Sermons on Dark Sayings:

I Am The Light Of The World – Light In The Darkness – John 9 - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

In Part 1 we looked at the blind man from John 9 where Jesus said He was the Light of the World. Now we are going to consider practical verses dealing with walking in the light of God - our walk in light with Christ, our Light.

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS – JOHN 9 - PART 2 We have been working through the Series on THE “I AMs” of John’s Gospel, and last time we covered the first Part of “I am the Light of the World”. This is Part 2 and looks more at the Christian’s walk as followers of The Light ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-13, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 2:9-10, 1 John 1:5-7, Psalm 18:28, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 36:8, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 12:35-36, Luke 16:8, Matthew 6:22-23, Luke 11:35-36, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, John 9:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Man Sees The Limitations, God The Opportunities

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2025

We offer many excuses. We tend to limit what God can do. God says the night may be dark, but God can handle this problem. God can use unlikely sources.

MAN SEES THE LIMITATIONS, GOD SEES THE OPPORTUNITIES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Judges 3:12-24, Judges 3:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Raising Of Lazarus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013

"I AM the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?" asks Jesus.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS. John 11:14-46. The family of Lazarus, Martha and Mary of Bethany were especially loved by Jesus (John 11:3). Yet the sovereign Lord, for wise reasons of His own, did not rush to the bedside of His sick friend. It was no doubt as with the man born blind, “that the works of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Is Bigger Than Time! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

The one who is bigger than time wants us to know: 1. His holiness (vs. 46). 2. His hope (vs. 47-51). 3. His humility (vs. 49-50 & 52-54). 4. His honesty (vs. 55). 5. His happiness (vs. 56).

Jesus Christ Is Bigger than Time! John 8:46-58 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church -- Feb. 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Today we continue focusing on the Lord's "I AM" statements from the Gospel of John. This name of God goes all the way back to Exodus 3 where the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-58

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Oct 27, 2015

The fifth 'I AM' saying of Jesus in John. Describes His eternal care for His Sheep.

OUR GLORIOUS SHEPHERD JN 10:11-17 Dr. M Pope This is the fifth of our Lord’s I AM statements in John’s Gospel. Certainly in making this statement, He is contrasting Himself to the false shepherds who were in charge of the Jewish religion of that day. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon Iv: "resurrection And Life" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

To be connected to God through Christ is to be about the Father's business of turning negatives into positives. Jesus is essential for going about the Father's business of turning shadow into sunshine, sorrow into joy, death into life.

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Sunny Side Sermon Viii: Despite The Dark, Solomon Kept On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians must do as Solomon did: Ask God for a remedy to the situation we find (or put) ourselves in. God turned a raucous sinner's formula for failure into a repentant sinner's formula for success!

DESPITE THE DARK SIDE, SOLOMON KEPT ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE Which is it? “There’s no fool like an old fool” or “The older you get, the wiser you become”? Can you have it both ways? If we were to put it to a vote, we would probably get a split decision ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34

"Step Into The Light"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

Darkness is above all else; deceptive. The call of Christ if for us to step out of this darkness and into the light of His glory and grace.

“Step into the Light” I remember when I was very young, probably three or four years old. I had a re-occurring problem, and this problem always surfaced at night... It happened like this; we kids would all be down in the den watching television and mama would be somewhere in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 12:46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go! And Grieve The Darkness — Until You See The Light Amos 8:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2025

Divine warning and impending judgement found in the sobering words of the prophet Amos. A prophet sent to a prosperous yet spiritually bankrupt people.

Go! And Grieve the Darkness—Until You See the Light - Amos 8:9 Amos 8:9 (NLT) – “In that day,” says the Sovereign Lord, “I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth while it is still day.” Introduction: Today we step into a moment of divine warning and impending judgement found in ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9-10, Matthew 27:45, Isaiah 59:2, Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 10:9, Mark 15:33-35, Isaiah 53:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

“jesus Came To Overcome Blindness”

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 11, 2013

We heard last week that Jesus says he came so that no one should remain in darkness, and just before that he says that anyone who sees me sees the Father. What does this mean? It means that the truth that is the most imperative for all people, is to believe that Jesus is God in the flesh.

“Jesus Came to Overcome Blindness” (2 Cor 4:1-7) English author H. G. Wells—famous for science fiction novels like The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds—once wrote a short story called “The Country of the Blind.” It’s about an inaccessible, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2003

Those without Christ are called ’darkness’. Christians are called ’light’. We are to shine in their darkness. (#5 in The Christian Victor series)

“And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Hidden Treasures!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2014

Did you know God is masterful and a specialist in this area of deeply hiding the best? He never flaunts the gifts!

Strawberry! Isaiah 45:3”I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” Crazy title! Well, let’s stick to it! I like those cookies that has a hard coating on the outside; yet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil's Agenda Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

As Christians, we are in a spiritual battle against a cunning, crafty, and powerful enemy - the devil.

We must acknowledge that our enemy, the devil, has a specific agenda. He wants to deceive and blind us, leading us away from the truth and into darkness. But as children of light, we must be aware of his tactics and stand firm in the truth. The devil wants to blind us with lies and shroud us in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Ephesians 4:25, John 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 4:1, Ephesians 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Transformed By Truth: From Darkness To Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024

Psalm 107 portrays the journey from darkness to light, highlighting God’s redeeming love and power. As we reflect on these verses, we will see how God delivers, transforms, and brings us into His marvellous light.

Transformed by Truth: From Darkness to Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Psalm 107:10 (NLT): "Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery." Psalm 107:13-16 (NLT): "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He led ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:10, Psalm 107:13-16, Ephesians 5:8, Psalm 107:13-14, Romans 10:13, Psalm 107:15-16, Hebrews 13:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal