Sermons on Darkness Flees:

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Jul 18, 2017

David's Three Mighty Men defended a seemingly insigniffican bean patch etc. But King David sent them there. What is your bean patch that King Jesus sent you to defend

DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN Luke: 18:1 And he spake a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying , There was in a city a judge, which feared not God neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city and she came unto him saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On What Counts Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

The major threat facing the church is False Teaching. So Paul encourages Timothy to concentrate on what matters most.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder what you think the greatest threat facing the church is? Secularism and the push to privatize religion? The rise of militant atheism that’s always ready to attack Christianity? Perhaps it’s young people with their lack of respect? Or old people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Anglican

Lord Jesus Already Attacked And Conquered The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that GOD taught us to defeat the foe because it's already a defeated foe, just enforce GOD's victory over the enemy.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you resist the enemy? Yes and he flees from me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD taught us to defeat the foe because it's already a defeated foe, just enforce GOD's victory over the enemy. IV. TEXT: Luke 11:22 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom: Why Do We Fear God?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

The scriptures read "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Wisdom is something we desperately need in our world. We need it today especially. We need it as the body of Christ on Earth.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. -Psalm 111:10 NIV The scriptures read "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Wisdom is something we desperately need in our world. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-8, Psalm 111:10, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Psalm 23:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Proverbs 28 - Words Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 20, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter twenty eight.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Eight Proverbs 28:1 (NASB) The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. Benson has said, (The wicked flee) "Because a consciousness of their guilt excites in them a continual expectation and dread of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophet On His Knees

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah post Carmel in the depths of despair

1 Kings 19 - Prophet on his knees Nina LaCour in a book entitled “Hold Still” wrote these words: The sun stopped shining for me is all. The whole story is I am sad. Hold Still is not an easy read and I would not recommend it if you wanted a happy read either. It is about someone coming to ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Assured Of God's Plan For Us

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 24, 2022

God will always remember His people, even when trouble feels overwhelming. We may face hard times, troubles, and tribulation, but we don’t face them alone.

Have you ever been in a store and see a child that has gotten separated from his parents? The fear is very evident on the child's face as well as the parents’ face. It's a horrible feeling when the child turns around and can't find his parents. They frantically look through every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Hiding? Rachel's Hidden Idols Genesis 31

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 19, 2024

From the 10 Commandments...Thou Shalt Have No other gods before ME. And yet, Jacob’s love, Rachel, stole her father’s idols, and hid them from her father. What are you holding onto from your past, and trying to hide from YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER?

2024.08.18.Sermon Notes. Jacob Flees Laban and is Pursued, Rachel's hidden idols Genesis 31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23 BIG IDEA: What Are You Hiding? From the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Sunshine

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

No good comes to you except it comes from God, and only from God comes good.

The title of the message is “Living in the Sunshine”. From shades of night, to flames of light, He, our dear Lord, lifted me. Find the book of James please, chapter one. In just a moment we are going to begin reading in verse seventeen. Now I’ve told you before that the devil ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed Pillows

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Communicate God’s Peace can be found in family hardships

Anointed Pillows A fugitive of justice, fleeing the wrath of his brother caused by the greatest trickery of his life. Jacob had missed the right of inheritance by just minutes as he clutched the heel of his brother while escaping his mother’s womb. Yet he was second born and according to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Did His Strength Lie?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 21, 2006

Where did his Samson’s strength lie? Was it in the 7 locks of his hair!? I don’t think so.

1stBBC Where did his strength lie? Jdg 16:6 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee. Jdg 16:13 And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race And Winning It

Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 28, 2007

How to run the race God set before us and complete it.

Title: Running the race and winning it! Text: 1Corinthians 9:24-25 Introduction I believe that all of us have participated in a cross-country race. When I was in secondary school, the cross-country race is a yearly affair and we have to train and run the cross-country whether we like it or not. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Fast In The Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 8, 2007

There are several postures available to us in our Christian life but we are commanded to "stand fast".

STAND FAST IN THE LORD "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved." Philippians 4:1. I. THE COMMAND IS TO "STAND FAST". We have several options that are available to us in our Christian life. We may lie down: "Therefore He says: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Desperately Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 12, 2007

This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.

(This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about dealing with temptatoin. It is based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

Someone once said, “I wouldn’t be tempted if temptation wasn’t so tempting.” Sam Levenson said, “Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.” Flip Wilson said, “The devil made me do it the first time, but ever since then I’ve been doing it on my own.” Oscar Wilde said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan