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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
I use an envelope and a candle for this lesson. All life comes from a gift when God says, LET THERE BE LIGHT. aS THE MOON HAS NO LIGHT, THE BRIGHTNESS IS BUT A REFLECTION... Are you reflecting light? The candle gives itself for the light.
A CANDLE FOR THE LORD... MAKE ME... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 6:23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! Matthew 6:23 (MSG) If you live squinty-eyed in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:23
Denomination: Assembly Of God
God said let there be light and there was light. God said the light is good... a candle gives itself for the light. The darker the night the greater the light.
BE A CANDLE FOR THE LORD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 119:105, John 8:12
Sermon 3 on 1 Corinthians. This was written and preached by Steve Higgs, Associate Minister, MCC Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it….
Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it…. Which of the following statements best describes your feelings during that moment. We’ll take a little poll at the end of this. a. I feel an overwhelming desire to make a smart comment ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A mix of wedding #1 & #2 with an outdoor service and a candle lighting indoors before the reception.
The Marriage of Brian & Diane July 2nd, 2005 INTRODUCTION Welcome, on this the second day of July 2005. The Bride and Groom would like to welcome you all to this most joyous occasion. We are here today because of our belief in the principals from the Holy Scriptures that surround ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6
Denomination: Bible Church
The candle and the fire of faith must never go out!
Keep the Candle Burning Acts 2.42-47 August 3, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The Old Stage Coach House: Near Centerburg, Candles in every window, the purpose of remebrance, purpose of the candle, Kept the candle burning II. The History of Laurel Cliff: Centinial Sunday, Light in the window, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Church Of God
Brief sermon outline on the advent season. This sermon deals with the candle of Love.
1. I Corinthians 13-The love candle. All of our previous weeks have worked in concert with this love candle. -Light love candle. 2. Now we take this idea of these four candles and they are all focused around the one candle in the center the candle of salvation. The Hope in Salvation. The Peace ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-15, Matthew 2:1-2
Sameness is not the same as unity.
Unity – John 17: 20 - 26 Intro: The text for this message is a prayer offered to God by Jesus on behalf of his followers. The title of today’s message is “Unity.” So, my question is this, “what does unity look like?” --- Let me give you a little help --- Jesus does not call for doctrinal ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-26
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Christians may all be a candle that is useful to the Kingdom of God but that candle is only good for pleasing the flesh unless it is set on fire by the Holy Ghost.
Candles Without Light As I walked through the sanctuary this morning, praying for God to reveal to me what he would have me to say to you, my eye was drawn to this candlestick and holder that sat upon the table. I was struck by its beauty and by the fact that it adorned the House of God, making ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 18:28
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.
CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Denomination: Baptist
Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.
First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:22-26
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The church today does NOT do enough to bring people out of darkness and into the light. Levi followed Jesus and invited his friends to do the same, we can to.
(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) LIKE A MOTH TO A CANDLE Have you ever wondered why insects are attracted to light? I really think all living things, for the most part are attracted to light. There are of course some ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:27-32
These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.
Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:9-14
Christmas sermon on the kind of gifts we receive.
“The Christ Candle” December 23, 2007 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Holiness
The candle is designed to give itself for the light. The candle's worth is found in darker nights. Life is cruel, we must stay focused and forgive.
THE CANDLE IS FOR DARK PLACES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LIFE CAN BE SO CRUEL... IS ALL WE SPEAK NEGATIVE STUFF? ARE YOU A HOPE GIVER AT HOME? A COMPUTER HAS WHAT EVER PROGRAMS YOU LOAD INTO IT. A CD or DVD has what you burn into it. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16
Trials shape us, and through God's grace, they can be transformed into testimonies of triumph and evidence of God's faithfulness.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our love for God and our desire to understand His Word more fully. Our lives are a beautiful tapestry, woven together with threads of faith, hope, and love. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 65:11-13
Topics: Wish Granted
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