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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "god With Us: The Light Of The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    A sermon about light, darkness and the eternal Word.

    “God with Us, The Light of the World” John 1:1-14 Do you know that within our solar system we are the 4th largest planet? 93 million miles away from us is our star—the sun. The sun is a pretty big star but it is no-where near as big as some of the other stars we know about. One such star is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    He'll Leave The Light On For You Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,614 views

    There are not that many people who are resurrected in the pages of the Bible. You can trace down every one of them in an afternoon’s sitting. It’s nearly exclusively the women who have this privilege.

    Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. Several years ago, the people at Motel 6 had this catchy tagline on their commercials: “We’ll leave the light on for you.” Tom Bodett was building houses in Homer, Alaska, and was contributing to National Public Radio’s All Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The I Am Statements: Jesus Is The Light Of The Word!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2020
     | 4,179 views

    Jesus is the Light of the world, and He gives light in order to reveal the heart of the Father.

    The I Am Series - The Light of the World - John 8:12, 9:1-6 We’re continuing to meet online, as this is what we can do. Hopefully soon, the pandemic will lift and we’ll be able to meet again in person. And maybe, just maybe, for all the sadness we’re going through now, for all the isolation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light And Praise Must Fill Us Always Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2025
     | 142 views

    One of the ways we can keep our body—that means our person—full of light is to be careful about what we read and watch.

    Friday of the Eleventh Week in Course 2025 The psalmist tells us what to do: “Look to him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame.” When should we be doing that, looking to Our Lord? And what picture should we have in our minds when we imagine ourselves looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The God Who Brings Light Out Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025
     | 215 views

    Throughout scripture, God’s light represents His presence, truth, guidance, and deliverance. The enemy thrives in darkness, but he has no power over the light of God.

    THE GOD WHO BRINGS LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:6, Psalm 18:28, John 8:12, Micah 7:8 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents seasons that feel like deep darkness — times of confusion, pain, uncertainty, or spiritual battles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    07. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2023
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     | 2,552 views

    How can we be the salt in a world full of decay?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that is very fitting for our service today. As we come into this sanctuary for the first time to worship together, I can almost hear the words of Jesus’ message ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    08. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 18, 2023
     | 1,470 views

    What does it mean for Jesus to call us the light of the world?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org On this Resurrection Sunday we are celebrating the glorious defeat of death and our eternal suffering by the Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his death on the Cross and his defeat over death through his resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love That Transforms Us/Our Wondrous Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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     | 975 views

    This sermon invites us to deeply engage with the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth, allowing it to transform our lives and strengthen our faith.

    Beloved congregation, I welcome you today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine providence. We are not here merely to listen, but to engage, to be transformed, to be stirred by the very words of God Himself. Today, ...read more

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    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016
     | 7,796 views

    In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

    Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,513 views

    After Jesus painted the portrait of a servant in the beatitudes, He illustrated the influence of a servant in the properties of salt and light. The world needs us to be salt and light and we can be that through our service.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with an interesting and poignant story. 1. One day Bill and Hillary Clinton were out for a drive while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed to stop for gas. 3. They pulled into a tiny gas station, and out walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Found In The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,911 views

    The concept and purpose of a divine call is not something we create, it is something God places within us. Have we responded to or rejected God’s specific call on our lives? Throughout history God has called people to Him and called people to serve Him. Let me tell you about some of them

    We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are considering Hope in the Call or Calling of God. The dictionary defines calling as: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. The concept and purpose of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Piercing The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014
     | 8,041 views

    Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

    Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    A Message For When It Is Dark Around You

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,983 views

    In the first Lord of the Rings movie Frodo is a given a light to help him when all other lights go out. The text I am preaching on today has been that kind of thing for me in my life, and it can be for you also.

    A Message for When it is Dark Around You Lord of the Rings is one of my favorite movie series, there is a line in the first movie that goes like this: The light of Gladriel. [to Frodo] "I give you the light of Eärendil, our most beloved star. May it be a light for you in dark places, when all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Influence

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 29, 2014
     | 6,093 views

    The Christian is the salt and light and has more influence than he can imagine

    “Christian Influence” June 1, 2014 Matthew 5:10-16 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Impacting Our World

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015
     | 6,271 views

    HP (High Potency) + CP (Close Proximity) + CC (Clear Communication) = MI (Maximum Impact) (Outline and material taken from Bill Hybells & Mark Mittelberg's book, Becoming a Contagious Christian)

    HoHum: One of the most frustrating experiences in life is to be told what to do without being given a clear idea of how to go about doing it. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time. The boss sets a sky high sales quota and lets everyone know clearly that he expects everyone to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ