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  • Donald Smith avatar

    "No Star Tonight"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

    "No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Waiting With Expectation: Living As Ready Servants

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 5, 2025
     | 495 views

    Jesus calls us to live with anticipation and readiness for His return. He reminds us that our Heavenly Father has prepared a wonderful inheritance for us—His kingdom—and that we should live in a state of vigilance and faithfulness.

    1. The Comfort of God's Pledge (Luke 12:32) Jesus begins with a word of reassurance: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This is a comforting reminder that our Heavenly Father’s desire is to bless us with His kingdom. His love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Plastic Surgery And Tan-In-A-Can

    Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 11,558 views

    We are being transfigured, too.

    Plastic Surgery and Tan-in-a-Can The facts of the story are simple enough: Jesus and 3 disciples go up a mountain, Jesus is praying when he is suddenly transformed or transfigured. His face changes and his clothes become dazzling white. Then Moses and Elijah -- both long dead -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is The Light Of Life?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 214 views

    Walking in the light of life means being delivered from the confusion, deception, and darkness of this world. It implies living with divine clarity and purpose, empowered by the knowledge and presence of Christ.

    WHAT IS THE LIGHT OF LIFE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 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." Supporting Texts: John 1:4-5, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 60:1-3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church - A Lighthouse

    Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 178 ratings
     | 33,192 views

    I have had many supporting churches, as a missionary, that the word “lighthouse” was a part of their name. The Bible makes it very clear that we as a church body are to be a lighthouse to the world.

    THE CHURCH – A LIGHTHOUSE This will be our final message in this series on the church. (Mark 16:15 NKJV) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mat 5:14-16 NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Said About Our Lights

    Contributed by John White on Jul 15, 2018
     | 10,878 views

    What Jesus said about our responsibility to light up the world in which we live. .

    What Jesus Said About Our Lights Matt. 5:13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love, The Guiding Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    John calls "love one another" a command old and new. Love turns on the light. It is imperative for Christians to walk in the light of love.

    Love, the Guiding Light I John 2:7-11 INTRO.: Love is a very popular idea in today’s world. We distort and misinterpret it, but it is on everyone’s lips. Many of our most popular songs, books, and movies are about love. There are enough to fill a library. We often forget love is a truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent Week 1: Hope - "hope In The Coming Light" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,520 views

    In this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ.

    Advent Week 1: Hope - "Hope in the Coming Light" Dear friends, in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. We begin by: Acknowledging the Darkness: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Witnessing 101: A Global Perspective Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    This is the Fifth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of developing a global perpective on witnessing. It includes the ideas of home, community, the unwanted, and the world.

    You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 5 ¡V A Global Perspective Acts 1:6-8 We started this series some weeks ago with this very text. We have been talking about this passage as the beginning and the heart of the newly developed church. Today I want to put the finishing touches on this idea of becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Soul On Fire PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,296 views

    This sermon encourages believers to fuel their spiritual flame with God's Word, prayer, and devotion, living with power, love, and self-discipline through the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, dear congregation. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We're here to bask in the warmth of God's love, to be ignited by His Word, and to carry that flame into the world. We are not merely attendees of this service, but partners in the gospel, called to ...read more

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    Mountain Top Experience

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    We sometimes have spiritual highs and we’d like to maintain them but we have to stay grounded in reality and do the work of Jesus - communicate the Gospel to a lost and dying world.

    Mountain Top Experience – Promise Keepers – Share your story with a neigbhor How did you respond after this experience? I wanted to stay. Can’t stay though. Problem with staying on the mountain top - No blasted good to anyone else 1. We are up so high that can’t connect with anyone else – we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Symbols Are Important

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,695 views

    What role Christian symbols play in society.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: Stars And Shepherds

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,725 views

    How God uses tangible things, i.e., symbols, to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished!

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,385 views

    The three most powerful and victorious words spoken and proclaimed into the world.  IT—IS—FINISHED!

    “IT IS FINISHED!” William Akehurst, HSWC John 19:30 (NKJV) So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. The three most powerful and victorious words spoken and proclaimed into the world.  IT—IS—FINISHED! On that Old Rugged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Light Our World

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,903 views

    Christmas Eve service go light the world we live in.

    Isaiah 9:2-7 “Go Light our World” 1. We are the light of the world, • Our candlelight services, is the most attended service of the year. • There’s an old story about a grandmother struggling with a life-threatening illness. She had her young granddaughter visiting with her one Christmas. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist