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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2011
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     | 3,680 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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    What Light Is And What Light Does Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,299 views

    There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us . . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela once said; “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?” Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 24, 2014
     | 5,175 views

    Isn't Jesus "the" light of the world? Why does Jesus call us the same?

    You Are the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Like the previous verse concerning the believer being the “salt of the earth”, verse 14 begins with the emphatic “you”. This means that the true disciples of Jesus who hears His words and puts them into practice stands in a unique position as “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 11, 2014
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     | 12,783 views

    "A saint is a person who lets the light shine through."

    A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited each cathedral he was impressed by the massive stained glass portraits of the disciples and of other saints. He stood amazed, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shinning Light In A Dark World

    Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Mar 19, 2025
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    Believers in Christ are called to shine as light in a dark world through conduct and testimonies.

    SHINNING LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD Believers are called out of darkness to shine and make tremendous impact in a dark world. The positive impact of a believer not only preaches or show cases Christ but glories our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says to us: Ye are the light of the world. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shine Your Light Oh Lord! (Part2) Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 13, 2020
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     | 3,724 views

    His light shine into every life of His people. Now that we are facing a challenge of Disconnection(no church, no fellowship), I believe that we can all get over with this in the help of our faithful God.

    8-30-2020 12th Year Anniversary Theme: Shine Your Light oh Lord (Psalm 57:5) Introduction: Praise the Lord! Today We celebrate 12 years of God’s Faithfulness in the Church, the Body of Christ of CGC Mambog His light shine into every life of His people. You have seen , experienced, and witnessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Light And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022
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    Light and Dark: What is shining out of us? Luke chapter 11 verses 33-36 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Light must shine (vs 33) (2). Light must illuminate (vs 34a) (3). Light must not grow dim (vs 35-36) (4). Light must be our goal (vs 36) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The brightest star ever found in the universe goes by the catchy name R136a1. • It is 165,000 light years away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Can People Tell That We Have Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
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    Our Lives Should Resemble the Life of Christ.

    1. INTRODUCTION. A PERSONS CONDUCT, CHARACTER, AND SPEECH CAN OFTEN TIMES TELL US A LOT ABOUT A PERSON WITHOUT HAVING AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THEM. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU CAN TELL IF A PERSON IS FOOLISH BY THE WAY THAT THEY CARRY THEMSELVES, AND BY THE THINGS THAT PROTRUDE FROM THEIR LIPS. YOU CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Penetrating Influence Of Character PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
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    This sermon explores our Christian calling to be influential as salt and light in the world, and the consequences of failing to live up to this mission.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we continue to bask in the unfathomable grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this place, not as mere spectators, but as partakers of the divine mystery of faith. We are not here by accident, ...read more

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    Rise And Shine!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,928 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

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Arise Out Of Darkness And Shine

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Oct 13, 2017
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     | 49,390 views

    The whole earth maybe covered in darkness but who says you have to be wrapped in the darkness. Get up and pray, get up and study the Word, get into real fellowship with the Light and God’s sunrise glory will cover you.

    Introduction Isaiah Receives a Revelation of Darkness The book of Isaiah is a very important book in the Old Testament. It is a book full of prophecies, revelations and glimpses of Jesus Christ hundreds of years before Jesus came to the earth. For example in Isaiah 9:1-7, the birth of Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let The Son Shine In!!! Series

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,299 views

    Even if the sun should disappear behind thick clouds so that we don’t see it for a while, the Apostle Paul tells us about another kind of Son light that shines on us and through us.

    Topic: Let the Son Shine in !! Scripture: Ephesians 5:8 Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Yes, there may be lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks covered with ice, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Carrying The Light Of Christ

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

    Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is Satan (1) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024
     | 675 views

    Satan is not a human being but a spiritual entity created by God. He was perfect and a shining light before pride overtook him. Who is Satan?

    TEXT: Job 1:6-7 "Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shining Like Stars

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,714 views

    This world desperately needs Jesus. We can be a light that shines brightly.This passage tells us three ways to do that.

    Shining like stars Philippians 2:12-16 READ PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 THE APOSTLE PAUL IS SPEAKING TO BELIEVERS IN PHILIPPI. IF WE TOOK THE TIME TO READ FROM THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER ONE, THAT HE OFFERS A PRAYER FOR THEM. HE TELLS THEM TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene