Sermons on Dark Side:

Let There Be Light

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2018

I this sermon I am going to use what we do know physical light and darkness to better explain what Christians often have a hard time understanding spiritual darkness and light.

Let there be Light Genesis 1:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Light On

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 27, 2023

Our world is in complete darkness. Jesus is the divine light that can take away the world's darkness. As Christians, we are called to show and to shine the bright light of Jesus' love to others.

Since the mid 1980’s most of us have seen or heard of those famous Motel 6 radio and TV commercials that even to this day we can’t get out of our heads. Do you remember them? It was that familiar voice of their advertising spokesman saying, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 13:47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Numbers 35:30, Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 21:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Joy After Sorrow Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 15, 2020

God provides help and grace and deliverance and justice and power and comfort in the sorrow to the other side of the disaster where His joy awaits.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: JOY AFTER SORROW Joel 2:20-32 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… What are our feelings about COVID-19? (p) * Stress because of changes to routines, school schedules, and life in general. * Hostility that some people take distancing seriously and others do not. * Worry ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Our Rock In A Hard Place

Contributed by Richard Francis on Jan 4, 2005

God is our rock, trust him, let his glory be reflected in you in this world of darkness

God our Rock in a Hard Place Exodus 33: 1 - 23 Consider the Context • Moses in a 1 to 1 meeting with the Lord, how amazing, just after the golden calf incident, the smashing of the first tablets of stone with the ten commandments written by God on both sides of them (would n’t you just want to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Black Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2025

I couldn't find a scripture that equated sin or iniquity with the color black (a color of bead used in the popular "witness bracelet"). But the Bible does talk about sin as a "deep darkness" and that description has powerful implications for Christians.

It was a dark, dark night. A man was making his way home from working late, and as he often did, he walked home through a cemetery because it was a quicker route. However, because it was so dark, he didn’t notice a new grave had been dug in his path, and he tumbled into a 7 foot deep hole in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children Of The Day Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 43 in our exposition of Romans. This message focuses on living as light in a dark world.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Children of the Day” Romans 13:11-14 Review In the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul powerfully proclaims the truths concerning God’s wonderful salvation plan. Beginning in chapter 12, Paul specifies some areas of our thinking needing our attention ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 5:14-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Smell Will Be Awful!

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

When we have faith we aren’t afraid of what is on the other side. Sure, some might say, “the smell will be awful.” But what we know has nothing to do with a smell. We know, what waits on the other side of the stone is the power of Almighty God.

Our sense of smell can be one of the most powerful of all our senses. The sense of smell can the most powerful of all our senses. It can generate good feelings like chocolate chip cookies or fresh bread baking. When we were living in Tyler I loved to walk in the mall at Christmas time. There was a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2021

In 2021 bread is seen as simply a side and not a staple, what did it mean when Jesus said, I am the Bread of Life.

When I was a child, our family lived in Germany and the bread was dark and coarse. When we moved home to Canada my image of bread became my Grandmother’s home-made bread enjoyed warm with homemade strawberry jam and a slice of old cheddar cheese. During my teen years, bread was used as a figure ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

The Light Of A Disciple

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 14, 2001

When we follow Jesus we are called to share His light witha dark world

The Light of a Disciple Matthew 5:14-16 October 14, 2001 Introduction Some of you may or may not have noticed that our church recently placed a light on the post of the new parking lot. We have rented it from the power company for a few dollars a month and the result has been well worth the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Changed Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2001

What does it mean to put off the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light

Rom. 13:11-14 Morston/Field Dalling Today is the first Sunday in Advent – a time when we prepare to remember the birth of Jesus which we commemorate at Christmas. And as we think about his birth, we do well to remember why he came to this earth. He came to reconcile us with God the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Anglican

Designer Genes Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

There is a Designer who defeats your darkness and He has a design for your life.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3 (KJV) Darkness can make us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Glow

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

It is time for the Church to arise in the mist of the dark world of sin and shine for the glory of Christ.

“GET UP AND GLOW” Intro: I believe that every church ought to have a vision and mission of what they feel that God would have them to do in reaching out to their area with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The challenge I have for you and I as a Church is that which the Lord began to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 9, 2001

How God’s children can combat the devil and his dark army.

"Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational