Sermons on Darkened Sun:

This Same Jesus

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013

Why we are to look for Jesus' return. Refutes the false ideas of just Who we are to look for

TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people Then, He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. I. THE PLACE WHERE HE ASCENDED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Repent & Believe Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 8, 2018

If you are going to repent and believe you have to understand you are entering into a struggle, a battle, an all-out war within, and you’ll have to fight that war every day of your life. Yet in this war, God has promised the victory.

Revelation CHAPTER 16 TRANSLATION 1. And I heard a huge voice from the temple, saying to the seven angels, “Go! And pour out the seven bowls of the wrath of God into the earth. 2. And the first went and poured out the his bowl into the earth, and there came a sore, bad and malicious, upon the men ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-11

Denomination: *other

Last Days, Beginning Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Mar 21, 2023

We are in the last days, and Jesus is coming soon there's little doubt about that as old Testament and New Testament prophecies match up with current events that are unfolding before us.

From Matthew 24:1-7 Jesus tells His curious disciples what to expect and the unfolding of events before His Return and there are some things that have happened or are happening that we can check off Matthew 24:5 "For many shall come in My Name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-10, Matthew 24:1-10, Daniel 9:27

From The Declaration Of His Innocence To The Death Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

The kingdom was on offer in the Person of the King, even as He hung there dying upon the Cross. The offer has never been withdrawn, for any who will come to Him.

FROM THE DECLARATION OF HIS INNOCENCE TO THE DEATH OF JESUS. Luke 23:13-49. LUKE 23:13-25. “I have found no fault in this man,” Pilate told Jesus’ accusers. “No, nor yet Herod.” “Nothing worthy of death” (Luke 23:14-15). “I have found no cause of death in Him” (Luke 23:22b). Thus we see that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 8 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 25, 2025

The Seventh Seal

Revelation 8 1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30

Denomination: Bible Church

Where Gratitude Graces The Gospel

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012

For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But Where does Gratitude grace the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude graces the Gospel in our...

WHERE GRATITUDE GRACEs The GOSPEL—Romans 1:15-24 Attention: Per ‘The 1621 Thanksgiving’ @ mayflowerhistory.com Written by Edward Winslow dated:Dec. 12, 1621 & first published 1622. “Our harvest being gotten in, our governour sent foure men on fowling, that so we might after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

White Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009

Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

OPEN: (I began the sermon by leading the congregation in singing “White Christmas”) I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:57-79, Luke 1:57-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011

We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Different (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 12, 2019

God did not want Israel to live or look like all the other nations around her. How should we look different from the culture around us?  

“Different” (Leviticus) Leviticus 18:1-5 Opening and Introduction For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at Israel and how God worked to bless them. We’ve looked at priests and sacrifices, the tabernacle and how it became the center of society. As we’ve gone through this journey, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5, Leviticus 20:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

One thing that you can notice as you look over his books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in Christ. Several times he lets them know that he prays for them and many times he tells them exactly how he prays for them, w

This evening I would like for you to turn with me to 2 Thess. 1:11-12. I enjoy reading the letters of Paul to the churches that he had such a passion for. And one thing that you can notice as you look over those books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Signs And Signals Of Christ's Coming

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 17, 2014

When Christ will return. Is there any real way to tell? What do you think are the signs of His coming? Are you ready for Him to return? What if He came today? The Bible does speak to this issue.

Signs and Signals of Christ's Coming Mark 13:1-37 Things to Come 1. As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, behold what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2. And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Death Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

Jesus died on the cross to redeem you; he has fought the battle and has won; he has offered the sacrifice on your behalf and it was accepted; he has purchased you with his blood.

Introduction Listen to Jesus: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (10:45). He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember Your Creator Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged to remember our Creator before it is too late in order that we may truly enjoy life.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to remember their Creator before it is too late in order that they may truly enjoy life. Let us read Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8: 7 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Israel's Exit From Egypt Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2022

As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult"

Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel's Exodus from Egypt As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #9 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 27, 2024

As we begin we have opened six of the seven seals around the little scroll which could only be opened by the Lamb who was slain–Jesus Christ. Before the seventh seal is opened, we encounter seven trumpets.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13, Revelation 9:1-21, Numbers 10:9-10, Joshua 6:5, 1 Corinthians 15:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ