Sermons on Dark Moments:

Trouble Dont Last Always

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 19, 2010

I’m a firm believer that we make our situation worst ... the moment we start complaining, and most of the time when we are complaining ... we don’t even realize what we are saying, we haven’t a clue!

TROUBLE DON’T LAST ALWAYS LAMENTATIONS 3:18-23 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day February 21, 2010 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At Shiloh Baptist Church of Waukegan. Waukegan, Illinois • I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. • My soul shall ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-23, Lamentations 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Peace: Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 22, 2014

Mankind has never known peace. The thing is that ‘peace’ is not the absence of war, like darkness is the absence of light. Peace is not refraining from shooting your neighbor when his dog digs a hole in your new lawn.

Where is Peace Part 2 in a 4 part Christmas series Scripture: Luke 2:12-2:14 12. “This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Dressed For Action

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 13, 2007

Jesus calls us to be ready for his return.A military Officer who goes on to the field of action without his sword is considered not ’properly dressed for action’ so are Christians who venture in to this realm of darkness without having their lamps lit.

Father William Bausch told a story of a boy who one morning had arrived very early at school and waited patiently at the door. Next to arrive was a lady who was surprised that this youngster had arrived so early. "It’s locked" the pupil said as the teacher tried the door. She began to fumble for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Believe The Truth: Faith Comes By Hearing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2025

Spiritually, that’s where many people live—in darkness, uncertain about what is true, uncertain about eternity, uncertain about Jesus. But the Bible tells us that faith comes from hearing the Good News about Christ .

Go! And Believe the Truth: Faith Comes by Hearing Introduction: Imagine standing in a dark room, unable to see a thing. You know there’s a light switch somewhere, but you can’t find it. Someone tells you, “The light is on the wall, just a few steps away.” You have a choice—do you believe their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9, Romans 10:17, 1 Timothy 4:16, Luke 24:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 20:28, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2012

Psalm 118 is a powerful song of Praise. But behind this psalm of praise is a great deal of pain. What was the pain that led David to write this hymn to God, and what can we learn from David’s pain that make our song as powerful as his?

(We opened by playing Chris Tomlin’s “Forever” song found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrAeWCOg6Q&feature=fvwrel. Immediately after the song, I read Psalm 118 in its entirety, and prayed.) APPLY: The Psalm we’ve read today has inspired numerous hymns and contemporary songs. · One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: The Chilean Miners - You Alone Can Rescue - A Modern Parable

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2010

God came down - into the darkness of the world, where many people live without hope. God provided a way out and his name is Jesus. When we are ’in’ Jesus we are being saved. The rescue of the Chilean Miners is a modern parable that illustrates this truth.

Jesus told some of the most wonderful stories to help people get to know what God is really like. What a year it’s been! My football team got relegated, we’ve got a coalition government for the first time since the 2nd World War, England flopped out of the World Cup, a volcanic ash cloud disrupted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:4

Denomination: Anglican

When Christians Sin Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like St Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do?

Prelude How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do? Purpose: Let’s examine living in the light of God’s glory and an overcoming life versus the darkness of living in habitual sin. Plan: Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Invites Us

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2017

What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require?

Prelude, Purpose & Plan What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require? What are we doing with the opportunity God has placed before us? Let’s see that our invitation to salvation has a twofold responsibility. Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Revelation 19:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians Chapter 5 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 10, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Chapter 5. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 5 Eph. 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; (KJV) 5:1 Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; Amplified version (Ellicott) A. (1, 2) These verses are an expansion and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rise Of robots. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

As technology advances, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives.

As technology advances, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives. While they offer many benefits, we must consider the spiritual implications of creating and relying on intelligent machines. This sermon explores the idea that robots and AI ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Exodus 20:3, 2 Corinthians 11:14

Why Evangelism Is Important Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Evangelism is the heartbeat of Christianity. It is the method God has chosen to bring salvation to the world.

WHY EVANGELISM IS IMPORTANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 10:14-15 "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sunny Side Sermon I: Always Keep On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, there is a dark troubled side yet a bright sunny side - which presents to each of us a choice: succumb to Satan's strategy of despair, or, stay on the winning side with Christ our Lord and overcome the world.

KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE To hear Garrison Keillor of Lake Woebegone tell it, there are two sides of life – “a dark, troubled side, and a bright, sunny side”. Says he: When we do meet up with the darkness and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Getting Back To One Lord, One Faith, And One Father Over All

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 16, 2025

The most valuable moment in time is found at the Cross of Christ. His death, burial and resurrection not only redeemed us by the blood of the Lamb but also made us a new creation. Its time to Let Jesus make us new all over again.

READ IT OR WATCH IT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pRy6WSGtDQ If you had an OFF switch how many ways would you want to use it? What attitudes and actions would you want to escape? How many bad choices in life would you want to leave behind? How many ways would you want to separate from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-13

Denomination: *other

Grace That Leads Us On

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 11, 2006

The Spirit of Grace & Supplication wants us to move from the darkness of the world we live in, and into the realm of Glory where he lives. Or put another way he wants us to return to the Glory we had in Adam before the fall.

He, The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Grace and supplication. He brings conviction then shows favour to the convicted ones heart so they can respond, He is also the Spirit of supplication, causing words to rise up in the sinners heart in order to become right with a Holy God! ZEC 12:10 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 2, 2021

Jesus addressed the need for all believers to serve as the salt of the earth and light to this dark world. We will discover as we move through these verses both are necessary and much needed in our day. Each of these elements has a distinct and profound effect on their surroundings.

The Salt of the Earth Matthew 5: 13 We have spent a considerable amount of time dealing with the portion of the Sermon on the Mount known as the Beatitudes. I think you would agree those verses were a challenging and insightful study. As our Lord concluded His thoughts concerning the beatitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist