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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Hosanna! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 8, 2020
     | 4,837 views

    Jesus entered this world for a purpose, and that purpose was the ultimate defeat of Darkness! Out of the darkest moment in the world’s history … the crucifixion of God’s Son … would shine the Light of Salvation and Eternal Life!

    Passover was always an exciting time to be in Jerusalem. The streets were packed with pilgrims and visitors and sightseers from all over the Mediterranean region. The shops and restaurants and inns were doing a brisk business as usual. But something was different this year. There was something ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Selfless Holy Light In A Dark Age Of Self-Worship

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,687 views

    We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money.

    We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money. We gotta meet the right people, and get what we need from them. Often times it feels like our lives revolve around what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Good Shepherd In Today’s World

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,238 views

    The mission serving the Good Shepherd faces 100s of millions of people worldwide who "have not sufficient exposure to make a decision for or against Christ." How will we reach them?

    Marilyn Laszlo was a missionary in Papua New Guinea. She put the language of her village in written form and was teaching 200 people to read and write. One day, people from another village visited and saw the people from the first village going to church, singing, and being taught the Bible in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God’s Answer To The World’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 11, 2024
     | 925 views

    The Christian must proclaim what they know ... even under duress! Will we share the simple message, and the hope, of what God has done for us? The Disciples did, and they were not afraid.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 7 God’s Answer to the World’s Persecution Acts 5:12-25 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letting Christ's Light Shine (Mary Of Magdala)

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,319 views

    It is a dark world we live in. While his father goes for a towel, his baby drowns in bathwater. A young husband is deserted by his wife of one year, and an elderly man is plagued by a heart condition that could take him at a moments notice. What do we do?

    Mary of Magdala Magdala: important agricultural, fishing, trade center of ancient Galilee Mary’s name can mean: Tower, greatness Her name can mean: Rebellious, bitter Mary rebelled against God in her earlier years She tried to control her life, do her own thing, yet ended up losing control. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following John's Example Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 3, 2025
     | 241 views

    We are called to shine the light of Christ to illumine the darkness of the world while living in expectation of the return of Jesus.

    JOHN THE BAPTIST! IT WAS ISAIAH WHO PROPHESIED IN 40:3, “A VOICE OF ONE CALLING: “IN THE WILDERNESS PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD; MAKE STRAIGHT IN THE DESERT A HIGHWAY FOR OUR GOD.” NOW, 700 YEARS LATER, JOHN IS PROCLAIMING THE MESSAGE, “REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN HAS COME NEAR…THEREFORE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018
     | 4,092 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love Came Down Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2020
     | 6,905 views

    Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is the greatest Christmas blessing of all times.

    Video Transitions from Announcements: 1. Love came down by Kim Walker Smith 2. Skit Guys, Advent Hope! Series: Love Came Down Thesis: Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Eclipse Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Sep 15, 2017
     | 7,257 views

    This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17).

    The Eclipse of the Cross Mark 15:20-34 This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17). It was an amazing event. When God does something, it catches the attention of the whole world. Millions of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,391 views

    This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

    Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

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    Unleash The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017
     | 6,429 views

    A generosity initiative that will enable us to cooperate with God in achieving the vision to make a greater impact for Him; to push back the darkness faster & better.

    October 8 Unleash the Gospel (Acts 1:8) (Ephesians 3:20-21) In every contest, there comes a turning point; something that changes the momentum and even the outcome of the game. We are at that place right now at Rush Creek. With all that God has done in and through us in the past, He has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appreciate The Sovereign Light

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2024
     | 900 views

    Even the artificial light we truly appreciate. We do not want to have brownouts. If physical lights have an appeal to us, how about the “Light of the world” referring to Jesus? Do we really appreciate Him?

    “As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Wherever There Is Darkness We Should Provide The Light Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,755 views

    Halloween is full of darkness so we must provide light through worshiping Christ.

    The Truth Behind Halloween Tonight we have some decisions to make. We have some decisions to make concerning Halloween. Is Halloween harmless or harmful? What is it actually a celebration of? What is wrong with letting children dress up like a ghost, or Dracula, or witches to go from house ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Protect Yourself From The World

    Contributed by Carlos Jones on May 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,306 views

    Ephesians 6:16 says take up your shield of faith. We must protect ourselves from the things of this world and the only way we can do that is by taking up our shield of Faith.

    Protect yourself from the world Introduction: Ephesians 6:16 You have to protect yourself from the world, There are Things that will make you mad at people: People do rude things Talk to you crazy Try to get over on you Disrespect you There are things that make you get mad at family: Take you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Wake Up And Shine

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,067 views

    This sermon examines 1 Samuel 3:1-20, the story of Samuel and Eli, and gives lessons on, what defined them, as a dying priesthood, and a rising prophet. These lessons can be applied to our Churches, and lives today, which can result in what spiritual impact we will have on today's world.

    AWAKE OR SLEEPING 1 Samuel 3:1-20 In our text we see a transition from a Priesthood who had taken God for granted, to a rising Prophet, who would awaken a Nation. From Eli to Samuel. Eli means to ascend or "lofty". There are two ways to look at him, as a Priest he was called to ascend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational