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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Light Breaks

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023
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    We cannot look directly at the light of God. So the light came into the world in disguise, so that people would be neither frightened nor blinded.

    How many of you have watched a sunrise? It’s been a long time for me, I’m not a morning person, but I remember some spectacular dawns on camping trips. And years ago when I worked as a hotel night auditor, in Tucson, I often watched the sun rise over the mountains as I walked home in the morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Challenge The Dark!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2020
     | 3,668 views

    The light that you enjoyed during the day would continue with you during the quiet night as well, the confidence and joy you had during the day would be there with you through the night.

    Your sun will not set Isaiah 60:20 "Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over." Did you understand the depth of the above promise? The light that you enjoyed during the day would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    What was the light that was present at Creation?-Jesus Christ

    Light of The World(NIV) Genesis 1:1-4 GE 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. GE 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light Of The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,126 views

    This sermon explores the manifestation of Christ as the Light of the World, His humble birth, and the glory of His future return.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, not as mere acquaintances, but as a family knit together by the love of Christ. We gather as children of the Most High, eager and ready to bask in the warmth of His Word. As our hearts align in worship, we open our minds to understand ...read more

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    "The Whole Earth Was Dark"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2016
     | 4,608 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    "The Whole Earth Was Dark" Mark 15:25-39 In Mark 15:33 we are told that "the whole earth was dark." "From noon until three in the afternoon the whole earth was dark." While Jesus hung on the Cross, for your sins, for my sins--"the whole earth was dark." Way back in the very first verses in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Three Hours Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,400 views

    At noon something both extremely disturbing and awe inspiring took place…darkness covered the land, like a blanket.

    INTRO: 1. I want to draw your attention to an oft overlooked event that took place at Calvary. 2. Jesus had already, in broad daylight, hung upon that cross for three hours—from 9 in the morning to noon. a. There can be no doubt of his crucifixion, countless witnesses testify to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In The Light, Or Stumbling?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010
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     | 5,550 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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    Fading Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,032 views

    The light we have in Christ is a fading light; we are not assured that history as we know it will remain, and it may be nearing its end. Feel the urgency of following and using that light while we can.

    A foursome on a golf course, in the late afternoon. It's getting late, and the sun is beginning to go down. Harder and harder to see the flags in the distance, more difficult to tell just where the fairway leaves off and the rough begins. They have two choices: either they can decide to call it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2025
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    Satan’s power only lies in darkness, smoke and mirrors. Though the darkness may seem deep, engulfing, and suffocating, it has no real hold on the believer. The believer has been called out of darkness into the marvelous light.

    Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness Scripture -1Peter 2:6-9 “As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Day The Light Came Back Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,529 views

    This is both the Good Friday and Easter Sunday Message. Friday was: The Day the Light Went Out and Sunday was: The Day the Light Returned

    Good Friday The night before the Israelites fled from Egypt the Angel of Death visited leaving the first born of the entire nation dead. It was the darkest day in the history of Egypt. Friday, October 13, 1307 the soldiers of King Philip of France arrested and executed the leaders of the Knights ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 25, 2009
     | 7,012 views

    A consideration of how Jesus fulfilled the promise God made through Isaiah, that the Messiah would cause a light to shine on the people walking in darkness.

    TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 6) TEXT - Matthew 4:12–17 DATE PREACHED - March 1, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Future King

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,266 views

    'The Future King!' - Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A great darkness (vs 2) A great light (vs 2-4) A great promise (vs 6-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I waited all my life for an event to happen. • The promise it might one day happened started on the 14th of November 1948. • When Charles Philip Arthur George was born. • All my lifetime ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,134 views

    There is a great difference between light and darkness, not just in the physical world, but also in the spiritual world. This sermon describes what living in the world of spiritual darkness is like and helps the hearers find out why Christians - - who are

    Introduction Brian Warner once said: “Initially I was drawn into the darker side of life. But it’s really just human nature. I started to learn that everything that’s considered a sin is what makes you a human being. All the seven deadly sins are man’s true nature—to be greedy, to be hateful, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let God Shine Through / Beatitudes

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 116 ratings
     | 51,349 views

    A little boy was asked, "What is a saint?" He replied, "A Saint is a person who lets the light shine through." Evidently he got this idea by watching the sun shine through the prophets of God in the stained-glass windows of his church.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12. At the last session ... on the last morning of a two-week seminar on Greek culture, ... Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Truth About Life, Pursuit, Purpose And Providence Part-1

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV)

    The Great Truth about Life, Pursuit, Purpose and providence Part-1 “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational