Sermons on Dark Valleys:

Light Vs. Dark

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2021

We are encourage to live in the light of Christ.

Light Vs. Dark John 3: 14 - 21 Intro: 2 gentlemen were seated next to each other on a plane. One turned to the other, “What do you do?” He answered, “I’m a pastor.” “Oh,” said the 1st man. “I don’t believe in that religious stuff. It’s for kids you know, ‘Jesus love me this I know, for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

IF CHRIST IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, then a world without CHRIST IS DARKNESS.

All of us has a default hatred in darkness!!!! We don’t like being in the dark!!!! We don’t want to be in the dark!!! We get annoyed when we are put in a dark place! No one wants to be in dark! Yet, this is the dilemma of the world! This is the dilemma of human nature. We are in darkness! With ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Victory Over Darkness Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 31, 2021

While we shouldn’t make the mistake of acting like the devil doesn’t exist, we shouldn’t forget that we have victory over him as well.

Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 2, 2021

"Our lamps are going out ..." "...the love of most will grow cold..."

February 16, 1992 Exodus 27:20-21 Matthew 25:7 Our lamps are going out ... Introduction I am using The One Year Bible for personal devotions this year. February 7 there was an interesting juxtaposition of Exodus 27 and Matthew 25. There is the common theme of oil lamps and the need to keep them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:20-21, Matthew 25:7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022

In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

The Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 6, 2022

The phrase “dark night of the soul” comes from a poem by St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), a Spanish Carmelite monk. According to the poet, the “dark night of the soul” is synonymous with traveling the “narrow way” that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:13-14.

TITLE: THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL TEXT: 2 Cor. 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Dark Secrets

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2023

A dark secret is defined as something kept hidden or unexplained.

Charlotte Brontë, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The human heart has hidden treasures, In secret kept, in silence sealed; The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, Whose charms were broken if revealed.” Luke 8:17 reveals: “For nothing is hidden that will not be made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10, Proverbs 25:2, Daniel 2:28, Colossians 1:26

From Darkness To Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2025

This is the 37th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#37] FROM DARKNESS TO VICTORY Luke 10:17-24 Introduction: Imagine a group of Jesus’ followers, once timid and uncertain, now bursting with joy and confidence. They return to Jesus, exclaiming, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!” Their eyes shine with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

Some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met have been blind.

From Darkness to Light “As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 15, 2024

Hard times, crisis, time loss times, are all dark times in one's life.

The Dark Night of the Soul Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591): A Spanish mystic and of the Carmelite Order of friar, Saint John of the Cross wrote extensively about his own spiritual journey, which involved intense periods of doubt, despair and purification. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 16, 2024

The message is about crisis, struggle in our life's and how to deal with it.

The Dark Night of the Soul Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591): A Spanish mystic and Carmelite friar, Saint John of the Cross wrote extensively about his own spiritual journey, which involved intense periods of doubt, despair and purification. He recounts his ordeal in ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Darkness Before Dawn

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2024

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 10, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 3:14-21 The Darkness before Dawn Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Early this morning we sprang forward by one hour. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Light In The Dark World.

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 4, 2022

A message about being the light in the dark world we live in.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift 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 indestructible, never ending, living word Of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Shines In The Darkness

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2026

A sermon about being a disciple.

The Light Shines in The Darkness Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23 Did the words of our Old Testament Lesson from Isaiah 9 sound familiar? If so, it might be because the last time we heard these words was at our Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve, when we celebrated the birth of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

Make a difference...bring the light of Christ to this world

The light in a dark world 1 John 15-10 Good Morning Everyone- Would you turn to 1 John Chapter One. Have you ever wondered if you have had or if you will make a difference in life? When I was a kid I thought of all the cool jobs I would like to do, Jobs where you save someone’s life, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-10

Denomination: Nazarene