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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    For To Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016
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    The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 9:1-7 shows us that just as God dispelled the darkness at creation, so he will bring light into a world made dark by sin and unbelief.

    Scripture Tonight is Christmas Eve. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” In about 740 BC God called Isaiah to be a minister of his Word to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. The culture had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Righteously In An Unrighteous World

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2009
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    You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. In spite of the opposition which will arise, it is possible for you and me to live righteously in an unrighteous world.

    LIVING RIGHTEOUSLY IN AN UNRIGHTEOUS WORLD EZEKIEL 14:12-23 Introduction: You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. Paul in his second letter to Timothy said that “all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never, Never, Never ….give In…

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 11, 2012
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    ‘Never give in’, is my message for you today! The world is ravenously hungry, thirsty for someone who could throw light in the darkness that surrounds them today.

    Never, never, never ….give in… John 21:3’Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.’ Today is the grand finale of our 40 days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Glad Light Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023
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    The book of Esther explains the origin of the Feast of Purim and ensures that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (Esther 9:28). It reveals Divine providence to save the Jews, explains Human responsibility, and absurdity of wickedness.

    Theme: A glad Light Text: Esther 8:15-17 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: The name Esther means ‘Star.’ The Persian word “star” refers to the Babylonian love goddess, Ishtar. The Hebrew name “Hadassah” (Esther 2:7) means “myrtle” (John MacArthur). The book ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Ruler Of Darkness Fell Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
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    THE THIRD IN A FOUR PART SERMON SERIES. SATAN LIVES IN DARKNESS. WHATEVER CATEGORIZES THE DARKNESS, SATAN LIVES. DO YOU HAVE DARKNESS IN YOUR LIFE?

    I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. The Accuser/Adversary Fell 2. The Pride Example Fell 3. The Ruler of Darkness Fell, John 3:19-21 4. The Father of Lies Fell We’ve heard how the disciples were given authority and how in Jesus’ name demons would obey. Jesus’ response was, “I saw Satan fall like lightning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2008
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    Herod was among the first few to hear the Christmas message, but he was too bent on doing his own will, too wrapped up in himself, and too caught up by power and control, to see the light.

    Matthew reminds us that Jesus did not enter the world with sparkling lights and soothing carols. • Jesus along with his family begins his life as a refugee in need of asylum. • King Herod was part of the backdrop of this first Christmas play, together with the singing angels, the happy shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love The Brethren Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012
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    The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

    1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trim Your Branches

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 5, 2010
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    To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling.

    Trim your Branches Scripture: John 12:45- 46 Date: 3 October 2010 Purpose: To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling. Illustration: Since our arrival in Leon we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Acts Factor - Sharing The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 31,055 views

    Paul was plunged into darkness and given sight when Ananias placed hands upon him. Every Christian has the ability to bring people out darkness... but how do we do it?

    OPEN: A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared" he said. She asked again ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Asleep In The Light

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003
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    This is the call to every believer - to awake out of sleep and shake the slumber off and reach out your hand to pull someone to safety. The world is lost in darkness but we the church must not be asleep in the light.

    You deserve a break today is the familiar slogan of Macdonald’s. It has a certain ring to it, doesn’t it! It has a certain allure that catches our attention. I do deserve a break today. With the pressures of our school, work and family, with our hectic busy schedules sometimes we feel like “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Darkness Before Dawn

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2024
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    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

    March 10, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 3:14-21 The Darkness before Dawn Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Early this morning we sprang forward by one hour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Light Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2015
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     | 20,174 views

    Seeking, seeing and sending the light of Christmas

    THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS - PEACE It was a dark night during the winter of 1864. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. The war was three and a half years old and the glorious charge had long since given way to the muck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Light Of The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Encourage believers to actively reflect God's glory through their lives, serving as a light to others, so they may see their good deeds and glorify God.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive into the heart of Matthew's Gospel, exploring the call to be a light in this world, to live a life that draws others, and to tap into the power of the Kingdom of God. As Robert Leighton once said, "As the sun can be seen only by its own light, ...read more

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    John Series Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021
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    The world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and hell. The darkness looms over the whole world. This is the problem dealt with in the present passage. There is hope in Jesus Christ

    John Series Part 3 John 1:9-13 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC Jesus the Light of Men: The Second Witness of John the Apostle, 1:9–13 (1:9–13) Introduction: the world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thousand Points Of Light

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008
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    God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

    A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan