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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 11, 2019
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    The eye is a lamp unto the soul. What we think about, speak of and act upon matters. If our eyes are not focused on the kingdom of God then our souls will remain distant from God!

    What do you See? Matthew 6:22-23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013
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    We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, Judaism we will have a better understanding/more complete knowledge of Jesus, our Jewish Lord.The Menorah is the only piece of tabernacle/temple

    Our Hebrew Heritage Series Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light September 9, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The church has been robbed. 1 We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. a When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Jesus In A Bottle

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
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    Jesus changes our lives we do not rub the lamp and ask him to grant our wishes

    Jesus in a bottle, Luke 19:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 9, 2002 A man is walking down the beach and comes across an old bottle. He picks it up, pulls out the cork and out pops a genie. The genie says "Thank you for freeing me from the bottle. In return I will grant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Lamp Under A Basket: How To Be A Light-Shining Kingdom Agent Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022
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    A candle can't be hidden under a bed. Let your light shine brightly

    While I was on vacation in Cancun we were swimming in the ocean everyday and it was simply wonderful and beautiful and really fun. The first few days the waves were very low, you could just sit out there in the waters and it was so calm and peaceful. But then slowly a hurricane began forming south ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 27, 2008
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    Matthew 25:13 tells us the reason for this parable. "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise." Matthew 25:1-2 (NIV) Throughout the Christian era this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2012 Christian Voters Guide

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 1, 2012
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    A sermon to assist Christians on how to vote.

    “The Christian Voters Guide” Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: In just a week our country will be making the most serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lighting The Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2025
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    David wrote that God's word is the lamp for our feet and the light for our path. What does this mean and how do we put that to use in our lives? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    The alphabet has always been foundational to learning. If you’ve ever watched The Sound of Music, you probably remember the scene where Maria is teaching the children to sing. She tells them, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read, you begin with A B ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Suffering Savior Gives Better Blessings

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 18, 2015
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    The desire to follow the "genie in the lamp" Jesus gets the best of us sometimes. What does the real Jesus offer to us?

    Feb 2015 Monday Chapel A lowly Savior gives bigger and better blessings Is it OK or not OK to call people names? Probably not OK. Even if the person deserves to be called something - jerk, idiot, freak - you know you shouldn’t do that - you shouldn't call people names. How about Satan - have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    A Time To Hear Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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    Jesus is saying, “I, the lamp, have come with the light of the gospel. Don’t cover me and my message over as many of you are doing. Let the lamp shine openly. The reason that you hide my light is that you really prefer something else which is less than

    Introduction We are back to the parables this morning. In contrast to our extended metaphor of the sower and his soil conditions, we now come to a collection of short images and sayings. Remember how I said that usually it is the context that makes the parable’s meaning clear? The peculiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    I Didn't Intend To...

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
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    The bridegroom is coming. No one means to get left outside of the wedding feast, but by their actions and priorities, some will not gain entry.

    When I was a kid, I had an excuse for everything. My dad fell for none of them. I’ll spare you most of them and give you just one. My brother, sister and I were playing the basement…with a broom handle…and we broke the light. My dad asked what happened. Did we own up to it? Nope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Greg Livingston avatar

    The Light Of The Body Is The Eye

    Contributed by Greg Livingston on Jul 12, 2014
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    A lamp is lit so that we can see. Jesus is the light of the world. Man is responsible for the light he receives. The true light is available.

    Luke – The Light of the Body is the Eye Prayer Introduction The use of light and dark to describe good and bad throughout scripture and in our culture is pretty universal. If you think good thoughts you are in the light. If you think bad thoughts you are in darkness. This picture is common to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
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    To show that JESUS within us must be reflected to remove darkness from the world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you reflecting the light? Yes, as JESUS was in the world so I am (because the Great I am lives within me) Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) 1:27 To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ within ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Where Is The Light?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 30, 2018
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    Know what it means to be the light of Christ to illumine the way for others to find Jesus Christ as their Savior.

    I BELIEVE THE FIRST THING ANYONE DOES WHEN ENTERING A DARKENED ROOM IS TO FEEL ALONG THE WALL INSIDE THE DOOR FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS. OTHER THAN TO SLEEP, I HONESTLY DON’T THINK MOST PEOPLE WOULD SAY THEY ENJOY DARKNESS. DARKNESS CAN SEEM ENVELOPING, SUFFOCATING AND EVEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2023
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    Are we ready for Jesus? Does He even know us?

    Are we prepared for Christ’s Coming? Let’s learn how in the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13. Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. (Matthew 25:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables (The Body’s Lamp) # 22

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
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    In this parable, the Lord used the image of eyesight to convey an important spiritual principle.

    We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us. Illus: Did you hear about the fellow that went to the store the other day, and he said that he was there for only about 5 minutes. When he came out, he SAW there was a motorcycle policeman writing a parking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist