Sermons on Darkness:

Allowing Darkness In?

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 23, 2012

Do we focus on godly things or do we allow darkness to creep into our lives?

Many of you know the tragedy that happened early Friday morning when a 24 year old man went on a shooting spree in a theater full of people watching the opening of the Batman movie. 12 innocent people were killed and many were injured including many children! We get shocked of course from these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born In Dark Times Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012

The birth of Moses. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A simple home (1-2) • A clever plan (2b-4) • A surprising rescue (5-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Top 10 funny baby video clips on YouTube. • (http://youtu.be/ZWHpcKXt-qQ) Transition: • There is something magical about a baby crying or smiling or just being a baby; • It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

"Hope Out Of Darkness"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 13, 2011

God can heal any wound. This is the story of a firefighter that I met that was trapped in the ruble of 9/11.

Hope does not come without suffering. Romans 5:3,4 “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” In this verse we see in order how hope is found. First something in our life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

From Darkness To Hope Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 14, 2011

Where is God when evil rears its ugly head? God gave hope to Abram when he lived in an incredible evil time of darkness....

Series: The Journey Message: From Darkness to Hope Text: Genesis 11:27-12:1 Date: September 11, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath OFFERING At this time I’d like to continue our time of corporate worship and celebration by taking an offering. The offering is simply an opportunity to celebrate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Dark To Light Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

There are three people from whom we cannot hide if we are to mature as Christians: God, ourselves, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

When I was in high school we got a little orange cat from the pound. We named him Kumquat because he was such a very small orange; he fit in the palm of your hand. He didn’t stay that way, though. He grew. But he never figured it out. He had formed the habit of sleeping on the round needlepoint ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Darkness Described

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

The treatment of Jesus during and after His trial was awful. And yet if was normal for people who are in darkness. Because when it is dark, you miss things you should be able to see.

Passage: Matthew 27:27-46 Intro: Lightning is more impressive at night. PP lightning in the day PP Lightning storm at night 1. we see spiritual darkness all around us in many ways. 2. but there are few examples greater than what went on during the torment and crucifixion of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When It Is Pitch Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 18, 2019

Those who stay firm and endure the pain and agony get to see His glory and His enormity!

In the darkest hour..... Job 30:15”….. They pursue my honor as the wind, my prosperity has passed away like a cloud…” Struggled within myself pondering whether I should talk about my experience, wrestled with my flesh; nevertheless, since I had come out of the crisis by His grace, I sure felt ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light In The Spiritual Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2018

Our Lord forever is pouring out on us His grace and goodness so that we will learn to do the same thing for Him and for other people.

Feast of St. Lucy 2018 The constant temptation human beings face is to turn God’s intention for man upside down. Instead of us following the plan to be remade into God’s image, we are constantly trying the impossible. We attempt to remake God in our own image–venal and selfish and cruel and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-15, Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Light In Our Darkness

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 19, 2018

This sermon looks at what God is doing in the lowest and darkest times in our lives.

LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS JEREMIAH 31:10-20 DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C CROSSROADS/PERRYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, MO INTRO. How Many Religious Folks Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? (posted on sermoncentral.com) CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

A person is converted when he turns from the darkness of sin to Christ who is the light of the world.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 26:18 "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." INTRODUCTION: Repentance and faith are fundamental to ...read more

Hope In Dark Times

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 8, 2018

The objective of this message is to remind us that there remains a hope for the believer beyond their darkest hour.

Today message is about a man named Job. The name Job means hated or persecuted. I. Job the Man He was a strange mixture: He was blessed and blameless. He was righteous and rich. He was successful and sacrificial. He had plenty and was prayerful. He had money and was merciful. II. What He ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

From Darkness To Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores our transformation from darkness to light through Christ, the exposure of sinful acts, and the blessings of living in God's light.

Good morning, family! It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. Today, we're gonna get into a piece of Scripture that's gonna challenge us, encourage us, and hopefully, change us. Before we get to that, I want to share a quote with you from Gary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Topics: Christian Influence

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

Some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met have been blind.

From Darkness to Light “As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Shadow Of Darkness

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 19, 2020

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness.

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness. People walking this leg of the journey are witnesses to the fact that “People's desires make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, Ecclesiastes 7:17

Denomination: Other

Victory Over Darkness Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 31, 2021

While we shouldn’t make the mistake of acting like the devil doesn’t exist, we shouldn’t forget that we have victory over him as well.

Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational