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  • Jebryan Reiter avatar

    Advent: A New Beginning And A Glimmer Of Hope

    Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016
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    Advent is a time where we can begin to remember that hope can be found in ANY circumstance. Let's not only be reminded of that, but be a part of spreading the light and hope of God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in.

    A New Beginning: And a Glimmer of Hope "A Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it..." (John 1:5) "But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish...He shall make it glorious...and the people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a ...read more

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    Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 3,131 views

    In Jesus, the Light of the World, we see ourselves as God sees us, and we see God as he desires that we see him.

    Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 Intro On the evening of the first night of the Feast of Tabernacles, there was a ceremony called the Illumination of the Temple, which involved the ritual lighting of four golden candelbras in the Court of Women. For additional reflection, each person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Best Light

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 27, 2014
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    Jesus sheds light on our sin but also highlights God's love for us.

    I’ve been obsessed with light lately. First there was the track light in the kitchen that kept burning out until Rob discovered that I probably hadn’t screwed the bulbs in correctly. And then there were the blinking lights on the router and modem for my computer. Blink. Blink. Blink, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
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    Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

    April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Light Has Come

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 27, 2002
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    A small baby, the bearer of light, brings joy, deliverance and victory

    THE LIGHT HAS COME “For those who lived in a land of deep shadows – light! Sunbursts of light!” (Isaiah 9: 2 – THE MESSAGE). “They lived in a land of shadows but now light is shining on them” (GOOD NEWS BIBLE). “The Light has come” declared the prophet Isaiah and that is what we celebrate every ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 23, 2005
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    Both salt and light: 1. Are necessary for survival. 2. Have the ability to purify. 3. Must make contact to have an effect.

    I love grilling out on a beautiful summer day with the sun shining. My favorite thing is to grill steaks. I like to grill them till they are so tender you can pull them apart with a fork. Then I take roasting ears and dip them into water with the shuck still on; wrap them in foil and let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    The Bible - A Light And A Map Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
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     | 10,210 views

    The first of a three-part series on the Bible. Without God’s Word we’re lost in the world. Using the illustration of a little boy who gets lost in Mammoth Cave, this message shows the importance of having a light and a map. (General Sermon, but used on

    Bible - A light and a map Purpose: To illustrate the importance of the Bible 1. Max, the lost Boy Scout in Mammoth Cave. Max’s Boy Scout troop took an end-of-the-summer trip to Mammoth Cave. They didn’t take the lame 90-minute family tour. They took the 6-hour "Wild Cave" tour. In this tour, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    There Will Be No More Gloom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010
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     | 4,894 views

    Epiphany 3(A) - Isaiah declares: "There will be no more gloom!" The Light has dawned. God's people rejoice.

    “THERE WILL BE NO MORE GLOOM” (Outline) January 24, 2010 - Epiphany 3 - ISAIAH 9:1-4 INTRO: The past week has been unusually cloudy and foggy. It has been almost gloomy. In the midst of any gloom the light chased away the darkness. During the season of Epiphany we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2010
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    Jesus is the light of the world, the world rejected Him, although some did not, where are you?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever tried to navigate in the dark? How would you like to drive at night with no lights? Imagine a world were cars did not have lights. The roads would be VERY dangerous at night wouldn’t they? • Imagine living in darkness, living in a dark world where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tests Of Life And Light Series

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 31, 2016
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    This is the final message in a series of three on 1 John. this message examines the tests we need to apply to our life in Christ. Redemption and regeneration are essentially bound to sanctification. We are called to discipleship and to faith in Christ

    The Tests of Life and Light 1 John 2:1-28 Introduction As seen from the previous two sermons Christians are called not only to redemption but to life in the light. It is a walk. It is the idea of journey that I would like to take up. Becoming a Christian is a call to discipleship – there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Light Has Dawned

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,621 views

    A Christmas Eve Devotion

    A woman was a very ill. She was dying. She knew it but wouldn’t accept it. She showed her defiance by refusing to turn off her bedroom light at night. She thought that as long as she could see the light, she would stay alive. Of course she only managed to exhaust herself, and if anything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love, The Guiding Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    John calls "love one another" a command old and new. Love turns on the light. It is imperative for Christians to walk in the light of love.

    Love, the Guiding Light I John 2:7-11 INTRO.: Love is a very popular idea in today’s world. We distort and misinterpret it, but it is on everyone’s lips. Many of our most popular songs, books, and movies are about love. There are enough to fill a library. We often forget love is a truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Guiding Light

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 1, 2008
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    The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus

    God’s Guiding Light Topic: The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus Illustration: Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and it’s moonless and pitch black. You’re failed to make it back to camp before sunset and now it’s so dark you can’t see ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Salt, Light And Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
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    As salt, light, and fire, God has empowered us to make a difference in the world. These symbols show that Christianity is not passive; it is active, vibrant, and transformational. You are meant to preserve, to shine, and to burn for God.

    SALT, LIGHT AND FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What A Glorious Light!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 6, 2025
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    Knowing that Christ is the Light of the world -- the Glorious Light, what shall we do?

    “’Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour”? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist