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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Our Light Amidst Darkness

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
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    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vision Sunday - Salt And Light

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 12, 2025
     | 404 views

    Jesus calls us salt and light. How do we season and shine in this daark culture around us?

    Vision Sunday Be These: Salt and Light Matthew 5 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-07-2025 Walker and Craig Walker Hayes, the grammy nominated country singer who had a seven time gold number one song “Fancy like” and his wife Lainey decided to move to Nashville so he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day The Light Came Back Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 8, 2012
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    This is both the Good Friday and Easter Sunday Message. Friday was: The Day the Light Went Out and Sunday was: The Day the Light Returned

    Good Friday The night before the Israelites fled from Egypt the Angel of Death visited leaving the first born of the entire nation dead. It was the darkest day in the history of Egypt. Friday, October 13, 1307 the soldiers of King Philip of France arrested and executed the leaders of the Knights ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2009
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     | 9,625 views

    What does it mean when Jesus says He is the Light of the World? He spoke to a culture thoroughly verse in the Old Covenant, and so to understand the significance of His words, we will need to explore what the people heard when He spoke.

    ”Again Jesus spoke to [the Jewish leaders], saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ So the Pharisees said to him, ‘You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.’ Jesus answered, ‘Even if I do bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    "Let Your Light Shine" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008
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    Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

    Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Eternal Truth In A New Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2020
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    In 1 John 2:7-11 we see the description of the fellowship in love as: 1) The Eternal Truth in the Old Light (1 John 2:7), 2) The Eternal Truth in a New Light (1 John 2:8) 3) The Eternal Truth as a Way of Life (1 John 2:9-11).

    ?1 John 2:7-11 [7] Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. [8] At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Salt & Light Living Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2020
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    God enables us for 1) Being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13a, 14), the problem if we are 2) Not being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13b, 15), and 3) The Benefit of being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:16).

    Matthew 5:13-16 [13] "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. [14] “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Peace Of Christ: A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2025
     | 85 views

    Isaiah 9:2-7, in four ways shows us the Peace of Christ: A Light in the Darkness through: 1) Proclaiming the Light of Peace (Isaiah 9:2), 2) Promising Peace from Joy (Isaiah 9:3-4), 3) Preparing for Lasting Peace (Isaiah 9:5), and finally: 4) Presenting the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7).

    Isaiah 9:2-7. [2] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. [3] You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide ...read more

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    Believe In Me, I'll Save The World Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    Jesus gave the people one final notice before focusing on His disciples before going to the cross.  What reasons does Jesus give to believe in Him and how do we need to respond? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

    When I was a child, I had visions of grandeur. I wanted to be the hero who saves the world. I liked watching cartoons about heroes- I got up on Saturday mornings to see Super Friends and Mighty Mouse. On weekdays, I got home from school in time to watch Thundercats and Heman. I like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Things Made Right Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2012
     | 4,305 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 14 and 15

    Mark 1: 14 – 15 All Things Made Right 14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Let me ask you a question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Others Are Watching You

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
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    WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD AND THE WORLD EXPECTS US TO GIVE THEM LIGHT AND NOT DARKNESS

    OTHERS ARE WATCHING YOU MAIN TEXT: MATHEW 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 CORINTHIANS 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. You may not know the number of lives that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is The Law Still Valid?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2017
     | 5,679 views

    Jesus discusses salt, light and law

    Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifice animals, be circumcised, rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bright Is Your Light?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 17, 2023
     | 3,437 views

    Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a moral compass, and to live pointing to THE WAY to GOD, while warning others of the perils ahead. So, How Bright is Your Light?

    2023.07.16.Sermon Notes. HOW BRIGHT IS YOUR LIGHT? Be the light of GOD to this world of darkness William Akehurst, HSWC. BIG IDEA: Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Look Like Light, Taste Like Salt

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,160 views

    In explaining life following Jesus (discipleship), Jesus uses two elements from everyday life to explain His expectations and the results of being a disciple. The first is salt. The second is light.

    Look like Light, Taste Like Salt MATTHEW 5:13-16 #discipleship READ MATTHEW 5:13-16 [congregation reads along aloud] "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2021
     | 7,812 views

    When we believe in Christ, the Light of the World, He delivers us from the darkness. The darkness is still there, and it’s still deadly, but it cannot overcome the light of the Lord.

    Say you’re out in the bush somewhere at nighttime. All around it’s very dark, just the murkiness of midnight, and you’re a bit scared. You’re glad you have your flashlight, and glad the moon is shining. And when you come to a hill, and you look out over the treetops, you’re even gladder when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed