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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Darkness Into Light Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023
     | 2,167 views

    Our dark times make us to doubt the presence of God, the existence of God but he intervenes and changes into Light and joyful occasions. He changes everything in our lives.

    He turns my darkness into light - Psalm 18:25-30 Greetings: “The Lord is good his love endures forever.” Introduction of the monthly theme: Introduction of the theme for the day: KJV: Psalms 18:25-30 “With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    A Message For When It Is Dark Around You

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,892 views

    In the first Lord of the Rings movie Frodo is a given a light to help him when all other lights go out. The text I am preaching on today has been that kind of thing for me in my life, and it can be for you also.

    A Message for When it is Dark Around You Lord of the Rings is one of my favorite movie series, there is a line in the first movie that goes like this: The light of Gladriel. [to Frodo] "I give you the light of Eärendil, our most beloved star. May it be a light for you in dark places, when all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Preserves His Promise Even In Dark Times Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 181 views

    2 Kings 11 teaches us that even in the darkest seasons, God’s covenant is not at risk. When the enemy tries to destroy divine purpose, God hides what is precious and preserves it for the appointed time.

    GOD PRESERVES HIS PROMISE EVEN IN DARK TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 11:1-21 Supporting Texts: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 33:11; Revelation 12:4-6 INTRODUCTION: The eleventh chapter of 2 Kings opens in a grim atmosphere. The wicked queen Athaliah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    This Is No Time To Retreat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,245 views

    This sermon explores how embracing the light of Christ can guide us through life's darkest moments and illuminate our path forward.

    Good morning, folks! It's a beautiful day to gather here, isn't it? It's always a blessing when we can come together as a community, sharing our faith, our hopes, and our struggles. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, at one point or another. We're going to talk ...read more

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  • Ramil Olalia avatar

    There Was Darkness Over The Land But They Had Lights In Their Dwellings

    Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Apr 9, 2020
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    We are in the midst of this pandemic, another dark times in the history of mankind, but we have God who put lights in our dwellings

    Sripture Text: Exodus 10:21 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. 22 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awaken To The Times

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,076 views

    Though the world may persecute us, and evil may seem to prevail, we must still work for Christ. The Church must shine for Him. We must preach and demonstrate the gospel, for without us, how will the world know Christ?

    Opening illustration: All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches or have timers on our smart phones to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands. Lots of people keep a Day-Timer nearby so they can keep track of their appointments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Allowing Jesus To Rejuvenate My Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,483 views

    How to let Jesus illuminate the dark times in my life.

    Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12 [See also: John 9:1-7; 12:34-36, 44-46.] We’ve been in this series “Jesus in Blue Jeans” to emphasize that Jesus came to help us with our every day problems. He doesn’t just love people who bask in the limelight. He loves them but He loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,626 views

    THE WORLD IS LOOKING FOR LIGHT IN DARK TIMES, POINT THEM TO JESUS.

    JESUS THE LIGHT JOHN 12:20-36 INTRO: GREEKS SEEK JESUS 1: JESUS COMES TO JERUSALEM A) THE FAME OF THE JESUS WAS WELL TRAVELED B) THE BIBLE SAYS THEY WENT FORTH TO MEET HIM WHEN HE APPROACHED THE CITY C) CRYING HOSANNA BLESSED IS THE KING OF ISRAEL THAT COMETH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. POINT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Into The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,390 views

    This message focuses on how walking in faith during difficult times is the same as walking in the darkness without knowing what is around you.

    Into The Darkness Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29 Introduction This morning I want to briefly talk with you about walking in faith. Do you know that in order to walk in faith you must become comfortable with being in the dark? I am not necessarily talking about the physical darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Valley Of Achor. A Door Of Hope. Hosea 2:15

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 806 views

    A message of hope in the dark times in our world and how to deal with them.

    The Valley of Achor. A Door of Hope. Hosea 2:15 Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,116 views

    Our country/world is experiencing a time of darkness. I want to give you 3 causes for HOPE: a. It’s NOT as dark as you think; b. the Light of the world has come; and c. the Light will triumph in the end!

    A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaiah 42:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPRECIATE YOUR LOYALTY 1. A little old lady got into an argument with her pastor. It got rather abrasive. The pastor thought he would never see her again, however she showed up for the next service. 2. “I thought you’d be gone for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    It Is Time For Renewal

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021
     | 5,806 views

    The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

    Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Five Dark Valleys Of Life

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,772 views

    Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

    FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE TEXT Psa. 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bleak Time

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,823 views

    The Work Christ accomplished on the Cross is more than we can know. As we look at some of the details, we can appreciate the benefits of Jesus’ death on our behalf.

    The Bleak Time (Matt. 27:45-55, John 19:30) [note: I originally preached on this text ten years earlier; this outline is revised and I have added some significant bits of information from my developing Jewish Roots perspective] 1. Spots on my tan shoes from rubber over boots. Tried olive oil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible