Sermons on Darkness Forever:

God (Is And) Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

The Lord provides generously. Believers respond generously.

“GOD (IS AND) LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER” (Outline) September 17, 2023 – Pentecost 16 – 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11 INTRO.: In the verses before our text the Apostle Paul praised the believers at Corinth for their generosity. These believers took up a collection for the church in Jerusalem. They wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Heart Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

This passage shows God's heart for people to know and put their faith in him.

Background to passage: The people of Israel have been wandering around the desert for 40 years, Moses has died, Joshua has been commissioned and encouraged. The people have been given a charge and accepted. Rahab hid and made a deal with the spies. The people have come to the encampment on the east ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny-Part-4 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 3, 2013

Heaven is a prepared place but it is for prepared people.” Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord” declares God, “That they may rest from their labours” So to enjoy this promised rest and happiness you must “die in the Lord”. And if you die out of th

Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny-part-4 Does the history of man terminate in the tomb? Is the grave a world of everlasting oblivion? In today's reading, our text is taken from John's gospel chapter 11, we read about one of the most moving occurrence in the Lord's ministry. There ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Week 4 - 2012 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2013

How does Christmas fit in with the tragedy of Newtown, Ct. Many are asking, "Where was God when all of this was going down? If God really came as Jesus why didn't He save these innocent people?" This is my feeble attempt at answering these questions ...

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent The whole reason for the Advent was to initiate the new covenant and to save the lost. Mary’s Song - Luke 1:46-55 “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Nazarene

The Truth Hurts, But Here's Help Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

John describes the universal lost condition of humankind and its cure in six short verses, what Paul in Romans takes chapters to develop

The Truth Hurts, But There's Help I John 1:5-10 Introduction Last week, we saw the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus who is both God and human. John wanted us to know that he witnessed with his eyes, ears, and hand the earthly Jesus. This experience had forever changed John, and now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jonah Makes Music In The Acid House

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 21, 2010

A talk given as part 2 of a 4 part series with Churches Together in Billericay. Jonah was finally doing the right thing. Jonah 2 is a Psalm of thanksgiving, contrition and rededication. As individuals and Churches can we join in with that Psalm?

In the winter of 1891 the whale-ship ‘Star of the East was in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands when it came within sight of a whale. Two boats were dispatched with harpoons to snare and kill the beast, but the lashing of its tail capsized one of the launches, spilling the crew into the sea. All ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Gathered Together

Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 7, 2010

Jesus want to gather us together as a hen gathers her chicks, but are we willing to accept his gracious advance?

Have you ever gotten to the end of your rope? — I have done what I needed to: I’ve graduated from high school, finished college, got a masters degree; I have worked, become a licensed professional, developed into a good project manager; I have been ordained deacon and then priest. And after all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Waiting Father

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

Heavenly Father is waiting for the prodigal son or daughter to come back home

The waiting Father Luke 15 1 Peter 2:9 Good morning everyone If you would turn to Luke 15 we are going to look at a parable spoken by Jesus himself. In this parable of three separate situations something is lost and something is found. The lost sheep The lost coin The lost son. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Commitment To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Move Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

Question: • What do I expect from the Lord today? • Are my personal needs more important that my willingness to praise and bless the name of the Lord?

THE MOVE OF GOD Text: II Kings 4:8 thru 17 (NIV) Review of this morning: 1. Elisha was a man of God who represents for us the Move of God, or the Presence of God that passes by in our daily lives. If you look closely, you can often see God coming from the distance. But you need to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"speak Lord, We Are Listening"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2024

A sermon about the importance of being immersed in the Word of God.

“Speak, Lord, We are Listening” 1 Samuel 3:1-4a The passage begins in darkness, not just the kind of darkness we experience at night, although it is nighttime. We are told that “the lamp of God had not yet gone out.” The lamp of God, according to Exodus 27, was supposed to burn from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Week 24 The Mighty Angel With The Little Book Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 9, 2003

Week 24 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 24 “The Mighty Angel with the Little Book” Date: December 18, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 10:1-7 Introduction Last week we closed our study with the blowing of the 6th trumpet. Chapter 10:1-11:14 that “these verses serve as an interlude or parenthesis between the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Every Mother's Reward

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 21, 2008

Moses (and the Jews) were saved through the faithfulness of women.

Every Mother’s Reward Exodus 2:1-10 May 11, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story of the baby found in the dumpster in St. Louis this week. 1 Made the news because it goes against every parental instinct that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Five Seconds After Death

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008

What happens to an unbeliever when they die? Jesus answers that question in a dramatic way!

1. Illus. of my ministry • First funeral was Jewell Wrenn. As they lowered her body into the ground, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Where is she? What is she experiencing?” 2. You and I are born to die. We try to distract ourselves from that fact, but nevertheless it is true. From the moment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Fortune Told

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008

His sin would cost him everything: power, riches, career, legacy Saul was rejected by God as king of Israel and God would appoint another king from another family That’s why Saul’s family didn’t continue on the throne but David became king Now, Saul ge

YOUR FORTUNE TOLD 04/18/08 1 PETER 1: 18--20 INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DESIRE TO “LOOK INTO THE FUTURE?”**** (FORTUNE TELLERS, HOROSCOPE) I’M NOT SURE WE COULD REALLY BE COMFORTABLE, KNOWING WHAT LIES AHEAD OF US IF WE KNEW IT IN ADVANCE.***** WEIGHT AND FATE 25 CENTS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist