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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Grieve The Darkness — Until You See The Light Amos 8:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,216 views

    Divine warning and impending judgement found in the sobering words of the prophet Amos. A prophet sent to a prosperous yet spiritually bankrupt people.

    Go! And Grieve the Darkness—Until You See the Light - Amos 8:9 Amos 8:9 (NLT) – “In that day,” says the Sovereign Lord, “I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth while it is still day.” Introduction: Today we step into a moment of divine warning and impending judgement found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advent Week 1: Hope - "hope In The Coming Light" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,701 views

    In this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ.

    Advent Week 1: Hope - "Hope in the Coming Light" Dear friends, in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. We begin by: Acknowledging the Darkness: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022
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    In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

    Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Sun, The Moon, And The Stars

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,019 views

    We are to be a light shining in a dark place.

    WHEN OUR DAUGHTER was in Junior High, she became friends with some girls who lived in a little town about an hour’s drive from here. On occasion, these girls would invite her to an activity at their church or their school or even ask her to come to their house. So, I would drive her there, come ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
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    This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

    INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Will See A Great Light

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 27, 2007
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     | 2,599 views

    Isaish prophesied about the coming of the Christ Child some 700 years before He was born in Bethlehem. He described this Christ Child as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and our Prince of Peace (Many ideas for this sermon come from a C

    Two shopping days before Christmas- are we ready? More important perhaps, have we prepared ourselves for the true Christmas celebration? Dec 17, 1903- Orville/Wilbur Wright- made first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, NC. On their fifth attempt- the plane flew for 12 seconds. Wilbur- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Eaten By Now

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2022
     | 2,031 views

    Talk about the dark places of the earth and about the light for those dark places (Outline adapted from Phil Young of Illinois)

    HoHum: An American was visiting in a 3rd world country. While walking down the street, he was surprised to see a native reading the Bible. “My good man,” he said. “In my country, that book is considered out of date.” The native responded, “My good man, if that book is considered out of date in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In Purity, Pt. 3

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,677 views

    walk in love, walk in light

    Walking in Purity, pt. 3 Ephesians 5:2-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130731.mp3 In chapter 4 we put off, put on, and put away some things. Next, we see that walking in purity involves love and light. v. 2, 8 We are to walk in love and walk in the light. This is based on the assumption that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Sends His Light Into The World

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 11,646 views

    Sermon for the Epiphany Season

    God Sends His Light into the World 1. A light that shines out of the darkness 2. A light that shines out for us all Dear Christian Friends: Have you ever been in a place where there’s no light whatsoever? I remember on a couple of occasions when my wife and I went on tours through caves, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking In The Light: Transformed By Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,613 views

    In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates the transformative power of Christ's truth in our lives.

    Walking in the Light: Transformed by Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Introduction: In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Lets The Light In

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 18, 2026
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    When God lets the light in, He does not discard our brokenness but sanctifies our whole selves so that His strength and glory can shine through us. What was once sharp, fractured, and hidden becomes, by His grace, a window and a witness, reflecting Christ’s light into dark places.

    When God Lets the Light In Texts (CSB): 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Ephesians 6:10 John 1:5 2 Corinthians 4:6 Introduction — Broken Glass Church, I want to begin with a simple image. Broken glass. When glass breaks, we don’t stop to admire it. We sweep it up. We treat it as dangerous. We throw it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 25, 2009
     | 7,157 views

    A consideration of how Jesus fulfilled the promise God made through Isaiah, that the Messiah would cause a light to shine on the people walking in darkness.

    TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 6) TEXT - Matthew 4:12–17 DATE PREACHED - March 1, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Connected To? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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    Encourages discernment in forming relationships and choosing paths, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will and light, not darkness.

    Greetings, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Lord and to turn our hearts and minds toward His Word. We are here, united in Christ, to grow in our understanding, to deepen our faith, and to strengthen our bonds. We are here to grapple with the ...read more

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    Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by David Swensen on May 27, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 21,831 views

    There are so many circumstances that cause us to experience “dark nights of the soul.” Learn more with todays sermon.

    Strong faith in God does not come all at once and it is not without its times of doubt.It is often gained through willing submission to His love and goodness in the midst of trial. In February 1862, President Abraham Lincoln endured one of many “dark nights of the soul” when the circumstances of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007
     | 3,521 views

    To help believers see that they are not alone when having problems.

    Dark Night of the Soul Matt. 26:47ff & 69ff & John 19:25-27 I know that you have heard the expression “Dark night of the soul.” But have you ever experienced a dark night of your soul. Some one may say it is the feeling you have when you are, “down in the dumps”. David was feeling more than “down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist