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Live Your Life In God's Light

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

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Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

24:5 Salt And Light Are? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 15, 2007

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When Jesus spoke of salt and light it wasn’t a mystery to those he was teaching, so what’s in it for us?

They are the type of thing that you don’t miss until you need them and don’t have them. But boy when you want them and they aren’t there you sure miss them then. When Jesus was looking for a metaphor to describe his followers he reached out to and latched on to an unlikely pair. Well perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A Woman Of Noble Character

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003

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Mother’s Day sermon

Being a Woman of Noble Character Proverbs 31:10-31 May 11, 2003 Introduction Little children can come up with some very interesting ideas. Listen to what some children wrote to their mothers for Mother’s Day. Angie, 8 years old, wrote: "Dear Mother, I’m going to make dinner for you on Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Fillled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 3, 2008

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As Christians we have the Holy Spirit but aren’t necessarily "filled" with the Spirit because we quench the Spirit’s work. Sermon concludes with an invitation to be filled with the Spirit, through prayer and annointing with oil.

Have you ever thought to yourself: “I read the Bible and go to church, why don’t I see any positive changes in my life?” “Why am I still struggling with a particular sin or sins even though I keep trying to repent and give it to God?” “Why am I not seeing healing whether physically, spiritually, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Up On Being God Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 23, 2006

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We are devoted to the truth.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: GIVING UP ON BEING GOD Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE DEVOTED TO THE TRUTH. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study based on Acts 2.42 three reasons why we should be devoted to the truth in Scripture. Type: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Being Dad

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013

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A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

"Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Being Right With God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

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Those who are right with God are at peace with Him (1-2a), find joy in the hope of seeing Him (2b), find joy in the journey (3-5a), and are filled with His love (5b).

The Blessings of Being Right with God Romans 5:1-5 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

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This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Patriotic Christians #5 - For God And Country Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

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Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians.

Patriotic Christians #5 For God and Country Theme: Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians. Introduction For God and Country. From the Latin phrase “pro Deo et Patria”, “for God and Country” has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, James 1:26-27, Psalm 40:10, Romans 6:12-14, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confront Them With The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018

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In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006

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Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

"The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missing Believed To Be…risen!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 2, 2018

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Missing Believed to be…Risen! (Gospel talk) – Mark chapter 16 verses 1-8 & verse 14 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Women (vs 1-4) (2). The Angelic Being (vs 5-8) (3). The Disciples (vs 14) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Recently (14 March 2018), • The English theoretical physicist, cosmologist Stephen Hawkins died, • He was a very clever man, but he was also a committed atheist. • On one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

We'll Leave The Light On For You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2008

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45th in a series from Ephesians. How to live as light in the midst of darkness.

Most of us are probably familiar with the advertising for Motel 6 that ends with the advertising tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” The image that those ads are trying to create is that Motel 6 is a place of hospitality, refreshment and rest for weary travelers. As we continue in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

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A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Righteous: With My Witness Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 5, 2007

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Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance

Romans 13:8-14 “Being Righteous: With My Witness” “Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.04.07 The preacher’s son was 5 years old and always quick to give an answer. He was in Sunday school one time and the teacher asked: is there anything God can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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