Sermons on Refused To Shine:

Prisoner Of War Series

Contributed by Paul Getter on Apr 7, 2003

I Refuse To Be A Prisoner of War! Jesus came to set you free Indeed

I Timothy 1: 18  ¶This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19  Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: II Corinthians 10: 3  For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Cursed With A Curse After Robbing God

Contributed by David Nsiah on Sep 3, 2005

Many Christians are cursed with a curse since we refuse to pay our tithes!

Malachi 3:8-10 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, wherein how have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, prove me now ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tale Of Two Eye Exams

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010

Some are looking for Jesus while others refuse to see. Which one are you?

Intro. In chapter 11, we saw the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus. At the beginning of chapter 12, Jesus is anointed, and He declares that Mary did this for His coming death. I. A Visitation that was Desired - vs. 21-26 The Gentiles come and seek an audience with Him. A. A Strong ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining the life of Ahithophel and what happened when he refused to forgive David

Notice four things about Ahithophel’s life and his unforgiving spirit... 1. His GREATNESS (16:23) A. He was great because of his position. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Psalm 41:9 Psalm 55:12-14 B. He was great because of his posterity. Son: Eliam (one of David’s mighty men) Granddaughter: Bathsheba (future ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Approval Of One

Contributed by Hansel Young on Jul 29, 2008

Refusing to Live For Man’s Applause Living Only for God’s Approval

The Approval of One Proverbs 12:2 “A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.” Galatians 1:10 “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Holiness

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith- Confusion Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

We live to build Christ’s kingdom by refusing to build our own.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:9, Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 3:22, Galatians 3:27, Revelation 7:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Up And Glow

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

It is time for the Church to arise in the mist of the dark world of sin and shine for the glory of Christ.

“GET UP AND GLOW” Intro: I believe that every church ought to have a vision and mission of what they feel that God would have them to do in reaching out to their area with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The challenge I have for you and I as a Church is that which the Lord began to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Others

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2007

There is an "others" centered theme in Philippians that shines brightly in the examples and instructions of chapter 2.

Mrs. Jenny’s 2nd and 3rd grade Wednesday night class has been memorizing Philippians 2:5-11. They have done from verse 5-8 so far and I want to invite them all to come up here and share these verses with all of us. Will all you students please come on up? This week’s "through the Bible" readings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Christ - Let The River Flow 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

Let the river of life flow through you and produce a light to shine to the world.

2011.11.13.Missions Sunday Version 2. Sharing Christ - Let the River Flow William Akehurst HSWC Romans 1:16-20 UNASHAMED I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. The just shall live (eternally) by faith. COMMANDED to go into all the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022

As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.

Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Pass The Salt, Please"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 19, 2014

Here is a message encouraging us to be the Salt of the Earth...

"Pass the salt, Please" Matthew 5:13 Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Has Come Series

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

Jesus came into the world to save the world from darkness, and he has chosen us to be the light of this world.

Today, we are concluding our dark side revealed series. We talked about: • DS of religion & how Satan still deceives people into believing something that is not true • DS of sexuality and about God’s standards & how God’s desire is for us to be holy • DS of human ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Piercing The Darkness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014

Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Faites Briller Votre LumiÈre Au Sommet

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 29, 2022

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

Visionary View: Don't Hide In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

When we choose not to hide in plain sight, we become catalysts for change. Our visibility allows God's love to flow through us, touching the lives of those around us.

"Visionary View: Don't Hide in Plain Sight" Today, we delve into the concept of not hiding in plain sight, a vital message rooted in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT): "You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal