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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon explores knowing God through Scripture, bearing each other's burdens, and transforming through faith, even amidst life's complexities and challenges.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, it is a joy to gather together in this sanctuary, to bask in the warmth of God's love and to share in the fellowship of believers. We are here to open our hearts, to open our minds, to the wisdom that is found in the Holy Scriptures. We are here ...read more

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    "Arise And Shine"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 40,178 views

    A sermon for the Epiphany season.

    Isaiah 60:1-5 “Arise and Shine” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “Arise and Shine!”, are the cheerful words of my mother that I remember from my youth. This is what she would say as she came into my bedroom in order to wake me up. And this is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shining Lights Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,196 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 James May on May 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 23,655 views

    Isaiah’s words ring true today just as they did in Israel. It’s high time to rise up and let the light of Jesus Christ shine out into a world of darkness.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Arise And Shine Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,656 views

    Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival and appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at some of the symbolism and prophecies related to Advent. This sermon can also be used for Epiphany.

    We just lit the second Advent candle; and so, this morning, I want to take some time to discuss in detail what the season of Advent is all about. But allow me to first begin with an illustration from the Vietnam War era, which was around the 1960’s. This illustration is from someone who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise And Shine

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 170,449 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

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    Rise And Shine!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,523 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

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    Shining Light

    Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014
     | 12,582 views

    This sermon challenges the audience to be a shining light in the midst of a dark world.

    Text: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Open Up, Let Me In

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 9, 2018
     | 3,083 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47

    1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47 Open up, let me in 11 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD your God said to you, ‘You shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It Is Time To Mourn

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2019
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    A stud in the book of Jeremiah 8: 1 – 22

    Jeremiah 8: 1 – 22 It is time to mourn 1 “At that time,” says the LORD, “they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of its princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves. 2 They ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    'bake' Their Lives Better

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 21, 2019
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     | 2,325 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 43: 1 – 13

    Jeremiah 43: 1 – 13 They want to ‘Bake’ their lives better 1 Now it happened, when Jeremiah had stopped speaking to all the people all the words of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their God had sent him to them, all these words, 2 that Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, Johanan the son of Kareah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Shine The Light!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,135 views

    A message encouraging us to not just "rail against the darkness" but to be active in bringing the light of God’s Word to society.

    Shine the Light Matthew 5:14-16 October 27, 2002 Introduction You’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter. Actually, the days are still the same length. They are 24 hours long, just like they’ve always been. But the darkness is getting longer. Night falls earlier, and the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Arise! Shine!

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 82 ratings
     | 25,477 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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    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Bo Brown on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    A)GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US

    LET IT SHINE MATTHEW 5:14-16 INTRO: A) GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US B) THAT PURPOSE INVOLVED OUR SALVATION C) THAT PUPOSE INVOLVED OUR OBEDIENCE D) HE HAS CALLED US: 1) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE 2) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE CHANGED 3) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE DIFFERENT 4) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shining Moments

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 10,439 views

    The Transfiguration of Jesus calls us to reflect upon our own shining moments

    When I was in seminary, I’d drive along a stretch of Highway 33 between Bath and Kingston, Ontario every school day for three years. It was right along the lake, a scenic drive for sure. But, when you’re part of a steady stream of traffic, all trying to get into the city on time, you don’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist