Sermons on Refused To Shine:

The Day The Sun Stood Still

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 28, 2017

Joshua realized it was the will of God for him to have victory in the battle. VICTORY IS THE WILL OF GOD but at some point in your life there has to be a time that you realize the will of God is to GET UP AND FIGHT.

TITLE: THE DAY THE SUN STOOD STILL SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 10:6-14 On this past Monday, August 21st, all of North America, millions of people were treated to see one of nature’s most wondrous spectacles. Anyone within the path of totality was able to see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights – a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Can’t Remain Like This

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

A life of stagnation is not God’s will; you must rise by faith, take decisive steps, and refuse to remain in the same situation.

I CAN’T REMAIN LIKE THIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Key Verse: “Why sit we here until we die? If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enlightened Heart

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 23, 2018

In Eph. 1:18 Paul prays that their hearts would be enlightened. To enlighten means to make clear or inform. The Greek word Paul uses means to shine; to illuminate. Paul wants their hearts to illuminate and shine with the things he goes on to describe.

THE ENLIGHTENED HEART Eph. 1:15-21 In our passage today Paul prays that their hearts would be enlightened. To enlighten means to explain or make clear. It can also mean to tell or inform. Our hearts can be enlightened by being told something new as well as having something we know to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-21, 2 Peter 1:2-3, Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2015

Part 3 of this series continue with Romans chapter one focusing on God's response when mankind refused to acknowledge Him.

The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Romans 1:22-32; 6:1 Introduction This message is part 3 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In part one and two I shared with you what was recorded in James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting aside all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let There Be Light

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025

"Let there be light" signifies God's power to bring order, illumination, and transformation, both in creation and in the spiritual lives of believers.

LET THERE BE LIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:3 "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." Supporting Texts: John 8:12, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 60:1, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 4:6 INTRODUCTION Light is one of the most powerful forces in creation. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3, John 8:12, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 60:1, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025

Being the light means reflecting Christ wherever we are—our homes, workplaces, communities, and even in the church.

BEING THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: Jesus declared that His followers are the light of the world. This identity is not just a symbolic title ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hitting Bottom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2009

Sometimes we refuse to bear down spiritually until we or our family hits bottom.

Hitting Bottom Genesis 34:1-35:14 1. Jim Lopardo tells this story: I was a percussion major when I was in college, and during a rehearsal of the student orchestra, my section kept making mistakes. "When you’re too dumb to play anything," the professor conducting us sneered, "they give you a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Can't Believe Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

For people living under the influence of spiritual blindness by REFUSING TO BELIEVE the infallible, authoritative word of God...

The Bible says, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…” How strong is your SPIRITUAL eyesight? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being JESUS, where are you? Did you know that SOME OF US are WILLINGLY walking down the road of life VISUALLY IMPAIRED? (Beer Goggles slide) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One God. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006

By refusing to believe in the One Faith, you have dis-honored God, And likewise made an enemy.

One God. Part 2 We have seen in part 1, that God is self sufficient and has the ability to do as His will dictates. In Part 2 we will look at the second part of our message, One Faith. Eph ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We need to release the regrets of yesterday, Refuse the fears of tomorrow and receive instead, the peace of today.

Worry Death was walking toward a city one morning and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I’m going to take 100 people," Death replied. "That’s horrible!" the man said. "That’s the way it is," Death said. "That’s what I do." The man hurried to warn everyone he could ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Young Men Shouted - Old Men Wept

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols They were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians.

Text) Ezra 3:10-13 Introduction: Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols They were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians. This captivity lasted 70 years, Jer. 25:11-12. (It began in 605 B.C., when Nebuchadnezzar invaded and subjugated Israel. In 586 B.C., Israel ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophetess And Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 26, 2012

How a woman named Deborah led Israel when men refused or were incapable of leading.

“Prophetess and Judge” Text: Judges 4:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning I want to return to our series of lessons on mountaintop experiences – this particular one on Mount Tabor. The story is about the only woman judge of Israel who was also a prophetess – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011

An exegesis of the parable of the King who gave a wedding banquet for his son and people refused the invitation.

The parable at which we are looking today comes after a series of confrontations Jesus has had with the Pharisees — the religious leaders of the day. They question whether he has the right to do the things he does and by what authority he speaks. They do not want to be a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011

Refusing to unite with a church because of the presence of hypocrites reveals abject ignorance of Christ and His people.

“When you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our Jonah series focusing on God's discipline of Jonah's refusal to obey the call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #2 “God disciplined Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. God’s name appears 32 times in 4 short chapters. We learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17, Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance