Sermons on Deception Of The Darkness:

The Offer Of Life In The Light

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2010

God desire is for His people to walk in the light of God after they are drawn out of the darkness of this world.

The offer of life in the light Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- last week we looked at covenants. We closely looked at what God expects from us once we accept Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Thousand Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008

God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Death And Burial Of Jesus : End Before A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2015

The end of God's wrath demonstrated by the darkness and alienation from God was actually a beginning of many things.

Death and Burial of Jesus : Mark 15: 33-47: End Before a new Beginning Finally we come to the end of today’s sermon series. Yes we can all go back home and get back to our day to day activities. We can all get back to our planning for the Easter celebrations. We can all start thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Denial By Peter To The Condemnation Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 19, 2022

The interweaving of God's sovereign plan of salvation with the dastardly plans of the subordinate powers of darkness.

FROM THE DENIAL BY PETER TO THE CONDEMNATION OF JESUS. Luke 22:54-71; Luke 23:1-12. LUKE 22:54-62. After Jesus’ arrest, the temple police took our Lord to the high priest’s house, “and Peter followed afar off” (Luke 22:54). It was here that Peter denied Jesus, three times, as Jesus had warned him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-71, Luke 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For That Friday Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016

"Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - Our Stronghold

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Aug 23, 2018

Jesus became our stronghold when he came to save us from the kingdom of darkness

To many a stronghold means a negative word but that is not always the case. In the dictionary the meaning of the word stronghold means A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld. In the Bible the meaning of a stronghold is this. For every negative stronghold, there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Isaiah 23:11, Psalm 144:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shine! Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 2, 2018

Jesus said we are to shine for Him! Be the light that shines in the darkness! Sermon #5 in the Series: Revive!

Sermon – David Simpson Lanier Christian Church February 19, 2017 Series: Revive! Sermon #5 Shine! Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. “Shine!” That one word says so much. It is a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming Fear Of The Future

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 31, 2020

The unknown future can seem dark, bleak and scary. But the Bible says, “Don’t be afraid.”

OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE FUTURE "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. Forty years of wanderings in the wilderness are finally over! But, Moses the man who brought the children ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Ephesians 6:10, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Light

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

The world is in utter darkness and we need to become the light, are you listening to me? Shine bright!

Light Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden..” Florence Nightingale, Founder of modern nursing and known as the ‘Lady with a lamp’, got saved at the age of 16; while reading a wonderful book, she experienced a spiritual new birth. A few months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflecting The Light Of Love

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 30, 2022

The darkness in this world spreads, but the light of Christ shines. And it illumines us and radiates through us to the world.

I want to draw your attention again to the beginning of this passage, where it say, “When he had gone out…” (John 13:31). Who is John talking about here? Who is it that has just “gone out”? It’s Judas, isn’t it? If you rewind a few verses in this thirteenth chapter of John, you see that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Light

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Jesus, the Light of the world, entered our darkness at the cross and proved in the resurrection that light always triumphs.

Introduction – More Than a Song “I saw the light.” That’s more than just the title of an old gospel tune. Some of you might remember Hank Williams writing and singing it back in the 1940s. Over the years, that song has been carried on the voices of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and even church ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Genesis 1:2-3, Proverbs 4:19, Matthew 27:45, Matthew 28:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Room For Hypocrisy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2025

At the Last Judgement, all of us will need to admit to our shortcomings. No whispered secrets, no dark meetings.

Friday of the 28th Week Integral 2025 One thing we can say about the Gospel writers’ style: they were working on expensive media like parchment or papyrus, so they did not waste words. Today Luke gives us what looks like a throw-away line at first: “So many people were crowding together that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 32:11, Luke 12:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Strategic Prayer Warfare For Spiritual Fortification Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 11, 2025

In a world filled with unseen battles and spiritual warfare, it is crucial to fortify ourselves against the forces of darkness.

Title: Strategic Prayer Warfare for Spiritual Fortification Author: Rev. (Prophet) Rudolf E. Y. Mensah In a world filled with unseen battles and spiritual warfare, it is crucial to fortify ourselves against the forces of darkness. Demonic spells, charms, incantations, and the spirit of death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Philippians 4:13, Exodus 33:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Go! And Shine As Lights In The World - Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2025

Philippians 2:14-16 challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness.

Go! And Shine as Lights in the World Introduction As we gather for communion today, our focus is drawn to Philippians 2:14-16. These verses challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness. Let’s hear the Word of God: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT): "Do everything without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:2-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal