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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Life And Light

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2013
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    Jesus as the source of life and light.

    LIFE AND LIGHT. John 1:4-5. “In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” We have here four propositions: 1. The Word of God is the source of all life. 2. His life illuminates all men. 3. The light appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journey Into Light

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013
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    1. Darkness Around Us 2. Darkness of the Certainty of Jesus Death 3. In Darkness of Unbelief to His Resurrection 4. Darkness Wou ld Be Vanquished 5. Journey From Darkness to Light

    Journey Into Light 1 Cor. 15:1-10 1. Darkness Around Us Superstorm Sandy hit us on Mon. Oct. 29/12. The storm plunged us into darkness, darkness that lasted a week for CBC. This darkness claimed lives and caused ruin & financial lost. Maybe you & I escaped Sandy. But there may be another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Darkness And Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2015
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    A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

    "Darkness and Light" Matthew 2:1-12 When you live in the city it can be easy to forget what it's like to get away from streetlights, big buildings, bright restaurant signs, car headlights, and all the rest. I was out in the country a year or so ago, and we were getting ready to have a bon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015
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    Christianity, unlike a political or social philosophy, should make a difference. In Christianity, we are made new people. Repentance and faith turn us around. We are set in a new direction, and our lifestyle should reflect that new direction. Does yours?

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 19 Children of Light Ephesians 5:3-14 3. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4. and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Everlasting Light

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015
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    God’s Name defines ‘The Everlasting Light.’ There is no other name in heaven or earth or for that matter anywhere which can define this phrase. When He is the Everlasting Light, who else can be?

    Opening illustration: This is an article written in 1967 by Arnold Fruchtenbaum a Jew who converted to Christianity, “Walking outside after the war with Jordan was over, I saw a car pass by with the words ‘Rebuild the temple!’ painted on its side. One Israeli soldier told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light Affects Series

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Apr 20, 2013
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    Every person should serve Jesus because of how He Who is Light affects us.

    Ephesian Series Light Affects Ephesians 5:8-14 April 14, 2013 AM Subject: Light Central Theme: How Light Affects Objective: Every person should serve Jesus because of how He Who is Light affects us. Introduction: I’m loving this series in Ephesians. There are some great teachings in the ...read more

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    Light The Fire Series

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 29, 2013
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    Elijah's victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Used as an example of the LORD lighting the fire - what we want Him to do in us so we can be like Jeremiah in Jeremiah 20:9b.

    “Light the Fire” Text: Jeremiah 20:7-13 I. Welcome II. Introduction As we think about our theme for this year, the LORD wants us to be on fire for Him. Sometimes when a child, student or worker is not putting forth the effort they should, we make the statement that we need to light a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 20, 2013
     | 7,009 views

    John is going to share the things he’s heard from Jesus and he’s going to start with an understanding of who God is. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. What does this mean for us?

    Walking In The Light - 1 John 1:5-2:2 - May 19, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #2 We are going to continue with our series from 1 John this morning, but before we get into those verses I’m going to invite you to turn with me to another of John’s writings; ...read more

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013
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     | 7,714 views

    By adopting the qualities of salt and light into our lives, we can make a difference to the immediate world around us.

    Salt and Light Introduction. If you were to ask anyone with a basic knowledge of the Bible about the Sermon on the Mount, they would probably quote at least one of the Beatitudes. However, the Beatitudes are a part, an important part but only a part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 16, 2013
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     | 13,111 views

    The believer is what God and Christ are: light, No greater compliment can be paid, than to be called the Light of the World.

    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 before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013
     | 7,515 views

    Demonstrating Christ to the world

    First Baptist Church Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light May 6, 2001 On Sunday, April 8, 1945, German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was taken from a worship service he had just conducted for prisoners to a concentration camp in Flossenburg. He was tried for treason and hanged just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel King, D. Min. avatar

    Shining Light

    Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014
     | 13,511 views

    This sermon challenges the audience to be a shining light in the midst of a dark world.

    Text: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Freedom Of Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,375 views

    How did God get a self-sufficient, highly educated pagan and atheist to change his life around? And what do we need to know and do to take part in this miracle of conversion that takes place with men like Phil Robertson?

    OPEN: ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP4r4sXmqmo] - from "time marks" 4:48 to 8:45. We opened the sermon with this video cut from a CBN TV interview with Phil and Kay Robertson. After we played the clip, I entered the auditorium dressed in camouflage hunting gear. After reading the text and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Love And Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,843 views

    If you want to be holy and whole, just like our Heavenly Father, then walk in love and walk in the light of Christ.

    Six-year-old little Jenny complained to her mother of a tummy ache. “That’s because your tummy is empty,” her mother replied. “You’d feel better if there were something in it.” That evening, their pastor stopped for a visit and later commented that his head had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 21, 2014
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     | 13,289 views

    After Jesus shares the attributes that will bless us he tells his disciples that they are salt and light. How are we like salt and light?

    SALT AND LIGHT Matt. 5:13-16 Intro: Make connection between the beatitudes and us being salt and light. 1) We need to be salty (vs. 13). There was a time when salt was a much more precious commodity than it is today. “On October 2, 1864, one of the worst battles of the American Civil War ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ