Sermons on Children Of Darkness:

Holes In The Darkness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010

You are the light of the world. As you live out this goodness visibly in front of the people of the world, your life will point them to Jesus where they too can find life that is real life.

Opening illustration: Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the young boy said, “I see a man making holes in the darkness.” Let us turn to Matthew 5 and see how we as believers can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light In Darkness.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2009

❶ Two Kinds of Spiritual Darkness 1. Darkness as a result of sin 2. Darkness of the unknown ❷ Walking in Darkness ❸ How to Walk in Darkness

Thomas Kinkade paints a winter scene. Snow blanketed the ground and the pine trees. Night is falling, and the landscape is enveloped in semi-darkness. A cabin incased the shadows. The scene is one of gloom. Then the artist uses some yellow and orange and brighte4r tints, And puts a cheerful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 19, 2015

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.”(Isaiah 50:10)

The Discipline of Darkness Text -Isaiah 50:1-11, 51:1-6 What do we do when the lights go out? Many people struggle with the darkness, physically and emotionally. Darkness can be scary and can bring fear and hopelessness. How many times have you seen days of dark, dull weather suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Piercing The Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 26, 2017

Spiritual Darkness comes in many forms. There is but one Light that can pierce the spiritual darkness of sin.

Piercing The Darkness When Frank Peretti’s Piercing The Darkness hit the bookshelves, I became an instant fan. I bought every book that he wrote as fast as they came off the press. But after a few of his works, I began noticing a trend. At first the Book Title on the jacket was large and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasures Of Darkness

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 13, 2015

Abraham experienced a horror of darkness, but in that season God gave him a treasure of revelation!

The Treasures of Darkness PPT 1 Title PPT 2, 3 Text: Isaiah 45:1-3 Isa 45:1 Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed, Whom I have taken by the right hand, To subdue nations before him, And to loose the loins of kings; To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: Isa 45:2 "I will go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Piercing The Darkness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014

Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Walk Not In Darkness Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 4, 2017

You need a revelation of Jesus to see in this world

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WALK NOT IN DARKNESS John 8:12King James Version (KJV) 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Hallelujah beloved, we serve a Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

This world can often be a very dark place - senseless acts of violence, hatred and abuse - selfishness, greed and anger in our own hearts and lives. A saving Light appears that brings genuine peace and lasting purpose. See how Jesus is a Light in the darkness of this world.

What do you do when you walk into a dark room? You reach for the light switch, right? For many of us, it’s probably hard to imagine living without that little thing called “the lightbulb” – that little glass bulb that instantly dispels the darkness and brings light. Can you imagine experiencing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Visitor In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2020

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17.

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus was a senator in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Dark Tunnel

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 37: 1 – 21

Jeremiah 37: 1 – 21 No light at the end of the tunnel 1 Now King Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah. 2 But neither he nor his servants nor the people of the land gave heed to the words of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Afraid Of The Dark

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

For those of you who haven’t experienced Scriptural Gymnastics, the goal is not to turn to every verse we cover, but rather at the very most, write down the address of the verses, so you can go back and dig a little deeper.

o Purpose of today’s message: ? Give us hope and encouragement to move out of the darkness into His marvelous light! Although we won’t get absorbed into darkness today, I’d like to examine some aspects of it. Genesis 1:2- The earth was without form, and void, and darkness was on the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 18, 2022

When God says it, that settles it.

During the summer between my first and second year at Moody Bible Institute, I had the privilege of teaching at a Bible College in Zimbabwe, Africa. This experience marked my life and ministry in countless ways. One of the memories I have is how dark it was at night. Because we were in a rural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Revealed Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2020

Resuming Series on Romans, a look how Godlessness and Wickedness cause a person or culture to slide into wrath and judgment

Darkness Revealed Roman’s Series CCCAG June 7th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 1:18-32 This morning, we will be taking a journey that for some may be a little uncomfortable. Most of the time we come to church to be encouraged and strengthened for the next week, and that’s part of what coming to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, Jeremiah 11:11, Jeremiah 11:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nicodemus In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2021

What does it mean to be born again? Purpose: How are we born of water and the Spirit? Plan: Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17.

Prelude What does it mean to be born again? Purpose: How are we born of water and the Spirit? Plan: Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus was a senator in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrisy And Darkness

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 17, 2021

This epistle delves into chapter six of Matthew. There he provides a first-hand report of Jesus speaking and His words cast Christian reflections against the dark shadows of hypocrisy.

As recorded by Luke in chapter 12, Jesus began to speak to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:37, Matthew 6:19

Denomination: Baptist