Sermons on Dark Moments:

Growing Cold On The Eve Of Destruction

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2016

The Last Days is a time of cold, darkness, evil, and danger. It’s the worst time to let down your guard, because the enemy is about to attack!

GROWING COLD ON THE EVE OF DESTRUCTION Rev. 3:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes intrigues, once flagged down a cab in Paris. He threw his handbag inside and climbed in after it. 2. But before he could say a word, the cabbie said, “Where to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 28, 2013

Prayer is not the least you can do, prayer is always, the most powerful thing you can do! Amen? It's your WMD against the principalities of darkness!

You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too! A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Journey With God #1

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2002

John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion, it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is someone’s journey with God and to God’s heart

Our Journey With God Psalms 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:21, 25 PROLOGUE John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion –in fact, it is not- it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Need Of Intensive Prayers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

Prayer is the life-wire of every believer. It is not merely a spiritual exercise but a divine lifeline through which we commune with God, enforce His will on earth, and overcome the forces of darkness.

THE NEED OF INTENSIVE PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, Jeremiah 33:3, Acts 12:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When I Am Lifted Up -- The Importance And Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 22, 2021

In this message Jesus emphasized the importance of the cross. This message sees he cross as the dividing line between the judgment of God for Sin, and the grace of God for those who are in Christ.

WHEN I AM LIFTED UP --THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF THE CROSS. John 12:27-35 Gospel of John Series 2021 (Message # ) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/GqgSyGR1Tb4 INTRODUCTON: 1) Do you remember the words of some of those beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-35, Luke 4:1-11, Colossians 2:15, Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Comfortable With Not Seeing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 9, 2023

This message is about faith, but from a different view point.

We’re going to begin in First Peter 1:8. Follow along with me. “Whom (referring to Jesus) having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” Peter says we are able to rejoice with joy unspeakable. Why? Because we have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 4:18-21, 1 Peter 1:7-9, Romans 4:1-3, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing Through Suffering.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

It does not make sense, but how could there be a blessing in suffering? Our light affliction will not last forever, it is just for a moment, because one day it will all be over when we see Jesus.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, June 5th, 2011 Let us pray Welcome......... Saints, I have some good news for you. "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord..." or "It is appropriate to give thanks unto the Lord," or it is alright to give thanks unto the Lord. Why? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Road Of Trials Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve been called to the adventure. We’re on our spiritual journey. Last week we talked about the moment of clarity, where we realize a profound truth, that God is real.

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Success Comes In "Cans”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2017

God wants us to be able to say with Paul, positively, "I CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens me!" Let's consider Paul's revelation for a moment.

SPIRITUAL SUCCESS COMES IN “CANS” Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. JOKE #1: LAWYER’S REVENGE a. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelines for the local butcher shop and steals a roast off the counter. b. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asks, "if a dog, running ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn Back Now! Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

The key to breaking the cycle of behavior in our life is turning to God in our crisis moment. When we break, He is the only one that can put us back together.

Break the Cycle: Turn Back Now! Text: Judges 16:20 Bug Idea: Time and again, we find ourselves in the same state of brokenness. The ironic thing is that we are given opportunity after opportunity to turn back before we slide any further. The story of Samson shows us how ignoring red flags leads ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Shake And Shine! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2019

If you want to make a difference in a dark and decaying world, get out of the saltshaker, get out from under the basket, and just be who you are – salt and light.

A couple of years ago (May 2017), Eugene Romanovsky wanted to sell his old car, a 1996 Suzuki Vitara. It had certainly seen better days, but that did not Romanovsky, who is an Israel-based visual effects artist. Using his skills, he developed a full-blown, Hollywood-style action trailer to make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon On The Hidden World

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 1, 2023

Amongst its many definitions, a journey through life could be regarded as experiencing wonder, challenges, extreme highs and lows, celebrations, special moments and memories that trend a general lifestyle as a human being.

Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “The one who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone, is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 reminds us: So we do not lose heart. Though our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:17, Jeremiah 29:11, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14

The End Of An Era Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

David’s death brought the end to a unique time of history; have we lived in such a way to make an impact in history for God that will be remembered?

For David, After he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers... From Acts 13:36 Every person has a purpose for living, every one of us. The tragedy of all tragedies is that we should live and die and never found that purpose, that special ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Sanctifier

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Christ sanctifies us through His finished work on the Cross. Jesus transforms our lives positionally at the moment we receive Him, and practically as we learn to walk in Him by faith.

Christ our sanctifier Hebrews 10:1-18 Don’t you just wish you could start all over? Several months ago I was having a great deal of difficulty with my home computer. It was slow and sluggish and would often freeze right in the middle of some important work. Now I don’t know much about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 23, 2025

That morning when the sun rose, the Son Jesus Christ rose also. But the thing is this that moment was not witnessed by crowds, it was not celebrated with trumpets, there was no crowd of people shouting. It happened quietly, but in that quietness everything changed.

Well good morning newlife, it is great to see you today at our sunrise service this morning as we celebrate the son that has risen. You know as we gather here early this morning, the world around us is waking up, the sky as you can see is changing from night to dawn. The sun is breaking through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible