Sermons on Challenge The Dark:

Go Ahead Make My Day

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Aug 14, 2004

A look at what or rather who should be making our day

GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY Who Makes Your Day? Is it your family? Is it your friends? Is it other people? Or is it Jesus? Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trials And Testing

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 23, 2020

Life has it's way of throwing trials and testings at us. However, I'd like to tell you that as you depend on Jesus while you face them, your faith will become stronger & you'll be built. If not, you will end up being broken by trials & testings.

TRIALS AND TESTINGS -- SIFTED LIKE WHEAT Ref: Luke 22:31-34 “ Facing trials with Christ will build you. Facing trials without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the power of enduring hope in Christ, which shines brightest in adversity and anchors us in the certainty of God's promises.

Warm greetings, family of faith. There is a comforting familiarity in gathering together, each of us bringing our unique experiences and perspectives, bound by the common thread of our shared belief. We are united in our desire to understand more deeply the infinite wisdom of God's Word, to seek ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Topics: Unseen, Hope

Very Early In The Morning, Hope Woke Up With The Sun

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 18, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus did not wait for the noise of the world—it happened quietly, powerfully, and full of promise... very early in the morning. (A Sunrise Sermon)

### **Introduction:** Good morning! Look around. We are standing in a place of graves. A place of sorrow. A place of mourning… And yet, here we are this morning, greeting the dawn. We are in a place of endings, but watching a beginning. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Not Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's promise of strength and victory, and the power of unwavering faith.

Good morning, church family! It's a beautiful day to gather together and dive into God's word. Today, we're going to explore a powerful passage from the Book of Joshua, a passage that reminds us of God's promise of strength, the power of faith, and the hope of victory we have in Him. Before we get ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3

Topics: Depend, Christ Jesus

Christmas: When Heaven Came Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas is the divine moment when God stepped out of eternity and entered humanity to redeem mankind.

CHRISTMAS: WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN TO EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:1-14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:8-14; Philippians 2:6-11; Galatians 4:4-5 INTRODUCTION Christmas is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transforming Community

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004

Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jul 12, 2006

We must learn to make our Christian walk backup our Christian talk.

We Talk the Talk, but do We Walk the Walk? St. Matthew 15: 7 & 8 Purpose: To instruct the listener that Christian Discipleship is more than saying “I am a Christian”. Introduction: Many of us think that if we accept Jesus and say we are Christians, that is all there is to it. But along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-8, Matthew 15:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006

Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-19

Denomination: Orthodox

A New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 10, 2024

Through Baptism sacred act, we die to our old selves and rise with Christ to walk in newness of life.

Through Baptism sacred act, we die to our old selves and rise with Christ to walk in newness of life. Baptism marks a decisive turning point in our journey of faith. It's a public declaration that we have surrendered our lives to Jesus, and His grace has washed away our sins. As we emerge from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19-20

Keeping Our Head Above Water

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 5, 2003

No matter what the waters of life may hold or how raging the rivers may be, the child of God can rest in the promise: "I will be with thee."

KEEPING OUR HEAD ABOVE WATER “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Isaiah 43:2a WHEN YOU PASS… No one is immune from trials, tribulations, troubles and distresses in this life. These things affect us all. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Baptist

Great Distress Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2002

This is the 22nd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon is about the 7 bowl judgments of the Tribulation.

Sunday Evening September 22, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#22] GREAT DISTRESS Revelation 16 Introduction: Matthew 24:21 1. The great distress that Jesus was talking about was the judgments of the last half of the Tribulation. 2. During this 42 months, God will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Jesus Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 25, 2013

The former trials prepare you to face the latter, larger ones!

Rock! Genesis 22:1”Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." Observe the words, ‘it came to pass after these things!’ After a series of challenges and major problems, just when Abraham thought he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Thing I Seek Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 16, 2021

Even today the Lord is performing many signs and wonders, there are many who desire to know God, but are unwilling to truly seek after Him. To seek after means to give up all the comforts with the sole purpose to find and attain that which we are searching for.

Psalm 91 - Study 23 - One thing I seek We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” (KJV) Psalm 91, as we have understood from our studies, is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

The Glorious Birth Of Christ Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017

There are two primary periods of time in the Life of Christ: The EXALTATION of Christ, and the HUMILITY of Christ…

THE GLORIOUS BIRTH OF CHRIST Open: History and Lyrics of “What Child is This?” What child is this who lay to rest On Mary's lap, … He is sleeping This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him laud The Babe, the Son of Mary The Holy Scriptures contain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God