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  • Jane Willis avatar

    In The Darkness Shines The Greatest Light Of All

    Contributed by Jane Willis on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    Recently I drove into the mountains near Colorado Springs to see the last of the autumn color. The aspen trees were past their prime, and the setting was much quieter than it had been a few weeks earlier. Many leaves had already falled. I felt a hint of w

    I am going to start by talking about hibernation! I have been fascinated with the process of hibernation since moving to Colorado. My first year here, a bear came into my yard every evening during the fall. I loved watching this bear. Having just moved from Florida, a bear seemed very exotic. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,988 views

    The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making Hay While The Sun Shines

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,380 views

    This is a good message for the end of the summer in that it speaks of accomplishment and productivity over a period of time. Was it a wasted summer or an unproductive life up to this point?

    April, 2007 “Making Hay While the Sun Shines” John 9:1-12 “...we must do the work of him who sent me” (v. 4). INTRODUCTION: You have probably all heard the term “making hay while the sun shines.” What does that mean? Does it just mean going out and working in a field? Verse 4 says, “as long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Arise, Shine, Your Light Is Come

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,424 views

    Our job is to reflect His light.

    ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the human heart: a darkness that could be felt (Exodus 10:21). It was a darkness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does Your Light Shine? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2012
     | 9,773 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 16 through 21

    Luke 1: 16 – 21 How Does Your Light Shine? 16 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Believe, Evangelize, Shine Like Stars

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 10, 2014
     | 5,860 views

    To show that we don't need to be believers only but also one that evangelizes or soul winners.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you evangelize? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't need to be believers only but also one that evangelizes or soul winners. IV. TEXT: Daniel 12:3 (Amplified Bible) 12:3 And the teachers and those who are wise shall shine like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Your Little Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,110 views

    Letting your light shine in all circumstances

    There was a Christian family who had trouble getting along with their neighbours, who were also Christians. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbours was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let The Light Shine Upon Us

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,069 views

    In the Anglican Church, we do not have altar calls, spelled “A-L-T-A-R”, but Jesus always issues an altar call, spelled “A-L-T-E-R”. He calls on us to change our lives for a better fit. He calls on us to change habits that drag us down.

    John 1:1-17 is John’s version of the nativity story. It doesn’t begin with shepherds and angels and a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. John’s nativity story takes us back to the beginning of creation and time, and it echoes the creation story in Genesis. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Shining The Light - A Father's Day Message Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 21, 2012
     | 12,270 views

    A message all about what it means to be a man of God in the context of our marriages / families. Indebted to pastor and author John Piper and his excellent book, "This Momentary Marriage," for his four very practical ways of what it looks like for a man

    Shining The Light - Ephesians 5:23 - June 17, 2012 (Father’s Day) Series: After The Honeymoon - #7 Folks, this morning I want to share with you a story I came across awhile back. It’s written by a woman named Patricia McGerr and it’s called “Johnny Lingo’s Eight ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Let God Shine Through / Beatitudes

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 116 ratings
     | 51,280 views

    A little boy was asked, "What is a saint?" He replied, "A Saint is a person who lets the light shine through." Evidently he got this idea by watching the sun shine through the prophets of God in the stained-glass windows of his church.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12. At the last session ... on the last morning of a two-week seminar on Greek culture, ... Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Your Glory Shines So Bright Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    God's glory will be the defining feature of the new heaven and new earth. Therefore we need to make His glory the supreme passion of our life right now.

    Right now, if you go outside, there are innumerable stars in the sky. But you can only see one of them – our sun. That is because the light from the sun is so bright that none of those other stars in the sky can be seen during the daytime. But if we wait until the sun sets tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Our Shining Armor -- Part 1

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 22, 2019
     | 3,222 views

    Paul lists six pieces of armor in Ephesians 6:14-17. In today's text, Ephesians 6:14, we learn about two pieces of armor that are part of the whole armor of God.

    Scripture A few weeks ago we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, and our only strength in this warfare. Today, I want to examine the first part of our shining armor in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Shining Armor -- Part 1

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,951 views

    Paul lists six pieces of armor in Ephesians 6:14-17. In today's text, Ephesians 6:14, we learn about two pieces of armor that are part of the whole armor of God.

    Scripture A few weeks ago we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, and our only strength in this warfare. Today, I want to examine the first part of our shining armor in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Shining Armor -- Part 2

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,691 views

    In today's text, Ephesians 6:15-17a, we learn about three more pieces of armor that are part of the whole armor of God.

    Scripture A few weeks ago we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, and the first part of our shining armor in this warfare. Today, I want to continue examining ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Shine Brightly For Christ In The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 6, 2022
     | 3,035 views

    You see faith in Christ is the beginning of a journey of growth and development. Growth and development is not automatic. Growth and development are brought about by God’s power working in us both the desire and the ability to fulfil His purpose in our lives.

    Sermon: Shine Brightly for Christ In the New Year Philippians 2:12-16 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist