Sermons on Darkness For Three Hours:

Like A Moth To A Candle

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 28, 2011

The church today does NOT do enough to bring people out of darkness and into the light. Levi followed Jesus and invited his friends to do the same, we can to.

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) LIKE A MOTH TO A CANDLE Have you ever wondered why insects are attracted to light? I really think all living things, for the most part are attracted to light. There are of course some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Shining Face” (Christmas)

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Jesus Christ…not just God’s shining face, but God’s shining hour!

Biblical Text: Psalm 80:1-7 and Numbers 6:24-26 Psalm 80:1-7 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. [2] Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us. [3] Turn us again, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trim Your Branches

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 5, 2010

To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling.

Trim your Branches Scripture: John 12:45- 46 Date: 3 October 2010 Purpose: To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling. Illustration: Since our arrival in Leon we have ...read more

Scripture: John 12:45-46

Denomination: Other

The Beginning. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018

God creates. Everything begins with God and fulfills His purposes for His glory. He works by the power of His Word (Ps. 33:6–9), the same Word that can work in our lives. He works according to a plan: first He forms, and then He fills.

April 24, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.1: The Beginning. Scripture: Gen. 1:1, 2. Genesis 1.1, 2 (KJV) 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe? The Three S's Of False Religions

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is a sermon series on false religions and cults and how they differ from Christianity

What do you believe? Three S’s of false religions Introduction A. Today I want to start a series called “What do you believe?” We are going to talk about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today and why Christianity is different from them. B. Many Christians today ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Vineyard

This Is The House Of Mercy

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon illustrates the everlasting mercies of God, and our Need for such mercy in this hour.

John 5:1-9 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

"it's Not Fair!" (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 3, 2019

Last week we looked at the prophet who was lied to by another prophet yet the one who was deceived was punished. We looked at Moses not being allowed into the promised land because he struck the rock instead of speaking to it. Today we'll see what happened to Uzzah.

"IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part three) Recap: In week one I talked about Adam and Eve's one sin that got them banished from the garden of Eden. And I talked about one of the greatest examples of 'it's not fair' in the story of Job. Last week I talked about the prophet who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-9, 1 Samuel 6:19-20, Numbers 4:15-20, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare And Understanding The Enemy's Tactics Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025

The Bible provides insight into this spiritual warfare, revealing the enemy's tactics

As children of God, we often wonder why we face opposition, lies, and slander from the agents of darkness. The Bible provides insight into this spiritual warfare, revealing the enemy's tactics and God's perspective on these attacks. Why the Enemy Attacks Godly People The enemy, Satan, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:14-17, Job 1:6-12

Lost Prayer Equals Lost Sheep

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

How many hours would you be willing to pray if you knew it would save a soul?

Lost Prayer Equals Lost Sheep Luke 15:4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? Luk 15:5 And when he hath found [it], he layeth [it] on his shoulders, rejoicing. Luk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Darkness Of His Cave, David Sought His Covenant God In Prayer.

Contributed by C. Bouwman on Feb 9, 2001

IN THE DARKNESS OF HIS CAVE, DAVID SOUGHT HIS COVENANT GOD IN PRAYER.

Beloved Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ! The Lord God grants that today a number of young people may profess the faith. They declare before the Lord and His congregation that they love the Lord, and desire to serve Him every day of their lives. The day has been some time in the coming; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Cose Profonde Dalle Tenebre (Italian - Deep Things Out Of Darkness)

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 10, 2020

Dio può rivelare tutto nell'oscurità, anche le cose profonde che sono nell'oscurità; poiché l'oscurità non è oscura per Lui, e la notte è luminosa come il giorno, le tenebre e la luce sono simili all'Iddio Onnipotente (Salmo 139: 12).

Scrittore di sermoni - James Dina Email - jodina5@gmail.com COSE PROFONDE DALLE TENEBRE GIOVANNI 12:22 "Egli scopre cose profonde dalle tenebre e porta alla luce l'ombra della morte". Gli attributi di Dio, come rivelati nella Bibbia, sono cruciali per comprendere la verità su ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:22, Isaiah 45:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And… Renounce The Darkness: Following Christ In A World Of Spiritual Deception Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2025

The world is fascinated by the spiritual—yet blinded to the truth of the Spirit of God.

Go! And… Renounce the Darkness: Following Christ in a World of Spiritual Deception Key Texts: Exodus 22:20; Leviticus 20:1–5; Deuteronomy 17:2–7; Exodus 22:18; Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:27; Deuteronomy 4:19; Jeremiah 10:2 (NLT) Introduction: A Sobering Warning for Our Times How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20, Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:27, Leviticus 20:1-5, Deuteronomy 17:2-7, Deuteronomy 4:19, Jeremiah 10:2, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Colossians 1:13-14, Colossians 2:13-15, 1 John 3:8, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Firm In A World Of Darkness And A Biblical Call To Spiritual Discernment And Protection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2025

Scripture teaches that there is a real kingdom of light and a real kingdom of darkness.

Scripture teaches that there is a real kingdom of light and a real kingdom of darkness. Jesus drew a clear dividing line in John 8:44 when He said, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires.” He was not condemning their humanity but exposing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

1 of 3 messages on the last hours of Jesus. This message is on the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.

The Last Hours The Last Supper March 25 How would you spend your last hours? “It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ