Sermons on Dark Season:

Invade The Darkness

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 8, 2002

Knowing that we have the power to invade the darkness of evil with our light!

INVADE THE DARKNESS (ACTS 26:16-18) INTRO: You will soon learn that the world in which we live is not as bright and glittery as one would desire. It appears that Satan is causing darkness to infiltrate our land and our lives. It is time for Christians, young and old, alike to: Invade the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001

Instead of hiding our eyes from God’s light, we should approach it and take it for our own use and to light the lives of others.

Living in darkness: Seen by unclean acts [here, primarily immoral] (1-5) Makes one an object of God’s wrath [active punishment] (6) Joining with disobedient people (7) Is a description of a believer’s former condition (8) We must light the darkness we live in. Approach God’s Light (8-13) As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark Drivers

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 17, 2001

Romans 8:14 says "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God". What leads you?

Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. This means something must be leading, and everyone is been led by something. Some people are being led by the spirit of God. Some are not being led by the spirit of God. The right sons of God are those that are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

God is a light in the darkness of our lives and culture. Jesus highlites three things through his ministry which is evident in all four Gospels: 1) We are ALL God’s children; 2) God loves us no matter what; and 3)Love is the most powerful weapon in the w

I. Hearing the Word of God. A. We hear the Word of God in our hearts. B. We each hear differently. C. Telephone game D. Disciples never understand what Jesus is saying, but he loved them anyway and they heard and felt that! II. Accepting the voice we hear in our hearts as the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Light In Darkness

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 15, 2004

Jesus called us lights in darkness. What does it mean and what do we need to do?

Mat 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Mat 5:15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Promise In The Darkness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Isaiah the prophet communicated the prophecy about Immanuel to Ahaz. An angel communicated the promise of Jesus to Joseph. Ahaz responded in fear. Joseph responded in trust.

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” Most of you are familiar with the story: Joseph had learned that Mary was with child, and he was making plans to divorce her quietly. An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying to Joseph: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blinded By The Dark

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

Jesus comes to us, and anoints us, Christ opens the eyes of our hearts, our eyes are opened. With our eyes opened, we are no longer blinded by the dark.

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to what the fairly new movie Ray, staring Jamie Foxx. It is the life story of the soul and jazz musician, Ray Charles. The movie touched on Ray Charles’ life growing up and losing his younger brother in a tragic accident, an event that he blamed ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

Brightness In Darkness

Contributed by Sam Evangelista on Jun 29, 2007

Born-again believersof Jesus Christ have all the reasons to rejoice even in the midst of hardship and trials of their lives as they continue to love and serve Him because they are assured of the Lord’s unfailing promise: "And surely I am with you always,

God can bring brightness in the darkest moment of our lives when... 1. Our adversities are God’s opportunities...(vs.12,13) a. For our salvation b. For spiritual maturity c. For mission and evangelism 2. Our situation becomes others’ motivation. (vs.14-18) Paul’s zeal in the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Dark Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus has called us to be light into the world around us.

Light and Dark June 15, 2008 Me: I used to be terrified of the dark. I hated it. I always wanted more light and to be able to see what horrible monster was going to crawl out from under my bed. Somehow, seeing the monster made it better. There was a comfort in the light. Now, I want it as dark as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The World Was Dark Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

"Heart Of Darkness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2008

A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

Matthew 14:22-33 “Heart of Darkness” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Exactly two weeks ago I was cutting the grass in the backyard, when, before I knew what was happening—I was literally covered with about 150 or more yellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Darkness Or Light

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 2, 2008

Where do you live in darkness or light, who controls your life darkness or light, and where will you spend eternity darkness or light?

Darkness or Light John 1:4-5 Monte T. Brown August 10, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Scripture 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007

Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monste

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monster ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

Light In Darkness.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2009

❶ Two Kinds of Spiritual Darkness 1. Darkness as a result of sin 2. Darkness of the unknown ❷ Walking in Darkness ❸ How to Walk in Darkness

Thomas Kinkade paints a winter scene. Snow blanketed the ground and the pine trees. Night is falling, and the landscape is enveloped in semi-darkness. A cabin incased the shadows. The scene is one of gloom. Then the artist uses some yellow and orange and brighte4r tints, And puts a cheerful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist