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  • Scott Turansky avatar

    God’s True Light Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Nov 16, 2022
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    Let the truth of the true light set you free. Living in lies, living in darkness is no way to live. In fact, it's not living at all. The freedom of the true light is the freedom from sin.

    I wonder if you have the same problem that I have. I'm not talking about falling asleep when you're supposed to take out the trash, but rather not being able to find a working flashlight when you need one. This is a common problem, you know. I have a tote in the garage, so right when I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Go Light Our World

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 23, 2022
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     | 2,710 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 And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022
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    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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being A Light In The World Today

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
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    This world has a hard time talking to each other. conversations escalate and being the light in a dark world is tough but possible with the Lord's help

    Being a light in the world today Luke 11:33-36 Good Morning Everyone - it is really Good to see you and we are glad that you are! Prayer- (being a light) The Psalmist tells us; The word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path… the light of God keeps us in a right relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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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
     | 2,097 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
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    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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    Predicting The Future

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 2, 2023
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    Predicting your future can be done when you choose between Light and Darkness. A life with Jesus or a life with Satan. Jesus' choice was Satan or God. Good thing he selected God!

    Predicting the Future John 12:26-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 12:27 “Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 “Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came out of heaven: “I have both glorified ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Sound The Alarm"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 10, 2016
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    Joel believes the Day of The Lord is upon them so he says, "Sound the Alarm" and return, learn, gather, and pray.

    “Sound the Alarm” Joel 2 :1-2 1. The Day of The Lord is coming no doubt just get ready for it. Sound the Alarm • Joel says, “2 Blow the trumpet in Zion sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joel Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 9, 2025
     | 250 views

    God warns us because he loves us.

    The Story of Us Joel March 13, 2025 Joel 2:1-2 NIV “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand— 2 a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like dawn spreading across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanks For The Memories Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,290 views

    Without God’s Light, without the promise of God’s love, Scrooge was doomed … and so are we! It is God’s love and judgment that are bringing Scrooge into the light so that he can repent and get on track to a better life … the life that God intended for him and not the one that he made for himself.

    Ah … remember good Ol’ Jacob Marley from last week? How he appeared in his pigtails, usual waist-coat, tights, and boots? He also sported a huge chain “clasped about his middle … and wound about him like a tail … made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Children Of Light

    Contributed by Thadius Sales on Mar 27, 2020
     | 5,863 views

    Out of the darkness comes the light. Every workday, at dawn’s early light, Kevin Napier crawls into a long, black hole. Coal mining is safer than it used to be, though it’s still dusty and dirty, and there’s always concern that something terrible could happen deep inside a cramped shaft.

    Ephesians 5:8–14 NRSV 8 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord, you are light. Live as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. 10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2017
     | 16,221 views

    The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and Challenges us to be God's Children of Light.

    Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23 (along with John 9:1-42) Theme: Light and Darkness - "CHILDREN OF LIGHT" The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "New Journey"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 5, 2016
     | 7,726 views

    The sermon is my first sermon at a new appointment and we shared about taking a new journey with Christ.

    “New Journey” Hebrews 12: 18-29 1. Today's text tells us of the journey of a people with a choice set before them. On one side is fear and death, but on the other side is to desire His Presence, To be Caught Up with God, To Encounter a Passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Everyday Prophets - Joel Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,031 views

    Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we already know.

    Everyday Prophets – Joel January 17, 2021 Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational