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Jesus Is the Light of the World - Part 3
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Joshua Daniel (1928 - 2014). Indian evangelist and president of Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship International, born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, to N. Daniel, a mathematics teacher turned revivalist. Saved at 15, he began preaching at 16 to students in Madras, earning a Master’s in English Literature from Madras University. Joining his father’s ministry in 1954, he led Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship from 1963, headquartered in Chennai, growing it to hundreds of centers across India, Cyprus, Guyana, and London. Known as the “boy revivalist,” he authored Faith Is the Victory and delivered thousands of sermons, aired on TV and radio in multiple languages, focusing on salvation and revival. Married to Lily, they had three children, including John, who succeeded him. His annual retreats at Beulah Gardens drew 7,000-9,000, emphasizing prayer and holiness. Daniel’s ministry, marked by tentmaker missionaries, impacted millions despite later critiques of family-centric leadership.
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This sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, highlighting the lack of knowledge about Jesus in the world despite the rapid spread of information. It challenges believers to reflect on their role in spreading the message of Jesus and living lives that reflect His teachings, contrasting the true light of Jesus with the darkness of wickedness and abuse present in society.
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...to the biggest part of German state, which has 20 million of the inhabitants of Germany to cover that state, the industrialized part, highly industrialized part. And I suppose some of you know that the euro, which is the currency of Europe, European Union, is now 1.3 of a dollar. Nearly 1.3. It was far below a dollar, and now it's 1.3. Well, they wanted 1,500 for a single telecast. Euros. I said to them, well, you know, we are doing this for the good of the people. There's no commercial interest involved. We never ask people for money. So can't you bring it down? Yes, 1,000 euros. That means certain months it's 5,000, a little more like 6,000 dollars, a little more than that. Well, who is going to pick up this new bill? Your heavenly Father knoweth. My commission, your commission, is to take the good news. Who are you? We don't know you. We don't recognize you. That is exactly what the world is saying today. Who is this Jesus? You know, dear friends, we are asked that question. Who is this Jesus about whom you are talking? We don't know this Jesus. Who is he? And just imagine that today, when information travels around the world in just a second or two, there are people who don't even know who Jesus is. Do you think anybody was born in this world who never heard of the S-U-N sun? No. But they have never heard of the sun of righteousness. They have never heard of Jesus. You know, we see thousands of people trooping into churches, doing their motions, you know, whatever motions, and their chants, their motions. What's the outcome? Sex abuse? Child abuse? What's the outcome? Increase in wickedness in the country? That's not the sun of righteousness. Somebody certainly is not doing his business. Who is that somebody? You and me. Who are you? What did the Lord Jesus Christ say in John 1 and verse 12? 11 and 12. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. He gave them power to become the sons and daughters of God. Sons of God. He gave them power. Power to live holy lives. You know, my dear friends,
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Joshua Daniel (1928 - 2014). Indian evangelist and president of Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship International, born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, to N. Daniel, a mathematics teacher turned revivalist. Saved at 15, he began preaching at 16 to students in Madras, earning a Master’s in English Literature from Madras University. Joining his father’s ministry in 1954, he led Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship from 1963, headquartered in Chennai, growing it to hundreds of centers across India, Cyprus, Guyana, and London. Known as the “boy revivalist,” he authored Faith Is the Victory and delivered thousands of sermons, aired on TV and radio in multiple languages, focusing on salvation and revival. Married to Lily, they had three children, including John, who succeeded him. His annual retreats at Beulah Gardens drew 7,000-9,000, emphasizing prayer and holiness. Daniel’s ministry, marked by tentmaker missionaries, impacted millions despite later critiques of family-centric leadership.