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  • David Owens avatar

    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,748 views

    This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

    Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like Lightning Lighting Up The Sky Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2013
     | 3,162 views

    In the Christian life, with suffering, God gives us wordless and imageless insights that strengthen and confirm faith.

    Thursday of 32nd Week in Course Lumen Fidei To get a clearer understanding of today’s Gospel, we have to take it in context. First, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who wanted to know when the kingdom of God would come. Remember that this sect–really a kind of political party as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prologue Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,705 views

    John's introduction to his Gospel beautifully and artfully lays the foundation for the rest of his book as he provides insight into the nature, work and witness of the Word - Jesus Christ!

    What is a prologue? If we were to take that apart, it divides neatly into two words pro- meaning before logos - meaning word or saying So, in a very real sense, a prologue is a word that happens beforehand - a fore-word Composers, Filmmakers, and Authors alike have utilized preludes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unlocking Of The Heart: When Divine Light Meets Our Inner Vault

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Oct 13, 2025
     | 136 views

    This sermon explores 2 Corinthians 4:6, showing how God’s light enters our hidden places—not to shame, but to heal, restore, and transform. Learn practical steps for moving from darkness to wholeness through the grace of Christ.

    Grace and peace to you, my brothers and sisters. There is a phrase we hear often, a poetic and hopeful idea: "light over darkness." It sounds beautiful, it sounds victorious, until that very light meets the places we all keep locked away. The human heart, in its quiet complexity, can ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Kingdom Keys - John Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024
     | 696 views

    Jesus is the gift of illumination that sheds light in a dark world.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Peter's Vision: Breaking Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,972 views

    Let God change the way you see people. Stop looking at outward appearances or misguided mindsets and start looking at the heart that needs Jesus.

    Peter’s Vision: Breaking Down Walls Text: Acts 10:9-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preacher isn't talkin' 'bout religion no more He just wants to praise the Lord People aren't as stuffy as they were before They just want to praise the Lord And it's very plain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grace Living Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,828 views

    Just what is involved in “Grace Living?

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Peter 4:10 Title: Grace Living Theme: Walking in God’s Amazing Grace Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 1 Peter 4:10, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ In You: Transformed By His Truth Colossians 1:27-28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 902 views

    Colossians 1:27-28 illuminates the mystery of Christ dwelling within believers and the transformative power of this truth in our lives.

    Christ in You: Transformed by His Truth Colossians 1:27-28 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth revealed in Colossians 1:27-28. This passage illuminates the mystery of Christ dwelling within believers and the transformative power of this truth in our lives. Colossians 1:27-28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,686 views

    As we unpack this passage we will see several things that we can expect as Jesus followers that give us a living hope.

    Living Hope OKAY – let’s do this… SO HERE - is the ‘Powerful Passage’ (1 Peter 1:1-12) that we are going to unpack this morning, in a conversation that I am calling, “Living Hope.” NOW – I want to encourage you to ‘really’ lean in and follow along in your Bibles/App or on the screen, as we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,894 views

    The 1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14) of Christians as God’s own children of light.

    For anyone who remembers the days when just one Spider-Man movie seemed impossible, it is an astonishing how comic book superheroes now dominate popular entertainment. There is a precise schedule of superhero movies to be released over the next six years. Even with such a variety of movies there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    The Most Amazing And Absolutely Unique Book That Changed World-Part-2 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.”

    The most amazing and absolutely unique book that changed world-Part-2 For the second part of our study let us open our Bible to the second Timothy chapter 3: verse 16, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Sunshine

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,259 views

    No good comes to you except it comes from God, and only from God comes good.

    The title of the message is “Living in the Sunshine”. From shades of night, to flames of light, He, our dear Lord, lifted me. Find the book of James please, chapter one. In just a moment we are going to begin reading in verse seventeen. Now I’ve told you before that the devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2020
     | 5,924 views

    1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14).

    Ephesians 5:8-14 [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), [10]and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. [11] Take no part in the unfruitful works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Burn Brightly

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    As you come near to God, you need illumination from His Spirit because natural illumination (opinions of God) cannot help you.

    "BURN BRIGHTLY" Exod 25:31-32 And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transfiguration Of Our Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,213 views

    This sermon explores how believers can experience and reflect God's illuminating light through understanding and applying biblical teachings in their lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both seen and unseen, and we are held in the loving arms of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. In the words of the esteemed preacher Charles Spurgeon, "A ...read more

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