Sermons on Darkness Flees:

God Exalts The Humble

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Mar 3, 2025

For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Our Opening Verse This Morning “For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Lk 14:11) Dignified, magnify, glorify, acclaim. Nagmamataas. Let us pray… Aasha’s story Once upon a time, two brothers grew up on a farm. One loved framing, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Kings 20:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Mercy Revealed In Sodom Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001

God extends mercy before judgment becomes the only option. It is only after the church turns away and the world rejects mercy that God judges. Sodom reveals the picture of God’s deep mercy.

God’s Mercy Revealed in Sodom Genesis 18: 17 And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, ... 20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, 21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-23, Genesis 19:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Out There! Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 16, 2005

If we are to take the words of Jesus seriously, we must understand the way God thinks - or at least understand how differently God thinks from us.

Following Jesus, part 6 God is Out There! Wildwind Community Church November 6, 2005 Isaiah 55:9 (MSG) 9 "For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think. We have a hard time grasping how God thinks. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004

The sermon discusses the problem of temptation and how Christians can learn to deal with temptation.

Sermon for January 11, 2004 - Deal with Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:1-15; Acts 2:1-5; Psalm 139:7-12 A survey in a Christian magazine asked readers a very personal question. What in life presents you with the greatest spiritual challenge? So those who answered ranked areas of greatest spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12, 1 Corinthians 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2010

So many people today don't want to place their faith in the Bible saying it is an outdated and irrelevant book... I beg to differ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2010 Date Preached: June 6, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Great Questions of Our Faith Sermon Title: Can I Trust the Bible? Sermon Text: 2 Tim 3:16-17 [ESV] 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Lost

Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008

Those who read the Bible [the Old Testament in particular] will readily recognize the fact that both God’s enemies and His people from time to time wondered if He was lost! They must have felt this way, because they were always asking where He was

IS GOD LOST? TEXT: Joel 2:17 "Let the priests, the LORD’S ministers, Weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, "Spare Thy people, O LORD, And do not make Thine inheritance a reproach, A byword among the nations. Why should they among the peoples say, ’Where is their God?" INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Are The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 14, 2012

There are three ways for a Christian to accept the creation story in light of the archeological evidence stacked against us.

Question: I want to believe the Bible but with so much science out there concerning evolution/creation, the Bible has become suspect at best. What about dinosaurs, dating back millions of years ago if the Bible says the earth is only about 6-8 thousand years old? For the Christian who hates being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Suiting Up For The Armour Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2018

God calls us to be strong (do those things that contribute to being strong) and to put on the armour He provides for the battle.

May 20, 2018 Sermon - The Armour of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Creatures New Lifestyle Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message reminds us of how our behavior as new creatures in Christ should reflect our new heritage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “New Creatures” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before unbelievers 1-8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Demons Defeated Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

We think demonism is not for today, because we have been brainwashed by our culture, but the fact is, the New Testament is more relevant than modern psychology in explaining why we live in a society so filled with perversions.

Gender Dysphoria is the psychiatric term for what is commonly called transsexualism. This is the obsession that one has been born as the wrong sex. This is so deep-seated that the only cure is thought to be sex change surgery. In all the literature there is only one report of a cure by means ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Perfect Love Casts Out All Fear

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 21, 2019

We have recently been pressed to react to immigrants in fear, but God calls us to respond in love.

Oh, man, if you think about it, getting up in front of a crowd to speak like this can be pretty scary. What if my brain goes blank in the middle of a sentence? That’s happened to me. Even when I was in my 30s, one time I was wrapping up the worship service and I got halfway through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19, 1 Timothy 1:7

What Happens When Fishermen Don't Fish?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2005

This message challenges Christians to become actively involved in evangelism.

What Happens When Fishermen Don’t Fish? Matthew 4:18-22 NIV [18] As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. [19] "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Nazarene

The Intense Trials Of David's Early Life: Victory, Persecution, Battle & Patience

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2 “So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 19:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Disciplined Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues the bad example of Israel in the wilderness and the exhortation to not follow it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Part Two Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ruining a weaker brother ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Winsome Walk Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues Paul's admonition to live pleasing to God.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Winsome Walk” Introduction When you truly care about someone, you want to find out what pleases them and what makes them sad. Paul prayed that the believers at Colossae be filled with the knowledge of what God really wants. Paul instructed the Ephesian ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance