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  • Roger Haugen avatar

    5 Lent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

    5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Handling The Power Encounter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,032 views

    As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

    Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Let There Be Light

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    I this sermon I am going to use what we do know physical light and darkness to better explain what Christians often have a hard time understanding spiritual darkness and light.

    Let there be Light Genesis 1:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Bates avatar

    Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,746 views

    Our world is in complete darkness. Jesus is the divine light that can take away the world's darkness. As Christians, we are called to show and to shine the bright light of Jesus' love to others.

    Since the mid 1980’s most of us have seen or heard of those famous Motel 6 radio and TV commercials that even to this day we can’t get out of our heads. Do you remember them? It was that familiar voice of their advertising spokesman saying, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,924 views

    Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

    How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – The Breastplate And Helmet - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 3, 2024
     | 781 views

    Believers are sons of light and sons of day and do not walk in darkness. The last days see increasing darkness, but we walk in the light of Jesus. The breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation are vitally important.

    THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – THE BREASTPLATE AND HELMET - PART 3 We continue to look at living in these current days, one of turmoil and declining values and increasing opposition to godliness. [C]. ARMING OURSELVES FOR LIVING IN THE LAST ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The Light; The Child's Friend Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 19, 2022
     | 3,819 views

    “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true).” (Eph 5:8-9)

    Introduction: Today is children’s Sunday and our theme for reflection is Jesus, the Light, the child’s friend. When we think about light the first thing that comes to mind is light from the sun. It is this light that wakes us up in the morning and makes us see our way as we prepare for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Shine The Light Of Christ - Isaiah 60:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 381 views

    In a world filled with spiritual darkness, God has called His people to be light-bearers, this is not our light, but the light of Christ shining through us.

    Go! And Shine the Light of Christ Isaiah 60:3 (NLT): “All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Introduction Imagine for a moment a darkened stadium. The power goes out. Thousands sit in confusion, waiting in silence. Suddenly, a single torch is lit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Introduction To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 11, 2024
     | 1,025 views

    First in series from James, Introduction to Christian Living

    James 1 Introduction to Christian Living Some of ya’ll never consider how things get done around here. We are a small church, with a limited budget, and so the things done around here are done by volunteers. The place is mowed and trimmed by volunteers. The pavilion and plastic walls are cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon Series, The Same God Will Do It Again Part 3 The Same God Still Works In The Dark

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 742 views

    Isaiah 45:3 says: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

    PTMC, we’ve walked through Part 1 The Same God Will Do It Again And Part 2 The Same God Will Do It Again: Trouble’s Don’t Last Always But today, I want to go a little bit deeper. Because sometimes the miracle that we are looking for isn’t in the moments that we look for them in. Sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let There Be Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,080 views

    This sermon explores how belief in God's word can break bondages, battle darkness, and free us from demonic oppression, using Genesis 1:1-5 as a guide.

    Good morning, dear ones. What a blessed day it is to be gathered here together in the house of our Lord, ready to receive His word and allow it to work its transformative power in our lives. We are here to partake in a feast of spiritual nourishment, a banquet of biblical wisdom, and a celebration ...read more

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  • Howard Parnell avatar

    The Wrong Side Of Easter

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    There are two sides of the Easter story. The side of darkness and death and the side of resurrection and life.

    THE WRONG SIDE OF EASTER Mark 16:10 INTRO. Here are the followers of Jesus "weeping and mourning" but just fifty days later they would be in great joy, singing psalms and telling of their great experiences with Christ. The difference is as dramatic as the reason. That is, in our text, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Within Us

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,853 views

    The light within us is beautiful and exposes darkness, because it is God within us.

    The Light That Is Within Us 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 27, 2002 Introduction: I. The Arkansas Ice Storm 2000 A. It had been many years since we had seen a sever ice storm. 1. Previously, in Kansas we had weathered a blizzard for the first time we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    A New Creation

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 409 ratings
     | 37,262 views

    God takes that which is dark, formless and void and creates new and wonderful life.

    Sitting in her car - on a dark road just outside of town, a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: „Y I am overweight „Y I have no friends „Y My future holds no promise As she slides the bullet in the chamber of her father¡¦s 38 revolver, she thinks; "It¡¦s no use - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Scripture Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    This is the 14th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the importance of Scripture.

    LIVING IN SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:12-21 As we have been studying, the Christian life begins with faith, faith should result in spiritual growth, and spiritual growth brings practical results. The only way one is going to experience spiritual growth is if they feed upon the Word of God. The text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist