jesus as the true Light and to God as our Father.
Title: Responding to the LightSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: In this message on John 1:9–13, Pastor Nate Holdridge continues our series, Light in the Darkness, by examining the pivotal response humanity must make to the coming of Christ. We explore the profound tragedy of those who reject their Maker and the surpassing treasure found by those who receive Him. We unpack the theology of regeneration and the incredible privilege of being given the right to become children of God, inviting us to see the Incarnation not just as a historical event, but as a personal invitation to a new life and eternal identity.Link to Sermon Notes
Year after year people everywhere expect to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through the gifts, gatherings, traditions and twinkling lights. But what if this Christmas meant something more? According to John's Gospel, the birth of Jesus was a historical event of cosmic proportions. That's because Jesus was no ordinary child. He is Immanuel – the eternal God with us - the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, and the true Light for all mankind. From the very beginning, he was, is, and will always be our only Savior. So how would this Christmas be different if - instead of presents and parties - we chose to be wrapped up in the awe and wonder of almighty God coming to Earth so you can be reborn, fully forgiven, and truly loved by our heavenly Father? Join us this December at The Story, as we begin our journey through the Gospel of John and encounter the true meaning of Christmas: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son… full of grace and truth. - John 1:14
Title: Those Walking in Darkness Have Seen a Great LightPreacher: Denny BurkSeries: JohnPassage: John 9:1–7
Jesus came as light because the world is in darkness. Humanity is in hiding in rebellion against God, but the light has come. Darkness is not inevitable. Cynicism is not final. Anyone who believes in Jesus is rescued from darkness.
Year after year people everywhere expect to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through the gifts, gatherings, traditions and twinkling lights. But what if this Christmas meant something more? According to John's Gospel, the birth of Jesus was a historical event of cosmic proportions. That's because Jesus was no ordinary child. He is Immanuel – the eternal God with us - the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, and the true Light for all mankind. From the very beginning, he was, is, and will always be our only Savior. So how would this Christmas be different if - instead of presents and parties - we chose to be wrapped up in the awe and wonder of almighty God coming to Earth so you can be reborn, fully forgiven, and truly loved by our heavenly Father? Join us this December at The Story, as we begin our journey through the Gospel of John and encounter the true meaning of Christmas: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son… full of grace and truth. - John 1:14
From our series, Light: Selected teachings in the book of John.
From our series, Light: Selected teachings in the book of John.