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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    In The Dark

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011
     | 8,029 views

    The old joke is Where were you when the lights went out?" This sermon uses the lights going out when Jesus was on the cross and leads the listener to examine... Where are you... in your relationship with Jesus?

    In the Dark! Mark 15:12-37 It was a hot night in the middle of summer in 1977. The Big Apple was abuzz with excitement and life of a mega city. Bars were filled; movies and theaters were in the middle of the story. Life went on like usual. But then it happened... or should I say, then it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Dark

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,004 views

    Has anyone ever been afraid or fearful? Have you ever felt like you have been in the dark and you did not know what was going to happen? You did not know where to go because you could not see because of how dark the situation looked. God works in the dark

    In The Dark Genesis 15:1 1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Has anyone in here ever been afraid or fearful? Have you ever felt like you have been in the dark and you did not know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Darkness

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,765 views

    A sermon on the darkness at the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour (Seed thought and material adapted from The Six Miracles of Calvary by Nicholson)

    Sermon for 2/21/2010 Darkness Introduction: Are you scared of the dark? I counted the # of night lights in my house- 7. Who needs 7 night lights? When I was a bachelor I didn't have any night lights. I now have arthrits in my toes because I stubbed them so much but I was saving those pennies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Darkness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 27, 2008
     | 7,038 views

    Part 1 of 3-week series The Journey Toward Christ, this looks at Darkness – the place where we all find ourselves before coming to know God.

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon One: Darkness Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 2, 2007 Have you ever been completely in the dark? Can you take just a second to remember what that felt like? What are some words you’d use to describe that experience? They’re not usually good ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Darkness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2020
     | 7,712 views

    I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus crisis that is now shaking the world.

    Darkness Joshua 24:7”He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them and covered them; and your own eyes saw what I did in Egypt.” I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dark Past Bright Future

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    With life there comes many challenges and for some there are more challenges than others. Perhaps someone was unwanted at birth, a problems child or born into a family of abuse. There is a opportunity for that person to have a bright future.

    Dark Past Bright Future 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Last week in studying the life of Moses we saw how his parents played an important role in his life. Moses was put in an idea environment with all the potentials to produce greatness. Perhaps you did not have parents like Moses or even more so raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glow In The Dark: No Room For Darkness Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 23, 2024
     | 417 views

    This is the third in a series, based on the Series Kit offered by Sermon Central. I have used the graphics, media, and sermon titles, adding my own content and application.

    Today: There is no room for darkness in the life of a Christian. Spiritually speaking, you cannot expect God's blessing in your life, you cannot expect to grow closer to Jesus if you are feeding on the junk of the world. "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenging The Counterfeit Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,004 views

    Daniel and his 3 Hebrew friends (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego) were not crippled by the foreign culture they had been forced to live in. On the contrary they thrived and were gifted with prominent positions of great influence. Maybe their greatest cha

    Daniel and his 3 Hebrew friends (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego) were not crippled by the foreign culture they had been forced to live in. On the contrary they thrived and were gifted with prominent positions of great influence. Maybe their greatest challenge was the religious and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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     | 522 views

    This sermon explores the call to be 'salt and light' in the world, influencing others positively and living out loyalty and good works in everyday life.

    Good morning, dear friends. We're here together. In this place. At this time. And it's good. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To be changed. Today, we're looking at a passage from the Book of Matthew. It's a passage many of us know well. It's a passage that ...read more

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    The Challenges Of Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 24, 2009
     | 3,036 views

    Love is the loftiest word in the human vocabulary. God is love’s home. How do we get home?

    The Challenges of Love – Sermon for Suites by the Lake – January 24, 2008 What is it that humans need in order to live? What do we need in order to be alive? You may have heard of something called Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. He said that what humans need is: To breath, to eat, to drink, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sunflower Challenge

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,704 views

    Do we follow God as a religion or are we in relationship?

    SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Challenges Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    Jesus came to bring freedom. But there are two challenges God has in bringing spiritual freedom to human beings.

    The Challenges of Freedom Jesus in Isaiah, part 2 Wildwind Community Church 12/17/06 David Flowers With the threat of global terrorism, we are focused on freedom in ways we never were before. There’s constant bantering in the media and among politicians about the issue of freedom vs. the issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Challenges Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022
     | 898 views

    In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should.

    Introduction. In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should. Some of them have an uneasy conscience about their continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pastoral Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022
     | 3,475 views

    Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

    The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,763 views

    CHANGE is one of the hardest things a church or a person can do, BUTIt is something God wants from us. No Growth occurs without change.

    CHALLENGE TO CHANGE All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless noted otherwise) I once heard that God loves us just the way we are, BUT He refuses to let us stay that way. That could almost be confusing, God LOVES us, in spite of the many flaws ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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