Sermons on Bewitching Hour:

If Jesus Is God, Why Did He Not Know The Time Of The Hour (Matthew 24:36)? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 12, 2025

Let's explore this passage and others to understand Jesus' omniscience.

Jesus Knows Everything. The Bible teaches that Jesus is fully divine and fully human. As God, Jesus possesses all the attributes of God, including omniscience (all-knowing). However, during His time on earth, Jesus' divine attributes were sometimes veiled, leading to questions about His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

A Cry In The Dark

Contributed by Frank Lay on Apr 6, 2006

After three hours on the cross something amazing happened. The Bible tells us that, “from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land.” That would be from noon until 3:00 PM in our way of keeping time. It was a deep darkness

A CRY FROM THE DARK Matthew 27:32-54 BY FRANK LAY Jesus spoke three times during His first three hours on the cross. First, he prayed for those who were crucifying him. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” The tense of the words indicate that Jesus prayed this prayer over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Word Tests You

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023

God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Just A Matter Of Life

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Words of encouragement for lifes darkest hours. A look at Jeremiah in the pit.

It’s Just A Matter Of Life Text: Jeremiah 38: 1-13 Commentary on Text Situation of Jerusalem Message of Jeremiah Opposition to Jeremiah Weakness of the king Imprisonment Lesson #1: We all face trials in life. Lesson #2: During our trials we discover the worst life has to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Seven Things God Says To You In The Battle

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jan 7, 2006

God still speaks to his children, even in the darkest of hours.

7 Things God says to you in the Midst of the Battle Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Wed. 4-13-05 2 Chronicles 20:14-20 1. Do not fear! vs. 15 “…Be not afraid…” This is God speaking 385 times in the KJV the word fear is mentioned 62 times the Bible says, “Fear not” There is a “fear not” for every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Understanding salvation in a generation that thinks everybody is save, is the need of the hour.

Introduction 1. Meaning of the term. The Greek verb is defined as "to save [from peril, injury or suffering]." It is used "of healing, restoring to health" and especially in the N.T., of salvation from spiritual sin and death. Therefore the idea is that of wholeness, soundness, safety, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God, I Am A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 2, 2021

John’s letter contains instructions, warnings, assurances and promises; however, the greatest thing he does is to affirm Christians’ uniqueness in Jesus. John writes in such a way that the confidence of God’s children is affirmed. John has highlighted several confidence builders in his letter:

We are a miracle of love! There are many things in life that cannot be explained apart from a loving creative God. One day, while walking around your beautiful, landscaped yard you observe something. First, you discover that something has been eating on some of your plants. Then you stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Bless Me Indeed Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 4, 2018

God shall surely bless you and His praise will never depart from your lips

*DAY 2 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. PRAYER TOPIC: *GOD BLESS ME INDEED* SCRIPTURE: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 King James Version (KJV) 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Will God Laugh At Your Calamity?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002

God may abandon any man in his hour of trouble if he abandons God in his hour of prosperity. (Many people don’t want to hear or preach this message!)

Will God Laugh at Your Calamity? Saul was once the anointed of God! He stood head and shoulders above every man in Israel, He had led many victorious campaigns and sired a son (Jonathan) who was a man of God in his own right. Saul’s downward course: 1.) Samuel rebuked him for exercising ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

Time is something God has given to everybody on the same basis. All of us have the same amount of time. 60 seconds a minute. 60 minutes an hour. 24 hours in a day.

I. It is Time to Wake Up Spiritually 1. Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14-17 2. Mark 13:35-37, I am convinced that if the Lord Jesus were to come today, He would find many of His people spiritually asleep. a. Most important time in Christ’s ministry, he found his disciples asleep. Matthew 26:36-41 b. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The House Of Mercy

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon illustrates the everlasting mercies of God, and our Need for such mercy in this hour.

John 5:1-9 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Brightest Of Light To Save Us From Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 16, 2019

From three hours of the bleakest darkness to renewed life in the Light of Christ

Weekend Message/Devotion April 21, 2019 Luke 24:1-12 The Brightest of Light to Save Us from Darkness From early childhood to late teen years I attended The Church of the Good Shepherd in Jacksonville, Florida. From my earliest memories Easter Sunday vividly stands out. Every year, a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bewicthed, Bothered, And Bewildered By False Doctrine Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

False doctrine is one of Satan’s great tools. Look at this text and see how the Galatians were bewitched. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is exp

Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered by False Doctrine. Gal 3:1-5 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? {2} This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

Clashing Of Wills On The Way To The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus met fierce opposition from ruling class hypocrites whose false narrative about Him was rooted in deep jealousy. By His decision to keep doing His Father's Will for the sake of mankind, love prevailed over hypocrisy.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-44