Sermons on Dark Night Of The Soul:

Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem And Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2010

Jesus enters Jerusalem on the colt to the praises of a throng of followers and under the scrutiny of the religious leaders, but His mind is focused on the souls of the city of Jerusalem, which represented God's chosen nation.

Read Luke 19:41-48… Setting the stage: v.41-48 detail the conclusion of Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem toward the destined sacrifice He was sent here to make for the sins of the world. For many days Jesus had been on a resolute journey toward the city of Jerusalem. He had predicted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Lest You Fall

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2008

We must ever be on guard lest we allow the enemy of our souls to cause us to fall into rebellion. Just one slip can be so costly!

Beware Lest You Fall By Pastor Jim May Miriam, the sister of Moses and of Aaron, is a perfect picture of what it means to be both led of God, blessed of God, used of God, and then cursed by God if allow sin to enter our lives. Even more importantly, through Miriam and God’s dealing with her, we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2: Fear Not Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

What are you afraid of? Is it the dark? Is it strangers? How about the fear of heights or closed spaces? Many of us have these fears and have a hard time getting over them.

I guess it wouldn’t help if I told you that they are a mere figment of your imagination? There is a story about a tight-rope walker. He was performing in the local circus in the big-tent. He was more than 50 feet in the air and had no net. As he moved about there were oohs and ahhhs. After his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:6

Denomination: *other

Facing Our Fear Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 5, 2012

This is the 2nd time in our study of Mark that we find the disciples in the middle of a storm. In reality, there were two storms brewing that night – one on the sea & the other in the disciple’s hearts! This caused the disciples to be “terrified” (vs. 50)

The Gospel of Mark #17 – “Facing Our Fear” Mark 6:45-56 Intro – 1. What was your greatest fear as a child? Many of the things we feared had no basis in reality. However, some of the things we did not fear – we should have!! 2. ILL – Mrs. Monroe lives in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Healing From Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

This is David’s prayer of confession after falling into deep, dark, and dreadful sin. David never imagined that when he sinned, that God would put it in a book for the whole world to read.

Senator John Edwards was the Democrats 2004 nominee for vice president. His political future is currently in doubt as he has admitted to an affair in 2008 with a campaign worker. He had won sympathy during the campaign as his wife had been campaigning next to him as she fought cancer. Calling it a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As The Deer Pants

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 1, 2021

God was David's sole source of life and encouragement. David had to have a pep-talk with his soul in order to trust in the Lord & not lean on his understanding. He became thankful in spite of his circumstances.

AS THE DEER PANTS Psalm 42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DON’T YOU LOVE MODERN TECHNOLOGY? 1. Have you ever sent a text to someone and it came out very different – usually because spellcheck rewrites it. 2. Phillis Howard told how her granddaughter’s husband, an Air Force officer, complained about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 3, 2025

Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult uncertain about tomorrow — fear is something we all know.

Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Psalm 56:3 (NLT) – “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Introduction – Faith in the Face of Fear Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4, Psalm 56:13, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 23:46, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 14:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will You Gain? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2023

There are two sharply contrasting philosophies of life. One is seen in the rich fool story. It is about going for what the world offers. The other philosophy of life is about going for what Christ offers. Our passage contrasts these two philosophies.

What will you gain? Mark 8:34-38 The story is told of a rich farmer, his fields were particularly fruitful, so much so that there was not enough room to store everything. He tore down the barns and built new and bigger ones. After the new barns were built, he felt like he could sit back and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Luke 13:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 22: A Cry For Deliverance

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

This messianic psalm is a psalm in which David, at a time in his life that was dark and seemed to be hopeless, cried on the Lord for deliverance and received it. David also, as a prophet, speaks of the Lord's suffering, death, and resurrection.

INTRODUCTION I really love the psalms. Psalm after psalm we see the writers just pour out their hearts out to the Lord. No matter what their emotions and attitudes were, they approached their God with their concerns. We see psalms of praise glorifying the Lord for who He is and what He has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deep Secrets, Deep Deliverance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 23, 2005

...where a person cannot connect to heaven; there is no vision, no dream, no prophesy; he sees nothing, he hears nothing from God. Every thing in the spirit realm is dark, deaf and dumb there is a need for deliverance.

Daniel 2:22 “He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with Him”. There are some things that are deep and others are on the surface. When you want to get something that is deep, you have to dig deep to find out. Gold, oil, are treasures ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:22, Daniel 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hatred Hit Hard Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

There is only one way out of the darkness of hate says John. We must hit hate hard with the only weapon that can snap its heavy chains, and that weapon is obedience to the supreme commandment of love

One of the most exciting books you can read is The Count Of Monte Cristo. The hero of the book, Edmund Dantes, had been unjustly cast into a dungeon. Fortunately, by means of a tunnel he met an old man in another nearby dungeon. The old man told him of a great treasure that was hidden on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7

The Economics Of War

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 10, 2005

We are at war against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. To win a war it is necessary for all to sacrifice and focus effort and resources on winning the war.

Text 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Story Never Heard Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 21, 2011

God wants to be the center of our lives by faith because He wants our hearts, our minds, and our souls. So Paul wrote about faith.

“Between the Lines: The Greatest Story Never Heard” 1 Chron. 16:23-29 & 34-36; Romans 10:1-17 The opening of one of the Superman movies, shows Clark Kent, as a young man, on his way home from school. His friends are all riding in a convertible but since there was not enough room for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Peace - A Gift Of Salvation

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Jul 30, 2003

Our souls are in turmoil because of the absence of real peace, which can be brought to us by the only justice that is real, through faith in Jesus Christ.

Real Peace – A Gift of Salvation Romans 5:1 – 9 INTRODUCTION A. Paul is basically closing out his bid of showing the people of Rome salvation. B. Salvation is the key to real peace. C. As I watched a movie, “Air Force One,” there was a statement made that stuck with me. Harrison Ford, playing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist