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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    A Time To Hear Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,271 views

    Jesus is saying, “I, the lamp, have come with the light of the gospel. Don’t cover me and my message over as many of you are doing. Let the lamp shine openly. The reason that you hide my light is that you really prefer something else which is less than

    Introduction We are back to the parables this morning. In contrast to our extended metaphor of the sower and his soil conditions, we now come to a collection of short images and sayings. Remember how I said that usually it is the context that makes the parable’s meaning clear? The peculiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    Let God Be Your Strength Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 38,126 views

    In order to be an effective Christian, we allow God to be our strength.

    “How To Become An Effective Christian” LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH! II Timothy 4:9-22 Introduction This past summer during the baseball season, Ken Caminiti, a former All Star and National League MVP, came out publicly to admit that he used steroids during his playing career. Steroid use has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Sermon On The Mount: Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness

    Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. At the end of the service they would have the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Light In Dark Place Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    The amazing power of the Gospel to change lives

    Evangelism # 4 Light in Dark Places On recent Sundays, we’ve been talking about issues connected with our mission as Christ’s representatives in this world. From the story of Philip’s encounter with an Ethiopian man, as told in the book of the Acts, we learned that we must carefully listen: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Shine As Lights In The World - Philippians 2:14-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 767 views

    Philippians 2:14-16 challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness.

    Go! And Shine as Lights in the World Introduction As we gather for communion today, our focus is drawn to Philippians 2:14-16. These verses challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness. Let’s hear the Word of God: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT): "Do everything without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Watch Your Example Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Our example is extrememly important for us to fulfill Jesus’ commands to be salt and light to a lost and dying world.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-16 TITLE: “WATCH YOUR EXAMPLE” INTRODUCTION: A. Letter to Diognetus, mid-to late-2nd century under the heading “The Manners of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Incomprehensible Light

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    Jesus Christ is the incomprehensible Light given to remove the veil of darkness that shrouds us fas a result of sin. Let us consider the need for Light, the source of the Light, the reception of the Light, and the disbursement of the Light.

    Introduction: In Luke 1:78-79, concerning the coming of Christ, Zechariah proclaimed, “Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Jesus Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 78,973 views

    In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

    "Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light - Making A Difference

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019
     | 9,419 views

    Jesus calls us to be change agents in a progressively deteriorating world that is inclined to the state of sin.

    Salt and light - Making a difference Introduction: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck." Charlie Brown responds, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Shining As Lights: Transformed By Truth Philippians 2:14-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,686 views

    Philippians 2:14-16 calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the Bible, may our hearts be illuminated by the transformative power of God's truth.

    Shining as Lights: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to the transformative truth found in Philippians 2:14-16. This passage calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the New Living Translation Bible, may our hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 13, 2021
     | 4,663 views

    The ascended Christ wants us to be where He is. Jesus wants us to join him, even standing in the glorious presence of the Father, “that where I am, there you may be also.” And there in his presence, we will have lasting peace forever.

    When parents are headed out for the evening, they might give their teenaged children some last-minute instructions: “Don’t forget to feed the dog. No fighting. Turn the lights off when you go to bed. We’ll be home by eleven.” Parting words, then they’re gone. Something like this is happening in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Glorious Face Of God: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2024
     | 950 views

    We all want to see the face of God. Someday we shall see Christ in all of His glory who is the face of God we shall see. In the meanwhile, the greater glimpses of the glory of God is only rarely revealed to certain selected persons such as Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration.

    The Glorious Face of God 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    John The Baptizer Points To The Light That Shines In Our Darkened World

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series B

    3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to worship you and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for your gift of grace, poured out for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Compassion And Light On Christmas

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    Christmas 2: Jesus’ selfless love and compassion is offered by God to bring light and forgiveness to sinful human self-centeredness.

    In his book The Power of the Powerless (New York: Doubleday, 1988), Christopher de Vinck tells a simple story. He writes: “One spring afternoon my five-year-old son, David, and I were planting raspberry bushes along the side of the garage. A neighbor joined us for a few moments. David pointed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Turn Your Lights On Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    Men in todays world walk around in darkness they need to see Gods light so they will change their ways.Then they can change our nation.

    There are all types of light today we use to see in the dark yet there is only one light to help us see our lives and what needs to change. A.The professor,s lamp Matt:25-3 Empty 1.No oil to burn his lamp 2.No wick in his lamp 3.Empty no fuel are flame B.The possessor,s lamp Matt:25-4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist