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  • Joe Bedy avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    The Light came into the world, but the world received Him not.

    Christmas Eve Service Jesus: "The Light of the World" The bible describes the world as darkness, because for a little while it is being ruled by the prince of darkness- The Devil who is a spiritual force of wickedness in the world. We know it is not against people-flesh and blood that we battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The True Light

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 30,533 views

    2nd sermon in a John series

    The True Light John 1.6-13 Helen Keller tells of that dramatic moment when Anne Sullivan first broke through her dark, silent world with the illumination of language: “We walked down the path to the well house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. Some one was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,776 views

    Jesus is the promised light to the people who walked in darkness. Examines the metaphor of "light" and what it actually describes.

    A Light in the Darkness Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Introduction When I was in 4th Grade my class took a field trip to the Cave of the Winds. At one point in the tour they turned the lights off and we experienced total darkness. Then in the distance someone lit a single match. It was amazing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fellowship Of Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    The meaning of "God is light" and implications of "walk in the light."

    The Fellowship of Light I John 1:5-7 INTRO.: My grandmother had a canary. She loved to hear it sing. She would talk to it and care for it very carefully and then would sit by the window and listen to it sing. However, the bird didn’t know when to shut up. It would stay awake and sing all night. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Turn On The Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 19,112 views

    A sermon on the importance of studying God’s Word.

    Psalm 119:105-112 “Turn On The Light” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and the darkness is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Perhaps you have gone camping with some friends and on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,554 views

    An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

    IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    Be A Witness To The Light

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    When the light of God works within us, the darkness outside cannot have any influence on our mission of goodness.

    Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christmas Light

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,747 views

    Christmas is a celebration of light, but in what ways is it a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS LIGHT—John 1:4-13 John describes the light of Christmas. Christmas is a celebration of light. How is Christmas a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas 1—The Light of Christmas is the Light of LIFE(:4) —Explanation: “In Him was life, & the life was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,660 views

    Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1.

    Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1. Total Separation from the World is Commanded (:15a) a. The nature of the separation --"do not love" an obligation, not an option for the believer b. The extent of the separation -- total 1) From the world system 2) From the particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 11,539 views

    Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let There Be Light"

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    A sermon for both seekers and believers. We need to be 1)Light receivers 2)Light Bearers 3)Light Senders.

    “Let there be light” Genesis 1:1-3, Jn 1:1-13 WBC 14/9/03am INTRO I get some atrocious stuff sent by email: Man of the year photos. - after all this darkness, need some light! This creation story- mean so much, says so much - given in the context of the Babylonian creation story, enuma elish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 31,985 views

    Designed to teach the importance of conducting one’s life in the presence and influence of Christ.

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT I JOHN 1:5-7 INTRO: Are you afraid of the dark? 1. As a child, shadows make us think of monsters. 2. If you like scary movies, you may at times think you see those characters in the dark. (ILL.) In interview, Stephen King, horror author, was asked about daily writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Relecting The Light

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,739 views

    Jesus calls us to reflect His light.

    Reflecting His Light Missionary Conference 2002 Introduction 1. This little light of mine I. The More lights the Merrier A. Explanation 1. Turn in your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 2. This is not difficult stuff to understand 3. Take it word for word, a foot cannot be ear. An Eye can not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
     | 23,161 views

    Peter stressed that we "pay attention" to the words of the prophets. But why? What did Peter think was so important about Scripture that we needed to give it such a focus of our attention?

    OPEN: I have a quiz for you this morning. I’m going to give you 10 different quotes and then ask you if the phrase if from the Bible or not 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—This was written by William Learned Marcy in his Life of Jackson.) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—See ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Invincible Light

    Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,445 views

    Jesus is the invincible light that penetrates darkness

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational