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  • Rene Perez avatar

    The Light Has Come Series

    Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015
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    Jesus came into the world to save the world from darkness, and he has chosen us to be the light of this world.

    Today, we are concluding our dark side revealed series. We talked about: • DS of religion & how Satan still deceives people into believing something that is not true • DS of sexuality and about God’s standards & how God’s desire is for us to be holy • DS of human ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Piercing The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014
     | 7,911 views

    Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

    Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Pass The Salt, Please"

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 19, 2014
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    Here is a message encouraging us to be the Salt of the Earth...

    "Pass the salt, Please" Matthew 5:13 Matthew 5:13 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. Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faites Briller Votre LumiÈre Au Sommet

    Contributed by James Dina on Oct 29, 2022
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    En mars 2022, 42% des pasteurs avaient envisagé de quitter le ministère à plein temps au cours de l'année précédente (BARNA). En outre, seuls 30 % des dirigeants bibliques ont bien terminé leur vie. Nos lumières doivent absolument briller au sommet.

    FAITES BRILLER VOTRE LUMIÈRE AU SOMMET "Fils d'homme, en quoi le bois de la vigne est-il meilleur que tout autre bois, que le sarment qui est parmi les arbres de la forêt ? (Ezéchiel 15:2) Jésus a désarmé les principautés et les puissances. Il les a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Visionary View: Don't Hide In Plain Sight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
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    When we choose not to hide in plain sight, we become catalysts for change. Our visibility allows God's love to flow through us, touching the lives of those around us.

    "Visionary View: Don't Hide in Plain Sight" Today, we delve into the concept of not hiding in plain sight, a vital message rooted in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT): "You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Forth: Your Time Has Come

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025
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    When God says “come forth,” no grave can keep you, no stone can hold you, and no force of darkness can resist your rising.

    COME FORTH: YOUR TIME HAS COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:43-44 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Romans 13:11, Psalm 102:13, 2 Corinthians 6:2 INTRODUCTION: There comes a time in life when divine timing aligns with human destiny—when the voice of God calls you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Aftermath Of The Storm

    Contributed by James May on Sep 4, 2005
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    After the storm has passed, What then? It’s the best time ever to let our light shine for the Lord.

    AFTERMATH OF THE STORM By Pastor Jim May This is the first Sunday after the passing of Hurricane Katrina and this has been one of the most trying weeks that we have ever experienced in South Louisiana, and indeed, across the nation. As I speak the evacuation of the city of New Orleans continues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saints With Broken Haloes

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 31, 2002
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    All Christians are ’saints’ but with broken haloes; God wants to restore and shine through us - see the story of Winchester Cathedral window.

    CALLED TO BE SAINTS Many years ago the bishops in England thought that there were so many good people to remember, that one day should be set apart commemorate all who had lived Godly lives, and so November 1st was designated as "All Saints Day". When St Paul wrote his letter to the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Look To The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 4, 2003
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    EASTER 6(C) - Believers look forward to the New Jerusalem because the gates are open and God’s glory shines in it.

    BELIEVERS LOOK TO THE NEW JERUSALEM REVELATION 21:10—14, 22, 23 MAY 25, 2003 REVELATION 21:10-14, 22,23 10And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11It shone with the glory of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #4 Darkness Can Have A Defining Moment!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009
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     | 3,713 views

    This time of year darkness tries to smother the LIGHT! We must not lose the Creator in the busyness of the creation. Shine the light into the dark night.

    #4 DARKNESS CAN HAVE A DEFINING MOMENT! THE LIGHT CAN PUSH AWAY THE DARKNESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #4 of darkness with part 5 on the light to follow. FRIDAY IS HERE, BUT SUNDAY IS COMING... I. DARKNESS HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH THE LAMP --- YOU CAN HAVE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keep The Light Burning

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007
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    What happens when we fail lo let our light shine - Don’t let the light go out.

    Keep The Light Burning! 1 Samuel 1:1 – 3 In this passage we see the contrast between the wickedness of Eli’s family and the faithfulness of the young boy Samuel. He ministered before the Lord under the guidance and supervision of Eli at a time when God was not speaking to His people very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,367 views

    Holy Spirit do an Extreme Makeover in each of us removing the stuff that keeps Jesus from shining clearly through us!

    Cornerstone Church April 15, 2007 EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH EDITION Acts 2:42-47 “One day a man was on his way to spend the day with a good friend who lived on a farm. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William Baeta avatar

    May The Glory Of The Lord Be Upon You

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2015
     | 8,039 views

    “Arise; shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” Isaiah 60:1.

    Theme: May the glory of the Lord be unto you Text: Is. 60:1-6; Eph. 3:1-12; Matt. 2:1-12 On the first Sunday of the year 2015 I will like to wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Today is also known in the Church calendar as Epiphany. Epiphany simply means a revelation and refers to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is An Artisan! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 24, 2014
     | 5,315 views

    God is an Artisan who created us and continues to recreate us until we are perfect for heaven shining like stars in the universe!

    As you know, The Holiday Folk Fair is Celebrating the Culture of the Artisan, celebrating the knowledge and skills involved in creating objects ranging from delicate, detailed work, to the robust, like a sturdy basket or a canoe; in our music this morning a guitar, a flute made of bamboo, even a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Many Wise Men Worshipped The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,638 views

    We often focus on issues that are insignificant rather than seeing the glory of the Lord shining through what has been written.

    “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist