Sermons on Breaking Spiritual Darkness:

Living In The Kingdom

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

Jesus came into this earthly domain, ruled by the powers of darkness, and offered to all who were willing to receive - the benefits of His world.

Living in the Kingdom Text: Matthew 3:1-8 Introduction: Think about this: "Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom." Now think about what John was saying: "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!" A modern translation puts it: "Turn to God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Grow (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2019

In this message we will unpack the spiritual growth habits of prayer and having a quiet time.

GROW (The Habits of Prayer and Quiet Time) Whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7, Ephesians 3:12, Mark 1:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can't You Read The Sign? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2023

In Mark 8:1-26, Mark directs our attention to the people around Jesus who are struggling with spiritual blindness in spite of the signs that they should clearly see and understand.

Introduction: A. Have you ever noticed how we sometimes experience involuntary blindness? 1. Something might be sitting right in front of us, and yet we don’t see it; like, “where are my keys?” or “I can’t find my cell phone” or “where’s the pepper?” They are right in front of us! B. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Church Builder?

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

The work in Christ’s church will not get done in a hurry. We don’t even have a target date for completion. But this is what makes the difference for our church building: It’s the work of our Lord! It’s the church that Christ bought with his precious blood.

Are you a church builder? Do you see it as your responsibility to serve the church of Christ? To strengthen it, and to grow it? You should, because that’s the calling given to you by the Lord God! Sometimes we like to leave church-building work to the experts. We leave the physical aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22, Revelation 3:14-22, Haggai 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Overcome Being Overwhelmed

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The Story is found in II Samuel 17-18. David says that he is “overwhelmed” Psalm 61:2 Overwhelmed means to “throw a dark sheet over to create darkness.” All of us come into that point of our life sometimes when we feel like our life has been covered ove

HOW TO OVERCOME BEING OVERWHELMED--PSALM 61:1-4 Introduction--This is a low time in David’s life. Absalom has just been killed by Joab and the nation is divided. The Story is found in II Samuel 17-18. 1. David says that he is “overwhelmed”--Vs. 2 a. Defined - it means to “throw a dark sheet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Owl #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

the real power of the movement of God is smaller groups gathering and expanding to reach more now ( in the summer of the church) before a darkness that will come.

<The Tootsie roll owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:25, Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 18:10, Romans 16:3-5, Philemon 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God's Son Shine!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 17, 2004

LENT 3(A) - Let God’s Son shine as Jesus brings us into his light and keeps us away from the dark.

LET GOD’S SON SHINE! Ephesians 5:8-14 - March 14, 2004 - LENT 3 EPHESIANS 5:8-14 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 15, 2003

This is the 6th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study describes to husbands and wives how to live in marriage in a way that will be a witness for Jesus Christ.

LIVING IN MARRIAGE 1 Peter 3:1-7 Our study continues to stress the importance of our witness. How we live in all areas of life matter. The world is watching us. They are watching how we treat the government. They are watching to see if we follow the laws of the land. They are watching how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Stupidity: To Grow Or Not To Grow That Is The Question

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2023

Few acknowledge how important SPIRITUAL GROWTH can be to the family and the church. We tend to accept the spirit of sameness and never focus on growing spiritually.

STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us start by asking questions: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WHERE ARE YOU NOW? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE? HOW WILL WE GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B AND BEYOND? WILL I HOLD MYSELF ACCOUNTABLE AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, James 4:17, James 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 8:16-17 - My Spiritual Battle For A Panadol - Matthew 8 - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 25, 2010

Now this is interesting. Demon possession, evil spirits cast out, people being healed and a prophecy from the distant past saying this applied to Jesus. Why aren't all people healed today when they come to Jesus?

Matthew 8:16-17 - "MY SPIRITUAL BATTLE FOR A PANADOL" - Matthew 8 - Part 6 Demons! There was a time when I told the Lord that I would do whatever He wanted me to do EXCEPT CAST OUT DEMONS and do weird stuff like that with the occult. I now realise that Jesus power and authority far exceeds that of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jeremiah's Call Confirmed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon explores how God breaks barriers of disbelief, blesses us with His divine words, and equips us for our divine purpose, using Jeremiah's calling as an example.

Beloved friends, welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in faith, bound by a love that transcends all barriers. We are here, not merely to listen, but to be transformed by the power of God's Word. We are not spectators, but active participants in the grand narrative ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11-19

Topics: Call, Confirmation, Equipping

Something's Got A Hold Of My Life

Contributed by Paul Berkley on Oct 9, 2001

The destruction of Satanic strongholds is a spiritual battle that can be won.

Something’s Got a Hold of My Life II Corinthians 10: 3- 5. First Baptist Church September 26th , 2001 P.M. In 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed in America. The word spread from Capitol Hill down into the valleys of Virginia, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

No Mere Men-9--Sec. 3, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014

9 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-IX—1Corinthians 3:1-23 —SECTION 3(:18-23)—Their BOAST— Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes that their world is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 13, 2018

Spiritual Mindfulness is described.

Practicing the Presence of God: Spiritual Mindfulness by Daniel Keeran, MSW, College of Mental Health Counselling www.ctihalifax.com Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to help the congregants get sold on the idea that training is a regular part of the Christian life. It is difficult to engage in any sort of intensive training activity unless you are convinced that there is a need for that.

Debbie and I were blessed to be able to end our vacation on a seven-day cruise through the western Caribbean. Here is a picture of us enjoying dinner in the ship. It was a very enjoyable time. We actually got to swim with stingrays. But, you know what, all that food and sun and swimming is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church