Ye Are the Light of the World
As Christians, we are called to be light bearers, kindled and burning with the oil of the Spirit, to shine for Him and be a steady light to those without Christ.
The preacher delves into the significance of 'rhema' in the Bible, emphasizing its various meanings such as prophecy, charge, message, promise, and command. 'Rhema' is portrayed as a powerful spoken word that can bring about different outcomes, from nourishment and life-giving to potentially damaging effects. The sermon highlights how 'rhema' is a purifying, creating, and upholding word, ultimately aiming to sanctify and cleanse believers, making them blameless and holy before God.
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We are called the lights of the worldlight bearers, reflectors, candlesticks, lamps. We are to be kindled ourselves, and then we will burn and give light to others. We are the only light the world has. The Lord could come down Himself and give light to the world, but He has chosen differently. He wants to send it through us, and if we do not give it the world will not have it. God does not put a meteor in the sky to tell us when to shine. We are to be giving light continually wherever we are-at home, among friends or in church. We should have the attitude that we may never have another opportunity, and so we should always be shining for Him. Let our lamps be trimmed and full of the oil of the Spirit.
Above all, let us be a steady light to those without Christ.
Let me dwell in Timnath-serah, Where the sun forever shines. Where the night and darkness come not, And the day no more declines.
Sermon Outline
- We are the Lights of the World
- Kindled and Burning
- The World's Only Light
- The Lord could come down Himself
- Chosen to send light through us
Key Quotes
“We are the only light the world has.” — A.B. Simpson
“God does not put a meteor in the sky to tell us when to shine.” — A.B. Simpson
“Let our lamps be trimmed and full of the oil of the Spirit.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We should always be shining for Him, as if we may never have another opportunity.
- We must be kindled and burning with the oil of the Spirit to give light to others.
- We should have the attitude that we are the world's only light and strive to be a steady light to those without Christ.