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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Salt And Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2014
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     | 8,696 views

    A sermon about being what Jesus calls us to be.

    "Salt and Light" Matthew 5:13-16 I often don't feel like "salt" and "light." I can be pretty self-centered. I often say things I shouldn't say and do things I shouldn't do. I'm not always nice. And I would imagine that Jesus' first disciples probably felt pretty much the same ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,193 views

    Many Christians suffer from Spiritual Affective Disorder, because they do not allow their lives to be exposed to the light of God. "Bright light therapy" can bring their lives back on track. How can God's light change our lives?

    [Sermon preached on 4 February 2018, Candlemas / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I have been living in Finland for more than thirty-five years now. And still, every year, I get affected by the winter blues. Days are so short, and the clouds are so thick, that some days it seems to me that the sun does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
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     | 5,106 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 2. In this message we see God's calling to move into the House of Jacob -- that we would not only move, but that we would bring others as well.

    Walking in the Light Isaiah 2:5 Introduction - Can you imagine for a moment if the literal house of Jacob acknowledged Jesus? - However, these people have a veil over their hearts; to hide the true Messiah - Yet, there is good news – one day they will see Him; and that day we will too - A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay In The Light

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 25, 2024
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    The light of God’s wonder and glory is there, but they have covered themselves with darkness and never really know the glory and joy of God’s salvation. But is even worse if the person is a Christian and still lives in darkness.

    Alba 5-26-2024 STAY IN THE LIGHT I John 1:5-7 Charles Salmon, a Christian Church minister, told how his grandmother had a canary. And she loved to hear it sing. She would talk to it, and care for it very carefully, and then would sit by the window and listen to it sing. However, the bird ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Images Of Light

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 12, 2008
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    By making the claim to be the light of the world in the temple, Jesus was invoking images that we may have never thought of before. Here are the images of light that Jesus roused in the minds of His listeners.

    INTRO In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Where's The Light? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018
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     | 12,184 views

    The darkness in Egypt was overwhelming, the darkness in Egypt got Pharaoh's attention, and the darkness in Egypt blinded Pharaoh's mind.

    Where’s the Light? Exodus 10:21-29 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage teach me about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the eighth plague, the plague of locusts, and focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflectors Of Light

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 24, 2001
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     | 8,454 views

    As a Christian you can be a reflector of the Light of Christ. Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." Sermon included Youth Commissioning Service for summer mission trip.

    Sermon.980 “Reflectors Of Light” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 24, 2001 Text: John 1:6-9 (page # 1646) These verses are written “So that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let There Be Light

    Contributed by David Butcher on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,037 views

    The way God desires us to live.

    Genesis 1:1-4 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Lovely Light

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2004
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     | 8,183 views

    Funeral message for Mrs. Julia Hamilton, the mother of several accomplished sons. A "lovely light" (of Millay’s poem) is one which reveals truth, shares light in the household, and looks to God as the author of all light.

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. The Lord is my light – and on this dismal day, when outside the rain continues to fall, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

    The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019
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     | 9,034 views

    This world can often be a very dark place - senseless acts of violence, hatred and abuse - selfishness, greed and anger in our own hearts and lives. A saving Light appears that brings genuine peace and lasting purpose. See how Jesus is a Light in the darkness of this world.

    What do you do when you walk into a dark room? You reach for the light switch, right? For many of us, it’s probably hard to imagine living without that little thing called “the lightbulb” – that little glass bulb that instantly dispels the darkness and brings light. Can you imagine experiencing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love And Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 6,396 views

    If you want to be holy and whole, just like our Heavenly Father, then walk in love and walk in the light of Christ.

    Six-year-old little Jenny complained to her mother of a tummy ache. “That’s because your tummy is empty,” her mother replied. “You’d feel better if there were something in it.” That evening, their pastor stopped for a visit and later commented that his head had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,132 views

    Next in series on John. Examines Jesus as light in the world and our responsibility to share that light.

    John 8 (2) I Am the Light of the World - Read John 8:12 A number of years ago, Gladys, Drew and I took a trip out west and visited Carlsbad Caverns. We made a number of memories on that trip. That was the trip When Drew and I hiked up the side of a mountain, where I promptly fell into a patch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,142 views

    An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

    IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Light And Dark Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    Jesus has called us to be light into the world around us.

    Light and Dark June 15, 2008 Me: I used to be terrified of the dark. I hated it. I always wanted more light and to be able to see what horrible monster was going to crawl out from under my bed. Somehow, seeing the monster made it better. There was a comfort in the light. Now, I want it as dark as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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