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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Light The Fire Within

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 27,987 views

    The Olympic Flame has flickered out, but the theme, Light the Fire Within, should be burning in our hearts and lives forever.

    The 2002 Winter Olympics draws to a close today. The Olympic Flame will be extinguished tonight, their theme stamped on the event signs throughout the Olympic venues, “Light the Fire Within”, taken down and put away. I am not ready to pack it away. In fact, as Christians, we ought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light In The Dark World.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,584 views

    A message about being the light in the dark world we live in.

    Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020
     | 5,337 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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    This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,442 views

    What did Jesus mean when he declared "I am the light of the world?"

    Back in the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites had been in Egypt for 400 years, much of that time as slaves. Finally, when the time was right, God sent Moses to lead the people out of their slavery… into freedom. And for the next 40 years, the Israelites wandered in the desert, being led ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold Up The Light

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,401 views

    It is a textual sermon for I only use the one biblical text I supplied to the congregation.

    HOLD UP THE LIGHT-ISAIAH 49:3-6 I remember some three years ago I visited a nursing home with my mentor, Melvin Black. I was captivated by the singing, moving, and ongoings of the patients there but I took great interest in an African American man pushing himself in a wheelchair. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Appreciate The Sovereign Light

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2024
     | 650 views

    Even the artificial light we truly appreciate. We do not want to have brownouts. If physical lights have an appeal to us, how about the “Light of the world” referring to Jesus? Do we really appreciate Him?

    “As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - A Time Of Lights Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 35,665 views

    John was the witness to the Light. What was that light, and what does John’s testimony tell us about our role in Christmas?

    OPEN: A Nashville grandfather took his four-year old grandson out in the woods to select a Christmas tree. They tramped all over, but the boy couldn’t find a tree that suited him. Finally, it began to get dark and cold, and the grandfather shook his head and said: "We’ll HAVE to take the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 72,380 views

    A sermon on Matthew 5:14 (I got this from my files. I don’t know the name of the author)

    Evening Service for 5/31/2009 Matthew 5:14- You are the Light of the World Introduction: B. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton hadn’t won a game in 8 weeks. The press was suggesting that he be dropped from the starting lineup. The future looked bleak, and Sutton felt terrible. Then, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Light In Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    Isaiah has a prophecy that helps identify the Messiah, and shows God’s characteristics. This prophecy also is something for us to take notice of, as reflectors of God’s light.

    Have you ever visited a maze. Every now and again as a family we seem to end up at one. And over the years I have learnt three things from our visit to a maze. One you don’t want to be in a hurry, being in a hurry will often make the place more frustrating and less enjoyable. Secondly make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Word, Light, Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,172 views

    This is the first sermon in the John Series, and focuses on the words John used to describe Jesus as the word, light, and life.

    John’s Gospel #1 Word, Light, Life CHCC: January 6, 2008 John 1 INTRODUCTION: I grew up living around my cousins in Ohio. Some of us even went to the same church together along with our parents and grand parents. It was especially fun at holiday time for the cousins to play together on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In Son-Light Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    Jesus is the light of God who leads us through the darkness of ignorance and sin into the bright relationship with God.

    1. A company’s test for the ingenuity of potential employees included: (adapted from sermon, “Light of the World” by Martin Dale) You are in a plane flying over the desert and as you are sitting near the cockpit you hear the Captain giving his co-ordinates to the tower at 1500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk In Love And Light Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God. There are two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light. (Part of a series)

    WALK IN LOVE AND LIGHT Text: Ephesians 5:1 – 16 Introduction: · “Followers” = imitators (v. 1) · If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God · Two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light Body: A. Walk in love 1. Meaning (v. 2) · Sacrificial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light For My Path Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 858 views

    The Bible is like a flashlight that guides us through life. It helps us see clearly where we are, gives us a glimpse of what's to come, and reminds us of what God has done in the past.

    Let's check out Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. We're just gonna focus on one verse today. The dude who wrote this psalm is saying that God's Word is like a GPS for our lives. It guides us through the dark times. So, let's break down three ways the Bible is like our daily GPS. God's ...read more

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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Light That Changed The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,691 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

  • David Ward avatar

    Salt & Light

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    Big Idea: We have a part to play, and the power to play it.

    INTRODUCTION: In an episode from the classic TV series from the 1960's, "The Andy Griffith Show," Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized the local mechanic, Gomer Pyle. The two deputies are walking down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist