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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    How To Know That You Are In The Light

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 14, 2025
     | 209 views

    You know you are in the light if you do not harbor hatred against anyone. 1 John 2:9 says, “He who says he is in the light and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.” Hatred is a poisonous heart condition that makes us treat others as enemies.

    Song: I have the light of God in me /2x I have the spirit of the Son of God I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God. Let us read 1 John 2:7-11, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making The New Year Shine: Simple Steps For Improvement SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 894 views

    Here’s some straightforward advice for making the new year better. 1- The new year - Be careful 2- The new year - Be thoughtful 3- The new year - Be thankful

    Introduction: At a New Year’s party, Pete asks his friend Ken for a cigarette, despite having made a resolution to quit smoking. Pete jokes that he is in the process of quitting and is currently in phase one, which involves not buying cigarettes. This humorous anecdote highlights how many people ...read more

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    Carry The Light – Session 1

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Feb 2, 2008
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     | 5,727 views

    Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true...

    Carry the Light – Session 1 Being the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true... A report by The Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hokie Pokie

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006
     | 2,783 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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    The Rainbow In The Clouds

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,440 views

    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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    The Power Of The Light To Create Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 7,559 views

    The Light of the World The Power of the Light to Create Life

    The Light of the World The Power of the Light to Create Life John 1:9-13 December 15, 2013 Christmas is now ten days away and we are drawing our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the light shining into the darkness but the darkness cannot overcome it. It was and is the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following The Star Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 79,896 views

    Using the acronym "L.I.G.H.T" we can learn how to become a light that illumines the gospel message to the unsaved world.

    A STORY IS TOLD ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS A SHOEMAKER WHO HAD A LONGING DESIRE TO BE A MISSIONARY. EVERYONE WHO CAME INTO HIS SHOE SHOP HEARD ABOUT JESUS CHRIST. ONE DAY HIS FRIEND TOOK HIM ASIDE AND SAID, "ALL THIS TALK ABOUT JESUS IS RUINING YOUR BUSINESS." THE MAN RESPONDED, "MY BUSINESS? MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,322 views

    This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

    Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

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    Let The Lord Use You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 906 views

    Explores our divine assignments as Christians to be the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world," embodying these roles in our daily lives.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. What a joy it is to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Salt And Light Or Decay And Darkness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,975 views

    We are salt and light, let it happen!

    Salt and Light OR Decay and Darkness Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Salt And Light In The World

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 9, 2020
     | 3,443 views

    In what way can we be salt and light in the world

    Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Candle Light Service

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020
     | 3,023 views

    Glory To God In The Highest

    Christmas Candlelight Service Rev. Timothy and Abby Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Luke 2:1-20 Welcome/Prayer: Pastor Fellowship Time Offering Scripture Reader Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) 14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Illuminate The World

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,842 views

    YOU CANNOT HIDE LIGHT FOR LONG. IF YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD NO DARKNESS CAN COVER YOU RATHER DARKNESS BRINGS OUT YOUR BRIGHTNESS

    ILLUMINATE THE WORLD Main text- Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” “let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven”….Matthew 5:16 Alleluia I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salty And Lit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,071 views

    Explores our Christian calling to be transformative agents in the world, preserving and enhancing life as salt, and guiding others as light.

    Beloved friends, as we gather together in the warmth of God's embrace, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the sacred teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. We find ourselves today at the foot of the Sermon on the Mount, a sermon that is as much an invitation as it is a declaration, a call to ...read more

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    Is The Law Still Valid?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2017
     | 5,667 views

    Jesus discusses salt, light and law

    Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifice animals, be circumcised, rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist