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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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     | 998 views

    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

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 20, 2015
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    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

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    Lighting The Way Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
     | 8,157 views

    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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    Let The Lord Use You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    Explores our divine assignments as Christians to be the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world," embodying these roles in our daily lives.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. What a joy it is to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Living In Light Of Eternity

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,297 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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    Being Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,480 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

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    Where's The Light?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 190 ratings
     | 8,467 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

  • David Dunn avatar

    When Jesus Builds The Church

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 34 views

    What It Takes to Be a Light in a Dark World. Jesus calls His church to reject comfort, silence, and spectacle, and stand strong in His presence, Spirit, and Word.

    Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Know That The World Hates You Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 20, 2017
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     | 4,644 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

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Isaiah Saw The Cradle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,470 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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Our Civic Duty

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2025
     | 11 views

    Christians must serve as salt and light in our world. As part of our responsibility in the world, we must be good citizens, fulfilling the will of the Lord by wise exercise of our participation in the civic process.

    “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,427 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

  • 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
     | 5,701 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

  • Robert Warren avatar

    A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,959 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

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Incomprehensible Light

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,681 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