Sermons on red light district: showing 196-210 of 85,179

Light The Fire Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon deals with disciples as light in a dark world and our need to "let it shine." There is also some help in dealing with the national tragedy at the W. Vir. campus included.

Light The Fire Matt. 5:13-16 PSCOC 4/20/07 Introduction: Snuffed Out! (Use of visual aid…candle lit and then snuffed out). Light is powerful not only because of its practical purpose, but because of it universal symbolism of the truth, purity, and knowledge (light candle). It is said about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 10 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Children of the Light Ephesians 5:1-21 I. We Must Keep Away from Darkness "…have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness…" A. Immorality B. Impurity C. Greediness E. Foolishness II. Then We Must Walk in the Light “Live as children of light…” A. Imitate God “Be imitators of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 30, 2007

What is sin? God calls us away from a life of sin and darkness but instead to live in the light, as He is in the light.

This week I wanted to start off briefly answering the question, why study the Bible? I know that my style of teaching is a little different than what some of you may be used to so I wanted to help you see where I am coming from. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let There Be Light

Contributed by David Butcher on Sep 8, 2006

The way God desires us to live.

Genesis 1:1-4 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Reveal The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

Jesus heals the blind man to teach the great need of healing spiritual blindness

It Took a Miracle: TO REVEAL THE LIGHT 08/24/97a BBC John 9:1-41 Throughout his Gospel John used the symbolism of blindness to reveal man’s greatest need: Salavation. John used not only the contrasting symbols of Blindness and Sight to reveal man’s condition apart from Christ and united with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light Reflections

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 11, 2006

Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle.

Title: Light Reflections Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Truth: Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle. Aim: To lead them to commit to a morally pure lifestyle. INTRODUCTION Labor Day our whole family went to the zoo and the Omniplex. One of the fun ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blindness & Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 23, 2007

This story addresses: 1. The question of suffering. 2. The reality of spiritual blindness. 3. The hope of a new world

A recent article reported, “The blind will be able to see the light with a new bionic eye implant which is said to be available within 2 years. The development of the bionic eye will at last restore blind people’s sight. The prototype high tech implant will be fitted to approx 50 to 75 patients, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11, John 9:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 29, 2005

This is about being salt and light in our world.

How would you change the world? How would you change your world, the one in which you live? Who is going to make the change? How are changes made in our world? Who makes changes? What is our role as a church in changing our world? Or, do we even have a role? Read Matthew 5:13-16. 1) Salt What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking In The Light

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2005

The life of the Christian is to be lived by walking in the light.

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 September 4, 2005 Evening Message Introduction Have you ever found yourself walking around in the dark? A few nights ago I found myself in that exact position. I was up getting a glass of water in the middle of the night. I didn’t turn the lights on because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"Walking In The Light"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 25, 2005

What are some tests for walking in the light? How can we know that we are on the right path?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October30, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree "Walking in the Light" I John 1:1-2:2 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture John talks about walking in the light of the gospel. When this letter was written, Christianity had been around for a generation. There had been a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Light!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 7, 2005

This sermon examines the meaning of the concept "God Is Light."

We are going to look at one of the simplest passages in the Bible. It is only three words. Even though it is only three words it is one of the most profound passages in the Bible. Turn to I John 1:5. “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 18, 2006

We are called to be the salt and light of the world.

These two examples Jesus uses may seem insignificant now, but in the first century salt and light was very valuable. In the Roman market place salt was even used at times as money and without electricity light was a valuable asset at night. Today we often take these two things for granted. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

Learning to live in the light of God.

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-22 May 7, 2006 Last weekend I started our study of the book of 1 John. As we begin our time together I expressed 2 wishes for you. Two dreams that I have for us as we study the great book. 1. The first wish was that you and I would be free. Free to live into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational