Sermons on Darkness Forever:

In Your Eyes - Ways Of Seeing

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. This week's sermon constitutes Part One of the two-part study which will conclude our summer series. Were I to give these two messages a single name, I might call them "The Demand for Decision." In truth, however, that title should fit any sermon preached from this pulpit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23

Three ‘what’s’ Equal Revelation

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Only the Lord can reveal Jesus to us. Paul prayed for the believers to receive more revelation

Three ‘what’s’ equal revelation JCC 07.03.10 am Ephesians 1:18-20 “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What You Seek Is What You'll Get

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 29, 2018

Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV)

It’s a New Year: What You Seek Is What You’ll Get Text: Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our King's Glad Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Palm Sunday is a day of great paradox, for it was a day of such contrasting emotions. Jesus was such a glad king; such a sad king, and such a mad king.

The final week of the life of Abraham Lincoln has an amazing parallel to that of the final week of Jesus. From Palm Sunday to Good Friday is only 5 days, yet in that 5 days we go from the scene of the triumphal entry of the King to the scene of the tragic exit of the King on the cross. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

A Very Special "I Am” Of John’s Gospel – "Ego Eimi” – "I, I Am” – So Much Comfort In It – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 31, 2022

When does despair become relief? When does the dangerous trough of despondency become the glorious hill of deliverance? The answer is in verse 19 of John 6. Jesus drew near to the boat and when Jesus walked on the water and came closer to the boat, all the perspective changed.

A VERY SPECIAL “I AM” OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – “EGO EIMI” – “I, I AM” – SO MUCH COMFORT IN IT – PART 2 We looked in PART 1 at the marvellous I AM of John’s Gospel. It means “I, I am.” It stamped the authority of Jesus as the Elohim of the Old Testament, and that came with all authority. One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Declare Unto You The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 2, 2025

Paul had a lot of things to cover in this first letter to the Corinthians. He gave them a brief reminder of what the Gospel was all about in these first few verses of chapter 15.

I Declare Unto You The Gospel (This message is reworked from a sermon preached at Littleby Baptist Church near Mexico, MO on April 28, 2025; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Good evening and it’s great to worship the Lord together with you this evening! These joint meetings are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph In Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2007

God urges us to consider four elements of the Lord’s victory: 1) His triumphant sin-bearing, 2) sermon, 3) salvation, and 4) supremacy.

On the events of this week, John Piper noted: All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Other

"Better Than Gold And Honey"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010

We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Alone

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2014

God Alone is God! Worship God Alone.

God Alone By Rev. James May We live in an hour when everything about God is being questioned. The faith of those who would trust in him is being tested, tried and proven by the words of men, the circumstances of life and the pressures to fit into the mold that has been set before us. Which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:15-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022

1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Right Way To Get Over Your Guilt Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2023

We must... 1. Recognize our need for confession (1 John 1:8-10). 2. Rely on God's character (1 John 1:9-10, 1 John 2:1-2). 3. Respond to God's cleansing (1 John 1:9-10, 1 John 2:1-2).

The Only Right Way to Get Over Your Guilt 1 John 1:5-10; 1 John 2:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 11, 2023) MESSAGE: *Travis Moore preached a message on these verses called, "Cancel Your Guilt Trip," and I like that title. Guilt trips: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

God is the Creator, Center, and Comprehension of life.

THE SECRET TO LIFE John 1:2-5 By Cleavon P. Matthews August 2000 INTRODUCTION It is possible to be alive and still not have life. At this moment all of us are alive. We have the appropriate signs of life. We have brain function. Our hearts are contracting. Our major organs are performing. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 30, 2010

We hear ourselves and other believers say that we love Jesus, but what does that mean? Before we can love someone truly, we must know who they are... today I want us to look at just who this Jesus is that we say we love!

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 30, 2010 Date Preached: January 2, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Who is this Jesus? Sermon Text: John 1:1-13 [ESV] 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2016

Christ was crucified and raised from the dead to deliver a people for His Name into His eternal Kingdom.

In the midst of darkness, God’s glory blazes. When evil appears to triumph, grace prevails. When dark denizens of this fallen world convince themselves they have defeated grace, righteousness conquers. These themes are written large in accounts provided of the brief hours leading to the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Why do some churches seem to experience the power of God while others are coasting on fumes?

Matt. 13:53-58 “What Moves The Hand Of God?” Intro: ***A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the following week he preached for an hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational