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  • Izak Shipman avatar

    Arise! Shine!

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 82 ratings
     | 27,333 views

    A message about vision! What is your vision? I believe that this must be the vision for every church. They might say it different but it must be the same message!. In fact it must be the vision for every Child of God.

    Arise! Shine! I’m going to share to you our Church Vision. I believe that this must be the vision for every church. They might say it different but it must be the same message!. In fact it must be the vision for every Child of God. Are you ready let’s go! Isaiah 60:1-5 Arise, shine; for thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shining Lights Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    Giving your Best Effort

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Shining Lights Matthew 5:14-16 (Only a small portion of this story is true, I’ll leave it to you to figure out which part. The meaning however is everlasting.) Last week Sheryl and I were spending a quiet evening at home, the children were all in bed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rise And Shine

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,033 views

    Epiphany Sunday: Dates for Christmas and Epiphany. Star of Bethlehem. Calendar Development. Creation imagery.

    What do the Magi have for lunch? Pastronomy If the Magi are also philosophers, what do they have? Pastronomy on Why If the Magi Were Women... You know what would have happened if there had been three wise WOMEN instead of three wise MEN, don’t you? The three wise WOMEN would have asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Shining??

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    What do you do daily for Jesus?

    Are You Shining your Light to the World Matthew 5:14-5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick and it giveth light to all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Arise And Shine

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 180,163 views

    It is the will of God that all His children rise unto a greater height in all areas of life and show forth His purpose and glory in order to attract others to the kingdom.

    ARISE AND SHINE STUDY TEXT: Isaiah 60:1-5 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • TIMOTHY GARDNER avatar

    The Shining Light

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,194 views

    People need to have a better knowledge of what God will do for them when they believe in and accept Him into their lives.

    It is so amazing to me to see different people in the world reject the needs they have. People come into the Salvation Army for financial support because they have lost their jobs, but when we give them a couple of employers that are hiring, they seem to back away. When we get into some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    From Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,104 views

    If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

    John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rise And Shine!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,858 views

    God urges us through the prophet Isaiah to rise and shine as God’s people because his light has come to the world at Epiphany!

    Hope Lutheran Church, Irmo SC - Pastor Jason Zahn Epiphany - January 6, 2002 Isaiah 60:1-6 "Rise and Shine!" Dear Christian Friends, Nearly 2000 years ago a special, bright star rose in the night sky. It was unlike any other. The men who saw it were so moved by its appearance that they rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shad Comeaux avatar

    Rise And Shine

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,518 views

    This sermon helps us to understand the urgency of awakening out of spiritual inactivity.

    Do you remember during your childhood, and perhaps our youth can relate to this now, when you had fallen deep in sleep? I mean you were past counting sheep and you were on cloud 9. Everything was perfect, and you were having the best dream you had in months. Then you were suddenly awakened by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory That Shines Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,743 views

    A look at the meaning of "glory" and how the glory of God is part of the Christmas story

    Sometimes, you need a wingman. That’s the pilot term for your partner in the air - the guy who flies alongside you to help you, and you help him. Sometimes, you just need another person alongside you to help you through - a 2nd set of ears at the doctor’s office; a witness to the business deal; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany on providing salt and letting the light of Christ shine.

    Matthew 5: 13 – 16 / Let It Shine Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would leave; but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Designed To Shine

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 16, 2007
    based on 108 ratings
     | 33,475 views

    to put this is proper context ... Jesus is saying to His disciples ... You and you alone are the light of the world.

    DESIGNED TO SHINE Matthew 5:14-16 Preached At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, IL on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 • Text: Matthew 5:14-16 (v.14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (v.15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shining Bright

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 28, 2013
     | 4,626 views

    We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God.

    Shining Bright May 26, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Supplemental Passage: "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Barron avatar

    Light In Our Darkness

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,940 views

    This sermon looks at what God is doing in the lowest and darkest times in our lives.

    LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS JEREMIAH 31:10-20 DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C CROSSROADS/PERRYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, MO INTRO. How Many Religious Folks Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? (posted on sermoncentral.com) CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    In The Dark

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    Has anyone ever been afraid or fearful? Have you ever felt like you have been in the dark and you did not know what was going to happen? You did not know where to go because you could not see because of how dark the situation looked. God works in the dark

    In The Dark Genesis 15:1 1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Has anyone in here ever been afraid or fearful? Have you ever felt like you have been in the dark and you did not know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God