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    A Life Changing Experience Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,232 views

    This message is meant to emphasis the need for salvation and the means of a life changing experience. Not as just a single point in time but over an entire life time.

    A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: A. I read an article on line at topachiever.com the other day written by Gail Elliott, president of Innovations. 1. The title of the article was Life Changing Experiences. 2. She was talking about one of those really bad hair days, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,014 views

    This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

    March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Secret Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 25, 2022
     | 3,894 views

    If you want to get in on God’s secret, look for it in a simple package, then find it in a simple, spiritual message for spiritual people. Submit to God’s Spirit and let Him lead you into ways you can’t even imagine right now.

    Mary Williamson, a pediatric nurse in Kirbyville, Texas, once neglected to tell her new patient, a little boy, how his hospital room intercom worked. Soon his light flashed. She called his name and asked what he wanted. There was complete silence. She repeated herself. After a long pause he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Will You Light Your Christmas?

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

    How Will You Light Your Christmas? Dec 2, 2001 Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crystal Clear Or Clear As Mud? Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    Basic Message on How to Read the Bible and apply it to your life.

    Clear As Mud or Crystal Clear? Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV) ______________________________________________________ Alternative Introduction for WPRZ Hi Everyone and welcome to the weekly community message on WPRZ. My name is Jay Nickless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meant To Be Used Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

    Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embrace Transformation: Connect With Christ SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,416 views

    This sermon explores God's divine plan for life transformation as outlined in Isaiah 60:1-7. It provides guidance on how to actualize this transformation by establishing a connection with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.

    In this sermon, we will explore the significance of the command to "Arise, shine" found in Isaiah 60:1. We will understand how this command is a divine plan from God to bring about transformation in our lives. By connecting with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, we can learn how to actualize ...read more

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    Are You Plugged In PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,385 views

    Emphasize the importance of our two-way relationship with God, which allows our light to shine before others, leading them to glorify God and bringing fulfillment in our lives.

    Good morning, family. We gather here today to dive deep into the Word of God, speaking on the power of connection, the source of our light, and living in the Spirit, inspired by the teachings of Matthew 5:16. The scripture reads, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may ...read more

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    The L * I * G * H * T Of Scripture

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 30, 2011
     | 5,930 views

    A sermon in response to Family Radio’s (Harold Camping) prediction of the end of the world; it gives five key principles that will help us “correctly handle the word of truth”

    The L*I*G*H*T of Scripture* 2 Timothy 2:15 Sermon Objective: A sermon in response to Family Radio’s (Harold Camping) prediction of the end of the world, it gives five key principles that will help us “correctly handle the word of truth” Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Miracle Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 11,451 views

    In our Scripture today, Jesus must have been grieving over the death of his cousin. One of the things we learn from this Scripture today is that it’s often in the most difficult times that God does his greatest miracles

    The Miracle of Giving Matthew 14:13-21 As we come to our Scripture today, Jesus has just received the worst news of his life: his John the Baptist has been beheaded. John the Baptist was a prophet who challenged the people of Israel to prepare for the coming of the Messiah by turning away from sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 15, 2025
     | 168 views

    The Bible is more than literature, history or the chronicles of a nation. It is the written WORD of GOD to all people.

    The Power of God's Word The Hebrew term dabar appears 394 times in the Old Testament, signifying God's communicated word – an expression of His very being. Scripture's divine nature is evident through its scientific accuracy, historical precision, unity, fulfilled prophecy, ever-living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Everlasting Light Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 9, 2023
     | 2,820 views

    Light in biblical context depicts a beacon of guidance, a source of hope, and an embodiment of Truth.

    OASIS WORD DIGEST Date: Monday, October 2023 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Bible Passage: Isaiah 60:19 - The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Peter’s Revelation

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,241 views

    The Holy Spirit reveals the importance of God’s work through Peter by moving Luke to refer to the events of the ministry in Cornelius’s household three different times in the Book of Acts.

    Peter’s Revelation The Enjoyment of Ministry Accountability The Holy Spirit reveals the importance of God’s work through Peter by moving Luke to refer to the events of the ministry in Cornelius’s household three different times in the Book of Acts. Acts 11:1-4 and verse 18, “The apostles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,395 views

    So what is the purpose of lighting the whole room? Is it to enable outsiders to see how clean we are, perhaps to see our new carpet, our qualifications up on the wall or perhaps how beautiful we may look?

    SERMON---LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE---Mt 5:14-15 He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed; and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Light And The Lie Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,597 views

    It turns out CONFESSION is an important aspect of remaining in the light along with the obvious - Understanding Scripture and following the Holy Spirit.

    A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on their door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger in the pouring rain is asking for a push. “Not a chance” says the husband - “It’s three o’clock in the morning!” He slams the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational