Sermons on Darkness Flees:

In The Beginning 2

Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012

Genesis 1:2- And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

..And is a word used to show relativity between 2 things. It is usually not used as the beginning of a sentence. In the above case it shows the relativity between the foregoing verse and the one about to start. And the earth was without form.. The same earth that was spoken about in the previous ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bleak Time

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2013

The Work Christ accomplished on the Cross is more than we can know. As we look at some of the details, we can appreciate the benefits of Jesus’ death on our behalf.

The Bleak Time (Matt. 27:45-55, John 19:30) [note: I originally preached on this text ten years earlier; this outline is revised and I have added some significant bits of information from my developing Jewish Roots perspective] 1. Spots on my tan shoes from rubber over boots. Tried olive oil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Remove Trash, Bugs & Weeds But How About Darkness?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 20, 2009

Children often want darkness removed because they fear what they cannot see. For adults the darkness is more of a friend. Jesus is the remover of darkness but the light of the world is still waiting for many to see it. Sometimes it is hard even for Christ

Open up the yellow pages and you can find a ton of listings that will remove pretty much whatever you want removed. There are ads for chimney sweeps to remove built up grime. There are people willing and able to remove insects, weeds, garbage, wallpaper, old fixtures, homes, cars and even bad ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed By Gods Light Series

Contributed by Dan Myer on Apr 16, 2008

Sin is the proprietor of great evil upon the hearts and minds of man… It has brought destruction, death and pain…It hides in the dark places… God wants to shine His light into our hearts…exposing and removing the harmful and destructive scars that si

“TRANSFORMED” God’s light comes on! Pastor Dan Myer “…God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”- 1 John 1:5 “…God, commanded the light to shine out of darkness, and has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”- 2 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Not So Good Friday Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 2, 2010

A meditation for Good Friday.

A Not So Good Friday Max Lucado has written: “Jesus was born crucified. Whenever he became conscious of who he was, he also became conscious of what he had to do. The cross-shaped shadow could always be seen. And the screams of hell’s imprisoned could always be heard. This explains the glint of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up, Cast Off, And Dress Up!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 25, 2020

Wake up starting each day. In this sermon outline it helps us to begin the day preparing to face the day with victory in the vision of the day. To live a day for the glory of God and coming through it with victory. Do three things and you will be on your way.

Wake Up, Cast Off, And Dress Up! I. Wake up starting each day. Romans 13:11 (KJV) And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. A. A lot to do? Then start with Matthew 6:33 (KJV) But seek ye first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Romans 8:31, Romans 8:37, Ephesians 6:10-18

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2018

God calls us to His light and He desires us to take part in bringing others out of darkness.

Walking in the light 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning! The last few weeks we have looked at the eye witness accounts of Jesus. Those people who have heard, seen and touched the hand of Jesus. 1 John 1:1-3 “That which is from the beginning, which we heard, which we have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Spiritual Alarm Clock Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2018

Light and Darkness, Spiritual Awakening, Worship

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - A Spiritual Alarm Clock July 7, 2025 (Briar Ridge Revival) Ephesians 5:8-20 Introduction: My wife Kari is not a morning person. She hates to get up and is hard to wake up…but she is a million times easier to get up now than when we first got ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011

Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Snakes, Witches And Barbed Wire Fences

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 9, 2018

Travelling in darkness can lead to serious consequences.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 11, 2018 Reading: John 3:14-21 Snakes, Witches and Barbed Wire Fences In today’s gospel reading we find Jesus enlightening Nicodemus the Pharisee by describing Moses lifting up a bronze serpent, as God directed him. All who were bitten by a poisonous snake that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:6-9, John 3:14-21, 1 Samuel 31:4-6, 1 Samuel 28:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Water Walking Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2022

Welcoming Jesus back into our lives.

THE WATER WALKING JESUS. John 6:15-21. JOHN 6:15. Jesus knows what is in the heart of man, and literally “knowing” that they “are about to come” and seize Him, that they may make Him a king, He “withdrew Himself again to the mountain Himself alone.” The picture seems to be of an enthusiastic ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on Feb 23, 2021

Part of Lent series

Palm Sunday is the last but one, in our Lenton meditations. We now face the last dramatic week and the eventual challenge of the Easter faith. In the meantime we shall be going through the dark night of Maundy Thursday and the gloom of Good Friday. In Luke‘s Gospel the journey to Jerusalem starts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32

The Crying Of The Wolf At Midnight

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

There is a crying in the night. A quiet lament of the soul. You can sense it at three in the morning, and the hour of the wolf is upon you. All the thoughts of life and the daily parade rumble through like a freight train.

There is a crying in the night. A quiet lament of the soul. You can sense it at three in the morning, and the hour of the wolf is upon you. All the thoughts of life and the daily parade rumble through like a freight train. Looking out the window, all is dark. But something compels you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Des Choses Profondes Hors De L'obscuritÉ (Deep Things Out Of Darkness) - French

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 14, 2020

Dieu peut révéler les choses profondes qui sont dans les ténèbres ; car les ténèbres ne sont pas obscures pour Lui, et la nuit est aussi claire que le jour, les ténèbres et la lumière sont les mêmes pour le Dieu Tout-Puissant (Psaume 139 : 12)

DES CHOSES PROFONDES HORS DE L'OBSCURITÉ JOB 12:22 "Il découvre des choses profondes dans les ténèbres, et il met en lumière l'ombre de la mort". Les attributs de Dieu, tels qu'ils sont révélés dans la Bible, sont essentiels pour ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:22, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal