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  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Illuminate The World

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016
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    YOU CANNOT HIDE LIGHT FOR LONG. IF YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD NO DARKNESS CAN COVER YOU RATHER DARKNESS BRINGS OUT YOUR BRIGHTNESS

    ILLUMINATE THE WORLD Main text- Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” “let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven”….Matthew 5:16 Alleluia I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Light Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 19, 2017
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    Darkness is associated with a number of unpleasant things. When we are in the dark, we tend to move slowly or wander aimlessly. We tend to be scared in the dark, mainly because we can’t see the dangers that would be apparent if it were light.

    Have you ever stumbled around in the dark-either at night or during a power outage? It’s not a very pleasant experience, is it? Darkness is associated with a number of unpleasant things. When we are in the dark, we tend to move slowly or wander aimlessly. We tend to be scared in the dark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Corrupt Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009
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    Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
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     | 13,785 views

    John uses powerful images in his writing. What did he mean when he called Jesus the light of life?

    October 7, 2007 John 8:12 The Light of Life Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:2 He was with God in the beginning. Jn 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Jn 1:4 In him was life, and that ...read more

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    Be Patient And Stand Firm

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 17, 2009
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    Advent 3(A) - Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Wait watchfully. The Lord is near.

    "BE PATIENT AND STAND FIRM…" (Outline) December 13, 2009 - ADVENT 3 - James 5:7-11 INTRO: Soon and very soon the Lord Jesus Christ will return as the righteous Judge of the living and the dead. At times we grow impatient waiting for the end to all of the wickedness in this sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Be The Moon, Reflect The Son

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009
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    What will you do with the light of Christ today? Will you recognize the character of this light? Will you allow this light to take action in your life? Will you serve to extend the light of Christ further into the world today? Be The Moon, Reflect The So

    Be The Moon, Reflect The Son 10/10/04 AM Text: John 8:12 Reading: Romans 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Ill: Shopping at local Christian bookstore. Clothing racks. Shirt with words on the front: “Be the Moon.” A. About the Text: 1. In the background of this text, we have the feast of tabernacles (7:37). a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Word Made Flesh: A New Beginning

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 28, 2011
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    We cannot repair our mistakes alone, because we keep on starting at old premises. What we need, and receive in the Incarnation, is a new beginning, modeled and taught.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 1986, Advent I One comic strip character aspires to be a writer. His crowning ambition is to write the definitive novel, the bestseller to end all best sellers. And so time and again he sits down at his typewriter, poises his paws (must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Lighten Up!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2013
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    We seek to improve areas in our lives. Our spiritual improvement is key. We must "wake up" and "dress up" in our walk with God.

    1. Improvements • A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." • A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Turns Off The Lights

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 29,342 views

    Have you ever felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel & that God was far away? When you’re hurting & need God most, it may be that you can't sense His presence. The question is what will you do when God turns off the lights?

    When God Turns Off the Lights Isaiah 50:1-3, 10-11 Have you ever felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel? Have you ever felt that God was far away? When you are hurting and need God the most, sometimes it may be that you can't sense His presence. The question is what will you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On A Dim Lit Road

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 21, 2013
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    As long as you have a ‘priest and an ephod’, you don’t need to have a blue print of your life. Are you hearing me friends? God is your compass and your road map!

    On a dim lit road! 1 Samuel 23:9”When David knew that Saul plotted evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here." I blog at https://www.balasamson.wordpress.com/ These teachings of mine, if you follow them meticulously, would be great Bible study for you; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Walking In Son-Light Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,740 views

    Jesus is the light of God who leads us through the darkness of ignorance and sin into the bright relationship with God.

    1. A company’s test for the ingenuity of potential employees included: (adapted from sermon, “Light of the World” by Martin Dale) You are in a plane flying over the desert and as you are sitting near the cockpit you hear the Captain giving his co-ordinates to the tower at 1500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Just Another Man Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 24, 2015
     | 4,220 views

    Some say 'Jesus is just another man.' How would you respond?

    “Cross Currents: Jesus Is Just Another Man” Col. 1:1-14 Have you ever heard someone say, “Jesus is just another man - a great one, perhaps, but just another man.” Professor Virginia Ramey Mollenkott is a leading teacher of this view – she states “Jesus is simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 18, 2014
     | 4,978 views

    If we are to walk in the light of God, we must be in fellowship with God and our fellow man.

    Learning To Be The Light 1 John 1:5-10 Intro. There’s a new show on television called Sleepy Hollow. Have any of you seen it? It’s loosely based on the old story of the legend of sleepy hollow and the headless horseman. When I say loosely, I mean really loosely. The story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    No Excuse! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,136 views

    What is the eternal destiny of a person born, raised and dying in a place where they never once had access to a Bible or heard about God? Is God going to excuse them? Is God going to excuse those people who never had access to the Bible?

    INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please to Romans 1:18. We have come to the part I call, “No Excuse!” We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Fading Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    The light we have in Christ is a fading light; we are not assured that history as we know it will remain, and it may be nearing its end. Feel the urgency of following and using that light while we can.

    A foursome on a golf course, in the late afternoon. It's getting late, and the sun is beginning to go down. Harder and harder to see the flags in the distance, more difficult to tell just where the fairway leaves off and the rough begins. They have two choices: either they can decide to call it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist