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  • Paul Green avatar

    What Do You Do When The Lights Go Out?

    Contributed by Paul Green on May 1, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    Are you experiencing a dark time in your life? Are you unable to make sense of what is happening? There are times in every Christians life when, despite our faithfulness, we’re suddenly plunged into deep, deep darkness. And we’re left asking the question – why? What do we do when the lights go out?

    Five-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he persisted. Finally, she said, “It’s OK, go; Jesus will be in there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Mother's Reward

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    Moses (and the Jews) were saved through the faithfulness of women.

    Every Mother’s Reward Exodus 2:1-10 May 11, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story of the baby found in the dumpster in St. Louis this week. 1 Made the news because it goes against every parental instinct that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Old Soldier Whose Words...never Faded Away.

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 6, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 55,999 views

    A sermon for Veterans Day or Memorial Day. It was preached on the Sunday before Veterans Day as part of honoring our Veterans for their service to our country.

    2 Timothy 2:1-4 Veterans day 11/6/16 At 5:00 in the morning on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France, the Armistice was signed which ended WW1. This day was first known as Armistice Day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lostness Of People

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,743 views

    Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day.

    Lostness of People Acts 16:25-34 Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day. Ephesians 2:1-5 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dream On!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    No matter how dark the day may appear, keep dreaming of the possibilities God has in store for those who love Him.

    Dream on! Luke 4:16-30 Cecilia had a dream. She didn't dream to live among the aristocracy or to be adorned with the finery of high society, she already had tasted of that lifestyle, but it left her cold and empty. Cecilia, who lived in the second century, was a child of the aristocracy, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Morning Comes

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,973 views

    We can follow Simon Peter, the man who denied the Lord, through the darkness of despair into the dawning of a new day of hope.

    When The Morning Comes John 21:3-4 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reflection For Easter Sunday: A Celebration Of Resurrection!

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009
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     | 21,882 views

    We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day!

    John 20:1-8 A REFLECTION FOR EASTER SUNDAY: A Celebration of Resurrection! We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day! ------------------------------------------ I wonder if you ever ask yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Land Of The Midnight Sun Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 1, 2009
     | 4,877 views

    Our culture has lived in sheer optimism, but that time is fading. We must seize the opportunity to minister while it is here; and if we do so, we will see bountiful rewards.

    My besetting sin, if you must know, is procrastination. Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow, for somehow tomorrow always seems to be even more than only a day away. It seems to be an eternity away, and so what if I do not do today what my To-Do list says I am to do? Who will know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011
     | 4,401 views

    Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Spiritual Alarm Clock Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2018
     | 8,483 views

    Light and Darkness, Spiritual Awakening, Worship

    A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - A Spiritual Alarm Clock July 7, 2025 (Briar Ridge Revival) Ephesians 5:8-20 Introduction: My wife Kari is not a morning person. She hates to get up and is hard to wake up…but she is a million times easier to get up now than when we first got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking Through The Valley Of Death With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 727 views

    The Valley of Death is a real place and also metaphoric for describing life's trials and daring challenges. Fearlessly, we can walk through any Valley of Death with Jesus, the Good Shephard

    The readings you/we have just read are among my most loved passages from God's Word. I know that you love them the most, too. Psalm 23, which we love so much, is, without any doubt, the song of our souls as we live this life as Christians. Even if only we were made to recite and memorise ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Not So Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,214 views

    A meditation for Good Friday.

    A Not So Good Friday Max Lucado has written: “Jesus was born crucified. Whenever he became conscious of who he was, he also became conscious of what he had to do. The cross-shaped shadow could always be seen. And the screams of hell’s imprisoned could always be heard. This explains the glint of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light Up Your Life And Others By Uncovering The Light!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
     | 13,626 views

    We are expected to be the lights shining in the dark places of this world so that others can find their way to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

    Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Battle For The Soul Of America: Progressivism Vs. Americanism

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,676 views

    Time and again humanity on this Earth comes to the brink of collapse. We live in a world where there is a rather large pit of darkness. And many times a century from this pit flows a mammoth flood of evil, in many a form, threatening to crush civilization.

    Time and again humanity on this Earth comes to the brink of collapse. We live in a world where there is a rather large pit of darkness. And many times a century from this pit flows a mammoth flood of evil, in many a form, threatening to crush civilization. Our present era is no different. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 27, 2020
     | 6,223 views

    Jesus declares that He is the light of the World - He is God, Messiah, Leader, and Guide.

    I AM: The Light of the World John 8:12-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-30-2020 Darkness that can be felt When I was a kid, my parents took me to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. On the tour, we stopped and the guide told us that they were going to turn out of the lights. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist