Sermons on Called Out Of Darkness:

Call For Endurance

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 22, 2017

What do we do in the face of persecution? We endure; we keep the faith. This is the message of Revelation. Whatever comes – and every type of persecution and deception will come – remain faithful to your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Rev 12:1-13:18 A Call for Endurance 5/21/17 D. Marion Clark Introduction When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” 16 He said, “Do not be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calling You Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 10, 2017

Jesus is calling you to his Kingdom. Are you hearing His calling?

We hear of many differing ideas of the concept of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit calling mankind from darkness or sin into the light or unto righteousness. Some people have a big disagreement to the idea of being called out and deny its existence. Others believe it is possible but differ in how it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message centers on three ways we can let our light shine in a world cast in darkness.

You Are the Light in a Dark World – Matthew 5:13-16 (Sermon on the Mount) 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Called In Righteousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016

To show that GOD does the calling, He called us not us calling Him, He has chosen us before the foundation of the world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called to be righteous? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does the calling, He called us not us calling Him, He has chosen us before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sending Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The sending of Barnabas and Saul - Gentiles sending to gentiles at the direction of the Spirit.

Sending Out Acts 12:19b-13:5 So last week we had sort of a review of Acts in the form of an oral pop quiz. Several of you qualified for extra credit with your willingness to share your answers out loud. This week the reading has actually been assigned for three weeks so I know you have had a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Five Dark Valleys Of Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE TEXT Psa. 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Precedes The Second Coming

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 2, 2017

Darkness covered the earth at His crucifixion and darkness shall befall at His SECOND COMING

Darkness Precedes The Second Coming Mark 13:24-37 Now read with me: Mark 15:33-34, 37 “Now when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ Which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light In The Midst Of A Dark World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus as the Word, Light, and Way, emphasizing His personal, guiding presence in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ! It's such a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we gather to worship, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Let's take a moment to breathe in the grace that fills this room, the grace that comes from our shared love and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Topics: Light, Jesus Christ

The Sell Out

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Mar 31, 2003

"As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee." (2 Kings 2:2)

The Sell Out - John 15:13 by Eric Aschendorf John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Elijah and Elisha were at Gilgal, the place of the circle. This is the place where Israel left their life in the Wilderness of Sin. Here they started to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:2, John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Dark Valleys Of Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Christianity

Contributed by Rob Clifton on May 23, 2001

This sermon is about being called to be a Christian. It is for the one who has never heard the call, and for the one who has heard it but never accepted it.

Introduction: 1. This is the age of technology. 2. Early this year I bought one of the best computers at its price on the market. 3. Now for the same price you can get one that runs faster, has more memory, and will take your dog for a walk while you watch a ball game. (Not really, but maybe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Blame The Darkness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009

The only remedy for the darkness in the world is to produce more light!

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ANYTIME ANYONE ENTERS A DARKENED ROOM THAT THE FIRST THING THEY WANT TO DO IS FIND THE SWITCH TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS SO THEY CAN SEE. OTHER THAN TO SLEEP, I HONESTLY DON’T THINK MOST PEOPLE ENJOY DARKNESS. IT IS ENVELOPING AND SUFFOCATING. IT CAN SOMETIMES BE UNDERSTOOD AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Embracing Your Darkness In The Light

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 20, 2009

Learning to embrace you weakness in such a way as to find victory.

Embracing Your Darkness In the Light Matthew 5:4 “What we know, You have taught us. Where we’ve come, You have brought us. What we are, You have made us. Where we’re going, you will take in us. What we will be, You have promised us.” I want to break from our series through the gospel of John - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 25, 2011

EOLS: Salvation is by Grace, but God gives us the opportunity to work out our personal maturation.

Working it Out Philippians 2:12-13 (12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God's Calling: Our Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to minister to one another in the Body of Christ and reach out to the world with the message of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to become sons and daughters and members of the family of God. Together with that is God’s provision of different Spiritual gifts to every believer, according to the measure of our faith, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational