Sermons on Dark Nights Of The Soul:

Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 22, 2001

How God showed His glory to Moses and disciples and how he shows it to us.

February 25, 2001 Exodus 34: 29-35 29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. 30 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Can We Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God gives us his word that we might see to live.

Scripture Introduction One of the fun parts of a vacation way in the north woods is that we were far from city lights. Gazing across Lake Huron offers a virtually uninterrupted perception of darkness. The black seems solid, so effectively does it hide all other objects. On Saturday night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 29, 2020

In this message we will unpack the 3 titles that Jesus gives to Himself in John 14:6

The Way, The Truth and The Life Since April 26th we have unpacked some powerful… know Jesus better truths, that are intended to both anchor and shape our lives… MGCC - Jesus is… • The Word become flesh • Mighty God, Immanuel • The Good Shepherd • The Prince of peace • The Lamb of God • The Head ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Into Oblivion

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010

From Nebuchadnezzar's Dream to todays world events

2 Timothy 3:1KJV This know also, that in the last days perilous (difficult, terrible, dangerous) times shall come. Oblivion – The state of being completely forgotten or unknown – The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness – Made up of two Latin words ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Get There Quicker By Walking Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 15 – 21

John 6: 15 – 21 I Can Get There Quicker By Walking “15 Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. 16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Help Me God, I'm Afraid Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 2, 2022

The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder? Well, not exactly …

Alba 8-3-13 (Revised 10-30-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M AFRAID The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder? Well, not exactly … A woman in Arkansas was sitting in her car in a parking lot when she heard a loud bang and then felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 27:1, Matthew 1:20, Luke 2:10, 1 John 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 26, 2012

Based on an illustration about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a great sermon about going from hopelessness to hope because of Christmas.

PEACE ON EARTH Luke 21:28 In July of 1836, Henry met Fanny. Henry was still dealing with grief. His first wife, Mary, had died eight months earlier following the miscarriage of their first child. Henry was devastated and left the U.S. to plunge himself into his studies. It was in Switzerland that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Dividing Peace

Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003

The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Jesus' Love 15 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

For a reprobate mind with no redeeming virtues seek not the common faith in the kingdom of Christ Jesus in heaven or on earth. Man's self-destructive nature in self-actualization of violence to death cannot take away the saving grace of our Savior.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 15 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 1, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

"How To Pray"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 23, 2002

Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I bet you $10 you can’t."

"How to Pray" - Part 2 Text: Mt. 6:9-13 and Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 14, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Managing Our Spiritual Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 24, 2018

A final message in this series about stewardship, focusing on being a good manager of our spiritual lives.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Philippians 1:21 Can you imagine a baby ordering a steak? Or a baby walking out of the hospital after she was born? What about a 7 year old playing for the Colts? Can you imagine a basketball team that couldn’t shoot or dribble? Or a symphony orchestra who couldn’t play an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From God Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 6, 2020

The Lord gives wisdom and he is the author of wisdom. Wisdom was with God even before creation of the world. Wisdom is not easy to find. It remains a divine mystery in spite of its presence in all parts of the universe.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:6-15 An angel appears at a meeting of religious leaders and tells their leader that in return for his unselfish and excellent behavior, God will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the leader selects infinite wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is The Resurrection Important?

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 26, 2016

Why is an event that took place over 2,000 years ago so important in our fast paced technically advanced age?

Why Is the Resurrection Important? 1 Corinthians 15:13-28 I want to welcome you here on this beautiful Easter morning. We sometimes call this Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

05 The Valley Of Shadows Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

Every single person has an appointment with death - where you go depends upon who you trust!

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death 8th March 2009 Psalm 23:4 Whenever we have a shadow we have two other things, a substance and a light. David has already talked about the valley of the substance of death in Psalm 22 My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? This is what Christ cried at Calvary. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Back To The Good Old Days In The Church

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.” People are always talking about the good old days. I heard people say countless times that they wish that they could go back to the good old days. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10