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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Shoot Low Boys, They're Riding Shetland Ponies

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008
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     | 11,412 views

    This is a message of encouragement that highlights all the "lesser" lights that play a worthy part in any church.

    Acts 17:32-34 KJV And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. [33] So Paul departed from among them. [34] Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking With God Through Dark

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 28, 2010
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     | 4,038 views

    when we are faced with darkness in our live God will see us through to the light.

    WALKING WITH GOD THROUGH DARK 2nd Corinthians 4:6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Many thing happen to us in our life we feel we are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead To Sin And Alive To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    This sermon explores how we can live obediently in light of God’s grace.

    Scripture Let us read Romans 6:1-14: "1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Iworship Part 1: Why Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    True worship begins with a clear picture of who we are in light of who God is.

    iWorship Part 1: Why iWorship “To worship God is to ascribe to Him supreme worth, for He alone is worthy.” -Ralph P. Martin "Worship in the Early Church" Icebreaker: I heard a cute story the other day about a little boy named Chris. He was going up the steps to a large church. He saw 3 statues ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Buy The Farm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

    Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Prayerful Response To Virginia Tech Shootings

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2007
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     | 4,441 views

    Using the sermon time for more praying than preaching in light of the Virginia Tech massacre.

    Keeping Your Commitments A Prayerful Response to the Virginia Tech Shootings Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/22/07 The deadliest shooting rampage in modern American history took place this past Monday morning on the campus of Virginia Tech. Let’s take a moment of silence here to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pots Of Meat

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013
     | 2,994 views

    Why do people refuse to come to light? They are afraid if they would miss the pots of meat!

    Pots of meat! Exodus 16:3’And the children of Israel said to them, "Oh, that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat and when we ate bread to the full! For you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger." ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Out Of Darkness

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 25, 2015
     | 3,980 views

    The strength of the world is Jesus (Israel) the light of the world who God ordered to save the children.

    OUT OF DARKNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 24, 2015) "God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee...Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Real Power Of God’s Word Within Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,524 views

    His Word pours light into our lives, onto our paths, into our understanding.

    Manifest Presence Series “The Real Power of God’s Word Within” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) February 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Psalm 119:130 (NASB) 130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Positive Winner In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,196 views

    As we have the Light of Life, we are overcomers in Christ and positive winners in Christ Jesus

    “for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). “I am a victor in Christ Jesus… I am an Overcomer… Nothing in my circumstances… Nothing what people say or do will affect my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Church: God’s Lampstand Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,433 views

    THE CHURCH IS SUPPOSED TO BE A LIGHT TO THE WORLD. THIS MESSAGE EXAMINE HOW BRIGHT WE SHINE AS THE CHURCH

    THE CHURCH: GOD’S LAMPSTAND REVELATION 1:12-20 FEBRUARY 24, 2019 I MUST TELL YOU THAT THIS IS A VERY EXCITING DAY FOR ME. I’M GETTING TO PREACH ON THE CHURCH WHICH IS BECOMING VERY SPECIAL VERY SPECIAL TO ME, AND I GET TO SPEAK FROM A BOOK THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES IN SCRIPTURE, REVELATION. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Broken Things Series

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,691 views

    We've all heard "let your light shine"

    Broken Things Matt 5:14-16 Intro: We’ve all heard: Let your light shine, you are the light of the world, this little light of mine etc… ME: I’ve always had this feeling deep down that people won’t like what they see if they see me in the light 1: I’ve been trained I have a lot of practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Our Banner Against Fear

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,407 views

    The LORD is My light, My salvation, and the strength of My life. My strength is in Him!

    OUR BANNER AGAINST FEAR. Psalm 27:1-14. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to imagine that it is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Part 3 - Managing Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2018
     | 4,108 views

    Looking at how to manage our relationships. Especially in light of the senate hearings this past week.

    Managing Relationships September 30, 2018 This week I was going to tell you a story which is about a friendship gone hay-wire. It’s bizarre and sad, yet kind of funny. But, I’m going to tell you next Sunday, because I want to tell you a different story . . . one that is also sad, maybe a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is A Real Savior Who Came For Real Sinners

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2020
     | 2,955 views

    How do you view yourself in light of God's grace in Christ?

    6.17.20 1 Timothy 1:12-15 12 I give thanks to the one who empowered me, namely, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he treated me as trustworthy, appointing me into his ministry. 13 He did this even though formerly I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I was shown mercy, because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran