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Festival Of Lights For Jews And Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

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Christians celebrate a Festival of Lights at Christmas and the Jews have Hanukkah, both pictures of the Spirit of God shining out in a dark world - see picture of Menorah.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FOR JEWS AND CHRISTIANS This Christmas the lights in town and on houses have been better than ever. I expect you had Advent candles in church to remind you of the Christmas festival. But it’s not only Christians who celebrate with lights - the Jews do so as well. I’ve got ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6, Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Light That Calls Us To Sanctification Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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God’s light calls us to sanctification as seen through the new birth of Saul following the events on the road to DAmascus.

God¡¦s Light Calls Us To Sanctification (Separates) Acts 9:10-19 7 Dec 2002 ¡V Pearl Harbor Day fellowship community INTRODUCTION: Our family has begun our devotion, using the Advent card we were all given last Sunday. The answer, of course, is just a small light. We are studying a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To See The Light?

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001

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Evangelistic youth message.

You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am The Light Of The World" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 1, 2002

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A message on the meaning of Jesus’ declaration of Him being the Light of the World.

September 22, 2002 “I am the light of the world” John 8:12 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The prologue to John’s Gospel begins with this staggering revelation: In the beginning awas the Word, and the bWord was cwith God, and the Word was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Have Seen The Light

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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A descriptive look at how the Star of Bethlehem and the Light of Jesus Christ provide striking similarities in the work of their respective ministry to man.

"I Have Seen the LIGHT!¡¨ Matthew 2:1-12 page 681 in pew bible Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him!¡¨ ¡§After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem [2] and asked, "Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

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Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

based on 91 ratings

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Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"They Made Light Of It"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006

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urging men to come to Christ now

They made light of it” Matthew 22:1-14 Man has not much changed since his creation. That which was recorded in history as having been done by man centuries ago, might be written again, for "there is nothing new under the sun." The same class of men is still found (although, perhaps, differently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Light Breaking Through Darkness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 1, 2005

based on 58 ratings

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Every Christian was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. How did the light of the gospel begin to break through?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 6, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent "Light Breaking Through Darkness” II Corinthians 4:3-7 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian you have ever met--including yourself--was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. “But God, who is rich ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

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How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our Responsibility In Light Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005

based on 130 ratings

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Final sermon in 60+ Revelation Series. Link included to entire series in Formatted Text, complete with PowerPoint Presentations.

Our Responsibility in Light of Revelation Rev. 22:6-21 ----- Link at bottom... ----- Knowing these things we have studied now…how shall we live? What should we be motivated to do now? It’s been an exciting study, over 60 sermons, and many other churches are now doing it using our same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In God's Word Of Light

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 18, 2006

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Easter 5(C) - Christians rejoice in God’s word of light by hearing and believing and by proclaiming God’s eternal truth.

REJOICE IN GOD’S WORD OF LIGHT May 14, 2006 - EASTER 5 - Acts 13:44-52 * * * * * * * * * Dear Friends in Christ: The second Sunday in May always seems to be a special day. Today is no different. This second Sunday of May is much like all of those other second ...read more

Scripture: John 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Could Someone Get The Lights? Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 6, 2005

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Part 14 of a series on the 119th Psalm

Could Someone Get the Lights? Part 14 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Text: Psalm 119:105-112 Introduction This section of the Psalm begins with no doubt one of the most familiar verses in the Bible. It brings great emphasis of the magnitude and worth of the full counsel of God’s Word. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2004

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Letting your light shine is a natural characteristic of those who are filled with the Holy Spirit and living for Jesus. He said that WE are the Light of the Word because we refect Him.

You Are the Light of the World (This sermon was adapted from message by Pastor Roger Griffith for another website. He also has some sermons posted here at Sermoncentral.com) Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Seen The Light?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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The light of ascencion illuminates forgiveness and God’s care for us.

Have you seen the light? Moses saw the light on his many trips up Mt. Sinai to receive God’s laws. Peter, James, and John, disciples of Jesus, saw the light on the Mount of Transfiguration when Jesus’ appearance was changed before their very eyes. But what about you? Have you seen the light? That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

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