Sermons about Darkness Vs Light

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

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How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Visitor In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2020

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What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17.

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus was a senator in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2022

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Light without the heavenly Source of Light is inadequate to illumine eternally. Only Jesus brings us the limitless light of God.

Jesus, Light of the World (John 8:12-26) 1. We would like to wish our mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day. CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Doesn't Grow In The Dark

Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005

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We must continually draw close to the Lord of Light because He is the one who produces fruit in our life.

INTRODUCTION Who’s afraid of the dark? Who’s ever been afraid of the dark? I was. Yep, that’s right. I had a nightlight too. Anybody have a nightlight? I had one of those really cool care bear ones. Wish Bear to be exact. Did you ever stop and think why people have nightlights? I mean, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slipping Into Darkness

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 23, 2005

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At times we find ourselves forgetting or disregarding the way and word of God. When we do this we find that we let the characteristics of our salvation slip into darkness.

I. Introduction A. Hebrews 2:1-4 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 2:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dark Angel

Contributed by Jack Graham on Nov 16, 2016

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INVISIBLE… There’s more to life than what you see. The invisible is all around us. What we can’t see physically is real. As a matter of fact often more real, more substantive than what we can actually see.

This is from a transcript of a sermon preached by Dr. Jack Graham on September 18, 2011 We got back from Israel this past week, about 15 of us, including 10 of our young ministers. We had an incredible time walking where Jesus walked and experiencing those sights once again. I’ve been to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The King; How Is Your Life Governed Light Or Dark? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 15, 2010

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730 years before Jesus birth, Isaiah fore told the coming of The Messiah. A look at what that ment then and what it means today... a look in this direction.. for a great light has dawned!

IThe coming of the King; how is your life governed light or dark? Scipture: Isaiah 9:1-7 I see the King of Glory [(Brooke Fraser) Check out this song, brilliant!] I see the king of glory Coming on the clouds with fire The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes I see his love and mercy Washing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025

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Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Excuse! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

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What is the eternal destiny of a person born, raised and dying in a place where they never once had access to a Bible or heard about God? Is God going to excuse them? Is God going to excuse those people who never had access to the Bible?

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please to Romans 1:18. We have come to the part I call, “No Excuse!” We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

On A Dim Lit Road

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 21, 2013

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As long as you have a ‘priest and an ephod’, you don’t need to have a blue print of your life. Are you hearing me friends? God is your compass and your road map!

On a dim lit road! 1 Samuel 23:9”When David knew that Saul plotted evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here." I blog at https://www.balasamson.wordpress.com/ These teachings of mine, if you follow them meticulously, would be great Bible study for you; you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man Who Is No Longer Blind. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 7, 2023

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John 9, the man who was born blind, are we as open to Jesus as he was or closed to Jesus?

John 9:1-41 A man who is no longer blind. One of the sports that I participated in as a young bloke was caving, the Nelson region has some amazing caves, and I had a few adventures with the Nelson Caving Club. Plus, we would do a few caving trips just as a group of friends. One thing that I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 7:1, John 8:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

God In The Dark

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2020

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Where was God when Jesus was crucified? The divine mystery is that God provided Himself as a sacrifice for sinful man. We are humbled by this knowledge, and eternally blessed.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Dark

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2023

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God made atonement as Jesus hung on the cross. All who receive Him as Master over life are brought into the family of God, forgiven all sin, and saved forever.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark Mile

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

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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

Prisoner Of Darkness

Contributed by James Linders on May 17, 2015

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Bartimaeus has been born blind. In THOSE earlier times if you were BORN blind, you'll die blind, without the prospect of being cured. The ONLY thing THIS man could do well, was being a beggar. THEN, Jesus walked into his life and changed it forever.

Mark 10:51-52 (NIV) 51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” 52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Here we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:51-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

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