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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021
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    Giving a tea light to each member of the church represents Jesus, the Light of the World.

    Light John 1: 10 - 18 Intro: I have given each of you a gift this morning. It is commonly known as a tea light. I have been told that if you are stranded in your car in the cold, it will provide enough heat to keep you warm. It will also provide light. Light cannot be contained. Light has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Karcie Crum on May 25, 2020
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     | 12,680 views

    Jesus used the powerful tile of Light of the World to describe Himself twice in the New Testament. I share an acrostic of the word L-I-G-H-T in this message

    Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12, 9:5 The Light of the World is one of the powerful titles that our Lord Jesus assigned to himself twice in the Bible, once in John 8 and once in John 9. Read Jn 8:12 and Jn 9:5; Pray Question – How many of you were afraid of the dark when you were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now, Our Salvation Is Nearer

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 11, 2020
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    Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. So, let us push aside the deeds of dark, behave as the children of light, and clothe ourselves in the image of God. Let not this pandemic situation push you away from God, but let it bring you closer to Him and His salvation.

    Now, Our Salvation is nearer “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; For now, our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” Romans 13:11 We are entering into a testable moment of time in our lives. Not only in terms of virtual church services. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Light Our World

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 23, 2022
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     | 2,915 views

    Christmas Eve service go light the world we live in.

    Isaiah 9:2-7 “Go Light our World” 1. We are the light of the world, • Our candlelight services, is the most attended service of the year. • There’s an old story about a grandmother struggling with a life-threatening illness. She had her young granddaughter visiting with her one Christmas. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Light For Our Path (January 23, 2011).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023
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    In the Bible, light is often associated with salvation, and hope life. Darkness is often associated with evil, sin and even death. God sent us His light----Jesus Christ who is the light of the world

    LIGHT FOR OUR PATH Text: Isaiah 9:1 – 4 Have you ever wondered where Hank Williams, Sr. got the idea for his song entitled “I Saw The Light”? It is an interesting story as his wife Audrey Williams pointed out. … “According to Audrey Williams, Hank wrote the song, "I Saw ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shine Jesus Shine

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 26, 2023
     | 2,384 views

    Are you walking in the light or in darkness?

    There has been a question that has been in my Spirit. How important is light in a world so dark? By asking this question where a country is divided by race, culture and yes even political affiliation. Where nations are forbidden Christians to witness the True Gospel of the True and Living God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Easter Sunday, Christ Has Risen!

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Apr 7, 2023
     | 1,602 views

    Without darkness, there can be no light.

    Can you think of your darkest moment in life, perhaps it was some time ago, perhaps it was just recent or maybe your darkest moment in life is happening to you right now. Whatever and whenever your darkest moment arises, be assured you will come through and see the light and that’s a promise that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Future King

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,277 views

    'The Future King!' - Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A great darkness (vs 2) A great light (vs 2-4) A great promise (vs 6-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I waited all my life for an event to happen. • The promise it might one day happened started on the 14th of November 1948. • When Charles Philip Arthur George was born. • All my lifetime ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When God Turns On The Light

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 14, 2025
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    Elijah’s encounter with the widow of Zarephath shows how God uses seasons of loss and exposure to bring healing and faith. When God turns on the light, it isn’t to shame us, but to lead us to confession, forgiveness, and life.

    When God Turns on the Light GM. Elijah may almost seem like a superhero when you read through some of the events in his life: He’s the prophet who calls down fire from heaven a number of times, most famously in the Battle on Mt Carmel with the Prophets of Baal. At the end of his life, he ascends ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Oct 29, 2025
     | 141 views

    Let your light shine

    16) So many of us are scared to use the light that is inside We have allowed Satan to trick us into believing that we are not good enough to spread the word of God One of his best tactics is, he will convince you that you do not know enough about the Bible We are not smart enough, we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Reflecting God's Light

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 754 views

    A sermon to Adults on Matthew 5:14-16

    August 10, 2025 A.M. Matthew 5:14-16 I quote Matthew 5:16 a lot but I honestly believe that it is one of the most important Verses in the entire Bible. A. You see, John 3:16 is a powerful Verse because it tells us WHY God sent Jesus into the world, “For God so LOVED the world” and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    La Luz De Cristo Vence Toda Oscuridad Interior

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025
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     | 462 views

    Nuestras debilidades se convierten en canales para la fortaleza de Dios.

    Título: La luz de Cristo vence toda oscuridad interior Introducción: Nuestras debilidades se convierten en canales para la fortaleza de Dios. Escritura: Juan 8:12 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas: El viaje hacia el interior es quizás la peregrinación más ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Dinaig Ng Liwanag Ni Kristo Ang Lahat Ng Kadiliman Sa Kaloob-Looban

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025
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     | 338 views

    Ang ating mga kahinaan ay nagiging daan para sa lakas ng Diyos.

    Pamagat: Dinaig ng Liwanag ni Kristo ang Lahat ng Kadiliman sa Kaloob-looban Intro: Ang ating mga kahinaan ay nagiging daan para sa lakas ng Diyos. Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 8:12 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Ang paglalakbay papasok ay marahil ang pinakamahirap na ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Light And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022
     | 2,038 views

    Light and Dark: What is shining out of us? Luke chapter 11 verses 33-36 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Light must shine (vs 33) (2). Light must illuminate (vs 34a) (3). Light must not grow dim (vs 35-36) (4). Light must be our goal (vs 36) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The brightest star ever found in the universe goes by the catchy name R136a1. • It is 165,000 light years away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Paul's Two Contrasts Of The Sinner And The Saint

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022
     | 1,783 views

    We often hear of serial killers, and when we do we cannot help but ask ourselves why would a person kill again and again.

    To kill one time is bad enough, but some of the serial killers have killed 30 to 40 people. Illus: Every time they catch a serial killer they generally give them extensive psychological tests to try to find out what motivated them to do such things. As Christians, we know that man and animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist