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  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Light Up Your Life And Others By Uncovering The Light!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
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    We are expected to be the lights shining in the dark places of this world so that others can find their way to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

    Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Good Man

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2021
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    God puts us in the midst of the dark so that we shine like stars and help them find the way. Are you listening?

    One good man Acts 27:25"Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. One good, god-fearing, faithful, righteous person in the midst of some ‘hardcore’ soldiers and prisoners in the ship would definitely make a lot of difference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Excuses Versus Excellence (2005)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 27, 2022
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    How often do we make excuses and look for loopholes when we fall short of our calling to shine for God?

    Isa 61:10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11. For as the soil makes the sprout ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Find The Room So Dark.my Passion To Be Consumed For Jesus.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2021
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    Is my little light important?... We often focus on the seeds and not the fruit. Lord make me a light to shine in dark corners.

    I FIND THE ROOM SO DARK… MY PASSION IS TO BE CONSUMED WITH JESUS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ALL I CAN SEE IS A LITTLE SEED? WE SEE HOW SMALL MUSTARD SEEDS ARE… WE NEED TO QUIT SEEING SMALL AND START SEEING THE POTENTIAL OF GROWTH. Matthew 13:31 Another parable put he forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
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    "A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

    1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 10, 2003
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    God wants us to know weakness, so that glory is given to him and not to ourselves because in our weakness God’s grace shines.

    Are you satisfied with your life? What I mean is this: Are you content? Are you happy with what you have been given? Or are you the kind of person who is constantly searching – moving from one activity under heaven to another? It is necessary for us to ask such searching questions because, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hokie Pokie

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006
     | 2,687 views

    We often put our best foot forward and dont let the light of God shine into the shadows of who we really are.

    Honour moms The Hokie Pokie… I sang this song when I was in play school and Kevin sings it today. Its all about putting your left foot in and your left foot out…. Its quite a silly song. But when it comes to our walk with God we do the same… But the song goes more like put your best foot in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Out Of Despair...hope Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006
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     | 7,609 views

    Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

    Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Rainbow In The Clouds

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
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    The light of God’s wonderful grace shining through the dark clouds in our life produces a spiritual rainbow that will gladden our heart.

    THE RAINBOW IN THE CLOUDS "I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 25, 2009
     | 6,747 views

    A consideration of how Jesus fulfilled the promise God made through Isaiah, that the Messiah would cause a light to shine on the people walking in darkness.

    TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 6) TEXT - Matthew 4:12–17 DATE PREACHED - March 1, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carol Post avatar

    Christmas Is Light

    Contributed by Carol Post on Dec 21, 2017
     | 6,952 views

    The light of Christ shined into the darkness at just the right time when He was born and still attracts people with hope, peace and love today.

    Isaiah 9:2,6 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lightened And No Reproach

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015
     | 4,623 views

    To show that GOD's Presence makes our faces shine, making our lives lightened up and reproach and shame are removed from us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Does your face show GOD's Presence? Yes. 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 Since we have such [glorious] hope (such joyful and confident expectation), we speak very freely and openly and fearlessly. Nor [do we act] like Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Our Earthly Nature Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 7,036 views

    Letting our new nature shine involves the negative and the positive. We must put off sinful behaviors, and put on righteous behaviors.

    Dealing With Our Earthly Nature (Colossians 3:5-9) 1. Wouldn’t it be great if merely throwing out scripture references could stop us from sinning? 2. An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Light Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,681 views

    Jesus is the Light of the world. Light replaces the darkness, therefore, Jesus is that Light which shines in the hearts of the Saints. Have you seen the Light?

    Have you ever pondered how powerful light is? When one is in the dark, they are desperately seeking for any light for guidance to safety. Children sometimes need a night light for comfort, or direction to the bathroom at night. Light has reference also to understanding. For instance, when someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rainbow In The Clouds

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 6, 2024
     | 1,197 views

    To have a rainbow you must have a cloud. Every cloud has potential to show a rainbow but the sun must shine through it.

    Title: The Rainbow in the Cloud Theme: Text: Genesis 6 - 9 Opening Scriptures Genesis 9:11-14 Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth." (12) And God said: "This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God