The Gift of Light: Christ the Light of the World

Primary Text: John 1:1–14; Isaiah 60:1

BIG IDEA:

Jesus is the Light who shines into darkness — and the darkness cannot overcome Him.

INTRO / HOOK:

Light makes everything clear. Light brings warmth, comfort, and direction. Light reveals what darkness tries to hide. Christmas begins with light breaking into the night.

POINT 1 — The Darkness We Face (Why Light Was Needed)

John 1:5

Darkness is spiritual, moral, relational.

The world isn’t simply broken — it’s darkened by sin.

Darkness cannot fix itself.

Illustration: Power outage at night — until light appears, you can’t move confidently.

Application: Jesus didn’t come to improve darkness — He came to defeat it.

POINT 2 — The Light God Sent (Who Christ Is)

John 1:1–4, 9

Jesus is not a light; He is the Light.

He reveals God, exposes sin, and rescues souls.

Light doesn’t negotiate with darkness — it conquers it.

Subpoints: A. He is the Eternal Word B. He is the True Light C. He is the Life-Giver

Application: If you want clarity, direction, and purpose — walk in His light.

POINT 3 — The Life We Receive (What Light Does in Us)

John 1:12–14

When we receive Christ, we receive life.

Light transforms everything it touches.

Those who walk in the light reflect the light.

Illustration: Candles in a dark room — one flame becomes many as the light spreads.

Application: Your family, your workplace, your community — they need the light you carry.

LORD'S SUPPER TRANSITION:

“Tonight we remember that the Light of the World entered darkness… And through His broken body and shed blood, the darkness was defeated.”

INVITATION:

“Light has come into the world — walk in that light today. Step out of the shadows and into Christ.”