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  • James Lee avatar

    What Light Is And What Light Does Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
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    There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us . . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela once said; “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?” Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Jesus Is The Best Light

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 27, 2014
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     | 6,487 views

    Jesus sheds light on our sin but also highlights God's love for us.

    I’ve been obsessed with light lately. First there was the track light in the kitchen that kept burning out until Rob discovered that I probably hadn’t screwed the bulbs in correctly. And then there were the blinking lights on the router and modem for my computer. Blink. Blink. Blink, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Man Without The Spirit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013
     | 2,651 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Aug 10, 2008
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    We are called to be the light of the world.

    About a month ago, I was up here talking about us being the Salt of the Earth, and what that actually means. Today, we are going to continue on from there to the next part of this message from Jesus in his sermon on the mount. Let’s open our bibles to: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Preservation Of The Holy Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 8,045 views

    The idea of preservation holds that God has faithfully superintended His Word down through the ages, so that even today, some 3,500 years after portions of the Bible were written down, we can say that what we possess, what we love and what we read are the

    God’s Perfect Word The Preservation of the Holy Scriptures Psalm 12:6-7 Intro: The last time we meet, we examined evidence for the inspiration of the Word of God. We learned the blessed truth that God literally “breathed” His Word through man to give us an inerrant, infallible and inspired record ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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     | 8,972 views

    This single verse in John tells us three things: Jesus is the only true light leading to salvation! Those who follow Him have the Light of Life and must reflect the Light to the world!

    Lights of the World 03/16/08 PM Text: John 8:12 Reading: Isaiah 42:5-7 INTRODUCTION: A.About the Text: 1.In the background of this text, we have the feast of tabernacles (John 7:37). a.Also called the feast of ingathering (referring to the gathering of crops) or the feast of booths as it was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
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     | 6,675 views

    Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

    The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020
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     | 15,779 views

    A series on the I AM statements of Jesus and what they mean for us.

    The Light of the World May 10, 2020 John 8:12 Let’s start off with a little quiz - - Q: How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: Two, one to screw it almost all the way in and the other to give it a surprising twist at the end. Q: How long does it take for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    From The Heart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2021
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    We speak from the overflow of the heart. Our Founders knew and spoke scripture. What flows from within us?

    1. Let’s play a game of Fill in the Blank and Name That Movie • I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t _____ (refuse). – Godfather, 1972 • May the ___ (force) be with you. – Star Wars, 1977 • There’s no place like ____ (home). Wizard of Oz, 1939 • You can’t handle the ____ (truth). A Few Good Men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent Candlelighting Liturgy

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019
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     | 4,931 views

    liturgy for lighting of each of the candles in the Advent wreath

    As the season of Advent approaches, I am re-posting an Advent Candlelighting liturgy. . . Blessed Advent! Advent Candlelighting Liturgy First Sunday in Advent Leader: Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ. He is Emmanuel, the hope of all peoples; he is the wisdom that teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • John Gaston avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,879 views

    Our country/world is experiencing a time of darkness. I want to give you 3 causes for HOPE: a. It’s NOT as dark as you think; b. the Light of the world has come; and c. the Light will triumph in the end!

    A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaiah 42:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPRECIATE YOUR LOYALTY 1. A little old lady got into an argument with her pastor. It got rather abrasive. The pastor thought he would never see her again, however she showed up for the next service. 2. “I thought you’d be gone for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stuart Gibson avatar

    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Stuart Gibson on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,329 views

    A sermon preached on Transfiguration Sunday with a focus on seeing the the daily challenges of life through the lens of Christ's light.

    I had a problem recently that I’m sure many of my fellow glasses wearers out there will be able to relate to. I went to work without my glasses. Cue a day of getting children mixed up, getting the dinner numbers wrong (this is a big crime in a primary school), using a permanent marker on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Gospel Of The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 4, 2018
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     | 3,810 views

    Closing this amazing chapter, Peter emphasized the importance and great significance of the Gospel. Not only does faith in the Gospel lead unto salvation, but the Gospel should continue to shape and guide our lives.

    The Gospel of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 16-21 Having spent several weeks in this opening chapter of Peter’s second epistle, we have discovered his love and devotion for the church. He sought to strengthen their faith, encourage their spiritual maturity, provide guidance for their daily lives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Light Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 7,203 views

    Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. The message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the Christ candle at the center of the Advent wreath.

    All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Jesus John 1:1 – 14 For our guests, we’ve been talking about all the pretty lights of Christmas here at FUMC, Monroe for the past four weeks. We’ve talked about the lights of Christmas, their origins and meanings, and we’ve lighted a light on the Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Dorman avatar

    Life's Short, Live It! Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 11,629 views

    First in a series based on a tweet. This sermon focuses on settling for no less than the abundantly life due to the brevity of life.

    Introduction: AG: I don’t often pay attention to what celebrities have to save, but Easter Sunday, Donnie Walburg tweeted this: Life's short, LIVE IT! Hate's weak, STOP IT! Hope's real, KEEP IT! Fear's poison, FACE IT! Love's eternal, FEEL IT! Time's wasting, DO IT! RS: That got me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist