Sermons on Darkness Forever:

Where Succession Fails (1 Samuel 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 28, 2025

Can someone outside the line of succession be more faithful to God? Let's look at 1 Samuel 2.

Does a list of succession automatically mean faithfulness to God? Do faithful people often come from outside artificial lines of succession? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 2. Who weighs the actions of people and judges accordingly? And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 - In God's Presence Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

Praying the 23rd Psalm.

PRAYING THE 23rd PSALM Because You are my Shepherd I commit my needs to You. Provide green pasture for me to rest in, And still waters to quench my thirst. Restore my soul when I am empty, And lead me in right paths for Your name’s sake. Be with me in danger when I walk, Through the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The promise of Jesus Christ in John 11:25 offers us hope beyond despair, comfort in knowing we are never alone, and the power to change our lives through faith in His resurrection.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive into the deep end of faith, exploring the hope, comfort, and power found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our guide will be John 11:25, "Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Topics: Graveside

Promises Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Remind us of God's unwavering faithfulness and love, and that all His promises to us are guaranteed and affirmed in Him.

Good morning, family! We have gathered here today to delve into God's word and explore the profound lessons that He has for us. We will be focusing on 2 Corinthians 1:20 which says, "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." This scripture reminds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Topics: Key Promises, New Year

Grief During The Holidays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages finding hope in God's promises during times of heartache and grief, and holding onto the eternal, unseen blessings He has prepared for us.

Welcome, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family, united in love and faith. We are united in our shared hope and belief in the promises of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Topics: Grief

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003

Are you ready? If you were to die right now would you go to Heaven? God wants you to know positively that you are saved or not.

Are You Ready? I dedicate this sermon first of all to God for showing me this wonderful truth. And to my friend, Keith who shouted to others this truth by his actions until the day he died. I know I will see him in Heaven. I went to Curacoa for my mission trip last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Adventist

God's Final Solution

Contributed by James May on Oct 27, 2002

There is coming a day when all that is evil, corrupt and sinful will be destroyed. God has a final solution to the sin and rebellion.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

War In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

War in Heaven

The War in Heaven Revelation 12:7-8, “7Then there was war in heaven. Michael and the angels under his command fought the dragon and his angels. 8And the dragon lost the battle and was forced out of heaven. 9This great dragon--the ancient serpent called the Devil, or Satan, the one deceiving ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The New Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 1, 2007

The New things for the new year

The New Hopes for the New Year 2 Cor. 5:17 LEARNING CONTENTMENT One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bittersweet Truth Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

An Exposition of Rev. 10

The Bittersweet Truth Rev. 10 George came home from work after a very long and terrible day. Everything had gone wrong. His secretary called in sick and he couldn’t figure out how to use the fax machine. The photocopier jammed and the paper caught on fire. The district manager scolded him for not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

We learn from experience. We learn from mistakes and from things that go well. It’s just the way things seem to work in life and in faith!!! This Sunday we’ll talk about the value of "Worshiping" at Meridian Christian Church

UNSTOPPABLE: Worshiping God My Lord and My God! July 6, 2008 Do You Get It? How many times has someone asked you the question, "If you could go back in time, would you do it?" And how many times have you answered that question with: "I would do it only if I could go back knowing what I know now." ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness

Contributed by Darryl Blahovich on Jan 8, 2010

Where do we find thankfulness in this world.

"The Day the Sun Didn't Shine" In 1883, It is said that in New England the Sun didn't rise! The people awoke to an eerie darkness. They went outside to do their chores in stony silence. No rooster crowed, no birds chirping, none of the usual sounds of a new day. At the very start, people began ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christians Are Crucial

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2014

Christian, you are crucial in God's plan for His world! 1. Learn the value of your life (vs 13a). 2. Listen to Christ's warning about a diluted life (vs 13b). 3. Let the Savior's light shine through you (vs 14-16). 4. Live to give glory to God (vs 16).

Christians Are Crucial Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 13, 2013 *An old Peanuts cartoon, showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown. Patty said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal's office. It was your fault, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Being Fed ‘strong Delusion’

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 27, 2014

Christians and everyone are being deceived by many lies originating from their culture, systems, and even churches

You Are Being Fed ‘Strong Delusion’ Kelly Durant 10-26-14 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Salvation Army