Sermons on Darkness Over The Whole Land:

The Dark Mile

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

There are times that life is filled with great disappointment but God sustains us.

Psalms 139:7-12 KJV Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? [8] If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. [9] If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; [10] Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defeating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Light Or Darkness Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 21, 2008

What you love is where you will be.

I have the skit and the powerpoint -- there is also a video on youtube called "the dollar" which is better than the skit. If you would like the powerpoint, email me with the title in the subject line. John 3:19-21; 16 “Light or Darkness” “What you love is where you will be.” Sunday Morning ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promised Land Wilderness.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 19, 2023

A profound message that helped many! Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days.

The Promised Land Wilderness. Isaiah 35:1-10NKJV Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days. One can only imagine their relief ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dark Drivers

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 17, 2001

Romans 8:14 says "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God". What leads you?

Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. This means something must be leading, and everyone is been led by something. Some people are being led by the spirit of God. Some are not being led by the spirit of God. The right sons of God are those that are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Darkness Or Light Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 25, 2018

Darkness or Light - Luke chapter 11 verses 14-36 – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Slander (vs 14-28) • Accusation (vs 14-16). • Refutation (vs 17-22). • Application (vs 23-28): (2). An interruption (vs 27-28): • A blessing (vs 27) • A response (vs 27) (c). A History Lesson (vs 29-36): • (illustration #1). Jonah (vs 29-30 & 32) • (illustration #2). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-36

Denomination: Brethren

Hope In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022

The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Living In Canaan Land

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2013

God instructed Israel how they were to conduct themselves as His chosen people while living in Canaan land. There are a number of parallels between what God expected of Israel and what God wants for the body of Christ.

Living in Canaan Land Deuteronomy 12:1-4 When Israel was in bondage in the land of Egypt, God carried them out with His mighty hand and brought them to the shores of Canaan land. As they prepared to go into possess the land, . I. Tear down the altars that compete for your worship. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

Joy Comes In For A Landing

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010

What does it mean to Rejoice in Real Life, when Joy touches down on the rough patches of our lives?

Philippians 3:8-14 Lately, I’ve talked some about how I don’t really enjoy flying. I will go, and it isn’t a huge deal, but I tend to get nervous. But, there is one think that I LOVE about flying. It’s the sound of the wheels of the plane touching the ground. It’s a powerful moment, marked by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Whole Armour Of God

Contributed by Steve Mcelvain on Jun 29, 2003

Putting on the whole armour of God that we might be able to stand.

1) Loins girt with truth a) girt-girdle-belt b) Latch to hold sword, worn when going to battle 2) Breastplate of Righteousness a) Breastplate- covered the neck to below waist b) righteousness- acting in a just upright manner c) Protects heart- people telling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preaching The Whole Gospel

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 29, 2007

Many of the problems we’re experiencing the church in America can be traced back to the fact that we’re only preaching part of the gospel ("believe in Jesus") while ignoring the rest of the basic gospel message laid out by Paul in Romans.

A Burden On My Heart: In many churches today it’s not so much that we’re preaching a false gospel as that we’re preaching an incomplete gospel. - Quite a while back, God began to point out to me a lot of references throughout the NT to a particular truth (and I’ll get into what that was here in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Baptist