Sermons on Darkness Of Evil:

The Church At Sardis

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2016

When John wrote his letter to Sardis, it was wealthy but degenerate, and it was experiencing spiritual death. Despite its reputation for being alive, Sardis was infested with sin. The church’s deeds were evil, and its clothes were soiled.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-5-2015 Lesson 9: The Church at Sardis (3:1-6) Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV) 1 “To the angel of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Could You Be Thankful? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2014

This is the 1st sermon in the Christmas Series, "Out Of Your Mind". This sermon ask how we can be thankful even when things are not going well.

Series: Out Of Your Mind [#1] HOW COULD YOU BE THANKFUL? Matthew 1:1-17; John 1:1-14 Introduction: As a parent, I get to observe my children do things that make be absolutely crazy. I have said to each of them more than once, “You must be out of your mind”? As I think of the many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer For The Snake Bit

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2012

Lent 4: We are all snake bit. Need proof? See what happens in the darkness... Listen to the griping and complaining... Listen to the poisonous words that come from us. But God has provided a solution to save the snake bit... His name is Jesus.

As a boy, I learned to hunt small game. Dad would take me out to a friend’s ranch. We’d follow cow paths through the brush and cactus looking for rabbit or hare. I remember one time we were out there walking along a cow path. All of a sudden we heard a loud dry rattle. You guessed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 24 – Never, Never Remove The Godly Ways God Mapped Out For Us – Listen And Repent Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

It is a most serious situation when people and nations refuse to listen to the LORD and to keep sinning. Wicked men have overthrown the ancient ways of God and substituted evil paths of rebellion and gross sin. Refusal to repent means judgement.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 24 – NEVER, NEVER REMOVE THE GODLY WAYS GOD MAPPED OUT FOR US – LISTEN AND REPENT PART 24 - Jeremiah 6:16-19 CHAPTER 6 [B]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, and ask for THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 11:29-30, Revelation 6:15, Revelation 9:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message 11 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:15-17 – Vengeance, Rejoicing Always, And Praying Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

Do not seek vengeance on others or render evil to anyone. Injustice is everywhere but leave it in the Lord’s hands. Then we have the words “Pray without ceasing” and we look at a lot of references for that. We will consider joy and rejoicing as well.

MESSAGE 11 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:15-17 – VENGEANCE, REJOICING ALWAYS, AND PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING There is a fair bit of scripture in this message. It deals with vengeance, injustice, persecution and rejoicing and we look at a lot of verses dealing with those matters. PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:16-21, Micah 3:1-12, Amos 5:10-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 5:11-12, Luke 1:58, Luke 10:20-21, Matthew 18:13, Luke 15:5-6, John 20:20, Acts 13:48, Romans 12:11-15, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:42, Luke 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Brighter Day Is On The Way!’ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 20, 2022

The gloom, despair and oppression so vivid in Isaiah’s day is overshadowed by a new light the prophet sees. This prophet moves from walking in darkness to walking in the light; from oppression to justice; from war to peace. A brighter day is on the way!

Sermon: A Brighter Day is on the Way!’ Isaiah 9:2-7 “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. 3 You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, John 3:16-17, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

God Made Me This Way Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 7, 2021

This is not a message about homosexuality. This message is much broader than that. It’s about a false doctrine or belief in the Body of Christ that is a lie. Part of the message is personal and you can also personalize it from your life experiences.

Is God your co-pilot? – Part 3 Several years ago I watched an episode of ESPN’s 30-30, a program that looks at the history of collegiate and professional athletics. This particular episode looked at college football in the 1980s. If you are not a college football fan, then the name Marcus DuPree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:38, Genesis 5:1-3, Job 42:3, Job 1:21, 1 Samuel 13:14, Genesis 4:1, Genesis 2:17, John 3:5-6, Luke 3:23, Genesis 1:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"No Star Tonight"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

"No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Watch And Pray

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Those who are without Christ as their personal Savior are faced with a cataclysmic event far worse than a “dirty bomb”, 911, a hurricane, or an earthquake. The Bible says that theirs will be an eternity in a “Lake of Fire”, somewhere in “outer-darkness

Introduction: Since the first of the year, we have been focusing primarily on PRAYER. This is step one in our emphasis on PRAYER – CARE – SHARE. We have found that prayer can mean many things to each of us, but it should certainly involve the winning of souls into the Kingdom of God. As well, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-33, Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 12, 2005

- Two things Lucy saw coming into Narnia - First it was Winter - Second a lamppost in the middle of a wood - Have you noticed that the Christmas story is told in bleakness of hard taxation & darkness? - Not much different than today

PowerPoint - + New Slide, > New Transation The Light Of Christmas ---------------------- Lk 1:78-79 + Christmas Lights in town — The Light of Christmas 7x (Slides of Christmas Lights) + - Two things Lucy saw coming into Narnia was Winter > - Second a lamppost in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2010

A light was going to illuminate those living in darkness, in the land Naphatli and Zebulun. Why did God only mention those two fairly insignificant tribes in this prophecy? And what was this light to accomplish in our our lives?

OPEN: How many of you have ever been in a cave? How many of you have ever been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky? My family and I have been there several times ourselves and I’ve always been impressed by the beauty and grandeur of that cave and others we’ve visited. I once read about a tour of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Whatever the source of stronghold – you have a choice (you always have a choice) – harden yourself to the message or be broken before God and turn from the sin. Don’t protect the sin by keeping it in a dark corner.

onTRANSFORMATIONS Dungeons and Dragons Are you familiar with the fantasy game called “Dungeons and Dragons?” It became very popular for a time in the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s been controversial from the beginning with many people claiming that it encourages behavior that can become very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Night Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 12, 2007

We are in a time of spiritual darkness. We can not be silent. We need to make sure our King is not sleeping in our life. That night-the night of destruction-the King came for the deliverance of His people.

Esther 6:1-6 1 During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. 2 It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparations For Revival Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

God called us out of darkness into his divine light and made us his sons and daughters. Are we serious of what God has done in our life? Are you fulfilling God’s call?

Speaker: Rev. Shine Thomas Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=spirit Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/consider-your-ways Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-4, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will Mother Mary Get Upset?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2013

Blind, parrot like reciting of written prayers will not take us anywhere; let us come out of darkness please and enter into the rich light offered to us by the ‘True Light” Jesus Christ.

Christ is all, and in all ! 1 Timothy 1:3 “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal