Sermons on Darkened:

Benefits Of Being Thankful

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What are the benefits of being thankful?

I. Being thankful to God will help guide you in right and wrong. (v.17) - (V.23) making a decision on taking a job - (vs.4:1,2) masters giving what is just and equal - (Rom 1:21 Because knowing God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful. But they became vain in their reasonings, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

"If You Have Heard Him" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2003

We need a renewed mind to see ourselves as newly created in the likeness of God, then put on the new man daily. (# 18 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“But you did not learn Christ in this way, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Our Purity Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 28, 2007

How can you tell if a person is genuinely saved? Paul addresses this issue in his letter to the Ephesians.

Live Out Loud – Our PURITY Ephesians 4:17-32 Recap: For several weeks we’ve been studying Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I believe this epistle might be the most important book in the N.T. b/c it encapsulates the Christian life in a nutshell. You could say that Ephesians is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Off The Old Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2024

Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.

Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Wedding

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

This is a complete wedding including unity candle with a twist... and marriage covenat signing at the end

Wedding of _________and ________ June 22, 2002 Prelude music Marching music Wedding March On behalf of the families of __________ and _____________ I thank you for coming today to witness this blessed occasion. The uniting of ______________________ and ______________________ in Christian ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of People

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 7, 2003

This passage answers one of the most common questions we have. Why can the gospel be life itself to one person, and a laughable joke to another.

Passage: I Corinthians 1:18-25 Intro: According to Pres. Bush, there are two types of people in the world. 1) terrorists and non-terrorists. 2) For his purposes, he’s right. 3) But terrorists and non-terrorists are really subsets of the only real division in the world, the only one God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Dangers Of Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by John Gerald on Feb 19, 2005

Spiritual blindness can be cured by Jesus Christ

The DANGERS of SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Rev. John W. Gerald I. BLINDNESS OF HEART Eph. 4:18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: This is where spiritual blindness starts. It is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Yoked To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

How can we begin to taste the close relationship we will have with God in heaven now?

Yoked to Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:4-11) 1. One woman relates this story: Early one morning, my husband, who works in a funeral home, woke me, complaining of severe abdominal pains. We rushed to the emergency room, where tests were performed to determine the source of the pain. My husband ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Room With A View

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 14, 2013

We become what we gaze upon therefore it stands to reason that if we gaze upon the beauty of the Father we will ultimately become one who is truly found in His image. And if we observe the words of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to lead us into the heart o

Seated with Christ in heavenly places, you may have heard the term and wondered; “How does that work, I am here on earth how do I sit with him”? Eph 2:6; For he raised us from the dead along with Christ, and we are seated with him in the heavenly realms—all because we are one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evangelistic Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012

This is a simple wedding ceremony for a young Christian couple who had many non-believer friends in attendance. Includes unity candle and sand ceremonies. Some of the items have been gleaned from other sources.

Wedding of BRIDE ______ & GROOM ______ Seating of family Mothers lighting candles Bridal party enters Bride Enters OPENING WORDS Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the presence of this company to witness the union of BRIDE ______ and GROOM _____ in Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Mind

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2019

God is not interested in busy-bees but He is looking for people who are Kingdom-minded.

MIND Mathew 16:23”…for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's." WORLDLY-MINDED: Jesus rebuked Peter and told him not to set his mind on the things of man, but to upgrade his thinking on God’s interests. Amen. Worldly people are unable to comprehend the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Total Eclipse In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 21, 2025

An eclipse is defined as a shrouding in which the whole of the disc of the sun or moon is obscured.

Gerald of Wales, a Cambro-Norman priest and historian, once remarked: “For human nature is so made that only what is unusual and infrequent excites wonder or is regarded as of value. We make no wonder of the rising and the setting of the sun which we see every day; and yet there is nothing in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9, Joel 3:15, Isaiah 13:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17

The Transformed Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004

This is the seventh in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with the hallmarks of a transformed life in Christ.

The Transformed Life Ephesians 4:17-32 As we continue to look at Paul¡¦s message concerning the early church and it¡¦s ministry, tonight we move on to a difficult and much maligned subject. The transformed life. Jesus makes it clear that Salvation is about Change ¡V it is not a magic incantation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

When The Trumpets Blast! Series

Contributed by Randall Floyd on Nov 4, 2007

Facing the trumpets of God.

Introduction: God has handed Jesus the scroll. Jesus has opened the seven seals. Suddenly, seven angels appear before the throne and are given trumpets. TRUMPETS ALWAYS SYMBOLIZE THE INTERVENTION OF GOD INTO HUMAN HISTORY. I. The Blasting of the Seven Trumpets 1.Hail and fire destroy 1/3 of the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God