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  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
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    Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

    Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fear Of The Light.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 25, 2001
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    The children, when growing up, sometimes were afraid of the darkness. Then they become adults and now it seems they are afraid of the Light.

    * the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not..( powerless against it )john.1:5 * but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatsoever doth make manifest is light...ephes.5:13...( piercing thru it ) * God is light and in Him is no darkness at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    If we would be called God’s children, we must walk in the light as He is in the light.

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-10 I. Theological Foundation – Verse 5 “God is Light” A. Purity 1. Light-Darkness / Good-Evil 2. In Scripture, sin, disobedience, immorality and evil are all characterized as darkness B. Truth 1. Light exposes truth and error 2. John 8:12, “Then spake Jesus again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Of Light

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
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    Beware of false prophets.

    2 Cor 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
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    Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1.

    Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1. Total Separation from the World is Commanded (:15a) a. The nature of the separation --"do not love" an obligation, not an option for the believer b. The extent of the separation -- total 1) From the world system 2) From the particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Fellowship Of Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    The meaning of "God is light" and implications of "walk in the light."

    The Fellowship of Light I John 1:5-7 INTRO.: My grandmother had a canary. She loved to hear it sing. She would talk to it and care for it very carefully and then would sit by the window and listen to it sing. However, the bird didn’t know when to shut up. It would stay awake and sing all night. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    Instead of hiding our eyes from God’s light, we should approach it and take it for our own use and to light the lives of others.

    Living in darkness: Seen by unclean acts [here, primarily immoral] (1-5) Makes one an object of God’s wrath [active punishment] (6) Joining with disobedient people (7) Is a description of a believer’s former condition (8) We must light the darkness we live in. Approach God’s Light (8-13) As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Reflectors Of Light

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
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    As a Christian you can be a reflector of the Light of Christ. Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." Sermon included Youth Commissioning Service for summer mission trip.

    Sermon.980 “Reflectors Of Light” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 24, 2001 Text: John 1:6-9 (page # 1646) These verses are written “So that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lighted Pathways Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

    BIG IDEA: THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION: THEME OF PSALM 119: "LIGHTED PATHWAYS" MEDITATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE WORD OF GOD I. (:105) THESIS: "THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH." Contrast of Light vs. Darkness very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rejected Light

    Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
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    Don’t join those who rejected Jesus on this earth but receive Him for who He is before it is to late.

    CLARIFICATION: (Spurgeon once said, ‘All originality and no plagiarism makes for dull preaching.’ I in no way claim ‘all’ originality in my sermons for I look to a variety of Scholars and Pastors for help in crafting the content and structure of a sermon. At the same time I try to give credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    Asleep In The Light

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 11,538 views

    This is the call to every believer - to awake out of sleep and shake the slumber off and reach out your hand to pull someone to safety. The world is lost in darkness but we the church must not be asleep in the light.

    You deserve a break today is the familiar slogan of Macdonald’s. It has a certain ring to it, doesn’t it! It has a certain allure that catches our attention. I do deserve a break today. With the pressures of our school, work and family, with our hectic busy schedules sometimes we feel like “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 11,545 views

    Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Relecting The Light

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,741 views

    Jesus calls us to reflect His light.

    Reflecting His Light Missionary Conference 2002 Introduction 1. This little light of mine I. The More lights the Merrier A. Explanation 1. Turn in your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 2. This is not difficult stuff to understand 3. Take it word for word, a foot cannot be ear. An Eye can not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Jesus Is The Light

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    Jesus is the light of scrutiny; Jesus is the Light of salvation; Jesus is the Light that Shows Through

    Sermon for 9/19/2004 Jesus is the Light John 3:19-21 Introduction: 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    I need the light of Jesus in the dark cavern of my heart.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 30, 2003 Fourth Lord’s Day in Lent (B) LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaac Butterworth John 3:14-21 (NRSV) 14/ And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15/ that whoever believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed