Sermons on Darker:

Revelation Nine Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 1, 2009

Study of revelation 9

“Revealing the Revelation” December 6, 2009 Chapter Nine Revelation 9 1The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. 2When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Know that lust is sin and that hope is available

WARNING! – VOLATILE MATERIAL “We need to talk.” Some of the most famous words in history and yet we hope we never have to hear them. I have heard them a few times in my life and even a few times here. Most of the time, it isn’t even a problem, just something to think about. However today, I would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Through The Darkness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 22, 2009

This is a time of profound darkness, when many things we have depended on fail. We may be among the curious crowd or the concerned companions, but we will eventually see. Who will be the next converted centurion?

When you are suddenly plunged into darkness, that darkness is profound, and you cannot see anything. But wait a while, let your eyes adjust, and if there is a glimmer of light anywhere, you will begin to see and you will make your way through. The darkness will not be quite as dismal as you first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

The Christian life is a balancing act between syncretism and sectarianism.

When I was a teenager, I was one of the few students at West Davidson Sr. High School who listened to heavy metal music. Although my buddies enjoyed it to some extent, they were a little bit spooked by some of the darker groups I chose. This was mainly because they were all good church-going boys ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Echo Of Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 16, 2010

God’s love enables us to love Him back and to love others.

The Echo of Love Intro: God’s love echoes through history like the reverberating rumble of thunder across a majestic mountain range. However, unlike the diminishing thunder, the echo of God’s love continues loud and strong for those who will listen. Just as sound waves can either be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008

In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It Hurts! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jun 4, 2011

God is in Control

Dan 3:2-30 Today I know that Something Good Is Going To Come Out Of This I know tonight some of you are going through the greatest fire of your life, and it’s the kind that hurts, and the kind that makes you cry, And I know it’s going to sound crazy, but what you ought to be doing is praising ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:2-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Songs Of Our Faith Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 15, 2012

This message focuses on the song "Pass Me Not" by Fanny J. Crosby.

Songs Of Our Faith Part 5 Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior Scriptures: Job 2:7-10; Introduction: The song that I have selected for this week is “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior.” As before, I learned some things about how this song came to be written and even more about its author. As I ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Be A Hero

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 27, 2012

The key to a successful death is a purposeful life

This morning we have a challenge before us. We are recognizing those who have graduated from high school and college as well as those who have graduated in even larger ways. We are remembering this weekend those who fought and died in our nation’s military and we should also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

The Light Brings Peace

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2013

This is a Christmas sermon emphasizing Christ came into the world to bring peace into our lives by shedding light on the way in which we are to walk.

The Light Brings Peace 12/8/2013 NLAC Proverbs 6:16-23 Luke 2:8-20 Suppose you went into the basement of someone’s home and the lights went out. As you were walking back in the dark, your foot hit something and all of a sudden you started hearing barking and growling. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From The Prodigal Prophet Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

Introduction to a Sermon series on Jonah

A young boy from down south attended Sunday school for the first with his grandparents who lived up north. He was so excited he couldn’t wait to tell grandma about the lesson. "My teacher taught us all about the whales," he announced. "You mean Jonah and the whale?" grandma asked. "No," he said, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Once Upon A Time... Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2011

This sermon is an introduction to a study of the life of Moses. It is based on Charles Swindoll's book on Moses from his character series.

Introduction: A. A young girl asked her father, “Do all fairy tales begin with “Once Upon A Time?” 1. “No,” he replied, “A whole lot of them begin with ‘If elected I promise…’ ” B. “Once upon a time” is a wonderful, classic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 8, 2010

Part 1 of two-parter regarding loving others as we should.

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Part 1) Luke 10:25-37 February 7, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: We’ve been talking since the beginning of January about the two greatest commandments, and specifically about what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Job’s Patience & Faithfullness To God ! 3rd On Job Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James in exhorting Christiance to follow the example of the patience of Job gives reasons for developing a 3rd lesson on Job and his great character of patience and faithfulness.

INTRODUCTION # 31 1. Open your bible to Job 1:20&ff. 2. In our two previous lessons from the book of Job we have learned about the great moral character of Job. 3. We have learned of Satan’s plan to try and get Job to curse God. Satan was responsible for Job losing all of his livestock and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Win The Race Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

In our text in Phil 3:12-16, Paul’s not telling us how to be saved. He’s telling us how to live now that we are saved. We are not saved BY good works but we are saved TO good works.

Several times in the New Testament the Christian life is pictured as a race 1 Cor. 9:24-27 (ESV) says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16