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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Authority Over The Powers Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 21, 2019
     | 10,869 views

    Authority Over the Powers of Darkness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 19, 2019

    Authority Over the Powers of Darkness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 19, 2019 Note: The following notes are more extensive that what I did or could have stated within reasonable time. As I do not memorize or read notes, but rather use them to refine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light In The Darkness Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,298 views

    I cannot imagine living the Christian in isolation without your fellowship and the fellowship of God.

    Introduction Today as we conclude our sermon series on Light in the Darkness, the challenge for each one of us is to keep the light the God’s says that we can walk in shinning bright in our lives. However, if we are honest there might be short spans of time or maybe even longer spans, let’s call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,987 views

    We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

    Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Jesus Over Darkness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    This is the 41st Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#41] THE POWER OF JESUS OVER DARKNESS Luke 11:14-28 Introduction: Raise your hand if you have ever played the game, “King of the Hill”. If you do not know about this game, it is pretty simple- You find a pile of dirt and you fight and wrestle with each person to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Was Darkness Over All The Land

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,662 views

    The rework of the Easter 2020 message, which was not delivered. Jesus was God in the darkness as He hung on the cross, and He is God in the darkness of these evil days.

    “From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War Between Light And Darkness.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2020
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    Let us consider God's first four recorded words: LET THERE BE LIGHT. From that day until the final day before eternity there has been a dualism battle between LIGHT and darkness. Good needs candles that will give themselves for the LIGHT. Be a lamp to the feet of others.

    THE WAR BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARKNESS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. On my first missions trip to Haiti the church there had what they called The Great Convention where Preachers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Bright And Dark Side Of Man Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 17, 2016
     | 11,962 views

    The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.

    That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Light Amidst Darkness

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 5,327 views

    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

    Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conveyed From Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,312 views

    Transformation

    There’s a Spanish story of a father and son who had become estranged. The son ran away, and the father set off to find him. He searched for months to no avail. Finally, in a last desperate effort to find him, the father put an ad in the Madrid newspaper. The ad read: “Dear Paco, meet me in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bright Side To Dark Times Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,731 views

    This message details how Christians can view the hardships of life positively in the light of the fact that God uses them to help us mature spiritually.

    “The Bright Side to Dark Times” James 1:1-18 Introduction: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as possible. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Through The Valley Of Death With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 642 views

    The Valley of Death is a real place and also metaphoric for describing life's trials and daring challenges. Fearlessly, we can walk through any Valley of Death with Jesus, the Good Shephard

    The readings you/we have just read are among my most loved passages from God's Word. I know that you love them the most, too. Psalm 23, which we love so much, is, without any doubt, the song of our souls as we live this life as Christians. Even if only we were made to recite and memorise ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Batman, The Dark Knight: Endure Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    A sermon about how the hero people need can be found in Jesus Christ, and we can endure in the face of evil and trials.

    INTRO: Video * The Dark Knight is now the 2nd highest money maker grossing over 500 million * Just beating the previous record holder Spider Man 3 * Perhaps there is such a draw (in an uncertain time. * Because everyone really does want a hero * And perhaps all of them deal with their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dark Lord - The Lord Of The Ring Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,729 views

    Satan is the real "Dark Lord" and while the Bible tells us he is defeated, he is still dangerous. How do we deal with this powerful force of evil and overcome?

    OPEN: Several years ago, I watched a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated bombing raids of the Allies all but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Glow In The Dark?

    Contributed by John Perry on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 38,210 views

    As Christians our primary calling is to glow in the midst of the darkness of the world in which we live

    Perth 5/07/06 “Do you glow in the dark?” Intro: *** My wife & I were at the Perth Zoo w/ Ps Koli Raiwalui & his wife while they were in Perth for our conference. While we were at the zoo we went through the nocturnal section. This is a section of the zoo that they keep dark for animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal