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    Finding Joy After Darkness SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 792 views

    ... cling to God's promises, dawn is on the horizon.

    Have you ever felt like giving up? Like everything is going wrong and there's no way out? Have you ever laid in bed at night, feeling like the darkness itself has turned against you? Well, if this is you, then I want to talk to you about finding joy in the midst of your night season. I want to give ...read more

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    Light In The Midst Of A Dark World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 800 views

    This sermon explores Jesus as the Word, Light, and Way, emphasizing His personal, guiding presence in our lives.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ! It's such a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we gather to worship, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Let's take a moment to breathe in the grace that fills this room, the grace that comes from our shared love and ...read more

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 2, 2016
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     | 6,791 views

    Where are you going Heaven’s light or Eternity’s night

    Sermon Walking in the Light I John 1:7 I. Walking in the Light a. God is Light and in him is no darkness at all – Therefore i. To walk in the light is to walk with God. This implies ILLUMINATION Ye were sometime darkness TRANSLATION out of the kingdom of darkness RECONCILIATION How can two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012
     | 4,666 views

    If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

    Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing And Resisting The Lies Of The Enemy. John 8:44

    Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 31, 2024
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     | 739 views

    A message about overcoming the lies that are in our everyday life. Seeing things though the right eyes.

    Good Morning. Please stand with me and hold up your Bible. Say this with me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The never ending, everlasting, Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Tell The Devil No

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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     | 7,131 views

    Resist the devil

    Just Tell the devil NO! Intro: Young woman--Man at the door--man returns with a knife--orders her to disrobe--- She says NO! NO! I’m a Christian and my God says NO! He says anything formed against me will not prosper. Leads the attacker to Christ. Text: Matt 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon On The Mount - Light Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016
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    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

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    The Eclipse Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Sep 15, 2017
     | 7,065 views

    This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17).

    The Eclipse of the Cross Mark 15:20-34 This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17). It was an amazing event. When God does something, it catches the attention of the whole world. Millions of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unleash The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017
     | 6,251 views

    A generosity initiative that will enable us to cooperate with God in achieving the vision to make a greater impact for Him; to push back the darkness faster & better.

    October 8 Unleash the Gospel (Acts 1:8) (Ephesians 3:20-21) In every contest, there comes a turning point; something that changes the momentum and even the outcome of the game. We are at that place right now at Rush Creek. With all that God has done in and through us in the past, He has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2020
     | 5,664 views

    1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14).

    Ephesians 5:8-14 [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), [10]and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. [11] Take no part in the unfruitful works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018
     | 3,968 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2020
     | 5,980 views

    In order to "Walk in the Light”, there must first be: 1) Finding the Light (1 John 1:5), then 2) Following the Light (1 John 1:6), in order to enjoy: 3) Fellowship in the Light (1 John 1:7).

    As the World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19, or Coronavirus as global pandemic this week, those studying viruses, virologists, have speculated as to the local and global infection rate. As they have warned of the nature of the contagion, they have prescribed steps in order to reduce ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Is Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 977 views

    This sermon explores the concept of God as light, its implications for our lives, and how we can reflect this divine illumination in a dark world.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to understand the profound truths of our faith, to draw closer to our Creator, and to bask in the comforting glow of His divine illumination. Opening Scripture Reading – Today's sermon is based on the powerful words of 1 John ...read more

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    This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,167 views

    This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

    Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

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    I Am The Light Of The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 542 views

    This sermon explores how embracing Jesus as the Light of the World can guide us through life's darkness and enable us to help others.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ, and welcome to this blessed gathering. I am so glad to see each one of you here today. There's a certain warmth in the air, a certain fellowship that only comes when we gather in His name. And today, we are here to unwrap and understand the profound message ...read more

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