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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    What Do You Do With The Transfiguration Narrative?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 18, 2025
     | 268 views

    One the most difficult events in the Gospels to explain! However, there is a light shining through the cloud to us.

    What do you do with the Transfiguration narrative? Luke 9:28-36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:28 About eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Reflecting The Light Of Love

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 30, 2022
     | 2,691 views

    The darkness in this world spreads, but the light of Christ shines. And it illumines us and radiates through us to the world.

    I want to draw your attention again to the beginning of this passage, where it say, “When he had gone out…” (John 13:31). Who is John talking about here? Who is it that has just “gone out”? It’s Judas, isn’t it? If you rewind a few verses in this thirteenth chapter of John, you see that Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Tough Love For His Dysfunctional People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2011
     | 6,335 views

    When God's people as a whole fail to be light, we as individual believers can still SHINE.

    God's Tough Love for His Dysfunctional People (Hosea 1:1-10) [Note: I tossed my original intro for this late-breaking one.] 1. Early this morning I got a call at 2a.m. from the alarm company. 2. We had the police out to check things out, all was well. 3. Terry told me about starting a new job ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Example Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,404 views

    We see David as an example of thankfulness in this passage. We see his thankfulness shine through.

    An Example of Thanksgiving A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ps 9:1). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Psalm 9:1 says: 1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Jesus has called us to be the light of the world, and as such, we are to shine brightly for all to see.

    The Nature of a Disciple: Light Text: Matt. 5:14-16 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:14-16 2. Illustration: 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 16,380 views

    JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS, HIS LIGHT IS THE LIFE OF MAN, HIS LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE BELIEVER

    THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:21-32 & JOHN 1:1-12 I. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE MESSIAH A. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth -redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc B. Scripture clearly states He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    What If God Gave You A Witness Like He Did The Shepherds

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,915 views

    This sermon asks the question "What if God gave you a witness like He did the Shepherds?" What if He let you witness something as powerful as the birth of the Son of God?

    .  (1) Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Christmas Complicates Things

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,469 views

    How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

    ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We'll Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,995 views

    The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

    Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Is Everything

    Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,817 views

    Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

    I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Carrying The Light Of Christ

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,874 views

    Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

    Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Steve avatar

    "I'll Never Be Like My Parents!"-Yeah Right!

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,758 views

    A pretty simple sermon that can be used for baby dedications or pretty much anytime to take a laughing look at Parents, as well as some Parental duties straight from the word of God.

    I understand that last week we had a different speaker while I was gone. Well, if you were with us last week and you really enjoyed the service, you should really enjoy it this week since the coach has put the first string back in the game. It is good to be back and I appreciate your prayers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    If We're Saved, We Ought To Act Like It.

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    I want to bring out five short points on being a new creature in Christ and how we should live like it.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: IF WE’RE SAVED, WE OUGHT TO ACT LIKE IT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Starting Over When You Don't Feel Like It

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 423 ratings
     | 45,986 views

    Powerful biblical principles for starting over in life from the story of Ruth.

    Don’t you love a good comeback? Don’t you love it when the underdog wins? It does our hearts good to see someone get back up after they’ve been knocked down by the tragedies of life. That’s the story of the book of Ruth. The story begins with Ruth as a young woman. Her life seems to hold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    How To Hold On When You Feel Like Giving Up

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 436 ratings
     | 101,433 views

    How do we keep holding on when we feel like giving up? How do we find the strength to persevere, to go on?

    Ever feel like giving up? Ever feel like quitting? Ever feel like your situation is so hopeless that the only thing you can possibly do is leave? Just walk away, head out the door and never come back? In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist