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I Am The Light Of The World – Light In The Darkness – John 9 - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

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In Part 1 we looked at the blind man from John 9 where Jesus said He was the Light of the World. Now we are going to consider practical verses dealing with walking in the light of God - our walk in light with Christ, our Light.

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS – JOHN 9 - PART 2 We have been working through the Series on THE “I AMs” of John’s Gospel, and last time we covered the first Part of “I am the Light of the World”. This is Part 2 and looks more at the Christian’s walk as followers of The Light ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-13, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 2:9-10, 1 John 1:5-7, Psalm 18:28, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 36:8, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 12:35-36, Luke 16:8, Matthew 6:22-23, Luke 11:35-36, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, John 9:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoration

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 28, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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A list of sermon titles I preached for a restoration series a few years ago

I preached a series of sermons a few years ago on the subject of restoration. The word restore means, “return something to previous condition: to bring something back to an earlier and better condition.” Encarta ® World English Dictionary © & (P) 1998-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Shall Be Holy!

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 4, 2018

based on 2 ratings

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Holiness is devotion to the service of God, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from earth’s defilement.

You Shall Be Holy! 1 Peter 1:14-16 holds truth that gives a child of God knowledge and at the same time sets him on a pathway in this life which enables him to achieve God’s best. “As obedient children; do not be conformed to the passions of former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other

Advent Week 1: Hope - "hope In The Coming Light" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

based on 2 ratings

| 3,487 views

In this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ.

Advent Week 1: Hope - "Hope in the Coming Light" Dear friends, in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. We begin by: Acknowledging the Darkness: There is a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Psalm 27:1, Malachi 4:2, Romans 15:13, Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 23:4, Hebrews 6:19, 1 Peter 3:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality Of Hell: Transformed By The Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024

based on 1 rating

| 755 views

This sermon confronts a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In exploring this topic, the Bible enables us to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance to our lives.

The Reality of Hell: Transformed by the Truth Introduction: Today, we confront a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In our exploration of this topic, we turn to the Scriptures to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23, Revelation 20:15, Psalm 9:16, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cruising And Snoozing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon urges Christians to be spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Christ, emphasizing the importance of maintaining our spiritual light.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love of our Savior and the fellowship of our faith. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound and powerful message from the Word of God. A message that is as relevant today as it was when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Don't Waste, Jesus Offers

Salt & Light

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,849 views

It is Life or Death

Yesterday was Valentine day. Husbands I hope you didn’t forget! I have a good friend that’s a marriage counselor if you need one, I have been seeing him for many years now! A heard about a man that took his wife to a marriage counselor and they told him all their problems. Finally after an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 8,120 views

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO BE SALT? -- The human body contains about 4oz. of salt. Without enough of it, muscles won’t contract, blood won’t circulate, food won’t digest and the heart won’t beat a beat. Without a doubt, salt is VITAL to life. And Jesus s

Yesterday was Valentine day. Husbands I hope you didn’t forget! I have a good friend that’s a marriage counselor if you need one, I have been seeing him for many years now! A heard about a man that took his wife to a marriage counselor and they told him all their problems. Finally after an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Indispensable Light Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 27, 2015

| 7,644 views

Jesus gives His second sermon on "The I AM's of Jesus" in the context of the Feast of Tabernacles. There is a great significance in His choice to bring this message, "I am the light of the World" at the closing of this feast.

THE INDISPENSABLE LIGHT Of CHRIST (John 8:12-20) Did you ever consider the fact that the Lord Jesus gave sermons? Much of what Jesus taught concerned the witness of Himself. One of the sermon series that Jesus preached is the “I AM” sayings of Jesus, which were emphatic ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trying To Understand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 17, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 4,792 views

Perhaps the most important thing you can discover as you spend time immersed God’s Word is this: God loves you. You belong to him. To understand the Word of God, rely on the Spirit of God.

Opening illustration: As an adolescent I read the word of God daily as a routine without really understanding it and kept it under my pillow assuming that it would give me a peaceful sleep and protect me from all harm. When I became a teenager, I still kept doing the same thing except that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawn Of Redemption: A Visionary View From Zechariah's Son Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 703 views

Luke 1:76-78, a profound vision of redemption that echoes through the ages.

"The Dawn of Redemption: A Visionary View from Zechariah's Song" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we embark on a journey into the divine revelation found in the words of Zechariah, a priest and father to John the Baptist. As we delve into Luke 1:76-78, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-78, Luke 1:76-77, Luke 1:78, Luke 1:79

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministry In Daily Life

Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002

based on 71 ratings

| 7,153 views

Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Influence

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

based on 9 ratings

| 12,851 views

Christians should also interact and be exposed to the community to be the salt and light of the world.

CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE Matthew 5:13-16 Read Matthew 5:13-16. Why did Jesus compare the disciples to the salt of the earth and light of the world? When we study the characteristics of salt and light, we learn that when use properly, it has beneficial influence. I said “proper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A New Righteousness Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 10, 2014

based on 1 rating

| 5,413 views

Jesus calls us to be "salt and light" in the world, but that means living into a new righteousness that takes the "law" to a whole new level.

There is this great Appalachian folk tale that follows the patterns of Shakespeare's "King Lear." The story goes something like this. A man goes to his three daughters with the question, "How much do you love me?" The older daughters immediately begin to fawn over their father, comparing their love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-37

Denomination: United Methodist

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