Sermons on Darkness Of The Cross:

Dark Christmas

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004

The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Walking In The Darkness

Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2003

Christians often find that they are walking in darkness because of their disobedience to the Word and will of God.

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: Isaiah 59:8-10, Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brightness In Darkness

Contributed by Sam Evangelista on Jun 29, 2007

Born-again believersof Jesus Christ have all the reasons to rejoice even in the midst of hardship and trials of their lives as they continue to love and serve Him because they are assured of the Lord’s unfailing promise: "And surely I am with you always,

God can bring brightness in the darkest moment of our lives when... 1. Our adversities are God’s opportunities...(vs.12,13) a. For our salvation b. For spiritual maturity c. For mission and evangelism 2. Our situation becomes others’ motivation. (vs.14-18) Paul’s zeal in the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Illuminating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 26, 2006

Your life is filled with the light of Christ and there is no room for darkness.

Illuminating the Darkness Ephesians 5:6-14 Ephesians 5:6 (NLT) Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him. The Inexcusability of Sin  People will try to excuse their sinful behavior  I was born ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 8, 2007

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service message. It points people to Jesus as the Light of life.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS John 8 :12 During this time in which we celebrate the physical birth of the Lord Jesus, let’s be mindful of how much brighter this world is because He came into it. Jesus declared in John 8 :12, I Am the Light of the World. He who follows Me ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Darkness

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 28, 2002

A THEOLOGICAL LOOK AT VARIOUS REASONS WHY MAN WOULD RATHER LOVE DARKNESS OPPOSED TO LIGHT.AND HOW IT IS EXPOSED.

FOR THE LOVE OF DARKNESS JOHN 3:19 AND THIS IS THE CONDEMNATION THAT LIGHT IS COME INTO THE WORLD, AND MEN LOVED DARKNESS RATHER THAN LIGHT, BECAUSE THEIR DEEDS WERE EVIL. AND THIS IS CONDEMNATION THERE WAS MANY PEOPLE WHO HAD KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST, HIS DOCTRINE AND MIRICLES, BUT THEY HAD ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invade The Darkness

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 8, 2002

Knowing that we have the power to invade the darkness of evil with our light!

INVADE THE DARKNESS (ACTS 26:16-18) INTRO: You will soon learn that the world in which we live is not as bright and glittery as one would desire. It appears that Satan is causing darkness to infiltrate our land and our lives. It is time for Christians, young and old, alike to: Invade the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Candle In The Darkness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 27, 2001

The image of being "the light of the world" is quite important to the Christian life

A CANDLE IN THE DARKNESS MATTHEW 5:14-16 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… “Take off the Sticker” (p) My wife and I were traveling to Greeneville the other day and I became frustrated. We were in our car, which really has no markings that we are Christians other than the “Pastor” sticker I have placed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Walk In The Dark Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Three Truths we must face about God, ourselves, and Jesus

 Last Sunday we studied the first 4 verses of chapter 1. 1) John alerted us to the missing ingredient in life of church and in most Christian’s experience: TRUE FELLOWSHIP. 2) The foundation of this kind of fellowship is not an agreement of facts or ideas but is a Person(1:1-2) 3) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Hope In The Darkness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 5, 2002

A sermon on hope, using the rescue of the nine coal miners in Pennsylvania as the central illustration.

This morning, I’d like to consider the topic of "hope". Is hope important? Is it something we need? Is it essential to our happiness, essential even to our survival? For an answer to that question, we could probably talk to the nine coal miners who were rescued this week in Pennsylvania. They spent ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

God is a light in the darkness of our lives and culture. Jesus highlites three things through his ministry which is evident in all four Gospels: 1) We are ALL God’s children; 2) God loves us no matter what; and 3)Love is the most powerful weapon in the w

I. Hearing the Word of God. A. We hear the Word of God in our hearts. B. We each hear differently. C. Telephone game D. Disciples never understand what Jesus is saying, but he loved them anyway and they heard and felt that! II. Accepting the voice we hear in our hearts as the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Promise In The Darkness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Isaiah the prophet communicated the prophecy about Immanuel to Ahaz. An angel communicated the promise of Jesus to Joseph. Ahaz responded in fear. Joseph responded in trust.

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” Most of you are familiar with the story: Joseph had learned that Mary was with child, and he was making plans to divorce her quietly. An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying to Joseph: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Afraid Of The Dark Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 25, 2005

There is no more deep darkness than when you stand in opposition to God - as Pharaoh does in these chapters. But there is also always light and hope for those who have a relationship with God. What darkness covers your life right now?

As the battle between Moses and Pharaoh draws to a close - several things change. Tonight we see 2 of the final 3 plagues - locusts, then darkness - and the final plague is introduced: death of the firstborn. The plagues are different, the purpose is different, and Moses’ actions towards Pharaoh ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Alone In The Darkness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2005

When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your soci

Alone in the Darkness! Thesis: When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your society. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 14, 2006

This sermon examines how and why God allowed an hour of darkness in Jesus’ arrest at Gethsemane.

March 12, 2006 Luke 22:47-54 While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When Jesus’ followers saw what was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-54

Denomination: Lutheran