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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Arise And Shine Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,772 views

    Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival and appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at some of the symbolism and prophecies related to Advent. This sermon can also be used for Epiphany.

    We just lit the second Advent candle; and so, this morning, I want to take some time to discuss in detail what the season of Advent is all about. But allow me to first begin with an illustration from the Vietnam War era, which was around the 1960’s. This illustration is from someone who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Shining??

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    What do you do daily for Jesus?

    Are You Shining your Light to the World Matthew 5:14-5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick and it giveth light to all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Arise And Shine

    Contributed by Vini Charles on Jun 20, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,515 views

    Make yourself a new soul, change your hearts and don't keep grudges in your heart, stop blaspheming and be radiant in Lord. Now it is not the time to preach gospel but now it is time to get up and arise.

    Isaiah - 60:1  Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 60:2  For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Willing To Be Offered?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022
     | 794 views

    We are to shine like lights in a shadowy world. And to do that, we may have to be offered up for the sake of others.

    In light of everything that Christ was willing to do for them, Philippians 2:12-18 explains how Christians ought to live. The directive to “work out” salvation is to let the new birth in Christ manifest itself in one’s actions. Believers should serve God without complaining or griping as part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Arise And Shine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,252 views

    Encourage the congregation to seek God's wisdom and love Him consistently, so they can arise and shine as beacons of His love and faithfulness in the world.

    Good morning, family! I can't think of a better way to kick-start our time together than by diving headfirst into the rich wisdom of Proverbs. Proverbs 13:9 says, "The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out." It's a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and ...read more

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    Daring To Shine Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,085 views

    As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

    Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rise And Shine

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,724 views

    This sermon helps us to understand the urgency of awakening out of spiritual inactivity.

    Do you remember during your childhood, and perhaps our youth can relate to this now, when you had fallen deep in sleep? I mean you were past counting sheep and you were on cloud 9. Everything was perfect, and you were having the best dream you had in months. Then you were suddenly awakened by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rise And Shine

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,153 views

    Epiphany Sunday: Dates for Christmas and Epiphany. Star of Bethlehem. Calendar Development. Creation imagery.

    What do the Magi have for lunch? Pastronomy If the Magi are also philosophers, what do they have? Pastronomy on Why If the Magi Were Women... You know what would have happened if there had been three wise WOMEN instead of three wise MEN, don’t you? The three wise WOMEN would have asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Light And Truth Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,730 views

    When people reject the light God gives them, they lose that truth and move deeper and deeper into darkness.

    INTRODUCTION We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all the Razorback fans mad. There were two Razorbacks who had heard about a $50 all-inclusive cruise just for Razorback fans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Light Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    Sermon #6 in the Jesus in Isaiah series looks at how Messiah is pictured as a light in a dark place. Texts for this include Isaiah 9:2-4, 50:10-11, 60:1-3 as well as a reference in Matt.5:14-16. (Sermon #5 of this series is omitted because Ronnie Morgan

    Isaiah #6 CHCC: 02-16-03 THE LIGHT Isaiah 9:2-4, Isaiah 50:10-11, Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SKIT: This Little Light of Mine INTRODUCTION: I like it when other people assist me by bringing a unique introduction to my sermon. Surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light Revealed As Conquerer Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,470 views

    This is a sermon series focusing on learning more about Jesus Christ.

    Isaiah 9:1-4 NIV Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 2 The people walking in darkness have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by David Cain on May 2, 2012
     | 5,526 views

    A reminder that, just as Jesus is the light of the world, we are called to be his lights in the world

    The Light of the World Our gospel reading this morning is Mark’s telling of the transfiguration of Jesus. It is a fascinating story, and quite unusual in the ministry of Jesus as Moses and Elijah are brought back to life in a scene witnessed by three of disciples. The heart of the story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Light Within Us

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    The light within us is beautiful and exposes darkness, because it is God within us.

    The Light That Is Within Us 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 27, 2002 Introduction: I. The Arkansas Ice Storm 2000 A. It had been many years since we had seen a sever ice storm. 1. Previously, in Kansas we had weathered a blizzard for the first time we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shining Faces

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    A sermon on the transfiguration of Jesus and how his being "changed" or "transformed" affects our daily living.

    Luke 9:28 – 36 Shining Faces Intro: “A teacher of a primary Sunday School class was reading this passage of scripture to her class. As she read, she noticed Johnny staring at her with a puzzled look. When she finished reading, she asked Johnny to tell her where Jesus was in the story. Johnny ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 735 views

    Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light.

    Background to passage: In this text we are reminded that we used to be darkness and now we are light. Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light. I think he tells us some ways to do that, and I want to bring it down a little closer to where we live today. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist