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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019
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    1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

    Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 9 Sermon 11/2013

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 11, 2013
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    The light is being dimmed in this world by evil. The light in this world is being dimmed by nonbelief. The light in this world is being dimmed because of freedom of religion but, Jesus is not a religion....He is the light of the world...

    John 9.....11/2013 A pro golfer on tour some years ago was as immature as a six-year-old. He could do nothing wrong to hear him tell it and always had an excuse for any loss: after playing one day...it was a lousy course, the other golfers were cheating he said and the weather was terrible. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Are Crucial

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2014
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    Christian, you are crucial in God's plan for His world! 1. Learn the value of your life (vs 13a). 2. Listen to Christ's warning about a diluted life (vs 13b). 3. Let the Savior's light shine through you (vs 14-16). 4. Live to give glory to God (vs 16).

    Christians Are Crucial Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 13, 2013 *An old Peanuts cartoon, showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown. Patty said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal's office. It was your fault, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be-Attitudes. Spiritual Condition And Role Of True Disciples (Believers) Matthew 5:1-16 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2025
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    The BE-Attitudes, Salt and Light. JESUS describes the spiritual qualities and conditions of a disciple (a follower of CHRIST), and their role and influence in this world. An important lesson for every believer. Are you making a difference?

    2025.02.09 Sermon Notes MATTHEW 5.1-16 True Disciples. BE Attitudes. Blessings, Salt & Light William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The BE-Attitudes, Salt and Light. JESUS describes the spiritual qualities and conditions of a disciple, and their role and influence in this world. And important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Little Light Of Mine

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2015
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    A few truths about This Little Light of Mine (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/Matthew%205_14-16.htm)

    HoHum: An evangelist once said, “When you live in darkness, you not only have no ray of light, you don’t even know where home is. That is the way it is for the majority in the world. Some folks are born, raised, and die in cultures that have never seen their first flashlight of hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter In Light Of Va. Tech

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 20, 2007
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    Evil and sin exist in the world, even after the resurrection. Our calling is to minister to our Lord’s victory

    3rd Sunday of Easter – Va. Tech Shooting, April 22, 2007 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, in raising our Lord Jesus from the dead, you defeated the powers of evil, and triumphed over the results of our sin. In all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Missing A Shepherd

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023
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    Just like Jesus we live in a lost and confused world. A world that is in desperate need for a shepherd.

    Missing a Shepherd Jesus lived in a world much like ours… not the technical things we have, but a world filled with people who are lost, selfish, confused… He spent His life trying to reach them with the good news. Why? Because He loved them and I can tell you that He still loves them today… 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are God's Royal Priest Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003
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    The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

    YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Light Of Christmas For Your Dark Days

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006
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    Jesus came as a light to our dark world

    THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR DARK DAYS One of my favorite times at Christmas is the lights. It all starts around November in the stores. It seems that every weekend more and more lights go up. It is interesting… December 21st is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Darkness: Not Just The Absence Of Light" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 5, 2003
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    The world is in a darkness that is total and powerful. Only the true Light can dispell it. (#17 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How Bright Is Your Light?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 17, 2023
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    Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a moral compass, and to live pointing to THE WAY to GOD, while warning others of the perils ahead. So, How Bright is Your Light?

    2023.07.16.Sermon Notes. HOW BRIGHT IS YOUR LIGHT? Be the light of GOD to this world of darkness William Akehurst, HSWC. BIG IDEA: Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salt & Light

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023
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    Salt & Light

    Salt & Light Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Vision Of World Peace Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 26, 2022
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    Isaiah has a vision of peace. This vision came from God. What Isaiah gives us here is totally different from "visualizing peace". We need to see what Isaiah saw. The vision of peace the prophet saw and foretold.

    The subject of peace has universal interest. There are international conferences in process working toward world peace. Why is there such an interest in world peace? It is because of the atrocity of war and the devastation it brings. You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Visualize World Peace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Light Do You Have

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008
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    Jesus called you to be light not only in your house,not only in your city, not only in your country but in the world and he is serious...

    Mat 5:14-16 You are like light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,v15 and no one would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A lamp is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. v16 Make your light shine, so that others will see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is The Salt? Where Is The Light? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance and responsibility of the Church to be salt and light in the world, drawing people to Christ and glorifying God through our actions and deeds.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a message from Jesus found in Matthew 5, a message that speaks to the very core of our identity as Christ-followers and the mission of the Church. We'll be examining the importance of being salt and light, the responsibility we have as the ...read more

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