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  • Donato Solano avatar

    The True Light

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,033 views

    Many are lost because they did not find the true Light. They continue to live in darkness because they blind. It is exactly opposite of the life in the true Light.

    INTRODUCTION I don’t know what kind of light are you using in your houses. Are you using incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or bar light or spot light? Which of these lights is the true light? No one can tell, because all of these give light especially when needed. But how about the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Francis avatar

    Groaning Faith

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    We groan as we wait in our earthly tent, have faith and reach out to those in the darkness for Christs love compels us

    Earthly Tent Our bodies are is what Paul is referring to as an “Earthly Tent” Inspiring eh, we are not even a small semi detached, but a thread bear, patched up, letting in the rain and blowing in the wind tent, causing more grief than bringing shelter type tent (or at least that’s how I might see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Godly Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006
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     | 3,312 views

    God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

    UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under The Wings Of God There Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,936 views

    When life seems dark and dreary, God is still near. His nearness always ends in hope. Hope is faith under fire.

    Under the Wings of God there is Hope Bible Background: This quiet tale of ordinary life stands in strong contrast to the war and strife of Judges, which relates to the same general period. No doubt many people lived just such a normal peaceful life during this time period. Although Israel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Jesus Is The Light At The End Of Your Tunnel

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    It may seem like the bondage of sin feels like a deep, dark and dreary tunnel. But God can be the light at the end of your tunnel

    1 John 1 -10 (1:10) "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." (2:1) My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (2:2) And He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    A Soldiers Scream & A Baby's Cry Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,035 views

    God is in the middle of our darkness with us (Sermonette). Part 2 of 3 in "It’s beginning to Sound A lot like xmas" series.

    It’s Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas (Sermonette) December 16, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A I have never seen a Christmas like were in right now. a Usama Bin Laden gloating about killing thousands of innocent Americans...Economy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    In The Light Of The Lord

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2001
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     | 4,986 views

    Darkness can hide a lot of things, but it cannot remove the one thing we need to have taken away...a guilty conscience.

    1The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3And many people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Experiencing Our Shine"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,290 views

    What takes place when we spend time in the presence of God that will help us to more effectively communicate to those still in darkness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 22, 2004 "Experiencing Our Shine" Exodus 34:29-35 INTRODUCTION: Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Usually when we speak of the Transfiguration we are referring to the scripture in Luke 9:28-36 that tells about Jesus going up in the mountain with Peter, James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Light Shines"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

    ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Andy Batchelor avatar

    A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Andy Batchelor on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    We live in a dark world in the light of Jesus. How should we behave, and how can we live as God wants us to ?

    Sermon – A Clear Conscience in the light (Ephesians 4 17-32) Prayer: Lord, may these words be your words. May our minds and hearts be open to hear them. In Jesus name. Amen. Good evening everyone – my name is Andy, and I am one of the Church Wardens here at St Peter’s. I hope you will all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Rainbow In The Clouds

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,548 views

    The light of God’s wonderful grace shining through the dark clouds in our life produces a spiritual rainbow that will gladden our heart.

    THE RAINBOW IN THE CLOUDS "I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Charge Your Batteries

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 47,653 views

    No matter how intelligent a person is, it would be very difficult for the person to switch on his torchlight in the dark and it will come on when the batteries are dead.

    CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, we lift up your name for you are a great God. You are the keeper of Israel who neither slumbers nor sleeps. If it was not the Lord that was with us, what would our Israel now say? Thank you heavenly Father. Accept our thanks, in Jesus’ name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Live As Children Of Light

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,733 views

    1- Seek to the please the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with darkness 3- Make the most of every opportunity 4- Be filled with the Spirit

    INTRO.- Live as children. ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right" the boy said, "but how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Shine Like Stars Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,834 views

    How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.

    GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Behold, I Give Unto You Power

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,513 views

    God gave His power to the believer so that he can do exploits for His kingdom with it, and to overcome all the power of darkness.

    BEHOLD, I GIVE UNTO YOU POWER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 – 20. And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal