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  • Juan Lane avatar

    Turn Off The Lights

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 26, 2005
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    If we are not going to use the lights then we need to turn them off

    Turn off the Lights When Not In Use Scripture Reference: Mark 14:37-41 Mark 14:37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Just An Ordinary Light!

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014
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    A perspective on John 1: 1-18. Jesus was born of flesh and blood just like you and me. And yet Christians confess that he is the Light of the world. How can this be? What sort of light is he?

    John 1: 1-18 Not Just An Ordinary Light! People respond to light. Sunlight brings people out to work and play. This celestial body of light, the sun provides energy and life for living things. Moonlight and starlight give us something to watch in the otherwise dark night sky. Some people look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let It Shine, Let It Shine, Let It Shine

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 13, 2017
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    We are called to be the light of this world. But do we know how to be one? On this exhortation, we will see 5 traits of a Christian who is worthy to be called a light of this world.

    Intro: There is a popular Christmas song entitled Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. In that song, the writer tells us not to go out in the storm since they have no place to go so he suggested everyone to stay at home and let the weather takes place. But today, it’s the opposite. We have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Living In The Light Of Eternity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
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    When a person embraces the reality of the world to come it radically changes how the peson view this world. A person’s priorities change concerning money, things, time, friends, family, and life itself.

    Living in the Light of Eternity Ephesians 1:15-23 (Message) When waiting in slow traffic on a hot day with 100-degree heat do you wonder why you do what you do? Do you wonder what’s the point of your daily activity? What gives you sense of purpose? Events can happen in your life that helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Changed Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2001
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    What does it mean to put off the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light

    Rom. 13:11-14 Morston/Field Dalling Today is the first Sunday in Advent – a time when we prepare to remember the birth of Jesus which we commemorate at Christmas. And as we think about his birth, we do well to remember why he came to this earth. He came to reconcile us with God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Roy Hartzell avatar

    Candle Lighting Service

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
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    Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.

    CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Homosexuality In The Light Of The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
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    Truthful and Tactful look at this sin, and the sinners which God loves involved in it. Link included to formatted text and Powerpoint.

    What does the Bible say about Homosexuality? (Questions Series) [Hundreds of free formatted text sermons, complete with Powerpoint Presentations, are at our website...link is at bottom of this sermon.] God loves all people, including homosexuals. And thus, like Christ, Christians (forgiven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light To Point The Way Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,562 views

    Jesus is the only way to be saved. The Christmas story reemphasizes that He alone is the Light of the world.

    “May I help you?” Sometimes those are the most welcomed words I could hear, in the right situation. Sometimes, I really want to hear them… It’s usually in a grocery store the size of the moon, and I’m wandering around looking for something that I’ve never had to find before. Or, I’m in Crimson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 27, 2020
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    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the ‘shadow of death’ indicates there is a massive, bright and overwhelming light of hope behind any ‘darkness’ that haunts you. Behind any/all darkness in your life is that ‘ray of hope’, which is higher, greater, and certainly brighter than any ‘doom’.

    Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined. Often it is the feeling or condition of being afraid. Combine that with Darkness and there-in is a gripping and many times overwhelming sense of pending doom.. of certain calamity… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Are You Useful To God? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022
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     | 8,613 views

    God does not want believers to isolate or insulate themselves from the world and those who are lost. Like salt, Christians are called to make the world tastier; and like light, believers will shine the brightest only in the darkest places.

    Are you useful to God, or have you made yourself useless? When we come to know Jesus Christ, we are transformed into a holy instrument to be used by the Lord. We all have a purpose, but some of us choose to make ourselves useless by not allowing the Lord to touch us with His hand. To put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    This Little Light Of Mine

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    My light may be very small, but the darker the night the greater the light.

    TO BE LITTLE OR TO BELITTLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Songs of Solomon 2 :15 Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil thevines, for our vines have tender grapes. Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity thy strength is small. Zech. 4:10 For who hath despised the day of small ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Einar Kristoffersen avatar

    The Light From The Gospel

    Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008
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    The Gospel shines through the whole Bible

    THE LIGHT FROM THE GOSPEL Exodus 34:27-35 27 Then the LORD said to Moses, " Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." 28 So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Its Moving Day Again

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
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    Christians are to be a light in a dark place, Our lives are to be an example, a light others can follow in our pilgrimage to the Father’s house.

    ITS MOVING DAY AGAIN Hebrews 11__1-16 BY CHARLES SCOTT Church of the Good Shepherd Indianapolis Hebrews 11:1-3, (4-7), 8-16 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Christ Comes In Victory (Advent 1, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,256 views

    In our world, there are rivaling kingdoms! The world’s darkness rivals the light of Christ, His light and His truth with what is counterfeit.

    WHEN CHRIST COMES IN VICTORY Text: Mark 13:24-37 “ The story is told about one of the episodes of the French Revolution. A “… maddened crowd burst into one of the picture galleries of Paris, intent on devilry, destruction and death, they paused irresolute on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Called To Be A Light To The Gentiles

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
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     | 4,121 views

    This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission.

    CALLED TO BE THE LIGHT FOR THE GENTILES Text: Isaiah 49:1 – 7 This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist