SERMON TITLE: Rise, Shine, and Give God the Glory
Theme Scripture
Isaiah 60:1 (NKJV)
"Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you."
INTRODUCTION
God is speaking a threefold command to His people:
Too many believers are saved but still sitting… gifted but still hiding… blessed but still silent.
But today God is saying:
“Get up, light up, and lift Me up!”
POINT 1: RISE – GOD CALLS PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR LOWEST PLACES
Ephesians 5:14 (NKJV)
"Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light."
Biblical Example: Lazarus (John 11:43–44)
But when Jesus called him, he rose!
👉 Lesson: It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been down—when God calls, you can get up!
POINT 2: RISING REQUIRES OBEDIENCE
God gives the command—but you must respond.
Biblical Example: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:17–20)
👉 He didn’t stay in the pigpen—he rose!
Key Thought
You can’t stay stuck and still answer God’s call.
POINT 3: SHINE – GOD’S PEOPLE REFLECT HIS LIGHT
Matthew 5:16 (NKJV)
"Let your light so shine before men..."
Biblical Example: Moses (Exodus 34:29–30)
👉 He didn’t produce the light—he reflected God’s glory!
Illustration
Just like the moon reflects the sun—
we reflect the Son (Jesus Christ).
POINT 4: YOU CAN SHINE EVEN IN DARK PLACES
Isaiah 60:2 (NKJV)
"Darkness shall cover the earth… but the Lord will arise over you."
Biblical Example: Daniel (Daniel 6)
👉 Even in darkness, God’s people stand out!
POINT 5: YOUR SHINING WILL DRAW OTHERS
Biblical Example: The Early Church (Acts 2:47)
👉 When you shine, others will come to the light!
POINT 6: GIVE GOD THE GLORY – DON’T TAKE CREDIT
Psalm 115:1 (NKJV)
"Not unto us, O Lord… but to Your name give glory."
Biblical Example: The Man Born Blind (John 9:24–25)
They questioned him, but he said:
"One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see."
👉 He didn’t glorify himself—he pointed to Jesus!
POINT 7: WHEN YOU GIVE GOD GLORY, HE WILL LIFT YOU HIGHER
Biblical Example: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:28–30)
👉 Their rising caused God to be glorified publicly!
POINT 8: WARNING – DON’T STEAL GOD’S GLORY
Biblical Example: Herod (Acts 12:21–23)
👉 When you take God’s glory, you invite judgment.
POINT 9: WHEN YOU RISE AND SHINE, YOUR LIFE BECOMES A TESTIMONY
Biblical Example: Paul (Acts 9)
