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“The Light of the World!”

Explore the concept of Christians as the light of the world, inspired by Matthew 5:14-16 and John 8:12. Discover the importance and impact of shining brightly in a dark world through biblical teachings and reflections. Learn how to let your light shine conspicuously and individually, making a difference even in seemingly small ways. Find encouragement to hold unswervingly to hope and be a beacon of light in a world filled with darkness.

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“The Light of the World!”

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  1. “The Light of the World!” Matthew 5:14-16

  2. At approximately 93 million miles away and yet affecting all phases of our lives… , is this the “Light of the World?”

  3. Teacher to student, “Which is more important to us – the moon or the sun?”

  4. John 8:12 “… ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”

  5. Purpose: to show that Christ/Christians are the light of the world

  6. I The What Behind Being the Light of the World A. Christians Bear the Message B. Christians Bear the Answer

  7. II The Why Behind Being the Light of the World A. It is the Nature/Property of Light to Shine

  8. Light dispels dark – it is the very nature of light to do so…

  9. II The Why Behind Being the Light of the World A. It is the Nature/Property of Light to Shine B. It is the Only Force that Overcomes the Dark

  10. Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

  11. II The Why Behind Being the Light of the World A. It is the Nature/Property of Light to Shine B. It is the Only Force that Overcomes the Dark C. It is What This Dark World Needs

  12. III The How Behind Christians Letting Their Light Shine A. Let it Shine Brightly

  13. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 “Do not put out the Spirit’s fire.”

  14. III The How Behind Being the Light of the World A. Let it Shine Brightly B. Let it Shine Conspicuously C. Let it Shine Individually

  15. Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.”

  16. “…While thinking about his plight he heard a cry, ‘Man overboard!’…

  17. Conclusion and Summary: Such is what our Lord wants of us. While our individual efforts may seem weak and of little significance, they may count for far more than we can ever imagine!

  18. Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the waves. Some poor fainting, struggling seaman. You may rescue, you may save!

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