Sermons on Shining One:

You Are The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 24, 2014

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Unveiling His Earlier Christmas Gift

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

For those in peace or those in turmoil, the Word of God speaks to us as we pass through the time of this failing age until we reach the Age that never ends.

Intro When you receive a gift, you normally say “Thank you” for the gift you just received. And it’s after that when you open the gift to see what it is. It’s then that you delight in what you received. If the gift is clothing, you wear it; if it’s a game, you play it; if it’s food, you eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are The Salt Of The Earth, Whether You Believe It Or Not.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 5, 2023

To let your light shine, you need to understand the preceding verse of what it means to be the salt of the earth.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th February 2023; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Today’s readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. Main Reading: Matthew 5:13-20, Titus 2:9-10 Prayer: My I speak in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal

Transfiguration Of Our Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' Transfiguration, its significance, and how Christians can reflect His divine glory by truly loving and following Him in their lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. It’s a joy to be together in the house of the Lord! We gather here as a community and as a family, bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a moment in Scripture that is nothing short of astonishing. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Light Of God's Glory, Shines In Us

Replacement Tablets (Exodus 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 12, 2024

Does God sometimes make us do things over? As Moses face shone, do our lives shine? Let's look at Exodus 34.

Does God sometimes require a do over after we have broken things? How great is God’s mercy? Do we let our light shine from within? Let's look at Exodus 34. Were the previous tablets “the work of God?“ Was Moses to chisel a copy of the stone tablets himself this time, for God to write on? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

As believers, we are called to let God's light shine through us, stepping into the realm of the impossible and bringing glory to our heavenly Father.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive into a profound conversation about light, both the light that God created and the light He calls us to be. We'll be looking at two key passages of Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18 and Matthew 5:16. Genesis 1:16-18 says, "God made two great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18, Matthew 5:16

Topics: Letting Light Shine, All The World

How Bright Is Your Light?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 17, 2023

Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a moral compass, and to live pointing to THE WAY to GOD, while warning others of the perils ahead. So, How Bright is Your Light?

2023.07.16.Sermon Notes. HOW BRIGHT IS YOUR LIGHT? Be the light of GOD to this world of darkness William Akehurst, HSWC. BIG IDEA: Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking God's Word Out From Underneath The Bushel Basket To Restore Righteousness To Our Nation And The World Series

Contributed by Lyla Dahl on Apr 21, 2023

This sermon will inform how a scripture in the Word of God has been placed under a "bushel basket," igniting a raging inferno of depravity in our nation and around the world and what we as a Church can do to restore righteousness in our nation and around the world.

- I want to share a thought-provoking riddle and its answer with those who are open to receiving it. - - The riddle goes: "Why not light a lamp and put a bushel basket over it?" The answer is clear - the light would be rendered useless and may cause a destructive fire ("No one after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:11, Matthew 5:15-16, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Marriage: God's Idea PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing God's design for marriage as a sacrificial commitment to the good of one's spouse, and to seek His guidance and blessings for a successful and loving union.

Friends and family, today we gather to celebrate the wonderful gift of marriage, which God has designed, blessed, and promised to help us succeed in. As we dive into Genesis 2:20-25, let's remember the words of Timothy Keller, who wrote, "In sharp contrast with our culture, the Bible teaches that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Topics: Marriage, God's Design, One Man One Woman

The Call To Stand Out Among Your Peers

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016

Exposition of Genesis 47 v 2, how some of joseph's brothers stood out among their peers

Genesis 47 v 2: And from among his brothers he took five men and presented them to Pharaoh. Interpretation of the verse obtained from meditating on the scripture: Joseph had 11 brothers and he selected (5) out of his brothers who were distinguished above their peers; they must have had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Iv: Shine Like Red Delicious Apples Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

To be mature in the Christian Faith is to distance oneself from scoffers of sound doctrine but to devote the rest of one's life to Godly living for Jesus as a shining example of the Truth - in word and in deed.

SHINE LIKE RED DELICIOUS APPLES! Based on 2 Peter 3 Once we reach our cruising altitude of spiritual maturity, we should have no problem recognizing false ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

"On The Mountain And In The Valley"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2014

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

"On the Mountain and In the Valley" Matthew 17:1-9 A friend writes: When my daughter-in-law noticed that her two-year-old daughter was ignoring her food, she said, "Keri, why aren't you eating?" Keri replied, "I can't eat; God told me not to." Her mother chided: "God wouldn't tell you not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The One True God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 3, 2018

God reveals Himself as the One true God who redeems Israel, warns them and finally judges them. Israel is called to worship the One and only God, and to show the nations that the Lord their God, the Lord is one. They failed.

We’ve come to the last King of Israel and the end of the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 17). • It ended this way - 2 Kings 17:5-6 5The king of Assyria invaded the entire land, marched against Samaria and laid siege to it for three years. 6In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 11, 2018

The Holy Spirit isn't just an "add on" to our lives, He is a necessity. He transforms believers to "Christians" - little anointed ones! Just as we spend time occupied in relationships with others, work, or tasks, we need even more to be "occupied" by Him.

The Need To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.3 Then there appeared to them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Love And Honor Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 32 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues consideration of unhypocritical love described in Romans 12-14 specifically the command to "honor one another."

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “For Love and Honor” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance