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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2018
     | 8,943 views

    God calls us to His light and He desires us to take part in bringing others out of darkness.

    Walking in the light 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning! The last few weeks we have looked at the eye witness accounts of Jesus. Those people who have heard, seen and touched the hand of Jesus. 1 John 1:1-3 “That which is from the beginning, which we heard, which we have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Shadow Of Light

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 7, 2021
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     | 5,111 views

    A message on being a reflection of God in the darkness of this world

    In the first chapter of the Bible, God's very first recorded words were "Let there be light" (Gen 1:3 NIV). In Hebrew, it says, "Light, become!, and light became!" In that single finite moment, before time began, the infinite God spoke the Universe into existence. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2021
     | 2,990 views

    Believers in Christ are: 1) A People of God’s Possession (1 Peter 2:9c), 2) A People of Proclamation (1 Peter 2:9d), 3) A Privileged People (1 Peter 2:9e) and finally, 4) A Pardoned People (1 Peter 2:10).

    1 Peter 2:9–10 (9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood), a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lighted Pathways Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

    BIG IDEA: THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION: THEME OF PSALM 119: "LIGHTED PATHWAYS" MEDITATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE WORD OF GOD I. (:105) THESIS: "THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH." Contrast of Light vs. Darkness very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,496 views

    A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Illuminating The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,891 views

    Your life is filled with the light of Christ and there is no room for darkness.

    Illuminating the Darkness Ephesians 5:6-14 Ephesians 5:6 (NLT) Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him. The Inexcusability of Sin  People will try to excuse their sinful behavior  I was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Holes In The Darkness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    You are the light of the world. As you live out this goodness visibly in front of the people of the world, your life will point them to Jesus where they too can find life that is real life.

    Opening illustration: Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the young boy said, “I see a man making holes in the darkness.” Let us turn to Matthew 5 and see how we as believers can make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dispelling The Darkness

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015
     | 5,502 views

    What we’re trying to do is push back the darkness.

    So, Matthew says that, “when Jesus heard that John [the Baptist] had been arrested, he withdrew….” What does that tell us? It tells us – doesn’t it? – that there is a force of darkness at work in this world. And we know what that means, of course. It means there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018
     | 3,969 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,174 views

    This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

    Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,775 views

    Light has the ability to penetrate and permeate the darkness. When light is introduced, darkness has to flee. Darkness and light cannot inhabit the same position. There are times when barriers prevent light from reaching darkness, but once it does, the darkness is gone.

    The Light of the World Matthew 5: 14-16 We are continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given to the disciples, the followers of Jesus, and reveals much practical application to the lives we live. In our last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Beautiful Feet: Bringing Light To Darkness Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 21, 2013
     | 6,221 views

    God says you have beautiful feet if you are carrying the good news of Christ to other people that need it. How many Christians should be proclaiming the message of Christ to others? How many Christians should be preacher (proclaimers) of Christ?

    Beautiful Feet: Bringing Light To Darkness Romans 10 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you in this building have beautiful feet today? Please don’t take your shoes off and show us! I do not mean this literally, in the sense of your physical feet. • Sometimes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Beautiful Feet: Bringing Light To Darkness Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 28, 2013
     | 3,471 views

    God says you have beautiful feet if you are carrying the good news of Christ to other people that need it. How many Christians should be proclaiming the message of Christ to others? Every believer should strive to have beautiful feet!

    Beautiful Feet: Bringing Light To Darkness Romans 10 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you in this building have beautiful feet today? Please don’t take your shoes off and show us! I do not mean this literally, in the sense of your physical feet. • Sometimes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Where's The Light?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 190 ratings
     | 8,299 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