Sermons on Darkness Over All The Land:

Victory Over Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

We are all thankful for every precious verse of scripture in the Word of God, but there are some verses we favor above others. One such verse is Psalm 56:3, we read, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”

WHY IS THIS SUCH A FAVORITE VERSE OF SCRIPTURE FOR SO MANY? Because there are times in ALL OF OUR LIVES when we are AFRAID! Illus: In one movie, John Wayne, who is known for his toughness, was leading a bunch of young marines landing on the island of Iwo Jima. They were under heavy fire as they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 26, 2017

Jesus calls us to bring light into the darkness 

Matthew 4:16-22 When we proclaim our profession of faith, we say: ‘We believe on One God. . . God from God, Light from Light’. . . I imagine that all of us have been afraid of the dark at some time in our lives. . . afraid of the monster under the bed, . . . the creature in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal

If Only I Had It To Do All Over Again Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines Solomon as he reflects upon his life toward the end of his days.

In preparation for this message I decided to Google the phrase, “If only I had it all to do over again” and needless to say, I was amazed by the results. The search yielded 47 million results in a fraction of a second, 0.12 to be exact. After some moments of reflection the amazement started to wear ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exposing The Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Lives are at stake, both our neighbors and our own. In regard to our neighbors, we are either living as light before them and hopefully exposing for them their darkness, or we are keeping our light hidden and allowing them to wander in the darkness unawar

Introduction In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Woman In Darkness

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 12, 2007

Evangelistic Message

Title: The woman in darkness John 8: 2 And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and He sat down and began to teach them. 3 And the scribes and the Pharisees *brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, 4 they *said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Night Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004

1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

(Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monste

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monster ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

Erasing Darkness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

Erasing Darkness Involves: 1. An Impossibility 2. An Intervention 3. An Insult 4. An Invasion 5. An Intimidation 6. An Instruction

Underexposed 1. To expose (film) to light for too short a time to produce normal image contrast. 2. To provide with too little publicity. > > > -- 3x PICTURES –Boy, Castle - People like to drive at night - Can focus on just driving – No distractions - Miss out on their ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

"Darkness And Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2015

A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

"Darkness and Light" Matthew 2:1-12 When you live in the city it can be easy to forget what it's like to get away from streetlights, big buildings, bright restaurant signs, car headlights, and all the rest. I was out in the country a year or so ago, and we were getting ready to have a bon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

A Walk In The Dark

Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 11, 2006

A camping trip opens up to me the powerful insight of the opening words of John.

A Walk in the Dark John 1:1-9 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

I need the light of Jesus in the dark cavern of my heart.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 30, 2003 Fourth Lord’s Day in Lent (B) LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaac Butterworth John 3:14-21 (NRSV) 14/ And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15/ that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007

Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Candle In The Dark

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon the encourages Christians to be a witness.

"A Candle In the Dark" Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Introduction: If you want to be a light for Jesus to shine in the dark then you must: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 19, 2015

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.”(Isaiah 50:10)

The Discipline of Darkness Text -Isaiah 50:1-11, 51:1-6 What do we do when the lights go out? Many people struggle with the darkness, physically and emotionally. Darkness can be scary and can bring fear and hopelessness. How many times have you seen days of dark, dull weather suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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