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  • Sam Martin avatar

    Lunar Eclipse Of The Christian

    Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    Notice what the scriptures says to us, as Christians. “Ye are the light of the World…” Then we find also that Jesus said, “I am the light of the World…” Now is Jesus the light of the world or are we the light of the World?

    Text: John 9:5 John 8:12 Introduction: Notice what the scriptures says to us, as Christians. “Ye are the light of the World…” Then we find also that Jesus said, “I am the light of the World…” Now is Jesus the light of the world or are we the light of the World? Let’s look in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "I Am The Light Of The World" Series

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 32,569 views

    A message on the meaning of Jesus’ declaration of Him being the Light of the World.

    September 22, 2002 “I am the light of the world” John 8:12 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The prologue to John’s Gospel begins with this staggering revelation: In the beginning awas the Word, and the bWord was cwith God, and the Word was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Arthur Potter avatar

    Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Jesus couldn’t have picked a more dramatic place or a more dramatic moment to make His claim. One that would involve Him as Messiah. He will be the divine guide of the people to lead them from their sins, and will be with them forever.

    Lafayette Advent Christian Church Pastor Arthur Potter December 2, 2001 Jesus is the Light of the World. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth; redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc Scripture clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    The Business Of Bethlehem's Baby

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    The baby born in Bethlehem had a business head on His shoulders along with all the rest He came to accomplish

    WW120501 The business of Bethlehem’s baby John 8 Beginning: Have you ever heard someone say, “I keep my religion and my business separated.” Or, God has no business in my business. This could not be further from the truth. Some think faith in Jesus is esoteric, ivory towered, philosophical, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Renewal Of Wedding Vows

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 331 ratings
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    This is a renewal of wedding vows for a couple on their 27th anniversary.

    RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS ARNOLD AND KATHY THOMAS JULY 27, 2001 INTRODUCTION: We are here in the presence of God to renew your wedding vows. God is always pleased when we rededicate our lives and our homes to Him. VOWS: (Please join right hands). Do you promise to renew the vows, which you made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "Step Into The Light"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
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    Darkness is above all else; deceptive. The call of Christ if for us to step out of this darkness and into the light of His glory and grace.

    “Step into the Light” I remember when I was very young, probably three or four years old. I had a re-occurring problem, and this problem always surfaced at night... It happened like this; we kids would all be down in the den watching television and mama would be somewhere in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Mystery Of Light Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 16,611 views

    Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what lig

    The Mystery of Light - part 1 Illustration- God is light show by Scott Kinney (www.interviewwithGod). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mystery Of Light Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what lig

    Mystery of Light part 2 Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what light does in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Gates avatar

    Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
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    The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

    Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I Saw The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 18,732 views

    The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

    Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Crow avatar

    Light In A World Of Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 387 ratings
     | 122,987 views

    In todays world of darkness, there is a need for light. Jesus is the light of the world. We need to light our world around us with His light.

    The Light in a World of Darkness John 8:12 October 27, 2002 Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 355 ratings
     | 50,738 views

    Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." Some Bible scholars suggest that Jesus may have timed the saying of these words with the lighting of the giant Menorah.

    MELVIN M.NEWLAND,MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 8:12; 1:4-12 A. Last year I preached on the scripture passage that includes these words, "The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty." (Psalm 74:20) And you realized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    Jesus brings light to the world by revealing the truth about God because he is the Truth of God.

    I guess you could say that there have been 2 great quests of the 20th century. Those are the quest for truth and the quest for freedom. The quest for truth in fact goes back to the last century or beyond, to a search for truth through scientific discovery. There was a belief then that we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 8,534 views

    An practical exploration of what it means that Jesus is the light of the world.

    Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 The text that we have to consider today falls in the midst of a group of seven. There are seven witnesses. They are active. They are describing not only the person of Jesus, but also the Father who sent him. One, of the seven, centers in the eighth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Christingle 2002

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    Christingle and Jesus the Light of the World

    Hunworth 21-12-02 Stiffkey 22-12- 2002 Christingle Introduction I wonder why you came to church today. Perhaps your parents told you to – or Perhaps your children told you to come Question: Who came last year? Question: Did you like it? Question: Why did you come to church today? Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican