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Who's Afraid Of The Dark?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2020

Studies show that 11 percent of adults are still afraid of the dark. However, the fear of spiritual darkness may be a more common problem. Psalm 27:1 says the Lord is our light. Why should be afraid of the dark?

WHO'S AFRAID OF THE DARK? Introduction: The natural tendency of human beings is to be afraid of the dark. Early humans were afraid of the darkness because of an unexpected attack from animals or enemies in the night. Researchers have concluded that fear of darkness is still due ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salt And Light Make An Important Difference

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus used salt and light as metaphors to challenge and encourage Christians.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salt & Light Can Make a Difference Friends in Christ, Early in His ministry, Jesus proclaimed a powerful, challenging, encouraging sermon to thousands of people. His words have been memorized, repeated, and quoted unknown times. Today a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Parables Of Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2022

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. Let's look at Jesus' parables in Matthew.

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. “All of them have stubborn minds! They refuse to listen; they cover their eyes. They cannot see or hear or understand. If they could, they would turn to me, and I would heal them.” (Matthew 13:15 CEV) Shepherds We ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: Biblical Literacy In A Post-Literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024

As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information consumption, the importance of understanding and engaging with God's Word remains paramount. Let us explore how we can cultivate biblical literacy to be transformed by God's eternal truth.

Transformed by Truth: Biblical Literacy in a Post-literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: Today, we delve into a vital topic that resonates deeply in our modern context – biblical literacy in a post-literate age. As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 30:5, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:14, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: The Liberating Power Of God's Truth John 8:32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 25, 2024

John 8:32 illuminates the transformative impact of knowing and embracing God's truth, setting us free from bondage and leading us into a life of spiritual liberation.

Transformed by Truth: The Liberating Power of God's Truth John 8:32 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth of God's liberating power as revealed in John 8:32. This verse illuminates the transformative impact of knowing and embracing God's truth, setting us free from ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Psalm 119:105, John 14:6, Romans 6:18, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Ephesians 5:8, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 John 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Almost Saved

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to the Lost

Almost Saved Acts 26:27-29 King Agrippa – Acts 26:27-29 · Too much power · Too much worldly stuff · Afraid to give up something · Rich young Ruler (Mk 10:17-22) o Recognized Jesus as Master o Wanted to inherit eternal Life o Said that he had kept the commandments o But he had great earthly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Word Made More Sure

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young believers

“THEREFORE, I SHALL ALWAYS BE READY TO REMIND YOU OF THESE THINGS, EVEN THOUGH YOU ALREADY KNOW THEM, AND HAVE BEN ESTABLISHED IN THE TRUTH WHICH IS PRESENT WITH YOU. 13 AND I CONSIDER IT RIGHT, AS LONG AS I AM IN THIS EARTHLY DWELLING, TO STIR YOU UP BY WAY OF REMINDER, 14 KNOWING THAT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Rejoicing As You Shine

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 27, 2008

This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of Philippians. Good practical believers training.

Rejoicing as You Shine Text: Philippians 2: 5-17 The only way for a believer to be like Christ is to allow their mind to be renewed daily in the word of God. As a believer soaks his or her mind into God’s word he or she will begin to bear fruit. The old saying is true, “What goes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Were The Wisemen Wise?

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 15, 2008

Why were the wisemen wise? This sermon reveals three characteristics of their lives and exhorts us to apply them to our lives.

WHY WERE THE WISEMEN WISE? Matthew 2:1-12 1. THEY SOUGHT GOD FIRST Matthew 2:1-2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where In The World Is The Light

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A WITNESS IN EVANGELISM.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE LIGHT Matt 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Broom! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2013

The parable of ther lost coin. Of the features of the parable have you considered your part, have you considered what it takes to be the broom? A very short illustrative sermon.

Being the broom. Luke 15:8-10 Jesus tells us this little wee parable about lost people being found; in it he compares those people to a silver coin a lost silver coin. Now in our day and age with rampant inflation a silver coin is for most of us not a big deal. Back in the day this coin a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Make A Covenant With Your Eyes

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The eye is the channel that communicate ideas ( either good or bad) to the rest of your body. The rest of your body or the remaining four senses takes action according to what your eye sees.

1 I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman. 2 For what is our lot from God above, our heritage from the Almighty on high? 3 Is it not ruin for the wicked, disaster for those who do wrong? 4 Does he not see my ways and count my every step? 5 “If I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Light Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023

The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:27-29, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:1-9, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 19:10, John 12:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Prepared?

Contributed by David Norton on Jan 24, 2002

Day to day preparation for physical and spiritual living is essential!

Pastor Dave 09/04/01 Are You Prepared? Tonight’s topic, Are You Prepared is going to cover two areas in our life. 1. Being prepared for day-to-day living (physically) 2. Being prepared for Jesus Christ’s Return (Spiritually) To begin lets look at the steps taken by most of us to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Reasoning: Think Out Of The Box!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2007

Do we have to stay this way? Will we require more of ourselves? There is hope, a new hope, a living hope, a hope against hope.

BEYOND REASONING! THINK OUT OF THE BOX. WHERE WILL YOU FIND GOD? EXPECTATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nothing creates more deep seated anxieties than the false assumption that life should be free from anxieties. Many years ago I was at a Preacher’s meeting and I heard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God