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  • Glenn Abel avatar

    Called To Be Light

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 10,266 views

    Based on the Servant Passages in Isaiah this sermon focuses on the New Testament church fulfilling it’s purpose to be the light to nations in the world today.

    CALLED TO BE LIGHT Isaiah 49:1-6 “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may l reach to the end of the earth” (vs 6) This passage of scripture is part of what is known as the “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah. There are four distinct passages of scripture that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Darkness And Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,829 views

    A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

    "Darkness and Light" Matthew 2:1-12 When you live in the city it can be easy to forget what it's like to get away from streetlights, big buildings, bright restaurant signs, car headlights, and all the rest. I was out in the country a year or so ago, and we were getting ready to have a bon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Armour Of Light

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 3, 2008
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     | 12,766 views

    Thinking more about the phrase, "the armour of light"

    There’s a proverb which says, "It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness". I want to reflect, this evening, upon a phrase of Paul’s in that reading from Romans: the armour of light. As well as our usual, longer, silence after the sermon, there will some shorter silences as part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel Of Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 30, 2020
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     | 5,137 views

    In a hymn of praise to God’s goodness in Psalm 36, three basic characteristics are presented of the Father as the God of "the Gospel of Light". In this we see 1) Light from His Person (Ps. 36:5-6), 2) Light for His People (Ps. 36:7-9) and 3) Light from His Protection (Ps. 36:10-11).

    Psalm 36:5-11 [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. [6] Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. [7] How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Charl Swart avatar

    Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,183 views

    Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

    INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we discussed the beatitudes and we looked at the characteristics of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We then proceeded to look at the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Walk In The Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019
     | 5,420 views

    When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

    15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he could listen to the alarm, which he set to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
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    Walk in the Light! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 John chapter 1 verses 5-10: Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don't have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Creeatures Of The Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2014
     | 4,818 views

    A sermon about light and darkness.

    John 4:5-42 "Creatures of the Light" Last week we talked about how the Gospel of John uses the metaphors of darkness and light over and over again in deeply symbolic ways. For instance, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    Go Into The Light

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 3, 2024
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     | 913 views

    Christ is a beacon for all to set their compass, and reference for their journey home. We can also be beacons of light. We receive the fire of the Holy Spirit, and because of that, we can be one of the guiding lights that helps shepherd God’s children home.

    Go Into the Light Do you remember the movie Poltergeist? It was about a house that was haunted with not just one ghost, but many, many of them because the greedy developer built the entire neighborhood over a cemetery. The 4’3” actress Zelda Rubinstein plays the eccentric medium hired to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    As Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2007
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     | 5,165 views

    We are called to walk as children of Light. The Apostle Paul offers us help. He offers us a Caution, Reminds us of the change, and then exposes to us the clarity of walking as COL.

    In the Sermon On the Mount, Jesus said, "there are 2 roads, paths, gates.." Later in Matthew 25 He said, "there were sheep & goats." In the OT, Joshua said, "choose you today whom you will serve." At MT Carmel (1 Kings 18:20) Elijah asked, "How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Where's The Light?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 190 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    A sermon comparing light and darkness.(This sermon was preached in the dark with a spotlight.)

    WHERE’S THE LIGHT? JOHN 3:16-21 {Start sermon with all lights out.} Introduction: 1. We are living in a time when this is the results we are seeing: a. Over 1 million abortions a year. b. 100 million children are homeless. c. 1 million victims- of whom are mainly women and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    The life of the Christian is to be lived by walking in the light.

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 September 4, 2005 Evening Message Introduction Have you ever found yourself walking around in the dark? A few nights ago I found myself in that exact position. I was up getting a glass of water in the middle of the night. I didn’t turn the lights on because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Let There Be Light

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,228 views

    God's first words were let there be light.

    Genesis 1:1-5 "Let there be light" 1. Gods first words to humanity (Let there be light) • When God began the process of creation the text says, “When God began to create the heavens and the earth”, when did this happen? Thousands million years ?? • What we do Know is it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Being Light Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023
     | 2,696 views

    The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

    Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tim Diack avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 20, 2013
     | 7,479 views

    John is going to share the things he’s heard from Jesus and he’s going to start with an understanding of who God is. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. What does this mean for us?

    Walking In The Light - 1 John 1:5-2:2 - May 19, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #2 We are going to continue with our series from 1 John this morning, but before we get into those verses I’m going to invite you to turn with me to another of John’s writings; ...read more

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