Sermons on Dark And Stormy Night:

Shining As Lights In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

As children of God, our lives are meant to be a living testimony to the transforming power of Christ, shining brightly in a world desperately in need of His light.

Shining as Lights in a Dark World Introduction: Begin by warmly welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT) - "Do everything without complaining and arguing so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Through The Darkness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 22, 2009

This is a time of profound darkness, when many things we have depended on fail. We may be among the curious crowd or the concerned companions, but we will eventually see. Who will be the next converted centurion?

When you are suddenly plunged into darkness, that darkness is profound, and you cannot see anything. But wait a while, let your eyes adjust, and if there is a glimmer of light anywhere, you will begin to see and you will make your way through. The darkness will not be quite as dismal as you first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Night God Didn’t Come Through

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 9, 2022

Have you gone through a situation where you feel God hasn’t come through to help you?

“6 And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison. 7 Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Darkness Shines A Light

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003

Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Crossing Dark Waters Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

Jesus shows us how we can achieve spiritual victories.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Crossing Dark Waters” John 18:1-11 Introduction: December 25, 1776 and Gen. Washington had a daring plan to attack the Hessians at Trenton, NJ while they were asleep or drunk with Christmas merriment. In order to do this, they had to cross a frozen ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Called Out Of Darkness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

The world is covered by a cloud of spiritual darkness. God sent his only begotten son, Jesus as the light of the world; but men loved darkness because of their evil deeds.

TEXT: 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT) "But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light." Do you know that as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, John 3:19, John 3:16, Jeremiah 13:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weeping Nights And Joyful Mornings

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon helps us to understand our weeping nights and joy mornings.

As I look out into the congregation, I see two types of people. Some of you may be tall, short, or an average height, but I still see two types of people. Some of you may be brown skin, dark skin, light skin, red, yellow, black, or white, but I still only see two types of people. The two types ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Service Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2005

How the Lord used the darkness of Good Friday as a witness to our salvation.

March 24, 2005 Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Tonight’s service is called a service of darkness. It is a somber reminder of what happened to Jesus. As the service progresses, the lights eventually are dimmed until it becomes almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Scared Of The Dark?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

There is both a natural and spiritual darkness. Have you ever been called from darkness into his marvelous light?

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org Are You Scared of the Dark? Deuteronomy 28:28-29 Intro: This passage discusses the penalties that God levies on a soul that has rebelled ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Darkness Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 31, 2021

While we shouldn’t make the mistake of acting like the devil doesn’t exist, we shouldn’t forget that we have victory over him as well.

Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born In Dark Times Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012

The birth of Moses. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A simple home (1-2) • A clever plan (2b-4) • A surprising rescue (5-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Top 10 funny baby video clips on YouTube. • (http://youtu.be/ZWHpcKXt-qQ) Transition: • There is something magical about a baby crying or smiling or just being a baby; • It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

"Hope Out Of Darkness"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 13, 2011

God can heal any wound. This is the story of a firefighter that I met that was trapped in the ruble of 9/11.

Hope does not come without suffering. Romans 5:3,4 “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” In this verse we see in order how hope is found. First something in our life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

One More Night With The Frogs?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2002

We look at Pharoah and ponder why would he want one more night with the frogs?

ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Exodus 8:8 Then Pharoah called for Moses and Aaron and said, Intreat the Lord, that He may take awaythe frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go. That they may do sacrifice unto the Lord. 9. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:8-10, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dark Side Of Power Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dark Side Of Power

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 4

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible