What did Jesus mean when He claimed to be the light of the world And why was this simple statement so divisive Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg investigates Jesus' claim and determines what difference it makes for us today ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Read stories from listeners like you who have benefited from Truth For Life Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent [... more]

The world is steeped in darkness groping for wealth power and fame But Christ can pierce the darkness and give us hope In this message from John Pastor Lutzer goes on a journey to explore how Jesus leads us Let's rejoice in the Light of the world who guides us to our destination his month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at moodyoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Scripture calls Jesus the Light of the world but Jesus didn't light up the sky with fireworks and make an unforgettable appearance at His incarnation In fact His arrival was so common that it was almost unnoticeable Why is that Join Stephen to see how Luke answers that question Access all of the lessons in this series here https www wisdomonline org christmas-cousins [... more]

When Elaine was diagnosed with advanced cancer she and her husband Chuck knew it wouldn rsquo t be long until she rsquo d be with Jesus Both of them treasured the promise of Psalm that God would be with them as they journeyed through the deepest and most difficult valley of their fifty-four years together They took hope in the fact that Elaine was ready to meet Jesus having placed her faith in Him decades before At his wife rsquo s memorial service Chuck shared that he was still traveling ldquo through the valley of the shadow of death rdquo [... more]

After I had a conflict with my mother she finally agreed to meet with me more than an hour away from my home But upon arriving I discovered she had left before I got there In my anger I wrote her a note But I revised it after I felt God nudging me to respond in love After my mother read my revised message she called me ldquo You rsquo ve changed rdquo she said God used my note to lead my mom to ask about Jesus and eventually receive Him as her personal Savior In Matthew Jesus affirms that [... more]

ldquo Go to the light rdquo That rsquo s what my husband advised as we struggled to find our way out of a big city hospital on a recent Sunday afternoon We rsquo d visited a friend and when we exited an elevator we couldn rsquo t find anyone during weekend hours to point us to the front doors mdash and the brilliant Colorado sunlight Roaming around half-lit hallways we finally encountered a man who saw our confusion ldquo These hallways all look the same rdquo he said ldquo But the exit rsquo s this way rdquo With his directions [... more]

In this show Dr Shah talks about Jesus being the Light of the World and how He proclaimed that all throughout the Jewish feasts and festivals If you like this content and want to support the show you can visit us at clearviewtodayshow com Don apos t forget to rate and review our show To learn more about us visit us at clearviewbc org If you have any questions or would like to contact us email us at contact clearviewtodayshow com or text us at - - See you tomorrow on Clearview Today Link for Reviewing the Show iTunes https [... more]

In this Sunday message Pastor Greg Laurie points you to Jesus' first miracle what this shows about faith and the Christian's future is bright Notes Have you ever asked God for a sign Jesus was asked for signs Jesus gave the sign the Pharisees and Sadducees asked for they just did not like it and asked for more The Great I Am Statements of Christ I Am the Bread of Life John I Am the Light of the World John I Am the Door of the Sheep John I Am the Good Shepherd John I Am the Resurrection and the [... more]

In this show Dr Shah teaches us how Jesus is the light of the world and how the Word of God is a book that uses the imagery of light all throughout scripture If you like this content and want to support the show you can visit us at clearviewtodayshow com Don apos t forget to rate and review our show To learn more about us visit us at clearviewbc org If you have any questions or would like to contact us email us at contact clearviewtodayshow com or text us at - - See you tomorrow on Clearview Today [... more]

Pastor Josh concludes his series entitled The Light of the World as he reminds us that Jesus came to give us joy [... more]

Pastor Josh continues his series entitled The Light of the World as he speaks about how Jesus brings peace and is our peace [... more]

Pastor Josh continues his sermon series entitled The Light of the World This week he will talk about how Christ came because He loved us [... more]

Pastor Josh kicks off his Christmas series entitled The Light of the world Over the next four weeks we will see how Jesus is the light of the world [... more]

A hotel chain rsquo s commercial featured one little building standing amidst a dark night Nothing else was around The only light in the scene came from a small lamp near the door on the porch of the building The bulb cast enough illumination for a visitor to walk up the steps and enter the building The commercial ended with the phrase ldquo We rsquo ll leave the light on for you rdquo nbsp A porch light is akin to a welcome sign reminding weary travelers that there rsquo s a comfortable place still open where they can stop and [... more]

Under the night sky in the spring of surfers rode bioluminescent waves along the coast of San Diego These lightshows were caused by microscopic organisms called phytoplankton a name derived from a Greek word meaning ldquo wanderer rdquo or ldquo drifter rdquo During the day the living organisms create red tides and capture sunlight that converts into chemical energy When disturbed in the darkness they produce an electric blue light Believers in Jesus are citizens of heaven who much like the red-tide algae live like wanderers or drifters on earth When difficult circumstances disturb our well-laid plans the Holy Spirit [... more]

Be the salt and light that others need in this world [... more]

It was a warm summer day and my four-year-old granddaughter Mollie and I were taking a break from playing ball As we sat on the porch with our glasses of water Mollie looked out at the yard and said ldquo Look at the puddles of sunshine rdquo The sunlight was filtering through the thick foliage to create a pattern of light amid the dark shadows Puddle of sunshine Isn rsquo t this a beautiful image for finding hope in dark days In the midst of what can often be challenging times mdash when good news seems in short supply mdash [... more]

Do the people around you know that you are a Christian If they don't why not Today R C Sproul continues his expositional series in the gospel of Luke and calls us to live as the light of the world Get R C Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Luke for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org luke-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Why did God get angry with David for numbering the Israelites--- - Matt briefly discusses a conversation he had with someone dealing with a cult called -The Light of the World - It centered on the issue of the final authority -- - Matt and a caller discuss LDS theology of pre-existence and the intelligences that their gods used to create -- - Matt discusses the concept of truth [... more]

In my daughter rsquo s earliest days I often named for her the things she encountered I rsquo d identify objects or allow her to touch something unfamiliar and say the word for her bringing understanding mdash and vocabulary mdash to the vast world she was exploring Though my husband and I might naturally have expected or hoped her first word would be Mama or Daddy she surprised us with an entirely different first word her small mouth murmured dight one day mdash a sweet mispronounced echo of the word light I rsquo d just shared with her Light is [... more]

When Jen was young her well-intentioned Sunday school teacher instructed the class in evangelism training which included memorizing a series of verses and a formula for sharing the gospel She and a friend nervously tried this out on another friend fearful they rsquo d forget an important verse or step Jen doesn rsquo t ldquo remember if the evening ended in conversion but guesses it did not rdquo The approach seemed to be more about the formula than the person Now years later Jen and her husband are modeling for their own children a love for God and sharing their [... more]

A successful businessman spent the last few decades of his life doing all he could to give away his fortune A multi-billionaire he donated cash to a variety of causes such as bringing peace to Northern Ireland modernizing Vietnam rsquo s health care system and not long before he died he spent million to turn New York City rsquo s Roosevelt Island into a technology hub The man said ldquo I believe strongly in giving while living I see little reason to delay giving Besides it rsquo s a lot more fun to give while you live than to give [... more]

We are salt and light [... more]

Dr John H Munro December John [... more]

This world can seem pretty dark even at Christmas time But the Bible says that Jesus is the light of the world Join Dr Tony Evans as he explains how the clearer we see Jesus the clearer we see everything else Find the illumination you've been looking for in this special Christmas Eve lesson [... more]

As Christians our lives are intended to count for God's kingdom But how do we do that without being obnoxious and annoying Find out in this lesson as Dr Tony Evans talks about how we can make the positive impact God intended [... more]

Near the foothills of the Himalayas a visitor noticed a row of houses without windows His guide explained that some of the villagers feared that demons might sneak into their homes while they slept so they built impermeable walls You could tell when a homeowner began to follow Jesus because he put in windows to let in the light A similar dynamic may take place in us though we might not see it quite that way We live in scary polarizing times Satan and his demons instigate angry divisions that split families and friends I often feel like hiding behind [... more]

It makes common sense to the honest person that they need a God The problem is most people don't want the God of the Bible To them and to us God says Stop wandering around in the darkness of your own speculations I am the light of the world Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life God offers you light and wisdom for life today So which way are you leaning Who are you following What direction are you taking Not just for this life but as you journey through life toward [... more]

Are you walking in light or in darkness Today Sinclair Ferguson distinguishes between the characteristics of believers and unbelievers Get 'The Basics of the Christian Life' DVD with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-basics-of-the-christian-life Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

What it means for us to be the light of the world based on Matthew - CLICK HEREto ORDER this message on CD [... more]

What it means for us to be the light of the world based on Matthew - [... more]

Dr Steve Pettit continues the series entitled Live Worthy of the Gospel with a message entitled Shining Lights from Philippians - The post Shining Lights appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

I felt nervous about a five-week prayer class I agreed to teach at a local church Would the students like it Would they like me My anxiety was ill-focused leading me to over-prepare lesson plans video slides and class handouts Yet with a week to go I still hadn rsquo t encouraged many people to attend In prayer however I was reminded that the class was a service that shined light on God Because the Holy Spirit would use the class to point people to our heavenly Father I could set aside my nervousness about public speaking When Jesus taught [... more]

In this message Stephen reminds us that there is no true enlightenment apart from the Light of the World All are lost in darkness Worse yet all embrace it [... more]

Dr David Jeremiah's commitment is to teach the whole Word of God His passion for people and his desire to reach the lost are evident in the way he communicates Bible truths and his ability to get right to the important issues Support the show [... more]

Pastor Greg Barkman speaks of the majestic claim of Jesus Christ that He is the Light of the World This message from John - begins at - [... more]

God has a people for Himself from every tribe tongue and nation Today Burk Parsons calls Christians to work hard to make disciples teaching them to obey all that Jesus has commanded Get 'A Little Book on the Christian Life' and a Digital Download of 'The Light of the World' London Conference https gift renewingyourmind org the-light-of-the-world Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

The Lord has given His children something the world cannot understand joy amid our suffering Today Michael Reeves calls us to fix our eyes on the One who gives meaning to every moment of our sorrow Get 'A Little Book on the Christian Life' and a Digital Download of 'The Light of the World' London Conference https gift renewingyourmind org the-light-of-the-world Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

What is Jesus really like Today Sinclair Ferguson presents Christ as the One in whom burdened souls may finally find rest Get 'A Little Book on the Christian Life' and a Digital Download of 'The Light of the World' London Conference https gift renewingyourmind org the-light-of-the-world Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Scripture is absolutely trustworthy even down to the smallest detail Today Alistair Begg examines the authority and reliability of the Bible as the Word of God Get 'A Little Book on the Christian Life' and a Digital Download of 'The Light of the World' London Conference https gift renewingyourmind org the-light-of-the-world Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Where we stand before the Judge of all the earth on the last day depends on where we stand with Jesus Christ today Today Mark Johnston expounds on Scripture's teaching that Christ provides the only way of salvation Get 'A Little Book on the Christian Life' and a Digital Download of 'The Light of the World' London Conference https gift renewingyourmind org the-light-of-the-world Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Don't get mad get even In an entirely spiritual sense of course laughing Just pick something every day as a reminder that Jesus is with you and will never leave you and is the greatest gift of all So what's it going to be [... more]

Scripture calls Jesus the Light of the world but Jesus didn't light up the sky with fireworks and make an unforgettable appearance at His incarnation In fact His arrival was so common that it was almost unnoticeable Why is that Join Stephen to see how Luke answers that question [... more]

Portion of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Monologue The whole point of this is to speak clarity to a caregiver so that we're not floundering around wondering you know where do we go next What do we do What's going on And I go back to this whole thing with gun safety I think a lot of people rush to push their political ideology and very few people are rushing to push this in a ministry capacity and if you think about this with all of our United States' clergy combined even those from different faith we can still ask the [... more]

On the first day of creation God said Let there be light Just as Jesus is the light of the world he brings truth and does not like chaos Robby talks about going through the bureaucracy after a loved one's death being the executor and dealing with their will and their affairs There is a lot of chaos to go through in this situation but hopefully Hans and Robby can bring some light to it all on this episode of Finishing Well Robby talks about his father who had a clear plan for his life insurance He told Robby a [... more]

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Dr John H Munro March Isaiah As we mark the conclusion of our Missions Conference we focus on our theme A Light for the Nations Jesus comes as the light of the world to dispel our darkness and provide the only way of salvation It is our role to be a witness to His light holding fast to the Word and guiding others to truth in our dark world [... more]