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  • Glenn Abel avatar

    Called To Be Light

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jan 4, 2010
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    Based on the Servant Passages in Isaiah this sermon focuses on the New Testament church fulfilling it’s purpose to be the light to nations in the world today.

    CALLED TO BE LIGHT Isaiah 49:1-6 “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may l reach to the end of the earth” (vs 6) This passage of scripture is part of what is known as the “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah. There are four distinct passages of scripture that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn On The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
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    We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

    “Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Bright Light

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010
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    When Jesus walked oln the earth, even though His glory was hidden, He was still an amazing light. And light can hurt.

    Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Intro: Light is an amazing phenomenon. 1. it can be at one time painful, illuminating, helpful, and revealing of things we would rather stayed hidden. 2. if you walk into a dark room and turn on the lights, some inhabitants will scurry away and others will welcome the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Fading Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010
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    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

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Light And Salt

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009
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    Christians are called to be radically different from non-Christians. We cannot escape this reality if we choose to be serious followers of Jesus

    Intro: Values and standards competing against each other Most western countries are pluralistic in both RACE and RELIGION Christianity, Islam, Secularism, Materialism and Cults all competing for the soul of a country WHO WILL WIN? [Phil. 2:9-11] == "Every knee will bow ..." Question: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Incomprehensible Light

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2009
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    Jesus Christ is the incomprehensible Light given to remove the veil of darkness that shrouds us fas a result of sin. Let us consider the need for Light, the source of the Light, the reception of the Light, and the disbursement of the Light.

    Introduction: In Luke 1:78-79, concerning the coming of Christ, Zechariah proclaimed, “Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Jesus Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 26, 2009
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    This is a sermon for Christmas Eve describing the consequences of the coming of Christ

    TITLE: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD TEXT: John 3: 16-21 Introduction Tonight we are here to celebrate that Jesus is the light of the world. The scriptures declare in John 3:19 “This is the verdict: light has come into the world…” Tonight I want to share briefly 4 consequences that we all face because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Lights Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2009
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    What if you missed the lights of Christmas? What would you miss? You would miss Jesus!

    Christmas Eve Service: The lights of Christmas Texts: Isaiah 9:1-7 1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
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    Walk in the Light! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 John chapter 1 verses 5-10: Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don't have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Christmas Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2010
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    A light was going to illuminate those living in darkness, in the land Naphatli and Zebulun. Why did God only mention those two fairly insignificant tribes in this prophecy? And what was this light to accomplish in our our lives?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever been in a cave? How many of you have ever been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky? My family and I have been there several times ourselves and I’ve always been impressed by the beauty and grandeur of that cave and others we’ve visited. I once read about a tour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Martin Holland on May 18, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,627 views

    We are called to be the salt and light of the world.

    These two examples Jesus uses may seem insignificant now, but in the first century salt and light was very valuable. In the Roman market place salt was even used at times as money and without electricity light was a valuable asset at night. Today we often take these two things for granted. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006
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     | 4,230 views

    Learning to live in the light of God.

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-22 May 7, 2006 Last weekend I started our study of the book of 1 John. As we begin our time together I expressed 2 wishes for you. Two dreams that I have for us as we study the great book. 1. The first wish was that you and I would be free. Free to live into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 261 ratings
     | 44,485 views

    Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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    This single verse in John tells us three things: Jesus is the only true light leading to salvation! Those who follow Him have the Light of Life and must reflect the Light to the world!

    Lights of the World 03/16/08 PM Text: John 8:12 Reading: Isaiah 42:5-7 INTRODUCTION: A.About the Text: 1.In the background of this text, we have the feast of tabernacles (John 7:37). a.Also called the feast of ingathering (referring to the gathering of crops) or the feast of booths as it was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,989 views

    God’s desire is to have His people enlightened and able to enlighten by the power of the Spirit of God. God’s plan for Israel was for her to be light to the nations. God’s plan for His redeemed Spirit filled Church is for her to be the light of the world

    ZECHARIAH 4: 1-5 THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (The Lampstand in The Fifth Vision) [Isa. 9:1-7; 60:1-3; 62:1-2] These visions supplement one another beautifully . The previous vision of the removal of the filthy garments [by the pre-incarnate Christ] indicating how moral obstacles were to be removed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist