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  • Mitch Chapman avatar

    Light A New Fire

    Contributed by Mitch Chapman on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    Help God’s people find a renewed faith, and begin to serve him in there fresh start.

    New Beginnings I. Intro A) Three pastors from different congregations were having lunch and sharing experiences and ideas to help each other out with their different fellowships. After several minutes of animated conversation, the first one remarks, "Hey, you know, we’ve got a serious problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Paul's Sees The Light

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    Paul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus

    “Paul Sees the Light" Acts 9:3-19; 26-31 When God calls, do you question? When God asks for a change in you, do you delay? Think of Jonah …. God had to have him swallowed by a fish to get his attention Some don’t believe this is possible because of the gastrointestinal liquids that would devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    #6 Walk In The Light Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016
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     | 6,302 views

    This sermon speaks about how as Christians we need to live a righteous life. We need to walk in love, and not in the darkness of sin. We are live a life much different life from what we were like before we came to Christ.

    Walk in the Light 10/4/15 Introduction: How many were able to see the lunar eclipse this last week? Here are some pictures. What causes a lunar eclipse? The shadow of the earth comes across the moon. A spiritual comparison, the world’s darkness of evil can block out the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    O Gladsome Light Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2019
     | 2,003 views

    The message of Christ is the only one that makes sense for the healing of our world in any age, but it’s not an easy one to hear and obey.

    Tuesday of the 15th Week in Course 2019 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Saint Athenogenes Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which commemorates the appearance of the Mother of Jesus to St. Simon Stock, an early Carmelite leader, and his reception of the Brown Scapular from her hands. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rich Cook avatar

    The Bible - A Light And A Map Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,310 views

    The first of a three-part series on the Bible. Without God’s Word we’re lost in the world. Using the illustration of a little boy who gets lost in Mammoth Cave, this message shows the importance of having a light and a map. (General Sermon, but used on

    Bible - A light and a map Purpose: To illustrate the importance of the Bible 1. Max, the lost Boy Scout in Mammoth Cave. Max’s Boy Scout troop took an end-of-the-summer trip to Mammoth Cave. They didn’t take the lame 90-minute family tour. They took the 6-hour "Wild Cave" tour. In this tour, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
     | 5,941 views

    Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

    April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 7, 2004
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     | 5,985 views

    What are the implications to us of Jesus being the Light of the World

    NR 08-08-04 The theme of this morning service is Jesus’ words “I am the Light of the world” (Jn 9:5) Story: About 12 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    The Light Switch Moment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010
     | 4,257 views

    LIVING IN THE LIGHT BEGINS WITH A LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT

    Turning on the Light Ephesians 4:17-19 -- The Light Switch Moment INTRODUCTION "Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at. His father had never pressed him about marriage before. But the question had its intended effect: a light switch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    From Darkness Into Light

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    What a difference the resurrected Christ means

    "From Darkness to Light" Matt 28:1-8 1 Cor 15:1-8 I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss in the entertainment world when Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Light To A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014
     | 11,189 views

    Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

    Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,203 views

    In Jesus, the Light of the World, we see ourselves as God sees us, and we see God as he desires that we see him.

    Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 Intro On the evening of the first night of the Feast of Tabernacles, there was a ceremony called the Illumination of the Temple, which involved the ritual lighting of four golden candelbras in the Court of Women. For additional reflection, each person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Light Brings Peace

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2013
     | 6,030 views

    This is a Christmas sermon emphasizing Christ came into the world to bring peace into our lives by shedding light on the way in which we are to walk.

    The Light Brings Peace 12/8/2013 NLAC Proverbs 6:16-23 Luke 2:8-20 Suppose you went into the basement of someone’s home and the lights went out. As you were walking back in the dark, your foot hit something and all of a sudden you started hearing barking and growling. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #2 - Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015
     | 5,999 views

    God may not always lead to the most ideal place, but it is the BEST place.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #2 - Light in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Failure To Understand The Light

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 14, 2023
     | 800 views

    So, with all these claims that Jesus has made, we find that people of every generation blurt out the same question, “Who are you?” Well, Jesus answers that question.

    Tonight, we continue with Jesus’ discussion with the Pharisees. READ v. 25. Man asks a very basic question. Now Jesus had just made a phenomenal claim that He was the Light of the world. Of course, His claim shocked the Pharisees as well as others. And when you recap what Jesus had told these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Maintaining Holiness In A Corrupt World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025
     | 179 views

    Maintaining holiness in a corrupt world is not optional for the believer—it is essential. You are called to be different, to shine as light, and to be the salt of the earth.

    MAINTAINING HOLINESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, James 1:27, Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not just an old-fashioned concept—it is the eternal standard of God. In a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God