Sermons on Arise Shine Light:

Lifted High PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024

This sermon explores how believers can embrace the healing, hope, and highness found in Christ's sacrifice, leading to a life lived in God's light.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord. We are here to celebrate the divine love of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to remind ourselves of the healing, hope, and highness we find in Him. Today, we turn our hearts to a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Moses, Christ

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Part 1 - Impending Wrath Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2023

Living in these last days is difficult. We look at the wrath of God that is coming and the display of sin in the world. When we understand this current world, then we appreciate what God delivered us from. Seeking the lost should result.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PART 1 - IMPENDING WRATH [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPICS Thanks for taking the time to study God’s word with us. Thanks to God for those He blesses. The purpose of these talks is to strengthen one another in days that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:3-5, Isaiah 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Revelation 6:16-17, Revelation 9:20-21, Romans 1:18-20, Romans 1:21-25, Romans 1:26-32, Luke 13:2-5, Romans 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Salt Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 31, 2023

Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus turned the instruction from character qualities of his followers to their function in the world as salt and light. Matthew 5:13 warns about failing to function as salt.

Intro We have found in our study of the Beatitudes that a certain kind of person is blessed (approved and favored by God). This follower of Christ has the same characteristics developed in him that we see in Christ. He is poor in spirit, mournful of anything that does not glorify God, meek, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 3:1-19, Luke 14:35, 2 Corinthians 11:4-15, John 17:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Witnessed By Disciples

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 18, 2010

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there

Witnessed by Disciples STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Matthew 17:1-12) After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Poverty Is A Result Of Laziness (Part 1 Of Rich Man Poor Man In Proverbs) Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

The book of Proverbs is not a book of finances. Rather, Proverbs is about wealth and want in light of the social reality of Proverbs. It makes us rethink the tribulations of poverty and, yes, even the troubles of prosperity (Prov. 15:16).

"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man" (Prov. 6:10-11). The context of this sub-section is laziness. Solomon tells the lazy person to look to the ant (Prov. 6:6). The ant has no boss ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Found Here - Hope In Our Creator Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2018

God, is the Creator, He exists, He is not a product of man’s imagination, He is real, He is the basis of our Hope.

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope we have in our Creator, our Heavenly Father, the one who created everything we see, and everything we can’t see. Our English Bible starts with the book of Genesis, and the first words we read in Genesis is “In the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Bootlegging Your Blessing”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

It’s time to arise and put on the whole armor of God; you need to know you are fearfully and wonderfully made, I am a child of God, I am a member of Christ’s body, I am the righteousness of God, I am the head and not the tail, I am more than a conqueror through Christ.

I. Saul A. Saul’s story is one that is often portrayed as the “pauper to the prince”. He is glamorized as the first King of Israel. He was no body, he had no “royal blood line” no one to fall back on to validate his worthiness as a King. He now has his name written in the history books as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40

Grease The Wheels!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 6, 2017

1. Focus on being a People of Agape Love 2. Focus on being a People Living in Light of God's Ultimate Judgment. A message on how to confront tough issues and possible disagreements in the Body of Christ.

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 and Call to Worship (Psalm 114) Title: Grease the Wheels! 1. Focus on being a People of Agape Love 2. Focus on being a People Living in Light of God's Ultimate Judgment. A message on how to confront tough issues and possible disagreements in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 114:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

There Are No Gray Areas Only Gray People

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 9, 2020

There are no gray areas. The Word has a correct answer for every issue. Issues are only gray when people do not want the full light of God but want to tiptoe on the edges of darkness.

“Abstain from anything that sustains prejudice against the Gospel.” - Dr. Robert Delnay Romans 14:1-15:7 Background Holy – Sanctification, Separation Leviticus 19:2 qadosh Leviticus 20:7 qodesh I Peter 1:15,16 hagios 1 Thessalonians 5:23 hagiazo God is black and white! Light in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23, Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sun Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Everything you can learn about the sun--it's power, light, and fire, will increase your love for, and awe of Jesus. Study the sun, and you are studying theology, for it is a symbol of what Jesus will be to us forever.

Isaac Asimov, the most prolific writer of this age, author of over 500 books, has a delightful essay on gold in his book, The Sun Shines Bright. He gives us scientific confirmation of why God would make the New Jerusalem a city of gold. The ancient world considered gold the most noble of metals. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

Putting It To Use Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

The first lesson in this two lesson series took a look at our "free" gift from God and what it provides. In light of the gift we as Christians are challenged to share what we have been given.

This morning we began our study on “Our Gift…from God!” by identifying His gift to all mankind – once applied to our lives Jesus blood provides: • Justification…(Romans 5:16-17) • Sanctification…(1 Cor. 6:9-11) • Preservation…(John 10:28-29) • Identification…(1 John 3:1; Rev. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Flows From The Throne Of The Lamb

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 22, 2010

The winter of this world bears down on us. But the scene of the life and light of heaven strengthens and encourages us. Cherish the heavenly scene. Parts: 1) A life of radiant pureness. 2) A life of resplendent purpose.

Text: Revelation 22:1-5 Theme: Life Flows from the Throne of the Lamb A. A life of radiant pureness B. A life of resplendent purpose Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 21, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Should God Answer Our Prayers?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 11, 2006

This sermon looks at the prayer that is prayed in the 67th psalm. It is a prayer asking for God to BLESS US, be GRACIOUS to US, and SHINE upon US. Why should God BLESS US when there are multitudes of other people in need of God to BLESS them them? After G

Subject: "Why Should God Answer Our Prayers?" Scripture Reference: Psalm 67:1-7 ’God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us. Selah. That Thy may be known upon earth, Thy saving health upon all nations. Let the people praise Thee, O God, let all the people praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Musings Of A Madman Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 11, 2013

If you want your sanity restored and to shine brightly in a dark world, don't be proud of your own achievements; instead, humble yourself before Almighty God. "Christ sends none away empty but those who are full of themselves" (Donald Gray Barnhouse)

Chan Gailey, who at various times coached for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs told a story some time ago about the time he was head coach of Alabama’s Troy State and they were playing for the National Championship. The week before the big game, he was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Serve (To Reveal) The Same Virtue Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2014

On the same team, following the same leader, seeking to accomplish the same purpose of making Christ known to the world, we must know where to line up so that we remained focused on the right thing... our focus is to shine forth His virtue in our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 10, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Virtue! Sermon Text: Colossians 3:18-21 [ESV] Introduction: The beginning of our message today actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist