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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 24, 2021
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     | 4,967 views

    Jesus said that he was the light of the world, but also said we were the light of the world. This message looks at the implications of that statement.

    Were you scared of the dark when you were a little kid? Maybe you are still scared of the dark. Dark wasn’t my favourite when I was a kid. And back then as a kid, you even got to be out after dark. And until I was 16, we lived in the sticks and when it got dark, it got really dark. And when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Keep The Light Burning!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 11, 2021
     | 4,040 views

    This sermon is a podcast on iHeart Radio from my GodNAmerica Ministry. This lesson reflects the power of God's light on the lives and hearts of people. Light IS greater than darkness.

    Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ephesians 5:6-14 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Predicting The Future

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 2, 2023
     | 1,176 views

    Predicting your future can be done when you choose between Light and Darkness. A life with Jesus or a life with Satan. Jesus' choice was Satan or God. Good thing he selected God!

    Predicting the Future John 12:26-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 12:27 “Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 “Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came out of heaven: “I have both glorified ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being A Light In The World Today

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
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    This world has a hard time talking to each other. conversations escalate and being the light in a dark world is tough but possible with the Lord's help

    Being a light in the world today Luke 11:33-36 Good Morning Everyone - it is really Good to see you and we are glad that you are! Prayer- (being a light) The Psalmist tells us; The word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path… the light of God keeps us in a right relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Cansler avatar

    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Oct 29, 2025
     | 255 views

    Let your light shine

    16) So many of us are scared to use the light that is inside We have allowed Satan to trick us into believing that we are not good enough to spread the word of God One of his best tactics is, he will convince you that you do not know enough about the Bible We are not smart enough, we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realizing God’s Hope In The Midst Of Chaos And Despair

    Contributed by Eddie Madrigal on Dec 18, 2012
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     | 12,102 views

    This sermon is based on John 3:16 and describes how God in the midst of darkness and despair, He still has you in the palm of His hand – so that no matter what may happen in life, you are still the one He created for the sake of encouraging others.

    SERMON ON HOPE Title: Realizing God’s Hope in the Midst of Chaos and Despair For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 DESCRIPTION This sermon is based on John 3:16 and describes how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    There Was Darkness Over The Land But They Had Lights In Their Dwellings

    Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Apr 9, 2020
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    We are in the midst of this pandemic, another dark times in the history of mankind, but we have God who put lights in our dwellings

    Sripture Text: Exodus 10:21 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. 22 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Final Week: Darkness Before The Dawning

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    With Christ crucified and laid in a tomb everything was dark and appeared hopeless. It’s always darkest before the dawn.

    CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: DARKNESS BEFORE THE DAWNING PSALM 30:5b “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    I Met Him When I Was In The Dark Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,311 views

    Why is spiritual birth necessary? God’s Word says that unless a person be born again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God. So, the question before us today is this: How can you tell if you have been spiritually born again from above?

    John Wesley was a very religious man. For those of you who don’t know it, John Wesley was our founder … along with his brother, Charles. As I said … John Wesley was a very religious man from a very religious family. His father was an ordained Anglican priest. His brothers Samuel and Charles ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019
     | 2,850 views

    You may be on the Good Old Gospel ship, but she oft sails on stormy seas.

    Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 25, 2016
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     | 5,749 views

    You may feel like a tin can in a raging sea, but God will bring what He promised to pass.

    Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a vision/mission/calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Faithful Come Out Of The Closet In The Darkness Of The Evening Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    This sermon examines how JOseph and Nicodemus step up to the plate at the death of Jesus. How does such strength come about? That’s what is addressed in this sermon.

    March 29, 2006 Matthew 27:55-61 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. As evening approached, there came a rich man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    This is the 11th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". New life begins through Jesus Christ.

    LIVING IN FAITH 2 Peter 1:1-4 Peter had a tendency in his younger years to be overconfident and ignore Jesus’ warnings. He rushed ahead when he should have waited; he slept when he should have prayed; he talked when he should have listened. Peter was a courageous, but careless, Christian; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In War Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 30, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    This is the 15th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the discernment of false teachers and their fate.

    LIVING IN WAR 2 Peter 2:1-9 Ephesians 6:10-18 As Christians we are members of God’s Army. As we just read, we are at spiritual war every day and God has given us the armor necessary to not just survive but to be victorious. One of the tactics of the enemy is that Satan uses spies. A spy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    God Does His Best Work In The Dark

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,416 views

    John 9:4 “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night (darkness) cometh, when no man can work.”

    “God does His best work in the Dark” Genesis 1:1-2 This is the beginning, the start of everything. It is often called the dateless past or even a better term is eternity past. It is not bound by the limitations of time, because the beginning actually started before time began. Realize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic