Sermons on Shine Brightly:

An Explosion Of Glory Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Christ’s glory was hidden in his humanity, affirmed by the Father, and revealed most fully in his suffering.

On Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Schools are closed, our church office is closed, some of you have the day off, all to commemorate the life work of Rev. Martin Luther King. The day before Rev. King was assassinated he delivered his final sermon in support of sanitation workers on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Takes To Be A Star?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001

Paul tells the Philippians to shine like stars and his message is the same for us today. this is a brief inductive message

What it Takes to Be a Star Philippians 2.12-18 November 23, 1997 Morning Service 1. Stars in people A. Movie: C. Eastwood, J. Wayne, K. Costner, J. Roberts, Princess Diana B. Music: G. Brooks, A. Grant, B. Joel C. Sports: Basket - M. Jordan, Football - D. Marino, B. Favre, Hockey - Gretzgy, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

How Are You Building Your Life?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon deals with recognizing that the sun does not always shine, but God will build our lives to stand the tests of time.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this message. HOW ARE YOU AT BUILDING YOUR LIFE? June 10, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 7:24-29 It was just over 38 years ago that an arsonist burned church to ground Wedding had happened here night before, youth on lock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Internalized Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory shine through the brokenness of our lives when we let Him be the center of our lives.

Last Sunday we began again a focus on the glory of God, and I skipped the video I had planned to share (which we first saw last September), so I want to begin there today. It helps us with the review: what is “the glory of God”? It is the words of Pastor-theologian John Piper, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Lights All Year Long Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2012

Jesus said we should be "the light of the World." But just how and why should we shine that light?

I asked the congregation: “How many of you have already taken down your Christmas lights?” (This was 7 days after Christmas Day, and about a 1/3 raised their hands) “Well, how many of you will take down your decorations NEXT week? (a few more raised their hands). How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Universalism Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 7, 2008

“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” Isaiah 1:1.

Matt. 2:1-12 Theme: The Universalism of the Lord Text: Is. 60:1-6; Eph. 3:1-12; Matt. 2:1-12 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2008. What we do at the beginning of the year often determines what happens during the year. There is a custom most of us observe. This custom is that the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformation-Revelation-Transformation Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 22, 2010

Matthew 17:1-13 This was the only time the glory of Jesus was veiled in human flesh and was allowed to shine forth.

Transformation-Revelation-Transformation Matt 17:1-5 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2020

Do you bring something to others that enhances their faith in God? Does the light of Christ shine in your life?

Salt and Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Intro: Sam was chatting with his friend Ted. He asked Ted whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day. “Yes,” Ted rapidly replied, “I bought her a belt and a bag.” “That sounds good,” Sam responded. “I hope she will like them. Ted grinned, “Me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vision Sunday - Salt And Light

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 12, 2025

Jesus calls us salt and light. How do we season and shine in this daark culture around us?

Vision Sunday Be These: Salt and Light Matthew 5 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-07-2025 Walker and Craig Walker Hayes, the grammy nominated country singer who had a seven time gold number one song “Fancy like” and his wife Lainey decided to move to Nashville so he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

Four paradoxes of God’s kingdom from the parables of Jesus.

Life is filled with paradoxes. Now a paradox is simply a statement or idea that appears to be contradictory. One of the most famous ancient paradoxes was described by a Greek author named Epimenides. Epimenides tells us of a Cretan who utters the words, "All Cretans are liars." Can you see the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 5: Glorification & Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Wayne Odonnell on Jul 9, 2008

The certainty of our glorification. Three reasons we have eternal security.

Romans 5: Glorification & Eternal Security Date: 6/29/08 At: Tioga Heights Christian Church By: Wayne ODonnell Web: http://bible.ag Ok, good morning again. How are you doing? It must be the fifth Sunday, because I am here. The last time I was here, I started a survey of Romans. We covered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Truth About Life, Pursuit, Purpose And Providence Part-1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2013

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV)

The Great Truth about Life, Pursuit, Purpose and providence Part-1 “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV) In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Responsible For Your Own Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2025

When we get saved, each of us is given our own piece of Holy Spirit fire.What we do with that fire after that is up to each individual. Either we keep it burning brightly or let our fire go out.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN FIRE Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SONG LEADER SABOTAGE 1. I heard about this pastor who was finishing up a fiery sermon on self-control. He said with great passion, a). "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd throw it in the river." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The second purpose of our lives is to love one another.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". So far, we’ve seen that God made us for a reason. He had a purpose in creating us. Life was not an accident; the human race ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Crowns Of Eternal Reward

Contributed by David Becker on Apr 30, 2006

There are 5 Crowns of Eternal Reward that the believer can receive if what they how they are lived passes the test of fire - 1 Cor 3:8-15 (Thsi message was preached in tandum with my wife.)

CROWNS OF ETERNAL REWARD OPENING REFERRENCE - 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 The one who plants and the one who waters work as a team with the same purpose. Yet they will be rewarded individually, according to their own hard work. 9 We work together as partners who belong to God. You are God’s field, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God