Sermons on Dark Night Of The Soul:

Forever Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Made His Light Shine In Our Hearts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2006

Transfiguration (C) - God made his light shine in our hearts. As the god of this age brings darkness and we are reminded it is the only true God who overcomes all darkness.

GOD MADE HIS LIGHT SHINE IN OUR HEARTS February 26, 2006 - Transfiguration - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Who is afraid of the dark? The fear of the dark is not unknown to any of us, is it? We may not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of Despair...hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006

Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Arise And Shine: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 4, 2022

When the darkness closes in on our lives or we are under the covering of darkness for a long time, Jesus comes in and shines His light and sets us free.

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 5:1-15

Let's Make A Deal: The Story Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

Part two of a Bible study on the life of Jacob, his vision in the night as he fled from Esau.

A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com LET’S MAKE A DEAL: The Story of Jacob Part Two If you think that what I have been talking about so far is way beyond reality, that it is in fact a wild ride into Fantasy Land, nice in theory but totally impractical ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As We Come, So We Leave

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2016

Exploring the purpose of wealth through reviewing Solomon's dark book.

“There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt, and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand. As he came from his mother’s womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Light

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2018

I this sermon I am going to use what we do know physical light and darkness to better explain what Christians often have a hard time understanding spiritual darkness and light.

Let there be Light Genesis 1:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Cleansing Fellowship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2012

If we are walking with God we must live in God’s light. A redemptive joyful fellowship is only possible as we abide or walk in God’s light. If we will live in God’s light, the blood of Jesus Christ will continually cleanse us from all sin.

1 JOHN 1: 5-7 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] A CLEANSING FELLOWSHIP [Last week if you remember I spoked about establishing fellowship with God.] All Christian fellowship originates in God. To have fellowship with God opens the door to fellowship with the brethren. The right kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Obedient Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 15, 2011

What do we do when the lights go out in our world? It’s simple: Don’t trust yourself; trust the Lord. Rely on His unfailing love. Rely on His unlimited power, and rely on His obedient Servant, Jesus Christ, who CHOSE to die for us.

Vance Havner was one of my favorite preachers when I was growing up, because had a wonderful, witty way of putting things that really made you think. He went home to be with the Lord quite a while ago, but I remember a story he told about two Indians who from a distance had been watching a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christians Whom Do You Go For Counsel Or Advise? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2022

“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted” (Galatians 6:1).

Ungodly people cannot offer Godly advice. Because the ungodly call good as evil and evil as good, they take pleasure in everything that glorifies evil, ungodly people have strayed into the world's desires and practices. People who are wicked, sinful, and devoid of godliness are referred to as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24, James 5:20, Ephesians 6:18

Cistern Or Spring?

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 27, 2005

Our soul thirst is satisfied only through Christ.

“CISTERN OR SPRING?” JOHN 4:1-30 TREY HARRIS I think we are born thirsty. That must be why they start babies out on a liquid diet. We come into a dry world after being surrounded by water for nine months and I think we must spend the rest of our lives trying to once again experience the safety of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

A Wrong Motive For Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Sometimes we pray for the wrong reasons. Exploring Pharoah's desire to spend one more night with the frogs.

Exodus 8:8 KJV Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION—MOTIVES A. General Archibald Alexander—Men are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul! (John 4:1-42)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

FILL MY CUP, LORD! (JOHN 4:1-42)

HEAVEN CAME DOWN AND GLORY FILLED MY SOUL (JOHN 4:1-42) Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. On the same day the Indy 500, also known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, one of the oldest and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Uncontrolled Appetites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 17, 2024

Your soul will only be satisfied when you surrender to the Savior.

Uncontrolled Appetites Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill September 14-15, 2024 Several years ago, Beth and I watched a season of “Alone,” which took place in the Arctic. The show tests the survival instincts of humans by pushing them to their limits in extreme conditions while isolating them ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - John Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Jesus is the gift of illumination that sheds light in a dark world.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, John 1:9-10, John 1:14, John 1:25, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational