Sermons on Darkness And Gloom:

Christ's Powerful Ministry Making Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2019

After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum and the region of Galilee

Weekend Message/Devotion January 27, 2019 Matthew 4:12-23 Christ’s Powerful Ministry Making Fishers of Men Today’s gospel reading begins with Jesus hearing the news that John the Baptist had been arrested and imprisoned by Herod. Jesus immediately journeyed north to Capernaum, in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have A Situation?

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 3, 2008

We all have situations in our lives in which we need God’s help.

Do you have a situation? Exodus 14: 8-10, 13-14 8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh King of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with a high hand. 9 But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of Heaviness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2009

Did you know Psalms 88 is considered the saddest chapter of Psalms. Why? God is still there even when we have HEAVY SPIRITS.

THERE IS A SPIRIT OF HEAVINESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Take a two liter of soda and ask how heavy is this? Ask a strong young man to come up and hold the bottle of soda. How heavy is this? Then ask him to hold the bottle straight out from his body? Now how heavy is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awesome God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

4th in series on Hebrews (Section 4). This message emphasizes the power of God by comparing two mountains... Sinai and Zion

4/27/08 – Great Hope: Our God is an Awesome God Two Mighty Mountains Mount Sinai and Mount Zion One is a mountain of law. The other is a mountain of grace. The first leaves us trembling and terrified. The second leaves us falling to our knees in amazement and wonder. What took place at these two ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Some People Will Never Be Healed

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Dec 28, 2000

Why some people will never see the power of Jesus in there life.

Why some people will never be healed John 5:1-16 Intro: In this scripture we find a perfect example of the healing powers of the Lord. We know that God has all power to remove iniquity from the lives of sinners and make them saints. We are well aware that God is not limited mentally, as he ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Depths; Into The Depths

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 2, 2005

Even when overwhelmed; the child of God can remember the Lord and call upon Him.

OUT OF THE DEPTHS; INTO THE DEPTHS Text: Jonah 2:7 Introduction: We, as Jonah, may be tossed and battered by the sea of life. Unexplainable conditions, confusing situations, and apparent impossibilities tend to swallow us. Theme: Even when overwhelmed; the child of God can remember the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Ramadan

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 22, 2011

Article published in The Mountaineer, Fort Carson, CO’s Army post newspaper

Ramadan By Chaplain (Captain) Steve Satterfield 4BSTB, 4IBCT, 4ID As a Christian Chaplain, I realize the importance of being aware of the major holidays in the largest religions of the world. Ramadan is the yearly month of fasting in Islam. This year it starts on 11 August. It changes, based ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Vineyard

Seeking God (Job 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2025

How hard is it to find God?

Do we seek God even when He seems unavailable to us? Do we trust His majestic power? Let’s look at Job 23. Did Job desire to present his case before God in heaven directly? Then Job answered and said, Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. Oh that I knew where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To Our Past - Resentments, Regrets And Remorse

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 4, 2022

"Holding on to our Past" is something that can inhibit not only our relationships, our outlook on life, but also our sense of identity and spiritual growth in Jesus.

If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 readings prior to the Sermon. The assigned readings for this day were: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:7-16 and Luke 20:9-19. I will be Drawing from our New Testament reading in Philippians this morning. And I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16, Luke 9:62, Ephesians 4:31-32, Job 5:2, Job 18:4, Psalm 51:10, Hebrews 12:14-15, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Matthew 5:4, John 11:35, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 7:9-10, Matthew 27:3-5, Matthew 26:75, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Walk As Children Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 16, 2020

Bathed in the light of God's grace, we are freed to live and act with all of the power and ability at our disposal.

November 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 Walk as Children of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early birds have no trouble ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Construction Of A Kingdom 4: Taking Refuge In God

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction This morning we resume our series, The Construction of a Kingdom, as we again peer into the life of David in 1 Samuel 22.

Introduction This morning we resume our series, The Construction of a Kingdom, as we again peer into the life of David in 1 Samuel 22. By the series title, I am inferring a process by which the Lord will establish His rule in our lives that includes us in a glorious purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 reads, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1

How To Prepare For Life's Changes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet

1. Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet finished victoriously. Theme: Stephen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent: A New Beginning And A Glimmer Of Hope

Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016

Advent is a time where we can begin to remember that hope can be found in ANY circumstance. Let's not only be reminded of that, but be a part of spreading the light and hope of God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in.

A New Beginning: And a Glimmer of Hope "A Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it..." (John 1:5) "But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish...He shall make it glorious...and the people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, John 9:1-2

Denomination: *other

Springtime, Even Amid The Winter Of Your Sins

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Dec 6, 2010

. Today--despite what your eyes of experience tell you--our Lord Jesus Christ tells us to see a hidden reality with our eyes of faith.

Intro Rejoice, O royal priesthood! Lift your heads, O saints of God! Look and see that your Salvation is coming. Be no longer downcast and disheartened. Today--despite what your eyes of experience tell you--our Lord Jesus Christ tells us to see a hidden reality with our eyes of faith. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Your Light Reflect Christ Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 16, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

August 15, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Let Your Life Reflect Christ Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Nestled in the mountains a little to the west of Oslo, Norway lies the city of Rjukan. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran