Sermons on Dark Night:

A Lovely Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2004

Funeral message for Mrs. Julia Hamilton, the mother of several accomplished sons. A "lovely light" (of Millay’s poem) is one which reveals truth, shares light in the household, and looks to God as the author of all light.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. The Lord is my light – and on this dismal day, when outside the rain continues to fall, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Such Thing As A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Krista Roehrig on Dec 26, 2005

When we stay focused on Jesus Christ at Christmas time, there cannot be such a thing as a "Blue Christmas"

There’s No Such Thing as a "Blue Christmas" Now how many of you here tonight think that you pretty much know all the classic Christmas hymns and secular songs that were ever sang? I think it would be safe to say that probably all of us here, along with everyone else across America, know every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

War Of The Gods Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2008

10 PLAGUES and the SIGNIFICANCE of each. This showdown is not just between Moses & Pharaoh, but between Jehovah God and the gods of Egypt. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

War of the Gods Exodus 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarOfTheGods.html Moses the deliverer is God’s selected man to lead His people to freedom. He made every excuse he could think of, and finally surrendered to do God’s will. Moses says, “Let my people go.” Pharaoh refuses, and this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

All The Other Reindeer Used To Laugh And Call Him Names Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

Are you an outsider because you are a naughty elf or a rubbished Rudolph? Someone is coming to turn you into an insider

....... Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows . All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games [1] ………………………… Perhaps it was something to do with living in a dark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Risks Of Running From God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People of God should be aware of the risks when we resist the will of God.

The Risks of Running from God Jonah 1:1-16 ILLUSTRATION Once an atheist asked a Christian lady if she believed the Bible was true. “Yes,” said the lady. “Then.” Said the atheist, “tell me how a whale swallowed Jonah, as a whale’s stomach is no bigger than a man’s head.” “I don’t know,” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 12, 2019

Fight the Good Fight of Faith by battling the 3rd Opponent to your faith, the devil.

VIDEO: TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON VIDEO: WALK OUT MAIN SLIDE: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT SCRIPTURE SLIDES: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 7I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stone Was Rolled Away

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Amazing Passion Week

• On Palm Sunday we looked at the story of Barabbas, and the last words of Christ on the Cross • Wednesday night-Benjamins’ Box-Incredible night. We’ll touch on that in a few minutes • Yesterday @ the Pavilion o We had a few desires as a church, in having this event: ? Build on last year, which was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

In God We Trust

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 2, 2025

Psalm 91, Trust

IN GOD WE TRUST (PSALMS 91) Internet quotes: Trust God even when life doesn’t make sense (Billy Graham) Thank God for what you have. Trust God for what you need. Look back and thank God. Look forward and trust God. Trust God despite how it looks. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

08. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 18, 2023

What does it mean for Jesus to call us the light of the world?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org On this Resurrection Sunday we are celebrating the glorious defeat of death and our eternal suffering by the Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his death on the Cross and his defeat over death through his resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Keeper Of My Soul Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 121

KEEPER OF MY SOUL (PSALMS 121) The famous English deist, Anthony Collins of the 17th century, met a plain countryman one day while out walking. He asked him where he was going. “To church, sir.” “What are you going to do there?” “Worship God.” “Is your God a great or a little God?” “He is both, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 15th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 23, 2023

Year A, Proper 28.

Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 A). A MODEL OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Judges 4:1-7. JUDGES 4:1-2. At the very outset of this short passage we discover that war MIGHT come against the LORD’s people as a direct ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disappointing Disciples Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2001

Jesus had to deal with disappointing disciples. So do we. How do we deal with them? By applying the new Law of Love.

John 13 begins with the wonderful statement: ’Having loved his own who were in the world, [Jesus] now showed them the full extent of his love.’ It’s a picture of an intimate relationship with his disciples, like that of a loving parent who will do anything for their children. Yet even as he’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Anglican

Buffy The Vampire Slayer: A Matter Of Good Vs Evil Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The first in a five part series based on current television shows.

Psalm 10:1-14 "In every generation, there is a chosen one! She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness! She is the Slayer!" I’ve got bad news Buffy; one is not going to be enough. If we are going to stand against the forces of darkness it is going to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Whispering Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

God has plans. God is at work. And sometimes we’re called upon to help others see and to hear from God.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: God Is Whispering Scripture Text: Genesis 41.1-32 INTRODUCTION In today’s Bible-story, Pharaoh is confused. Although he has not-been sleep-walking, …he has been dreaming! Problem-was, …he didn’t know what the dreams ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Arise And Shine

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 29, 2012

It is the will of God that all His children rise unto a greater height in all areas of life and show forth His purpose and glory in order to attract others to the kingdom.

ARISE AND SHINE STUDY TEXT: Isaiah 60:1-5 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 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal