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  • Jeff Hatos avatar

    Left Standing On The Cliff

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018
     | 4,560 views

    Do we need to be like others or should we stand out?

    Left Standing on the Cliff 1 Samuel 8:1-7 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-Sheba. And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strength To Stand-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2017
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    3 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-III—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Bigger Than Ever! There were two old mountaineers were living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus & Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river & they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus & Clarence would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Who Dwells In Unapproachable Light Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 14, 2014
     | 11,980 views

    A study of God so that we may worship in Spirit and truth.

    “I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Light Calls Us To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 22, 2002
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     | 7,791 views

    How can we experience genuine fellowship? By walking in His light!

    God’s Light Calls us to Fellowship Acts 9:26-31 – fellowship community 22 December 2002 Series – Christmas: A Celebration of Light! Introduction: Our series is simply, Christmas: A Celebration of Light! And throughout our series, we have been anchored by one main verse from the gospel of John - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Light Of Christ Second Coming Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,085 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming Luke 12:35-48 If we are required to wait, then you and I had better learn how to do it right and do it well. 1. Keep Alert: Jesus is Coming again (vs. 35-40) In Jesus’ day, a rich man with a large household had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Light Of Christ Second Coming

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
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    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living in Light of Christ Second Coming Luke 12:35-48 If we are required to wait, then you and I had better learn how to do it right and do it well. 1. Keep Alert: Jesus is Coming again (vs. 35-40) In Jesus’ day, a rich man with a large household had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Differently

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014
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    We have been called to impact the world for Christ and not to become absorbed by the world. We are to live differently - to stand out as salt and light. Without separated lives we cannot fulfill this mandate.

    Living Differently Matthew 5:11-19 Nelson Thomas Mumbai wrote in an article entitled The Truth of Separation: Meaning and Importance, "In Kerala South India, brethren believers are called the ‘separated people’. More than a century ago when our forefathers came out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Lights All Year Long Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 88 ratings
     | 22,615 views

    Jesus said we should be "the light of the World." But just how and why should we shine that light?

    I asked the congregation: “How many of you have already taken down your Christmas lights?” (This was 7 days after Christmas Day, and about a 1/3 raised their hands) “Well, how many of you will take down your decorations NEXT week? (a few more raised their hands). How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truly This Was God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 19, 2011
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    This series looks at various truths and principles that can be found in the story leading up to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Gethsemane to Golgotha Pt3-Truly this was God Introduction Continue- Easter series- Gethsemane to Golgotha. Review Pt1- Mat 26- Jesus in garden- night of His arrest. Looked at three action responses- Remain Here, Keep Watching, Keep Praying -stand courageously where God has called you, -be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Call For Christian Men To Make A Difference In A Dark World

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,413 views

    God is challenging Christian Men to impact this dark age by walking with him.

    Gen. 5:21-24 Hebrews 11:5-6 Jude 1:14 In our text tonight, we have before us the tidal waves of death stemming from the birth of sin in the garden. The first child born to sinful humanity was a murderer. Cain killed his brother when there was no rap music, no street gangs, no TV violence, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 36,697 views

    Light eliminates fear and empowers to live. Christ is our light.

    THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION Psalm 27 Thomas A. Gaskill January 23, 2011 [I listed this sermon under full text but it is a mixture of full text and outline] Begin by reading Psalm 27 in its entirety. Summarize what is going on. Psalms 27:1,4,8,13,14 A Psalm of David. (1) The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Guiding Light: Finding My Purpose!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 3, 2024
     | 718 views

    I have been a pastor 45 years... I am sad to say as a whole few know their spiritual purpose. If we do not know our purpose how will we ever accomplish God's goals?

    THE GUIDING LIGHT… HOW DO I DEFINE MY PURPOSE? (This is a two part lesson) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I use a compass, hourglass, shofar. TODAY’S LESSON HAS SEVERAL MAIN CHARACTERS : *DAVID (The King of Israel); *JOAB (The mighty general); ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent Continues: Light The Candle Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 7, 2023
     | 1,997 views

    Yet, even as fear ramps up and threatens our calm, what if there is a gift of peace that we can experience in the midst of it? What if this peace was actually what you needed most, the answer to whatever problems threatens you today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks?

    Sermon – Advent Continues: Light the Candle of Peace Scripture Text: Isaiah 9:6 - For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 26:3-5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This is also the 3rd sermon in this Christmas Series. This sermon looks at the difference the light makes in the darkness.

    Sunday Morning December 22, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#5] (Christmas Series #3) THE BIG PICTURE 1 Corinthians 2:6-9 Introduction: 1 Corinthians 2:6-9 1. God¡¦s ways of doing things do not make sense to us so often, but it does not change the fact that He is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing A Vacant Church For The Next Step

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    Outliing the need to work together even when there are people we do not like are part of the team. Put the armour of light on and bury the clock of darkness.

    A church that has a vacancy can often cause worry to its members especially nowadays as we search for the right person to come and fill the vacancy. In the days of old, it used to be a whole lot easier to fill a vacant pulpit; we went to the Union and asked them who they had available? Who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational