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  • James May avatar

    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by James May on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    Jesus is that True Light that shone forth on that first Christmas night. The Light came to dispel the darkness in the hearts of men.

    The Light of Christmas By Pastor Jim May One thing that makes Christmas and the Holiday Season such a beautiful time of the year is all of the colorful lights that are used to decorate our homes and businesses all across America. Of course there’s nothing quite like having to put up those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 4,851 views

    Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling us to tonight-be salt in light in the world.

    Clip from the movie The Hurricane-scene where Denzel Washington’s character is on the phone from prison and sees the light in the window that shows him that there are people out there who are working to see him set free. -Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Passing The Light

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Finding grace in adverse circumstances to pass the torch of the gospel on to others.

    PASSING THE LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Paul had been concerned by some self-made ‘ministers’ who were nothing better than peddlers ‘making gain by corrupting the word of God’ (2 Corinthians 2:17). Paul and his fellow-ministers, by contrast, were neither dishonest nor manipulative. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Preach Christ Not Ourselves

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2018
     | 5,881 views

    How are we to understand the New Testament? Are some of its instructions now irrelevant to us? Should we preach ourselves, our denomination, or popular opinion which contradicts the New Testament?

    Prelude How are we to understand the New Testament? Are some of its instructions now irrelevant to us? Should we preach ourselves, our denomination, or popular opinion which contradicts the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s examine the popular notion that we can ignore or reinterpret clear New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unconscious Witness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 194 views

    The sermon encourages believers to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of love and faith, trusting God to use their ordinary lives for His glory.

    Friends, have you noticed how even the faintest glow can calm a room? A nightlight in a child’s hallway, a candle on a windowsill during a storm, a porch lamp that says, “You’re welcome here.” Light doesn’t shout. It simply shines. It takes up residence in dark places and changes what we can see ...read more

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    Last Day's Potential.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 5, 2021
     | 1,967 views

    We live in dark seasons... but we can have hope out of this world. God's light is brighter than the darkness of the enemy. You have great potential and open opportunities.

    LAST DAY POTENTIAL… OPEN THE DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I do this in two parts.) I had a friend from Europe visit us. One of our light bulbs burned out? He was so amazed with the bulb, he held it in his hand. He explained to me that the same light ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 4,773 views

    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 4,831 views

    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eruption

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    Christmas is the reality of God’s plan for salvation for all humanity.

    “ERUPTION” LUKE 1: 68-79 DECEMBER 10, 2000 INTRODUCTION: In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation for the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aftermath Of The Storm

    Contributed by James May on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    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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    Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Many Wise Men Worshipped The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,881 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

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    God Is An Artisan! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 24, 2014
     | 5,616 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

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    A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,402 views

    "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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    When The Truth Of Jesus Dawns Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,494 views

    The story of Nicodemus helps us see that until the truth of Jesus dawns on us, we remain in the dark.

    Because of Daylight Savings Time, some of you probably feel like you got up an hour early today. Some of you may be here and not even know it because you are not awake yet! I’ve told this little story before, but I’m going to tell it again because it helps to make a point I want to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren