Sermons on Refused To Shine:

Keeping The Light Shining

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 10, 2006

We should not waste our light; it is to shine brightly for all to see! It is our duty to stand out, not for prominence sake but for the spreading of the gospel, for light into a dark world, for the glory of God!

KEEPING THE LIGHT SHINING Isa. 9:2 (NIV) "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned." The story is told of a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline and who received his new supply of oil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shake It And Shine It! Series

Contributed by Clarence Moore on Jul 19, 2007

What is my true purpose on earth? To preserve and project!

2007 Summer Series - Sermon on the Mount: Shake it and Shine it – Part two Matthew 5:13-16 The Sermon on the Mount is one of greatest jewels of the bible. It deals with what many in our churches do not want to adhere to – Holy living and Holy conduct. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Light That Shines In Darkness

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2014

There is a light that shines in dark places.

The Light that shines in the Dark Places 2 Peter 1:16-21 1. This text is based on eye witness accounts of who the Light is. • This reading is convincing the non-believers of the Divinity of Christ as the Anointed one, the Christos, the Messiah Gods Son, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Still Shines

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A Christmas message to remind us that the light still shines no matter how dark the world becomes

The Light Still Shines John 1:4-5, Philippians 2:14-15 December 16, 2012 Morning Service We live in a dark world The events of this Friday have shown one of the worst school shootings in United States history. The whole thing is an absolute senseless tragedy. It is one of the worst mass shootings ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Rejoicing As You Shine

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 27, 2008

This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of Philippians. Good practical believers training.

Rejoicing as You Shine Text: Philippians 2: 5-17 The only way for a believer to be like Christ is to allow their mind to be renewed daily in the word of God. As a believer soaks his or her mind into God’s word he or she will begin to bear fruit. The old saying is true, “What goes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Light Shines Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 16, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding Jesus Revealed, Rejected, Reviled and Received.

Journeying With John - It’s a Trip (JWJ-05) When the Light Shines John 1:9-13 This morning John is going to take us to a very deep place that has very profound implications. As a matter of fact, the way you respond in the next few minutes is an indication to me of what your experience of eternity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: *other

Letting The Gospel Shine Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 25, 2011

1st Corinthians 11 is one of the most controversial and misunderstood sections of Paul's writings. We'll explore it using culture, context, character, and language to find out what Paul is and is not saying to the Corinthians and to us today.

The first thing to know about this section is that it is not about marriage or the role of women in the church. It is about having respect in worship for each other within our culture. Just prior, Paul was telling us to have respect for the conscience of others who are weak in terms of the freedoms ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hope Shines Through Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 1, 2022

Out of the most desperate situations God is able to do a work of hope. The Messiah is a shoot from the stump of Jesse. From a stump God will raise up a ruler and king. Not just any king but the greatest the world will ever know, the Messiah, King Jesus.

In what way would you describe the almighty power of God? One way would be to picture a forest. A giant comes along something like “Paul Banyan” who walks through swinging a two sided axe and chops down trees with each swing. It would be like swinging a cycle in a field of wheat. The imagery is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 5, 2022

We are rightly fascinated by the stars and the universe around us. In this text Paul encourages us to live such lives that we “will shine …like stars in the sky”.

Fuel For Your Faith Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-30 Introduction The speed of light traveling through a vacuum is about 186,282 miles per second. According to physicist Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, on which much of modern physics is based, nothing in the universe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up And Shine

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 16, 2020

This sermon examines 1 Samuel 3:1-20, the story of Samuel and Eli, and gives lessons on, what defined them, as a dying priesthood, and a rising prophet. These lessons can be applied to our Churches, and lives today, which can result in what spiritual impact we will have on today's world.

AWAKE OR SLEEPING 1 Samuel 3:1-20 In our text we see a transition from a Priesthood who had taken God for granted, to a rising Prophet, who would awaken a Nation. From Eli to Samuel. Eli means to ascend or "lofty". There are two ways to look at him, as a Priest he was called to ascend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arise, Shine: Radiate

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Mar 5, 2018

"Arise, Shine" was our Epiphany 2018 Series. This was the final installment (Transfiguration Sunday). In short, as Christ radiantly revealed His glory to the disciples, we radiate the light, the life, and the love of Jesus to all the world.

The whole week had been one big mountaintop experience for us all. It was July, 2008, and there were about 30 of us—both high school youth and adults from Redeemer and Immanuel Lutheran Churches from my hometown of Seymour, Indiana. We had been on a servant event trip all week at Lutheran ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, Mark 9:2-9, 2 Corinthians 3:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Shining For Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 3, 2011

Every person should get saved because of the Light Jesus brings.

Series: Joy in the Journey The Joy of Shining for Jesus Philippians 2:15 July 3, 2011 AM Subject: Light Central Theme: Why Christians should shine as lights in the world. Objective: Every person should get saved because of the Light Jesus brings. Introduction: Our series through Philippians has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: *other

The Shining Face Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2023

'The Shining Face of God' - Psalm 67 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Because the World Needs Light (vs 1-2). (2). Because the World Needs Joy (vs 3-4). (3). Because the World Needs Life (vs 5-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Coca-Cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. • In 1886, Dr John Pemberton first introduced Coca-Cola ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Shining Light On Darkness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead.

"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead." - Ephesians 5:11 As children of light, we are commanded to shine brightly in a world shrouded in darkness. But what does it mean to "take no part" in the unfruitful works of darkness? And how do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

The Light Still Shines

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Christ calls us to share the thrilling gospel, live as true disciples, and trust His daily presence so His light still shines.

Introduction – The Most Thrilling Story Many years ago, when Adoniram Judson was doing powerful missionary work in Burma, he returned home for furlough and was invited to speak at a church in the United States. The congregation expected an exciting account of danger and heroism—stories of jungle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, John 8:12, Acts 1:8, Philippians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist