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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020
     | 5,402 views

    What does it mean to be light?

    Jesus Christ who we celebrate during Christmas stated in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." What did Jesus mean that He is the Light of the world? Jesus of course was giving a word picture, a metaphor; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "jesus The Heavenly Light Of This World Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 31, 2021
     | 2,368 views

    AS the Light was being lit in the temple for the "Illumination of the Temple Ceremony" Jesus made he declaration that He is the Light Of The World.

    JESUS, THE HEAVENLY LIGHT OF THIS WORLD John 8:12-30; 9:5 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 30, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/YE8NQOKbcHA INTRODUCTION: 1.) How comfortable are you functioning in darkness? A.) I live on Maple Street in O’Leary. where there are streetlights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2021
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    Jesus will at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles when the lights are blown out make this statement. This celebration of God’s deliverance and a call to repentance for the Jewish nation will set the stage for Jesus 2nd “I Am” statement – Jesus states, “I am the Light of the world!”

    Video Transition: This Place Series: Jesus the “I Am” of Renewal Thesis for Series: John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Summary of Sermon 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019
     | 7,084 views

    1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

    Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Jesus: Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 9, 2019
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    This is the 24th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Jesus' claim to divinity by His statement "I am the Light of the World."

    Jesus: Light of the World (John pt. 24) Text: John 8:12-30 Well Church; we’ve made it to John chapter 8. And We’re actually going to jump down to verse 12, and not read verses 1 through 11 this morning. And you say, “Why are we doing that Pastor Ken?” Well I’m glad you asked that question… If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Jesus’ Light Helps Us See Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 2, 2021
     | 2,659 views

    This passage is complicated and challenging. This sermon attempts to cut it down to the four interactions and what is going in each. What's the key to seeing Jesus' light?

    - This is a very challenging passage. There is a lot going on here in general. There are questions and answers that don’t always flow from one another. There are a lot of theological statements that are not easily processed. - When you add it all up, there’s a lot to handle here. I struggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,695 views

    Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

    How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,276 views

    Every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. So man’s great need is to see the Light of the world. Thus, our study.

    Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. - We can’t see into the future or into the next world. - We can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - We can’t see the real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Hearing God

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 29, 2023
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    In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion?

    In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion? Often we forget, God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24. Therefore, to hear God, which Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    This Way Out

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,242 views

    We are imprisoned by sin in exactly the same way that we are imprisoned by gravity. We are prisoners of our own humanity, and it’s a life sentence with no time off for good behavior.

    When I was 12, I went on vacation with my family to a place called Iguazu Falls. Not many people in this country have ever heard of it. It’s only the second biggest waterfall in the world, after Niagara. It’s only the second highest waterfall in the world, after Victoria Falls. It’s at the top NE ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus, Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2022
     | 2,320 views

    Light without the heavenly Source of Light is inadequate to illumine eternally. Only Jesus brings us the limitless light of God.

    Jesus, Light of the World (John 8:12-26) 1. We would like to wish our mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day. CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Witness Of The Light.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2022
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     | 1,126 views

    The source of our light is found in Jesus Himself.

    THE WITNESS OF THE LIGHT. John 8:12-20. JOHN 8:12. “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” After the feast of Tabernacles, the four golden lamps which had illuminated Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    God’s True Light Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,601 views

    Let the truth of the true light set you free. Living in lies, living in darkness is no way to live. In fact, it's not living at all. The freedom of the true light is the freedom from sin.

    I wonder if you have the same problem that I have. I'm not talking about falling asleep when you're supposed to take out the trash, but rather not being able to find a working flashlight when you need one. This is a common problem, you know. I have a tote in the garage, so right when I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Austin avatar

    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Robert Austin on Jul 16, 2022
     | 2,211 views

    In the LOTR movie, the Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf the wizard says

    Timing is Everything Introduction Welcome In the LOTR movie, the Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf the wizard says, "A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." And while that's a humorous way for the character to get around the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Internal Sharing Of Jesus’ Light

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 28, 2022
     | 891 views

    The church needs to fix its internal spiritual awareness issues now. Then it would be equipped to go out into the world.

    Internal Sharing of Jesus’ Light John 8:10-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:12 Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” 13 So the Pharisees said to Him, “aYou are testifying about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist