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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Lovely Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,113 views

    Funeral message for Mrs. Julia Hamilton, the mother of several accomplished sons. A "lovely light" (of Millay’s poem) is one which reveals truth, shares light in the household, and looks to God as the author of all light.

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. The Lord is my light – and on this dismal day, when outside the rain continues to fall, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Inspirational Lighthouse Story Series

    Contributed by Ernest Corty on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 301 ratings
     | 93,223 views

    A short vesper or devotional on keeping your light burning for Christ. It uses the lighthouse as an example.

    On various occasions I have had need for a short devotional, vesper or bedtime story, if you will. Inevitably I have returned to a favorite of mine that I located many years ago in a Leadership of Youth Groups publication by Farmland Industries, Kansas City, Missouri. I have considerably ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Taking Sweet To The Street

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,293 views

    A call to being Salt & Light to the world

    TAKING THE SWEET TO THE STREET Matthew 5:13-16 Any of you who have been to my house know that I live in a sandbox. There is sand everywhere. It’s kinda tough growing grass in sand sometimes. Several years ago, my dad and I thought we stumbled upon the solution for his pasture and the yards at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Candles Without Light

    Contributed by James May on May 16, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 19,523 views

    Christians may all be a candle that is useful to the Kingdom of God but that candle is only good for pleasing the flesh unless it is set on fire by the Holy Ghost.

    Candles Without Light As I walked through the sanctuary this morning, praying for God to reveal to me what he would have me to say to you, my eye was drawn to this candlestick and holder that sat upon the table. I was struck by its beauty and by the fact that it adorned the House of God, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Light In Dark Place Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    The amazing power of the Gospel to change lives

    Evangelism # 4 Light in Dark Places On recent Sundays, we’ve been talking about issues connected with our mission as Christ’s representatives in this world. From the story of Philip’s encounter with an Ethiopian man, as told in the book of the Acts, we learned that we must carefully listen: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    ¿cuan Intensa Es Tu Luz?

    Contributed by Ramon Rojas on May 26, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 2,586 views

    Como cristianos estamos llamados a ser personas que inspiremos a otros a seguir al Maestro y no a abandonarlo. Debemos ser personas que guiemos y tracemos el camino a los perdidos y no piedras de tropiezo para su salvación. Debemos ser personas de influen

    Introducción: Es a través de tu vida que el mundo podrá conocer del evangelio. Como cristianos estamos llamados a ser personas que inspiremos a otros a seguir al Maestro y no a abandonarlo. Debemos ser personas que guiemos y tracemos el camino a los perdidos y no piedras de tropiezo para su ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pass The Salt, Please!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dare To Go Beyond!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,733 views

    Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

    Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    I preached this sermon in costume as a narrative as an overview of Christ before the Christmas season.

    Sermon Outline “Follow Me” I. Hi, my name is Simon, Jesus called me Cephas, you can call me Peter. II. I had heard about the Messiah the Christ. I knew the law and what the prophets had taught. But you know it was not first and foremost on my mind. I had a fishing business to run. Fish to catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Citizens Of Heaven, Impacting Earth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    A message given on Faith and Freedom Sunday, urging active involvment in a society in bad need of Jesus.

    Citizens of Heaven, Impacting Earth Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 3:20 October 6, 2002 Introduction Today is Faith and Freedom Sunday, a special day of prayer and instruction started by the Alliance Defense Fund, founded by such people as Dr. James Dobson, Bill Bright, and Larry Burkett. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Let's Compare Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

    MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 22,681 views

    What is the "real" reason for the Christmas season. Presents, family, Jesus or sin?

    INTRODUCTION  Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how much have you taken out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Light Houses Not Bug Lights

    Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    This sermon shows how we should draw people to Christ.

    LIGHT HOUSES NOT BUG LIGHTS MAT. 5: 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Heasler avatar

    What Makes A Man A Christian?

    Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    Christians do, what they do, for Jesus

    What Makes a Man A Christian? Is it ... His Living? John 10:10 His Giving? 2nd Cor 8,9; Luke 6:38,39 His Forgiving? Matthew 6:14,15 According to the Bible, It’s his ... faith Romans 1:17; 3:22 What makes a man ... A Good Man? A Good Christian? According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,910 views

    Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

    God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational