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  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 23, 2024
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    This is a Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service. It details how Christ has brought light into our lives.

    “Light of the World” Candle Lighting Service Sermon Isaiah 9: 2-7 This is the season of Light! Light is a wonderful gift to us. The light on our Christmas trees represent God giving us the perfect light, Jesus Christ. Just think how our lives would change without it. Light drives out ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In A World Of Trouble

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 5, 2025
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    In this life we will face trials and tribulations, but we take they head on with Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We are overcomers because Jesus overcame the world first.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler, walking with you on this winding road of faith. We are gathered here, not because we are perfect or because we have it all figured out, but because we need the grace that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Not The World

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 15, 2025
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    The 'world' Christians are exhorted not to love is the carnal and corrupted state of the earth. We live on earth but are not part of the corrupt system of the world.

    TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 (NLT) "Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light Of The World Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Jesus offers us a way out of the darkness of sin, isolation, and despair. He is the light of the world, and by following Him, we can live in His light.

    The world can feel pretty dark sometimes, but Jesus offers us a light that can brighten up even the darkest corners. Let's dive in and see what this means for us. Turn off all the lights in the room and try to navigate around. It's hard, right? Now, turn on a flashlight. See how much easier it is ...read more

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    Trouble In The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
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    This sermon explores the inevitability of anxiety and trouble, emphasizing our choice in response and God's ultimate control and provision of healing.

    Hey there, family! So glad you could join us today. We're about to get into something that I reckon a lot of us have been wrestling with lately. It's this idea of trouble in the world, worry in our hearts, and God's control over all. You know, it's funny, I was reading a book by Max Lucado the ...read more

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    Light Of The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon explores the manifestation of Christ as the Light of the World, His humble birth, and the glory of His future return.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, not as mere acquaintances, but as a family knit together by the love of Christ. We gather as children of the Most High, eager and ready to bask in the warmth of His Word. As our hearts align in worship, we open our minds to understand ...read more

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    The Whole World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
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     | 556 views

    This sermon explores human nature, divine providence, and the tension between them in the context of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ and our desire to draw nearer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a remarkable passage of scripture. We turn our hearts and ...read more

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    The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,380 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prevailing Power Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,615 views

    Last in 16 week series on 1 Corinthians. There is a terrible fire of evil in our world. God has called the church to put it out.

    The Prevailing Power of the Church Slide 1 There is a terrible fire in our world… photo of fire and house This week is the second anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. 19 Men used airliners filled with people against the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About The Church?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010
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    A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

    What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Church The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2012
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    The Council Fathers made much use of Paul's theology of the Church in writing the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, and it points us outward to a starving world.

    Monday of 29th Week in Course 2012 Vatican II Documents The occurrence of the Letter to the Ephesians in our Lectionary right at the beginning of the year of faith, in which have begun to study Lumen Gentium, is quite providential. Here in chapter 2 of the letter, St. Paul makes a subtle change ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Learning About Other Religions Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
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     | 10,452 views

    This post-911 message was designed to inform people about the five classic religions, giving enough information for them to make a choice...

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2018
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     | 7,233 views

    God has given His church a mission, God has given each of us a command to go and share the Gospel.

    Hope in the Mission of the Church Throughout the history of the church there have been many who have laid down their lives for Jesus and the message of the gospel. Even today, there will be people who will suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. There will be those who are mistreated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does The Church Do? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,193 views

    The world today sees the church as powerless and irrelevant in our culture and the reason is due in great part because of our failure to live life differently than the world around us.

    In the play, My Fair Lady, Eliza is being courted by Freddy, who writes to her daily of his love for her. Eliza’s response to his notes is to cry out in frustration: Words! Words! I’m so sick of words!... Don’t talk of stars Burning above, If you’re in love, Show me! Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    World Hunger Offering Day

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010
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    The OT Law of Israel presented the principle of solicitude for the needy thru concrete actions. Christians must adapt these tutorial lessons by the heart of Christ. The Church must exercise the principle of solicitude for the needy concretely.

    The Causes of Hunger: From NAMB—Issues & Answers: Hunger The causes of hunger are multidimensional & deny the temptation of simple answers. Hunger does not result simply from the lack of rain or overpopulation. It is not just a matter of poor economic choices. Hunger is complex & often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist