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  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    Our Never-Dying Souls In Jesus Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
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    Remember always the beauty with which our souls came into this world – the gifts, the talents, and strengths -- are to accomplish the will of God for our lives in this world.

    In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks powerful words about our soul, raising the question of what is there if we gain the whole world at the cost of losing it. To ponder the soul that God has given us, I'd like to share two stories with you. The first story is from my days of teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020
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     | 10,445 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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    Living In The Kingdom Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 6, 2021
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    In part 5 of this series we examine what Jesus said about our being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We are to be a preserving influence in a dying world and a light in a world of darkness.

    Living In The Kingdom 5 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 4:6; Second Corinthians 4:6 This is part five of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” In the first four parts of this series, I covered what is known as the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12. In those verses Jesus demonstrated how those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Incompatibility Of Light And Darkness Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 4,990 views

    Light and Dark cannot co-exist, we must flee from the darkness of this world and cling to the light of the Gospel.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 6, 2009 Date Preached: January 7, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: The Incompatibility of Light and Dark Sermon Text: 1 John 1:6-7 6 If we say, "We have fellowship with Him," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 20, 2015
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     | 24,450 views

    At salvation, we were called out of darkness into light. Every believer is to walk in a new life as directed by the Spirit of God, and not in sinful pleasures as demanded by the flesh.

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT Study Text: 1 John 1: 5 - 7 Introduction: - Believers in Christ are instructed and expected to be walking in the light and not walking in darkness. Jesus should make a difference in our lives! - They are also to identify those who chose to walk in darkness and how to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    Lighting The Way Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
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    We, as believers have experienced the light and know how wonderful it is to be in the light. But for many, darkness is all they have ever known.

    In the nineteenth century, lighthouses on the U.S. coasts were tended by lighthouse keepers and their families. If a man who tended the light took ill or became disabled, often the work was the picked up by his wife or children. This was the case of Hosea Lewis. In 1853, Lewis became the keeper of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,156 views

    We are Salt and Light. Jesus has commissioned us. We’re each ordained Christian workers. We are the world’s light. We are salt for the earth. Shine as a light before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

    Today we begin a series of a sermons following Jesus’ teaching in the sermon on the mount. What we’ll discover as we go through is a series of radical interpretations of God’s law, designed to teach his followers how to live lives that are shaped by God’s agenda for the world and for his people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Living In Light Of Eternity

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,055 views

    We were made for eternity. Ecc. 3:11 says… CS Lewis once wrote "If I find in myself a desire that this world cannot fulfill, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." So if we were made for eternity, it makes sense that we

    Living In Light of Eternity Last winter, Emily and I made a decision that has forever changed our lives. We decided to bring a child into the world. On October 14 2002, God blessed us with a beautiful and health baby girl. Since that day our lives have never been the same. No longer could we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Know That The World Hates You Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 20, 2017
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     | 4,458 views

    You carry Jesus in you who is light and reveals darkness. The world is darkness and darkness has never liked light. Jesus revealed their wickedness and you reveal their wickedness too so they hate you with great passion.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KNOW THAT THE WORLD HATES YOU John 7:6-9King James Version (KJV) 6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Where's The Light?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 190 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    A sermon comparing light and darkness.(This sermon was preached in the dark with a spotlight.)

    WHERE’S THE LIGHT? JOHN 3:16-21 {Start sermon with all lights out.} Introduction: 1. We are living in a time when this is the results we are seeing: a. Over 1 million abortions a year. b. 100 million children are homeless. c. 1 million victims- of whom are mainly women and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Warren avatar

    A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

    "The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,174 views

    What is sin? God calls us away from a life of sin and darkness but instead to live in the light, as He is in the light.

    This week I wanted to start off briefly answering the question, why study the Bible? I know that my style of teaching is a little different than what some of you may be used to so I wanted to help you see where I am coming from. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Isaiah Saw The Cradle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    Isaiah tells us this newborn Messiah would bring light to a dark world. In what ways is our world "dark" and how does Jesus change that in our lives?

    OPENING: Video – Christmas, The Nativity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu6A9fMLnsY) (The video was all dramatic music and words on a screen. After the video was done, I spoke the words to open the sermon) “His birth… foretold in ancient writings a miracle that would threaten an empire. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Nobody Will See Your Sine If You Are No Different Than The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,467 views

    God tells us in both the Old and New Testament to let our light shine. That will not happen if we are no different than the world.

    ILLUSTRATION In Daniel chapter 12, there is a verse that every Christian should memorize. And it is: Daniel 12:3 (NKJV) 3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. In the first part of the verse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,657 views

    Faith isn't something that is meant to be added to our lives, rather it is meant to shape every area of our lives. There are many things that will threaten to crowd out your faith. But when we try to live with one foot in the world and one foot in God's

    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? - Matthew 6:22-23 - March 18, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #22 How many of you have seen the movie, “Forrest Gump.” If you have, you’ll remember that the main character is played by actor Tom Hanks and ...read more

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