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  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Salt And Lights

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 24, 2014
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     | 6,799 views

    To a world that is in total darkness, the church should be a beacon of light.

    Salt and Lights Matthew 5:1/2 Here we have the greatest preacher that every lived, sharing with His disciples the principles of the Kingdom. He was the great prophet of His church, the one who came into the world, to light every man’s path. The prophets and John the Baptist had done some ...read more

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    Hope In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,566 views

    Facing up to the LORD from within an experience of darkness.

    HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will not abandon God. In fact, the example of Job demonstrates that the closer we are to God, the more audacious our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Trumpets” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 27, 2017
     | 6,892 views

    The Feast of Trumpets points prophetically to two dark days.

    We come now to the first of the fall feasts of Israel, and the fifth of the seven feasts, the Feast of Trumpets. The instructions for this feast are fairly straight forward. (READ TEXT) In Numbers 29:1-6, we’re told the sacrifices to be made on this day. A special burnt offering was offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025
     | 379 views

    Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

    The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Kingdom Keys - John Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024
     | 759 views

    Jesus is the gift of illumination that sheds light in a dark world.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Lost?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
     | 5,265 views

    This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

    Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wrong Motive For Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,235 views

    Sometimes we pray for the wrong reasons. Exploring Pharoah's desire to spend one more night with the frogs.

    Exodus 8:8 KJV Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION—MOTIVES A. General Archibald Alexander—Men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping Faith When The Glow Is Gone

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2009
     | 9,584 views

    God wants us to rise and shine rather than succomb to the darkness.

    Title: Keeping Faith When the Glow is Gone Text: II Corinthians 4:1-6 (Mark 9:2-9) Thesis: God wants us to rise and shine rather than succumb to the darkness. Introduction: It has been a busy week for Colorado state high school wrestling fans as 2a through 5a division wrestlers have vied for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Goes To Prison Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2025
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     | 1,369 views

    Acts 16:16-40 teaches us that the gospel transforms lives and communities, breaks down barriers, and offers hope even in the darkest situations.

    Introduction Jason was locked up in prison in the early 1990s to serve a life sentence. Gang life in prison was so bloody that his unit was nicknamed the “Terror Dome,” and the only way to survive was to stick to your race. The motto was “kill or be killed,” and Jason quickly climbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Overcoming Ziklag Moments

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 844 views

    Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

    Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – The Breastplate And Helmet - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 3, 2024
     | 827 views

    Believers are sons of light and sons of day and do not walk in darkness. The last days see increasing darkness, but we walk in the light of Jesus. The breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation are vitally important.

    THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – THE BREASTPLATE AND HELMET - PART 3 We continue to look at living in these current days, one of turmoil and declining values and increasing opposition to godliness. [C]. ARMING OURSELVES FOR LIVING IN THE LAST ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In The Light Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
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     | 1,348 views

    Walking in the light of Christ is a call to live a life that reflects the character, holiness, and truth of Jesus. As believers, we are no longer in darkness but are called to be light-bearers in a dark world.

    Title: WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:12 "Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.'" Supporting Texts: 1 John 1:5-7; Psalm 119:105; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God's Obedient Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 15, 2011
     | 13,173 views

    What do we do when the lights go out in our world? It’s simple: Don’t trust yourself; trust the Lord. Rely on His unfailing love. Rely on His unlimited power, and rely on His obedient Servant, Jesus Christ, who CHOSE to die for us.

    Vance Havner was one of my favorite preachers when I was growing up, because had a wonderful, witty way of putting things that really made you think. He went home to be with the Lord quite a while ago, but I remember a story he told about two Indians who from a distance had been watching a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Daring To Shine Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,330 views

    As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

    Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    A New Day Dawning

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    It was dark days from Good Friday to Easter - but a new day dawns

    “A New Day Dawning” April 28, 2019 Acts 1:1-14 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness