Sermons on Darkness Flees:

"Let Your Light Shine" Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008

Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Jesus: Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 30, 2007

This message is the second in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It focuses on Jesus’ statement, "I am the light of the world" and our desperate need for this light to shine on our darkness-filled lives.

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 2 – Light of the World NewSong Church – 07/29/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

Denomination: *other

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 31, 2016

God caused 5 miracles during the crucifixion: Darkness, Veil Torn, Earthquake, Graves Open, & Resurrections. 101 Romans believed and confessed. They'll make a believer out of you too!

FIVE MIRACLES FROM THE CROSS Matthew 27:45-53 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOTHING LIKE EXPERIENCE 1. There was once a very small man who applied for a job as a lumberjack out in the Pacific Northwest. He approached the boss (who was a big strapping brute) while he was chatting with a half dozen others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Can Give You A New Future.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Sep 27, 2018

There are two paths, one leads to life, and the other to destruction. There are two kingdoms, one of light and the other of darkness. Every human being has a choice to make, it’s either Jesus or Satan.

Rejecting Jesus is choosing Satan, choosing to follow no one is still choosing Satan, choosing something else outside of Jesus Christ is still choosing Satan. God’s way is one, and that way is Christ Jesus. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Charismatic

Independence - There Ain't No Such Thing

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 3, 2021

We Americans like to think of ourselves as independent people but we never can truly be totally independent. In the spiritual world we are slaves in the kingdom of darkness or the kingdom of light but the motivation is entirely different!

Independence? - There Ain’t No Such Thing Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, John 8:44, John 8:34, John 3:16-18, Titus 3:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Legitimacy Of Scripture Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 24, 2022

The human trap is that we’d use scripture like a baseball bat and abuse people with it. But in reality, it ought to be a source of comfort and sufficiency in God - it should be our lamp in a very dark world!

The Legitimacy of Scripture 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This Gospel is our measuring stick; and it is what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eternal Word Became One Of Us

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Since before the beginning of all things, that is before the beginning as defined by the creative energy of the Eternal Voice, before He spoke light into the darkness and form into the void, He was there. God was there before the beginning.

God,the eternal, all knowing and ever present one. The Father, the Son and Spirit, ?the three are one. One God who is spirit. Only God can create something out of nothing. Before He created, He already knew humanity would give power to their selfish desires and activate evil into His perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:14, John 1:16-18, 1 John 1:1-4, John 1:12-13, Revelation 19:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 18, 2021

There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection.

Easter 2021 The Road to Emmaus There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection. Death can be dramatic, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Your Ground...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 28, 2021

Age is said to bring wisdom and one thing Christians should be keenly aware of by now is, “even if the attack of darkness is not directly affecting you, it’s affecting someone you know

Stand your ground Favor noun: normalcy 1. the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected. What we have witnessed this past year has been anything but normal. We have been under relentless attack from the accuser and all things demonic. Death destruction and Mayham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38, Joshua 6:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troublesome Times Are Here...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2022

Let us study the issues of how low humanity stoop? Consider the darkness that is trying to snuff out the light. We study several major issues about the decay and decline of our society.

TROUBLESOME TIMES ARE HERE… LIVING IN DAYS OF UNCERTAINTY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a several part lesson. LET US STUDY THE IMMINENT RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR IN 8 AREAS OR CATEGORIES. HOW LOW CAN WE GO… This lesson will look at #1 SIGNS OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:5, John 3:19, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

G Vs. E And We Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2020

In John 1:4-5, the Apostle John is speaking about the tension and struggle and conflict of light and life verses darkness and death. We must choose what side we are on and there is no middle ground.

G VS. E AND WE JOHN 1:4-5 #John1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Samurai Jack (p) en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack Samurai Jack is an American animated action-fantasy science-fiction television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. This is one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 6: The Immensity Of God’s Resources Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2018

This is a psalm of ascension. We can almost follow His tracks, as all the evil powers which rule the darkness of this world drop far beneath Him. The ascending Lord is high over all,

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Halloween (Updated For 2014)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

Halloween-a time or Satanic oppression or a strategic opportunity? This sermon debunks the myth that Halloween is intrinsically evil and encourages Christian to shine a light into the darkness by offering a historical, holy, and hands-on perspective.

Halloween: 2014 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2014 PLAY VIDEO: Halloween Beliefs Collide (sermoncentral) This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and colorful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

God With Us Sermon V: Blessed Be God Our Father's Confirmation Of His Promise Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians rest assured that God's promise of salvation was fulfilled in Christ Jesus and that their decision to follow His was right.

BLESSED BE GOD OUR FATHER’S CONFIRMATION OF HIS PROMISE FULFILLED IN JESUS For some of us, New Year’s Resolutions are a thing of the past. Instead of making resolutions, we make doctors’ appointments - an important one of these being that annual physical which checks out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

The Suffering Messiah

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2015

As you read this psalm, you see Jesus at Calvary: His cry to the Father; the period of darkness; the ridicule of the people; His thirst and pain; His pierced hands and feet; and the gambling for His clothes.

3-26--05 Title: The Suffering Messiah Text: (Psalm 22) Introduction Of all the psalms dealing with the Lord’s great desire to save lost men and women, this is undoubtedly the best. It’s identified as a Messianic psalm (a psalm written about Jesus, the messiah) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist