Sermons about Letting Light Shine

What Does It Take To Shine?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 11, 2002

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Light and darkness are loaded words in the Bible. Jesus call for us to be children of light is serious business.

What does it mean to let your light shine? Dale Foster and I were about 14 years old when we decided to explore a cave we had discovered in the woods not far from my home in Colbert Heights, Alabama. We had heard that it went for miles back under the mountain. We took our flashlights and some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faites Briller Votre LumiÈre Au Sommet

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 29, 2022

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En mars 2022, 42% des pasteurs avaient envisagé de quitter le ministère à plein temps au cours de l'année précédente (BARNA). En outre, seuls 30 % des dirigeants bibliques ont bien terminé leur vie. Nos lumières doivent absolument briller au sommet.

FAITES BRILLER VOTRE LUMIÈRE AU SOMMET "Fils d'homme, en quoi le bois de la vigne est-il meilleur que tout autre bois, que le sarment qui est parmi les arbres de la forêt ? (Ezéchiel 15:2) Jésus a désarmé les principautés et les puissances. Il les a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 15:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 4 ratings

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Sharing your life and witness

Matt. 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Light Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023

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The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:27-29, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:1-9, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 19:10, John 12:46 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Light Sensitive? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2005

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Jesus Christ is like the perfect photograph of the Father - not just physical likeness but His entire personality and character. As He shines His light on your life - are you photo-sensitive to His character?

How many of us would use our drivers license photo for a portrait of ourselves? I can’t seem to get a picture of myself that I like - I look at it and say "that just doesn’t represent me very well." Now - in fact the photo is pretty accurate - it is my ideal of what I want to look like that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Shining Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 11, 2010

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An ancient benediction delivers power and blessings today.

“Living in a Post-Easter World: The Shining” Numbers 6:22-27; John 14:25-27 What is the greatest blessing you could receive this week? For that matter, what is the greatest blessing you’ve ever received? For God’s people, Israel, freedom from slavery in Egypt had to be at ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Time To Shine

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Looking at Jesus call to be the Salt of the earth and the Light of the World. Living out our Faith - by Shining for Jesus.

It’s Time To Shine Matt. 5:13-16 Sermon Outline by Pastor Brad Rigney What are some of the things Jesus’ sermon on the Mount teach us about living for Him? Vs. 13-16; of Jesus’ sermon teaches us that we are to others for Christ. So how do we do this? We are to be Salt, vs. 13 What is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Adventist

The Light From The Gospel

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008

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The Gospel shines through the whole Bible

THE LIGHT FROM THE GOSPEL Exodus 34:27-35 27 Then the LORD said to Moses, " Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." 28 So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water And he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"Let Us Connect"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 5, 2016

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How can we connect to God by companionship, by having Proper Character, by conditioning, and by continuance.

“This New Year let us Connect” Acts 2:42-47 The Early Church found something we need and that is Connection 1. The early Church connected to God as a result of Constance in their life 42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

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JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS, HIS LIGHT IS THE LIFE OF MAN, HIS LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE BELIEVER

THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:21-32 & JOHN 1:1-12 I. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE MESSIAH A. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth -redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc B. Scripture clearly states He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

"only Human"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2023

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A sermon about spreading the good news of the gospel through the cracks in our lives.

“Only Human” 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 How many of you watched the Bengals and the Bills game on Monday Night Football this past week? Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field in the first quarter after a violent hit. The game was stopped, as it should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 30, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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We need to let the light of Christ shine forth from our cracked pots of clay

Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4 Halleluiah! All believers in Jesus need to praise the Lord We know the joy and the light We know that we are saved We know that our sins are forgiven We know we must share the good news Straight not diluted, not twisted, just as it is No Jesus, No heaven No Jesus, No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Light

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

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The world is in utter darkness and we need to become the light, are you listening to me? Shine bright!

Light Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden..” Florence Nightingale, Founder of modern nursing and known as the ‘Lady with a lamp’, got saved at the age of 16; while reading a wonderful book, she experienced a spiritual new birth. A few months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be The Light, By Living The Life! Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Aug 29, 2016

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Expository sermon series on the book of Mark about shining the light of Christ.

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 6: ‘Be the Light By Living the Life’ Mark 4:21-25 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor April 19, 2015 I want to share a brief illustration, I remember when I lived at home with my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism (Becoming The Light In A Dark World)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2025

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Evangelism calls us to shine brightly as lights in the world, reflecting God’s love through our actions, stories, and relationships. Let’s explore how to overcome obstacles and illuminate our communities.

Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17, James 2:17, Revelation 12:11, Proverbs 27:17, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 10:32-33 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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