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  • Steve Smith avatar

    A Christian's Influence Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,067 views

    Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Exegesis Of God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    God's power at work in Creation; the Light of the World: the world rejects, believers accept God's Word. The mystery of the incarnation: Jesus is the exegesis of God!

    JESUS THE EXEGESIS OF GOD. John 1:1-18. One of the names of the Lord Jesus Christ is "The Word." 1. THE WORD WAS GOD’S POWER AT WORK IN CREATION (John 1:1-3). (i) In the beginning was the Word. This compares with the Creation account (Genesis 1:1-3). When God spoke the Word, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Walks The Dark Hills!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,874 views

    God walks the dark hills with His children. We carry the light, even though at times darkness tries to extingish the light.

    GOD WALKS THE DARK HILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have before the church a burning candle. I love the thought, I AM A CANDLE FOR THE LORD. I GIVE MYSELF FOR THE LIGHT. I. WILL WE WAIT ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE? WILL WE SUBMIT TO THE PLAN AND PURPOSE OF THE MOST ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Not Conform Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,634 views

    To be lights unto the nations and mature in the faith then we are to offer our bodies as living sacrifices and be transformed by the renewing of our minds then we can know and obey God's will for our lives.

    Do not Conform Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The chameleon is a master of disguise. No matter what environment it’s placed in, it will change its color to disguise itself.” Apostle Paul told the church of Corinth, “if anyone is in Christ, the new creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All On Level Ground

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    The ground is level at the cross and we are all on level ground in Jesus Christ!

    ALL ON LEVEL GROUND Text: James 2:1-10 "A deplorable incident happened in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply touched by the reading of the Gospels, he seriously considered becoming a convert. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    All Glory Belongs To Our Lord

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,654 views

    Transfiguration(C) - All glory belongs to our Lord: Believers come to know and wear God’s glory and then come to show and share God’s glory.

    ALL GLORY BELONGS TO OUR LORD (Outline) February 22, 2009 -- TRANSFIGURATION -- Exodus 34:29-35 INTRO: We know that all glory and honor belong to our Lord. Our sinful nature often tries to grab all glory and honor for ourselves. Or we may give glory and honor to others instead of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Integrity In A Corrupt World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 20, 2025
     | 265 views

    In a world that applauds shortcuts and celebrates corruption, integrity remains a powerful witness for Christ.

    CHRISTIAN INTEGRITY IN A CORRUPT WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:1-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 10:9, Titus 2:7-8, Philippians 2:14-15, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Romans 12:2 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world where corruption, dishonesty, and compromise are prevalent in all spheres of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Believer And The World: Maintaining Godly Standards

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 238 views

    The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is constantly shifting its moral boundaries.

    THE BELIEVER AND THE WORLD: MAINTAINING GODLY STANDARDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 15:19, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Witness Protection Program Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024
     | 1,059 views

    Jesus offers us 3 witnesses: 1) human testimony, 2) the very things Jesus is doing, and lastly, 3) the Scriptures themselves. If you’re wondering if it’s crazy to believe Jesus is God, the same kinds of evidence they had is the same kind of evidence you have.

    When your world is in chaos, do you think life is random? When your world is a snow globe shaken in every direction, do you feel as if there is no one who is in control? In the midst of chaos, Jesus steps forward to say, “I’ve got this.” We begin a series entitled “This Is Your Captain Speaking.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Darkness Falls

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    A look at Jesus’ warning to beware the darkness and realizing that it was at dark when Judas betrayed Him.

    “When Darkness Falls” *God was moving in a mighty way at a church in Florida. At one point during a service, an image of the face of Jesus appeared on the wall behind the pulpit. The people were amazed and many people were saved and added to the Kingdom as a result of the manifest presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Only Walk In The Light

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 133 views

    To walk in the light means to live in the truth, in obedience, and in transparency before God and man.

    ONLY WALK IN THE LIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 1:5-7 "This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Regret Smashed. 2023!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,989 views

    3 important truths about regret: Smash regret The spirit of offense Live free in Jesus.

    Regret Smashed. 2023! Philippians 3:1-3NLT Perpetual New Year's resolution: Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Righteous Redeemed Recognized Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,502 views

    God is in control of history & He will accomplish His plan & fulfill His promises. For those who follow God He also weaves the events of life together into something that will one day truly be amazing.

    ISAIAH 60: 10-18 THE RIGHTEOUS REDEEMED RECOGNIZED [Matthew 25:31-46] God is in control of history and He will accomplish His plan and fulfill His promises. For those who follow God He also weaves the events of life together into something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of Glory

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord.

    THE HOPE OF GLORY. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6. Opening this passage at 2 Corinthians 3:12, we are compelled to ask: What is the “hope” that Paul speaks of here? The context seems to suggest that it is the ‘hope of glory’ (cf. Colossians 1:27). In 2 Corinthians 3:7-11, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount - Light Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016
     | 9,812 views

    What is light? What does light do? How can we be light?

    I. Introduction A. Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. “Why,” he exclaimed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist