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    The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 315 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation - Matthew 4 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 3, 2025
     | 697 views

    Baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the Wilderness, where HE defeats temptation with GOD’s WORD, and then begins HIS ministry in calling the world to repentance to enter GOD’s Kingdom.

    2025.02.02. Sermon Notes. Matthew 4 – MINISTRY BEGINS with the Temptation of Christ. Battling Temptation with GOD’s WORD. LEAD us not into Temptation! William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: After being baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Made His Light Shine In Our Hearts

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2006
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     | 5,525 views

    Transfiguration (C) - God made his light shine in our hearts. As the god of this age brings darkness and we are reminded it is the only true God who overcomes all darkness.

    GOD MADE HIS LIGHT SHINE IN OUR HEARTS February 26, 2006 - Transfiguration - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Who is afraid of the dark? The fear of the dark is not unknown to any of us, is it? We may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Broken Or Flexing Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    Serving the Lord is a privilege as we bring light to a dark world, but demoralizing as we are beaten down. Despite the challenges of being light in a dark world, we should not lose heart.

    A Broken or Flexing Spirit? (2 Corinthians 4:1-6) 1. When Marylu and I lived in the Chicago area, we had the privilege of going to the top floor of both the Sears Tower (now called Willis Tower) and the Hancock Building. 2. As one rides up the high speed elevator to the hundred and something ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Jesus Series

    Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020
     | 3,309 views

    Jesus Christ is the light shining in the darkness. That darkness, that evil, will never ever overcome the Light. In his light, we see ourselves as we really are, a sinner in need of a Savior.

    Sermon: It’s Jesus Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Welcome! We're so glad you are joining us this morning. We’re in a series where we are walking through the Gospel of John. And last week we laid the foundation for this series. We talked a little bit about who John is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2021
     | 7,993 views

    When we believe in Christ, the Light of the World, He delivers us from the darkness. The darkness is still there, and it’s still deadly, but it cannot overcome the light of the Lord.

    Say you’re out in the bush somewhere at nighttime. All around it’s very dark, just the murkiness of midnight, and you’re a bit scared. You’re glad you have your flashlight, and glad the moon is shining. And when you come to a hill, and you look out over the treetops, you’re even gladder when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Daily News: Live From Bethlehem - It's A Boy! #4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,930 views

    Do we announce the Lord's presence in the dark places of this life? The darkness around us is: all things are horrible but there hope, this life does go on.

    SLIDE: Luke 2: 9&10 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. PRAY BEFORE THIS MESSAGE: Can we just take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,278 views

    There is a great difference between light and darkness, not just in the physical world, but also in the spiritual world. This sermon describes what living in the world of spiritual darkness is like and helps the hearers find out why Christians - - who are

    Introduction Brian Warner once said: “Initially I was drawn into the darker side of life. But it’s really just human nature. I started to learn that everything that’s considered a sin is what makes you a human being. All the seven deadly sins are man’s true nature—to be greedy, to be hateful, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Sovereign Support In Dark Times (1 Samuel 21:10-15)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024
     | 1,157 views

    David, the hero of Israel and God's chosen vessel to be the next king, came to a point in his life where all he had gained was now lost and forgotten. He hit rock bottom, yet God used this to show David that he needed to rely only on Him for support and strength.

    "David arose and fled that day from before Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath. The servants of Achish said to him, 'Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousand?' Now David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Kinds Of Jealousies - The Dark Side Of Jealousy, The Desirable Side Of Jealousy The Divine Side Of Jealousy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 13, 2025
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    When the FBI is trying to find someone there are a number of things they do to find someone that they are looking for, such as:

    (1) They may go into a neighborhood asking people do they… • Know this individual? • Know where they can find this individual? (2) They may go to a family member and ask if they • know this individual? • Know where they can find him? (1) They may go to his job site and ask them do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 73,006 views

    A sermon on Matthew 5:14 (I got this from my files. I don’t know the name of the author)

    Evening Service for 5/31/2009 Matthew 5:14- You are the Light of the World Introduction: B. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton hadn’t won a game in 8 weeks. The press was suggesting that he be dropped from the starting lineup. The future looked bleak, and Sutton felt terrible. Then, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,377 views

    "This little light of mine; I'm gonna let it shine". What light? Let it shine how? Let's find out.

    LET IT SHINE "This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine." What light? Let it shine how? Let's see. The light is Christ. John 12:46, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” We all start out in the darkness; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Blind Man Saw Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
     | 8,814 views

    What Jesus sees in people. What the spiritually blind do not see. What the eyes of faith see.

    SERIES: Miracles with a Message #6 TITLE: What the Blind Man Saw TEXT: John 9:1-7 INTRO: Shortly after the Feast of the Tabernacles in the early fall of 29A.D. Jesus and His followers were entering the temple area when they saw this man who had been blind from birth. He was outside the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cleansing Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,484 views

    If we are walking with God we must live in God’s light. A redemptive joyful fellowship is only possible as we abide or walk in God’s light. If we will live in God’s light, the blood of Jesus Christ will continually cleanse us from all sin.

    1 JOHN 1: 5-7 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] A CLEANSING FELLOWSHIP [Last week if you remember I spoked about establishing fellowship with God.] All Christian fellowship originates in God. To have fellowship with God opens the door to fellowship with the brethren. The right kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,822 views

    The source of our light is found in Jesus Himself.

    THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. John 8:12. On the last day of the feast of Tabernacles some water from the Pool of Siloam had been poured out in the vicinity of the altar in the Temple. Jesus had made His appeal for the spiritually thirsty to come to Him and quench their thirst with living water (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational