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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020
     | 5,727 views

    What does it mean to be light?

    Jesus Christ who we celebrate during Christmas stated in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." What did Jesus mean that He is the Light of the world? Jesus of course was giving a word picture, a metaphor; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer For Overcoming The Threat Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 11, 2020
     | 5,916 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, today is as good enough a day as any day to step into repentance,

    Prayer For Overcoming The Threat Of Evil by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 10, 2020) “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    How To Overcome Satan's Deceptions

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 16, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,349 views

    We are engaged in a spiritual battle and we must use the spiritual armor of God if we are to win.

    Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. Just a few hours later, Clark Airfield in the Philippines was attacked and the entire air wing dedicated to defending the Philippines and American interests in Asia was destroyed. Singapore was attacked and just a few days after the Pearl Harbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,433 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

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Jesus Is The Best Light

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,020 views

    Jesus sheds light on our sin but also highlights God's love for us.

    I’ve been obsessed with light lately. First there was the track light in the kitchen that kept burning out until Rob discovered that I probably hadn’t screwed the bulbs in correctly. And then there were the blinking lights on the router and modem for my computer. Blink. Blink. Blink, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
     | 6,165 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

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    The Light Has Come

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,303 views

    A small baby, the bearer of light, brings joy, deliverance and victory

    THE LIGHT HAS COME “For those who lived in a land of deep shadows – light! Sunbursts of light!” (Isaiah 9: 2 – THE MESSAGE). “They lived in a land of shadows but now light is shining on them” (GOOD NEWS BIBLE). “The Light has come” declared the prophet Isaiah and that is what we celebrate every ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,688 views

    Both salt and light: 1. Are necessary for survival. 2. Have the ability to purify. 3. Must make contact to have an effect.

    I love grilling out on a beautiful summer day with the sun shining. My favorite thing is to grill steaks. I like to grill them till they are so tender you can pull them apart with a fork. Then I take roasting ears and dip them into water with the shuck still on; wrap them in foil and let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    The Bible - A Light And A Map Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,659 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

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    Lighting The Night Sky

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,315 views

    God transfigures us and sends us out into the world to share His love. God uses us to light the sky of the darkest nights of the soul. Praise be to God.

    One day I was reading the news on the net, I do that most every day. I ran across a headline for an article titled, “Death of an International Language.” The title sounded intriguing so I read it. It made both sad and nostalgic. The article talked about the death of Morse code, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Light That Changed The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    The light of the world has come. He has risen.

    The Light that Changed the World John 20:1-18 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday How many government bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? None. They contract out for things like that. How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb? Four. One to change it and three to deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    When Darkness Triumphed…..for An Hour Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023
     | 1,819 views

    There is victory in Jesus. The risen Lord! The hour of darkness has come and gone. The power of God overcame the darkness. He is alive forevermore. Don’t give the defeated enemy victory in your life.

    All of history leads to the cross and everything since follows from the cross. It is the central point in all of time. Yet the cross is a low point in human history. It is the time that God’s anointed was executed. In the timeline of history, the cross is the major event. One of Jesus’ disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    The World Needs The Light

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025
     | 249 views

    Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

    Tonight, we gather in the soft glow of candles, but let’s be honest — the world outside doesn’t feel very soft or very glowing right now. There’s enough darkness in the world today. People are stressed, divided, anxious, angry, exhausted… and that’s just the line at Costco. Everywhere you turn, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Making Light Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,581 views

    Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

    Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    Be The Salt & Light

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,987 views

    The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world.

    • The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world. • In the first twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God