Sermons on Dark Kingdom:

Sharing The Kingdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being known by God, our adoption into His kingdom, and our responsibility to invite others into this family of faith.

Welcome to our fourth and final week together in our current series, Known. To briefly recap we began by exploring how we are perfectly and intimately known by God Himself, the very Creator of the universe. He knows us so well in fact that He knows what’s best for us, He knows how we were created, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Kingdom Sharing, Divine Adoption, Inviting Others

Sermon Series: Known

I Met Him When I Was In The Dark Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2021

Why is spiritual birth necessary? God’s Word says that unless a person be born again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God. So, the question before us today is this: How can you tell if you have been spiritually born again from above?

John Wesley was a very religious man. For those of you who don’t know it, John Wesley was our founder … along with his brother, Charles. As I said … John Wesley was a very religious man from a very religious family. His father was an ordained Anglican priest. His brothers Samuel and Charles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus: Light Of The World

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 18, 2013

3 kinds of darkness and how to dispel it. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus: Light of the World John 8:12-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightOfWorld.html Jesus makes His bold claim of being the light of the world right in front of the temple during the big festival of tabernacles, with a great crowd gathered. At night they would surround the temple mount with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 15, 2024

Starting the series mainly focusing on darkness in the world, but then pointing to The Light

Introduction We are going to light up August! Light is a reoccurring theme in the bible, and for good reason. Light is something we all need in our lives, right? But also light is something our friends and community need. I believe that, through Christ, we can offer that light, that will lift ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

The Promise Of A Messiah: Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 16, 2024

This sermon is an invitation to reflect on the most profound promise in the Scripture - the promise of a Messiah.

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Introduction: Today, we reflect on one of the most profound promises in Scripture—the promise of a Messiah. God delivers hope through His Word amid the darkest times. The passage in Isaiah 9:2-7 points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, and speaks of the hope He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Jesus Over Darkness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 21, 2025

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

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Darkness Cannot Mix

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025

The Christian life is a call to separation. It is not a call to isolation from the world, but a call to distinction in character, conduct, and conviction.

LIGHT AND DARKNESS CANNOT MIX – Living a Separated Life unto God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:8-11; John 8:12; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:9-10; James 4:4 OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, We thank You for this precious moment in Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conveyed From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sun Shall Be Turned To Darkness

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2017

There will be a total solar eclipse today? Will it be the end of time?

The Sun Shall be Turned to Darkness Joel 2:28-32 This morning, I am writing this sermon in a coffee shop waiting for the great total eclipse of 2017. At this location, it will be total for a few seconds. Everyone is mixed with both a sense of excitement and well as fear. Eclipse viewing glasses ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hour Of Darkness And A Servant King Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The behavior of Jesus at the last supper was in line with what Jesus would do the next day on the cross. Through it all, Jesus was the servant king.

The Hour of Darkness and a Servant King ("The King whose Scepter is a Towel"- title from a message by Daryl Johnson) John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: What do you picture when you hear the word “KING”? The first word that comes to my mind is POWER. And if I hear KING of KINGS I think ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of Christ: A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2025

Isaiah 9:2-7, in four ways shows us the Peace of Christ: A Light in the Darkness through: 1) Proclaiming the Light of Peace (Isaiah 9:2), 2) Promising Peace from Joy (Isaiah 9:3-4), 3) Preparing for Lasting Peace (Isaiah 9:5), and finally: 4) Presenting the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Isaiah 9:2-7. [2] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. [3] You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Other

In The Dark, In The Wrong, And All Alone Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

Let’s face it. Most of what we will get this year for Christmas will not really matter 6 months from now. However, God’s gifts do. They last for all eternity. And we are going to be unwrapping His gifts this Christmas season.

Peace. Love. Joy. Hope. We know that all of these things are the themes of Christmas. We see the ads, the commercials, the programs… Everyone is all smiles and full of joy. And most of us are going to tap into at last some of that. But gathered around your Christmas dinner table or at your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Over The Powers Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 21, 2019

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

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Help In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 16, 2022

Saints, because of the lukewarmness that has infiltrated the church, we are living in an age of spiritual confusion and darkness but there is hope because God loves to dwell in the darkness.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 4:16) "The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up." (Romans 5:2-5) (2) "By whom also we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2-5, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 15:13, Romans 12:12, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 113:7-8, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 4:16, 2 Timothy 1:17, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Dark Night Of The Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 30, 2005

Only God can break the barriers of guilt, fear, anxiety and sin.

Genesis 32:22-31 “A Dark Night Of The Soul” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jacob had fled from his home after stealing his brother Esau’s birthright and blessing. He had gotten a safe distance away and had stayed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist