Sermons on Children Of Darkness:

What The Blind Man Saw Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

What Jesus sees in people. What the spiritually blind do not see. What the eyes of faith see.

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #6 TITLE: What the Blind Man Saw TEXT: John 9:1-7 INTRO: Shortly after the Feast of the Tabernacles in the early fall of 29A.D. Jesus and His followers were entering the temple area when they saw this man who had been blind from birth. He was outside the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Shine

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 7, 2016

"This little light of mine; I'm gonna let it shine". What light? Let it shine how? Let's find out.

LET IT SHINE "This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine." What light? Let it shine how? Let's see. The light is Christ. John 12:46, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” We all start out in the darkness; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In The Light!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Many Christians suffer from Spiritual Affective Disorder, because they do not allow their lives to be exposed to the light of God. "Bright light therapy" can bring their lives back on track. How can God's light change our lives?

[Sermon preached on 4 February 2018, Candlemas / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I have been living in Finland for more than thirty-five years now. And still, every year, I get affected by the winter blues. Days are so short, and the clouds are so thick, that some days it seems to me that the sun does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, John 12:35-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Search For Significance--For Parents Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 21, 2002

Here are four ways parents can make a significant difference in their children’s lives.

On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, a young woman, an attorney, and his eleven-year-old son. The pilot and the attorney were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Godly Father Look Like?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jun 12, 2001

Examines the importance of the father’s example as he is present in his children’s lives.

June 6th 2001 What Does a Godly Father Look Like? Dad was sick in bed with the flu and he watched his darling little girl, as she wanted to nurse him back to good health. She fluffed his pillow, she brought him his book to read, and she even brought him a surprise cup of tea. Dad said as he drank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Size Doesn't Matter

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 8, 2001

This is a children’s message used for our church’s special Kid’s Day

Size Doesn’t Matter Matthew 13:31-32 Kid’s Day Message July 22, 2001 Opening I can remember when I was ten or eleven that I wanted to ride roller coasters at Cedar Point but the attendant said I was too small and needed to grow a little bit more before I could ride it. It really made me mad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2006

A sermon about Zacchaeus. (Focused on Children’s Song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man)

Sermon for 8/27/2006 Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Zacchaeus was a wee little man … Sing the song. WBTU: A. Jesus was often in the company of notorious sinners. (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chronicles Of Narnia

Contributed by Robert Kelley on Dec 9, 2005

We have the Bible. Why read children’s books like the Narnia Tales?

The Chronicles of NARNIA A special opportunity has come to the screens this Christmas. “The Chronicles of Narnia” is a movie that could open the eyes of many to more than just Hollywood splendor. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (LWW) is one of seven books in a series about the adventures ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 16, 2006

A five minute Children’s talk for inclusion in a service with a focus on ’knowing God better’

John and Sally- Knowing God Let me tell you a story about two children- John and Sally - sally was 11 - John was 12 - Not from the same family- but were good friends (most of the time!) As with all of us- what people thought of Sally mattered a lot to her - took great care about how she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"rising Above The Crowd"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the fact that Pastors and Elders should not be the only, nor the primary, "soul winners" of the church.

“Rising Above the Crowd” Have you ever considered how our church would get along without a full-time pastor? After all, many of the young churches of the New Testament didn’t have a “pastor” there most of the time but they grew and flourished just the same. The fact is, that with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Mark 2:3-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Missions Sunday And Fathers Day Combined Sermon Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

A combined Family Service on Missions Sunday and Fathers Day. With a brief history of the Elim Movements and a Fathers Day message.

It’s Elim Missions Sunday. But, I want to start with the story of THE ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH The Elim Pentecostal Church was founded in 1915 by a Welshman in Monaghan Ireland. George Jeffreys was an outstanding evangelist and church planter. He came from a Welsh Congregational Church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:51-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honest To Goodness Lawyers

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 25, 2012

It is very hard to find an honest lawyer these days. Especially, if you know that you are guilty and you need someone who will defend you and help you come out of the courtroom unscathed.

2 Very Good Lawyers 1 John 2:1 1 ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: (KJV) 1 Hijitos míos, estas cosas os escribo para que no pequéis; y si alguno hubiere pecado, abogado ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruits Of Spiritual Comprehension

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Those who follow Confucius or Buddha or Krishna or Muhammad walk in darkness. The end of their road is the darkness of death. The person who follows Jesus walks in the light, and the end of that road is the light of life.

“THE FRUITS OF SPIRITUAL COMPREHENSION” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 8:12-59 John 1:4-9 Jesus the light John 16:2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. SEE 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Jesus Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

Jesus Christ is the light shining in the darkness. That darkness, that evil, will never ever overcome the Light. In his light, we see ourselves as we really are, a sinner in need of a Savior.

Sermon: It’s Jesus Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Welcome! We're so glad you are joining us this morning. We’re in a series where we are walking through the Gospel of John. And last week we laid the foundation for this series. We talked a little bit about who John is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ