Sermons on 3 Hours Of Darkness:

What's In Your Lamp? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness and preparation for God's unexpected interventions and the eventual return of Christ, the Bridegroom.

Good morning, everyone! It's a joy to be with you all today. I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here. We're here to chat about something that is not only important but also deeply personal. It's about being ready, being prepared, and most importantly, about being awake. Before we start, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Watch, Unknown Hour

There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Church Does Not Enter The Tribulation – Reasons That Prove It – Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2023

This is the conclusion of proof the Church has no part in the coming Tribulation but it raptured away before it happens. We consider deliverance from Tribulation, the heavenly preparation, the gospel of the kingdom and peace and safety. I trust this series was encouraging for you.

THE CHURCH DOES NOT ENTER THE TRIBULATION – REASONS THAT PROVE IT – PART 3 OF 3 We continue this study proving that the Church must be raptured away before the Tribulation comes. Christians are not appointed to wrath, which is what the Tribulation is. The wrath of God is against sin in the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Revelation 3:10-11, Revelation 19:7-8, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13, Revelation 19:11, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 3:1-3, Matthew 11:1-4, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 9:35, Matthew 12:1-4, Matthew 16:21-22, Matthew 24:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Of Great Tragedy And Triumph

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

This message show great Tragedy for the Father and great Triumph for the saints

The Hour of Tragedy and Triumph Galatians 4:1-7 & John 2:4 Pastor Jerry Stepp Introduction: In John 2:4 we see the first reference to a moment of mystery yet to come in Christ¡¦s earthly ministry. It is a moment in the future, frozen in the mind of Christ. An hour appointed when destiny will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour To Wake From Sleep

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025

St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:13, Matthew 24:27-44, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Genesis 7:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

But As For That Day And Hour, Nobody Knows It

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

First Advent Sunday Year A Remembering that in the Second Advent we will not know the day or time of it.

When I read over the words of the Gospel reading today from Matthew, I thought of an old Henry Fonda movie I recently saw. The movie is called Fail Safe, it’s the story of a nuclear alert gone wrong. A flight crew aboard a U.S. bomber group of B-58 Hustlers if memory serves me correct. They think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

When The Hour Of Decision Is Midnight

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2024

When one asks the question, "What must I do to be saved," accepting the answer we give will determine the eternal destiny for that person.

“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been Delivered From Darkness ? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 24, 2007

Part 3 in the Colossians Series

HAVE YOU BEEN DELIVERED FROM DARKNESS? Colossians 1:13-17 The power of darkness is a tremendous obstacle to our freedom. Satan seeks to blind us from the truth in order to keep us from seeing who we are in Christ Jesus and what we can accomplish in the power of Christ Jesus. And you will know the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-17

Denomination: *other

New Years - Now Is The Hour!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 13:11-14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Following, Darkness Shattering Disciples

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Jan 22, 2011

A sermon for the 3rd sunday of Epiphany, Year A from Matthew 4: 12-25

Matthew 4: 12-25 Darkness shattering, light following, Disciples I was washing dishes Friday night, [Yeah, I do that sort of thing] And everything suddenly Went dark. Our electric power, Along with the electric power of a few neighbors, Went out. You know what the first thing I did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalms: When Darkness Is Your Only Friend (Psalms Of Disorientation: Part 3) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 12, 2021

The basis of this sermon is a sermon preached by Tim Keller on Psalm 88.

When Darkness Is My Only Friend Introduction Warning: I want to build your faith, but my first point of this sermon is a real downer. The book of Psalms is filled with desperate prayers. There are personal laments and corporate laments. It is in these that the psalmists express their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 3 Moments Of Greatest Darkness: Upper Room, Gethsemane, And Golgotha

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021

I dreamt I was running through an incredibly dark forest. I couldn't see an inch in front of my face. I looked down and I couldn’t see my own hands. But I kept running.

I dreamt I was running through an incredibly dark forest. I couldn't see an inch in front of my face. I looked down and I couldn’t see my own hands. But I kept running. I was afraid. It was dark and mysterious. So dark. Then I realized there was something pursuing me. Looked like a scary wolf ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon On The Mount # 2 Let There Be Light!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

In Genesis 1:3, God said, “…Let there be light: and there was light.”

From the beginning of time, God wanted light to exist. He said, “…let there be light” and the Bible says, “…and there was light”. In Gen. 1:3, the Lord is talking about the light of the sun that separates the days from the nights. But this is not the only place in the Bible where the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

72 Hours That Rocked The World Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 27, 2010

These 72 hours would change the world, spiritually, religious, and physically forever. Jesus did what only He could do, pay the price for all of our sins.

72 hours that Rocked the World Passion Chapters of the 4 Gospels We need to examine all four Gospels to see the entire Passion Week story. By doing this we see the complete story of what transpired in that last 72 hours. In these hours Jesus will change the world like only He can. These last ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can An Hour Make A Difference?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 17, 2014

An encouraging sermon using the idea of "Daylight Savings Time" and what to do with that hour. (Present requests, State of Mind, secure foundation, abiding presence, a new song to sing, investing your hour wisely) I waited patiently and God heard my cry

Title: Can an Hour Make a Difference? 03/16/14 Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Purpose: To encourage our people that an hour spent with God can make the difference. Introduction: Video from SermonSpice: One Hour (Daylight Savings) Question: In the spring we have (Spring Forward- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene