Sermons on Dark Spot:

Jesus Compared To Other High Priests

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014

To compare JESUS with other high priests, His differences from them, His uniqueness and His superiority.

I. EXORDIUM: Can JESUS be compared to other high priest and still excel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare JESUS with other high priests, His differences from them, His uniqueness and His superiority. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:27 (Amplified Bible) 7:27 He has no day by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memorial Day 2020

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 24, 2020

A look at what to remember this Memorial Day

“Memorial Day 2020” Acts 4:12-20 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” 13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-20

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Changes Lives, That We Know, But To What Extent?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 17, 2019

Summary: Lives are completely changed when Jesus comes on the scene. They are changed to a far greater extent than as this passage proves; a miracle easily performed by Jesus but a dramatic change in destiny for many.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th October 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm 111 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 “Please join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal

When A Little Guy Meets A Big God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2019

Jesus reaches out to the smallest and the evilest among us with a very personal invitation. He calls us by name. He invites himself over. He desires nothing less than a radically changed life, submitted to him, and all for our good!

Luke 19:1-10 When a Little Guy Meets a Big God Today’s passage is a very popular children’s Bible story, but it’s a lot more than that. It reveals the very heart of God: one who pursues each one of us to draw us into a loving personal relationship with him, and in so doing, to change our entire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get A Better Spouse

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

If you want a better spouse, don't go looking around town, love the one you have.

Have you ever dreamed of having the perfect spouse? By perfect I don’t mean having movie star good looks. That would be nice, but those looks don't last all that long. And there are other things much more important. I mean, to have a spouse who deeply cares for you, is devoted to you, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

You Choose First Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 13: 1 – 18

Genesis 13: 1 – 18 You choose first 13 Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. 2 Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journey from the South as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Raised Us Up With Him

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 6, 2019

The resurrection of Jesus calls us to life on a new dimension.

Imagine with me a young boy spending the summer on his grandfather’s farm. He has chores to do, but as soon as they are done he loves to roam in the woods and hills nearby. He spots an eagle soaring in the sky, follows it to its nest on the edge of a cliff and sees its mate sitting on the nest. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7, Matthew 10:39

Happiness Though Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 20, 2020

Give generously to God and his purposes. We gain happiness by giving if our heart is right.

Happiness Through Giving Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Giving / Philippians 4:10–20 Give generously to God and his purposes. We gain happiness by giving if our heart is right. INTRODUCTION • Can you believe that Thanksgiving is almost here? I must say that as with everything that takes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The World Is Wanting

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

A sermon for the Christmas season that looks at what the world wants, what God wants for us, and what God wants us to seek.

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we’ll finish up the Christmas Lights sermon series by looking at the world and what it wants. Much of this series has looked at how others can affect our celebration. With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both behind us, much of the busy-ness of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Water For A Thirsty Soul.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2020

Harvest Festival Talk/sermon - Bible Readings: Isaiah chapter 12 verses 1-6 & John chapter 7 verse 37 to 39. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Background: ‘Sukkot’. (2). Jesus: Announcement. (3). Water: Symbolism. (4). Cross: Paradox. (5). Salvation: Choice SERMON BODY: Ill: • According to the American radio and television writer Andy Rooney. • The two biggest sellers in any bookstore, are the cookbooks and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Stumbing Along

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

Unexamined assumptions can cause us to stumble over things we don't even notice.

It’s a little disconcerting, sitting down to write a sermon on a passage that you’ve already preached on twice, to find that neither time did you say what you’d planned to say. Of course, only preachers have that problem... Maybe only 60-something preachers have that problem. But more generally, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord Of The Storm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 11, 2023

Everyone experiences storms in life. Storms are miserable. They are dangerous. But Jesus wants us to be calm in them. And they provide almost unique opportunities to learn to trust Jesus.

The story of Jesus and his disciples in a storm on the Sea of Galilee is short. But it has a huge amount to teach us. I’d like to show you a little video clip of an actual storm on Lake Galilee so you can get an idea of what that storm might have been like. [Video clip.] Jesus and his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Harassed For Jesus Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: HARASSED FOR JESUS ILLUSTRATION: In His book, Lords of the Earth, Don Richardson, author of PEACE CHILD, tells the story of Stanley Dale, a MISSIONARY to the Yali Tribe deep in the Irian Jaya JUNGLE of Indonesia in 1968. The Yali, being HEADHUNTERS and CANNIBALS, were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Invitations To Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 26, 2024

The Lord's four invitations to discipleship to all those who have been saved.

The Four Invitations to Discipleship Matthew 16:24-26 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life That Matters

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

We all want to make an impact in this world. We will look at the life of Solomon.

Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 I hope the title of the message caught your attention. Living a life that matters! I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene