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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Enjoy Life- Shine Brightly Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2024
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     | 12,686 views

    This is the 196th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from Philippians.

    Series: Action [#196] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- SHINE BRIGHTLY Philippians 2:5-18 Introduction: Our text tells us to shine in this evil and corrupt world- “Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” I remembered something from Science Class about stars and googled it to see if I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

    God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

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    The Lockhart Principle

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,008 views

    If we want to reflect Jesus we need time with him

    The Lockhart Principle In forensic science there is a principle known as the Lockhart principle states that wherever there is contact between two objects, there is a transfer of material between them. The challenge for forensic scientists is to find that material and proved where it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Nobody Will See Your Sine If You Are No Different Than The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 29, 2022
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     | 5,461 views

    God tells us in both the Old and New Testament to let our light shine. That will not happen if we are no different than the world.

    ILLUSTRATION In Daniel chapter 12, there is a verse that every Christian should memorize. And it is: Daniel 12:3 (NKJV) 3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. In the first part of the verse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024
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    This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his struggles.

    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaiah 60:1-3 Summary: This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2012
     | 4,726 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 12-24

    Luke 14: 12-24 Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? 12 Then He also said to him who invited Him, “When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    8 Ways To Help- When You’re In Overload

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 21, 2013
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     | 5,294 views

    What is stress? Before a violin (or any stringed instrument) can produce music, stress must be put on the strings. But pull them too tightly and they’ll snap. (The same is true with you.)

    8 Ways to Help- When You’re In Overload Matthew 6:32-34NKJ What is stress?
Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet. I saw a book titled "Anxiety and Depression For Dummies" ... Not sure it's the brightest idea to label someone looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 23: When Your Face Shines

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2011
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    What happened to make Moses' face shine, What a shining face means, and what can't outsiders see

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 23: When Your Face Shines December 4, 2011 “And when Moses came down from the top of the mountain he wasn’t aware that his face glowed because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Lighting

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
     | 2,241 views

    Sermon on 3 lights we need in our life

    New Lighting Anyone? 3 Sources of light 1. God is light He was light in the beginning - He is light now - and He will be the only light we will need in heaven. As I was studying from Adam Clark commentary. He said: Light is the purest most subtle, most useful and most diffusive (wide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Light

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 2, 2018
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     | 11,658 views

    Why am I doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on after Christmas. So it seems appropriate that the after Christmas sermon would be about light. Not Christmas lights but the real Christmas light.

    CHRISTMAS LIGHT You may be wondering, "why is he doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas"? Well, if Lights on the Lake can still be going after Christmas then why not have a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on until New Year's Day. As you can see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deacon Stephen Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,626 views

    The Freedmen on those days had secretly plotted against Stephen. They induced men and stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes. They came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. They also set up false witnesses against Stephen. Truth triumphs.

    Acts 6:8-15 Deacon Stephen 6:08-10 Spirit Filled Stephen 6:11-14 Seized Stephen 6:15 Shining Stephen Acts 6:08-10 Spirit Filled Stephen Now, St. Luke turns to project an individual, named Stephen, who has improved in his Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Shine, Honor - The Commands Of Jesus Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,395 views

    In this message, Dr. Vorce speaks about how to let our lights shine in a dark world and how to honor God's Word in a Woke Society.

    SHINE, HONOR I. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE-MATTHEW 5:14-16 The emphasis here is on the ministry of Christian character. Actions speak louder than words. A. As Christians, our lights transmit God's glory to a dark world! 1. Shining requires that we take our faith seriously! 2. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "only Human"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2023
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     | 2,519 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shinning Light In A Dark World

    Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Mar 19, 2025
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    Believers in Christ are called to shine as light in a dark world through conduct and testimonies.

    SHINNING LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD Believers are called out of darkness to shine and make tremendous impact in a dark world. The positive impact of a believer not only preaches or show cases Christ but glories our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says to us: Ye are the light of the world. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Call To Christ, Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    We all have a purpose. We’re all here to worship and serve God. Nothing can stop His goals and purposes. We need to figure out how we fit in, and let our light shine in a world full of darkness.

    Call to Christ, Let Your Light Shine John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction A young man accepted Christ. A little while later, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He said, "Oh, I’m only a learner." "Well, when you light a candle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran