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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Some Christians Have Dim Lights

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 6, 2009
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    Where were you when the lights went out.

    SOME CHRISTIANS HAVE DIM LIGHTS Matt: 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither 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. 16 Let your light so shine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Influence

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
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    Christians should also interact and be exposed to the community to be the salt and light of the world.

    CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE Matthew 5:13-16 Read Matthew 5:13-16. Why did Jesus compare the disciples to the salt of the earth and light of the world? When we study the characteristics of salt and light, we learn that when use properly, it has beneficial influence. I said “proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are They Getting The Message? Matthew 5:14-16

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 19, 2009
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    Over 70% of our communication is non-verbal so when Jesus said ’let your light shine’ what does this say about the message our lives communicate to others?

    17.5.09 COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL Matthew 5:14-16 INTRO How skilled are we at communicating? Perhaps not as skilled as we think. It is easy to send the wrong message without knowing it. Examples There is a famous example of a message that was sent in WWII ‘Send reinforcements we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Influencing Communities

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009
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    Here in these verses he calls those who follow Him to choose to be a godly influence on the society in which we live. Jesus calls us to change the world around us with our lives. He doesn’t just expect us to live in the world. He expects the world to be t

    Influencing Communities Matthew 5:13-15 Robert Lewis writes, “In 1851, many of the most accomplished engineers in the country thought James Roebling was out of his mind. That year, he began to work on the unthinkable: building a bridge over the Niagara River Gorge. Disaster was nearly universally ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    You Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 1, 2009
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    A sermon on Matthew 5:14 (I got this from my files. I don’t know the name of the author)

    Evening Service for 5/31/2009 Matthew 5:14- You are the Light of the World Introduction: B. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton hadn’t won a game in 8 weeks. The press was suggesting that he be dropped from the starting lineup. The future looked bleak, and Sutton felt terrible. Then, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Learning To Light The Way Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
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    Today… just want to step back and help us grasp the process of being light. I think for many of us it may begin by clarifying the paradigm.

    We’re beginning a short series today… and at the heart of this series is a call to consider perhaps the most sensational words ever spoken to us… one phrase, seven words, spoken by Jesus… that lifts our lives into a whole new level of meaning… those seven words… “You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Biblical Guide To Voting

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Oct 22, 2008
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    How do we as christians approach voting in a post-modern world? Are we mixing politics with spiritual matters to discuss this? See how the Bible guides us to vote and to vote biblically.

    A BIBILICAL GUIDE TO VOTING We are facing a monumental event for us as Christians. It is as important an event for us to establish the testimony of Christ as we will see in years. What is that event? Is it the upcoming Fall Festival? Is it the opening of Upward basketball? I am talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    We Are The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 17,613 views

    In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

    Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Be Shinny Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
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     | 5,986 views

    When Jesus says that we are the light of the world, it means God has deposited His nature inside of us, and we are to let it out. It’s in there! It just needs to be allowed to shine forth. Today from this passage of scripture we will learn much like salt

    Jesus, Sermon on the Mount Part 3 Called to be Shinny Matthew 5:14-16 Introduction Light, much like salt, is a miracle. Last time we saw how salt is comprised of 2 poisons that kill, but mixed together they are ordinary salt. And so the Christian life is a miracle as we were poisoned w/ sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Things Never Change Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 1, 2008
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    In the midst of an ever-changing world Christ and message of God’s love stays the same

    Do you remember when General Motors declared, “It’s not your father’s Oldsmobile"? It was suppose to reinvent the brand for an upcoming generation. It didn’t work. The last models of Oldsmobile rolled off the line in 2004. Radical, far-reaching, earth shattering change rocks everyone eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Gift Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,319 views

    This sermon will help people understand the power behind the single vision and purpose for every church to reach one more person with the Good News of Christ.

    GOD’S GIFT OF PURPOSE Unwrapping God’s Gifts Part 3 of 5 Pastor Steve Gallimore December 14, 2008 This week we’re going to continue our series by talking about one of God’s greatest gifts to us and that is God’s gift of purpose. As outrageous as it is, God not only sent His Son to die for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Glow In The Dark?

    Contributed by John Perry on Feb 8, 2010
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     | 37,778 views

    As Christians our primary calling is to glow in the midst of the darkness of the world in which we live

    Perth 5/07/06 “Do you glow in the dark?” Intro: *** My wife & I were at the Perth Zoo w/ Ps Koli Raiwalui & his wife while they were in Perth for our conference. While we were at the zoo we went through the nocturnal section. This is a section of the zoo that they keep dark for animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Brilliance On Display

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
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    Because our lives are on display, we must let God’s light shine through us. I. You’ve Got Light II. The World Needs Light III. Let Your Light Shine

    Brilliance on Display Intro: 2 guys were carpenters, and 1 always was teasing the other, not repudiated to be very smart. One night he shined his flashlight up to the 2nd story of a house and said, ‘would you mind climbing up this light beam and get my hammer for me?’ The nitwit said, ‘hah, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    What Type Of Salt And Light Are You? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 49,306 views

    The scriptures do not say, “…become the salt and the light.” Jesus says, “You are the salt…You are the light.” So, what type of salt and light are you, I ask?

    What Type of Salt and Light Are You?: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction: God refers to believers as the “salt” and “light.” Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges, and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to conform to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Do We Influence Our Society?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 5,171 views

    We’ve tried all sorts of ways of trying to impact our culture. What does Jesus have to say about the way to make a difference in society?

    How Do We Influence Our Society? It’s not through programs. It’s not through politics. It’s not through buildings. It’s not through books. It’s not through ideas. - Only focus on the negative ideas here. 1. Programs. - “If our church could get more programs going, we could make a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist