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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Fading Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010
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    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

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Incomprehensible Light

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2009
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     | 11,489 views

    Jesus Christ is the incomprehensible Light given to remove the veil of darkness that shrouds us fas a result of sin. Let us consider the need for Light, the source of the Light, the reception of the Light, and the disbursement of the Light.

    Introduction: In Luke 1:78-79, concerning the coming of Christ, Zechariah proclaimed, “Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Jesus Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 26, 2009
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     | 6,956 views

    This is a sermon for Christmas Eve describing the consequences of the coming of Christ

    TITLE: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD TEXT: John 3: 16-21 Introduction Tonight we are here to celebrate that Jesus is the light of the world. The scriptures declare in John 3:19 “This is the verdict: light has come into the world…” Tonight I want to share briefly 4 consequences that we all face because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
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    Walk in the Light! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 John chapter 1 verses 5-10: Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don't have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Martin Holland on May 18, 2006
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    We are called to be the salt and light of the world.

    These two examples Jesus uses may seem insignificant now, but in the first century salt and light was very valuable. In the Roman market place salt was even used at times as money and without electricity light was a valuable asset at night. Today we often take these two things for granted. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006
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    Learning to live in the light of God.

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-22 May 7, 2006 Last weekend I started our study of the book of 1 John. As we begin our time together I expressed 2 wishes for you. Two dreams that I have for us as we study the great book. 1. The first wish was that you and I would be free. Free to live into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006
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    Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Light

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
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     | 6,756 views

    Many are lost because they did not find the true Light. They continue to live in darkness because they blind. It is exactly opposite of the life in the true Light.

    INTRODUCTION I don’t know what kind of light are you using in your houses. Are you using incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or bar light or spot light? Which of these lights is the true light? No one can tell, because all of these give light especially when needed. But how about the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 4,579 views

    Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling us to tonight-be salt in light in the world.

    Clip from the movie The Hurricane-scene where Denzel Washington’s character is on the phone from prison and sees the light in the window that shows him that there are people out there who are working to see him set free. -Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Lee avatar

    A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 11, 2014
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    "A saint is a person who lets the light shine through."

    A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited each cathedral he was impressed by the massive stained glass portraits of the disciples and of other saints. He stood amazed, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of Light

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 21, 2014
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    BELIEVERS MUST BE LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.

    PEOPLE OF LIGHT OBSERVATION: PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS WAS A SUMMARY OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO RESCUE US FROM THE OLD LIFE AND ASSURES A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. GOD WILL EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE THAT LIFE. INTERPRETATION: EPHESIANS 5:11 (NKJV) AND HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014
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     | 17,730 views

    We are called to be the salt and light of the world. Are we?

    Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light August 31, 2014 On Sunday, April 8, 1945, German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was taken from a worship service he had just conducted for prisoners to a concentration camp in Flossenburg. He was tried for treason and hanged just a couple weeks before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Damon S Adams avatar

    Lessons In Light Series

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,776 views

    This is the second message in a series of three on the themes of Life, Light and Love in 1 John. The focus in this message is on the Light and the practical out-workings of being ain and of the Light.

    Lessons in Light 1 John 1: 5-10 Introduction Darkness and Light ; Truth and Error these concepts are under attack today and the church buys into the spirit of the age when it is more concerned about being politically correct than being faithful to the truth of God’s word. John 1:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Stepping In The Light" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2016
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     | 6,233 views

    To walk in fellowship with God, believers must walk in the light as he is in the light.

    In the book of 1 John, John explores two issues pertaining to our relationship with God. The first is the issue of SONSHIP. John shares several tests to help one determine if they have truly been born into the family of God. The second is the issue of FELLOWSHIP. All Christians have SONSHIP; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Bauer avatar

    The Light Of Redemption

    Contributed by Mark Bauer on Feb 5, 2014
     | 5,405 views

    Presentation of Our Lord - Anna meets Mary and Joseph and speaks about the redemption of Jerusalem. What does it mean to say that Jesus is our Redeemer?

    Sin – it sneaks up on us and reminds us of our need for redemption! A baker in a little country town bought the butter he used from a nearby farmer. One day he suspected that the bricks of butter were not full pounds, and for several days he weighed them. He was right. They were less ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran