Sermons on Children Shine:

The Reasons Why Children Should Be Dedicated

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

There are principles that follow the dedication of everything. Children's dedication is another way of saying to God; Thank you for providing the child for us, and we are giving him back to you. As in the past culture of dedication, offerings used to accompany dedication.

THE REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD BE DEDICATED Written by Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel; December 9, 2022 1 Samuel 1:28 “So I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there.” God has promised to always bless everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Families With Adult Children In Crisis

Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 29, 2025

All families have crisis at sometime. How the church responses can mean the difference between comforting and contributing to their pain.

HELPING FAMILIES WITH ADULT CHILDREN IN CRISIS INTRODUCTION A. In the Chinese language, the word for “crisis” is composed of two characters: “wei” meaning danger, and “ji,” meaning turning point or crucial moment. B. When families have adult children in crisis, how we, their church family, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Ought To Pray For Our Children Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 1, 2023

As parents and ones who love that child, we ought to pray daily for him or her.

We Ought to be Praying for our Children Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, Jesus says about John the Baptist “among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist.” Wow, what a compliment from Jesus to John the Baptist. Now think about John the Baptist’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Mothers Are Prayer Warriors For Their Children. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Godly mothers are a blessing from God, and one of their most powerful weapons is prayer.

Godly mothers are a blessing from God, and one of their most powerful weapons is prayer. They are prayer warriors who intercede for their children, seeking God’s guidance, protection, and blessings. we’ll explore the importance of godly mothers as prayer warriors, using Bible verses to support this ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Psalm 121:8

The God Who Defends His Children Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

God does not abandon His children. He watches, shields, speaks, intervenes, and delivers. When you walk with God in covenant, you enjoy divine security that no enemy can breach.

THE GOD WHO DEFENDS HIS CHILDREN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson #14: As Children Of God, Blameless And Harmless Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2018

These verses give specific instructions on how to work out God’s “good purpose” in relation to daily Christian living.

Date: 8/24/18 Lesson #14 Title: As Children of God, Blameless and Harmless Scripture: (Philippians 2:14-16, NIV) (14) Do everything without grumbling or arguing, (15) so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living With The Love Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2023

1. Godly love shines the light on our salvation (vs. 10-13). 2. Godly love strengthens the assurance of our salvation (vs. 14-15). 3. Godly love spurs us into action (vs. 16-18).

Living with the Love of the Lord 1 John 3:10-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared December 30, 2023) MESSAGE: *God's kind of agape love is one of the greatest themes in this very short letter from the Apostle John. We know this because the original words for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Arise, Shine, Your Light Has Come Isaiah 60:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 20, 2024

Isaiah 60:1-2 is a powerful text that calls us to arise and shine because our light has come.

Transformed by Truth: Arise, Shine, Your Light Has Come Isaiah 60:1-2 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into a powerful passage from Isaiah 60:1-2, a text that calls us to arise and shine because our light has come. Let's read from the New Living Translation: "Arise, Jerusalem! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12, Exodus 40:34-35, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1:5, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching The Next Generation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2013

If we want to reach the next generation for Christ, we must bring a child to Jesus, be a child ourselves, and bless a child.

Little 5-year-old Kayse Poland grew more and more excited about her first day of kindergarten, and her 3-year-old sister, Jayme, watched her with great fascination. On the Sunday before the first day of school, Kayse fell and skinned her knee. Tears began to flow, and Jayme, seeing the blood on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Numbers 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Parents In Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To declare the reality of spiritual warfare, the role believers and parents play in it, and the divine power of God that equips us in this spiritual battle.

Good morning, church. Today, we are diving deep into a critical topic that tends to be overlooked, but it is prevalent in our lives. We're talking about Spiritual Warfare and the crucial role we as believers, and specifically parents, play in it. We're also going to explore the unmatched power of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Topics: Protecting, Children

Love Each Other, Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus prays for our unity as Christians so we can be a witness to the world that he is real.

Many of us know the story after Joshua, things went well for a while. They kept their promise, they were devoted to following God and not worship other gods of the land, but it didn�t take long. After only one generation they went back to their evil ways. They lost sight of the promise they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Return Of Jesus: A Shining Sun In Our Christian Sky Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024

The word tells us not to grieve for the dead in Christ like the rest of the world. Because though the world doesn’t have hope, we have an eternal hope. It’s bright and it’s shining, it’s strong and consistent, much like Earth’s sun. It shines day and night. Whether we see it or not, it keeps shining

When talking about a vision from God, we have to understand that we can't take it at the same level as scripture. It's a testimony, a vision, something we test against the word of God and prayer. But I sensed God asking me to share a bit of this testimony. I had a vision from God when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006

We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Shine The Light Of Christ - Isaiah 60:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

In a world filled with spiritual darkness, God has called His people to be light-bearers, this is not our light, but the light of Christ shining through us.

Go! And Shine the Light of Christ Isaiah 60:3 (NLT): “All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Introduction Imagine for a moment a darkened stadium. The power goes out. Thousands sit in confusion, waiting in silence. Suddenly, a single torch is lit. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:3, John 8:12, Revelation 21:23-24, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Matthew 27:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honor And Obey (A Sermon Just For Kids) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

This is a sermon just for kids, teaching them in different ways about Obedience and Honor.

Honor and Obedience Pastor Glenn Newton (Kids Sermon) 5-30-04 Greet the Kids.... This morning we are going to have a good time learning about what God has said.... How many of you know that God can talk to us? Today we are going to focus and learn about two words that God has given to us... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-20, 1 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene