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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Light Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 31, 2014
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    Jesus, the WORD, is not only the Life-Giver but the Light-bearer in the darkness.

    “The Light of THE Word” We’ve begun studying the prologue of the Gospel of John: The purpose of John, the Jewish evangelist, is to convince sinners of the true person of Jesus Christ. This Gospel is an evangelistic, salvation book. In John 20:31 John’s summary is: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn On The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
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     | 13,232 views

    We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

    “Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Bright Light

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010
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    When Jesus walked oln the earth, even though His glory was hidden, He was still an amazing light. And light can hurt.

    Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Intro: Light is an amazing phenomenon. 1. it can be at one time painful, illuminating, helpful, and revealing of things we would rather stayed hidden. 2. if you walk into a dark room and turn on the lights, some inhabitants will scurry away and others will welcome the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
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     | 6,681 views

    Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

    The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fading Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010
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    The light we have in Christ is a fading light; we are not assured that history as we know it will remain, and it may be nearing its end. Feel the urgency of following and using that light while we can.

    A foursome on a golf course, in the late afternoon. It's getting late, and the sun is beginning to go down. Harder and harder to see the flags in the distance, more difficult to tell just where the fairway leaves off and the rough begins. They have two choices: either they can decide to call it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Aug 10, 2008
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     | 31,650 views

    We are called to be the light of the world.

    About a month ago, I was up here talking about us being the Salt of the Earth, and what that actually means. Today, we are going to continue on from there to the next part of this message from Jesus in his sermon on the mount. Let’s open our bibles to: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Lights

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
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    Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights.

    Christmas Lights December 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Christmas lights in Africa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light And Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 26, 2013
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     | 6,225 views

    Falling into line with the will of God in our lives.

    LIGHT AND FAITH. John 1:9-13. Here in the midst of paragraph two of John’s Gospel we are being given a revision lesson on the Light of the world, and catch our first glimpse of one of the Evangelist’s great themes. John has just made his first intimation of the testimony of his namesake, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light To See By

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 23, 2011
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    The light of Christ reveals the hearts of men and the heart of God.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas Christmas Day 2011 LIGHT TO SEE BY Isaac Butterworth Luke 2:25-35 (NIV) 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Light Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,464 views

    We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

    OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
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     | 8,187 views

    The message from our annual Christmas Eve candlelight communion service

    A Light in the Darkness Colossians 1:15-20 Christmas Eve Message In the beginning of God’s relationship with humanity, there was peace, harmony and unity. The relationship Adam and Eve enjoyed with God in the Garden was perfect. The perfect relationship was marred and corrupted by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Darkness And Light

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,084 views

    We must be careful whose image we reflect in our lives.

    DARKNESS AND LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6. The Apostle Paul likens the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to a perfume, which to some people - “the saved” (2 Corinthians 2:15-16) - is a source of sweetness, light and life. To others - “the lost” (2 Corinthians 4:3) - it is the poignant poisonous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 101 ratings
     | 34,515 views

    This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

    Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Christmas Light Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,994 views

    Jesus is the true Christmas light and if we want out of the darkness we need to accept Him into our lives.

    The Christmas Light Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. a. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. b. The war was now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walk In The Light Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,108 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Do you walk in the light?

    Series: Are You Real? [#2] WALK IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-7 Introduction: Every time I talk about light and darkness I have an automatic go to example in Tharon. With his being blind, I can tell you numerous stories; but over the last months God has given me even a more personal illustration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist