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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Dawn's Early Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 15, 2009
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    Just as Key saw that the darkness is intense before the dawn, that during battle we see enough to know that our freedom is won, and that we are at our best when we claim freedom for others, so also at the empty tomb we learn of our freedom from sin.

    At 9 o’clock the firing from the ships anchored in the harbor slackened and then stopped. It seemed as though the siege of the city might be over for the night. But an hour or so later 20 small beats set out, under cover of darkness, with a driving rain pelting down. Their oars muffled, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is My Light

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
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    God’s unchanging presence and guiding light free us from fear, empowering confident prayer, joyful worship, and courageous hope in every season of life.

    Opening Illustration – Confidence in Turbulence An airliner was making its way from New York to San Francisco. Midway across the country, one of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the intercom and calmly reassured the passengers, > “Don’t worry. The fire will be out soon. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Walking In The Light, Or Stumbling?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010
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     | 5,625 views

    We choose darkness, but could choose light in our morality and our language. To choose darkness is to injure ourselves and others.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 25, 1987 For a number of years I have made it a habit to get up at five o’clock; yes, that’s five in the morning. I’ve made it my habit as a part of my set of personal disciplines, because I find that I can get at a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Love And Light Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
     | 4,088 views

    Apostles, Pt. 18

    THE KINGDOM OF LOVE AND LIGHT (MATTHEW 26:47-56) Thomas Aquinas, the 13th century Italian thinker, was one of the greatest philosophers, writers and theologians of the church, if not the greatest. In his time Christians were long past being hated and persecuted and the Roman Catholic Church, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Light In Earthen Vessels

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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    God saw a lowly farmer like Gideon as a mighty warrior. When God looks at each of us, He sees a mighty warrior too. However, that warrior doesn’t appear unless we put our trust in the Lord and rely entirely on Him in faith.

    Our text today will come from the New International Version. In our message we’re going to view a story about an ordinary man who had an intense struggle with trusting God, and this man’s name was Gideon. We will learn how when Gideon finally trusted the Lord, that he understood what it meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Dark To Light Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011
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    There are three people from whom we cannot hide if we are to mature as Christians: God, ourselves, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    When I was in high school we got a little orange cat from the pound. We named him Kumquat because he was such a very small orange; he fit in the palm of your hand. He didn’t stay that way, though. He grew. But he never figured it out. He had formed the habit of sleeping on the round needlepoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Homosexuality In The Light Of The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
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     | 18,351 views

    Truthful and Tactful look at this sin, and the sinners which God loves involved in it. Link included to formatted text and Powerpoint.

    What does the Bible say about Homosexuality? (Questions Series) [Hundreds of free formatted text sermons, complete with Powerpoint Presentations, are at our website...link is at bottom of this sermon.] God loves all people, including homosexuals. And thus, like Christ, Christians (forgiven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1: Light The Fire Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
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     | 10,622 views

    Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In

    I. INTRODUCTION Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In fact, if anybody really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Great Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 28, 2011
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    A study of the letters to the 7 churches - Ephesians

    Revelation 2: 1 – 7 This Great Light Of Mine 1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Following John's Example Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 3, 2025
     | 292 views

    We are called to shine the light of Christ to illumine the darkness of the world while living in expectation of the return of Jesus.

    JOHN THE BAPTIST! IT WAS ISAIAH WHO PROPHESIED IN 40:3, “A VOICE OF ONE CALLING: “IN THE WILDERNESS PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD; MAKE STRAIGHT IN THE DESERT A HIGHWAY FOR OUR GOD.” NOW, 700 YEARS LATER, JOHN IS PROCLAIMING THE MESSAGE, “REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN HAS COME NEAR…THEREFORE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    New Starts: Being The Salt And Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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     | 1,631 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their faith, proclaim their purpose as salt and light, and prevail over challenges for God's glory.

    Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to bask in the light of God's love, to be ...read more

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    Lighting Up Hell On Earth Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,369 views

    Unbelief is the one sin out of which all other sins grow. Unbelief is the one sin that will damn you and send you to hell. Not believing in the Son of God is self-condemnation.

    Think with me about some of the most important conversations you have ever had for a moment, will you? For the married men, what’s your reaction when your wife says, “We need to talk”? Yeah, that’s my reaction, too. More seriously… What are some of the most important conversations you’ve had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Comes In Victory (Advent 1, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,348 views

    In our world, there are rivaling kingdoms! The world’s darkness rivals the light of Christ, His light and His truth with what is counterfeit.

    WHEN CHRIST COMES IN VICTORY Text: Mark 13:24-37 “ The story is told about one of the episodes of the French Revolution. A “… maddened crowd burst into one of the picture galleries of Paris, intent on devilry, destruction and death, they paused irresolute on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In View Of God’s Mercy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 75 ratings
     | 49,966 views

    In view of the fact that God is rich in mercy what should we do? 1- Become a living sacrifice 2- Don’t give in to the world 3- Change our thinking

    INTRO.- ILL.- After Lee’s surrender, Lincoln spoke to a large crowd from the balcony of the White House. He told them about the policy he had in mind for the South. At the end of his speech, Senator Harlan asked, “What shall we do with the rebels?” The vindictive crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Halloween: Strangers & Pilgrims In This World

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    In this sermon I draw upon the history of Halloween as being influenced by the doctrine of death and resurrection. I have included a full article about Halloween (Halloween: A Christian Perspective) that I found in The Wall Street Journal.

    Strangers & Pilgrims in this World 1 Peter 1:1-9 v. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, v. 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the ...read more

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