Sermons on domain of darkness:

Python Spirits

Contributed by Chika Ossai-Ugbah on Jun 23, 2011

It treats demonic avenues through which people are deceived and enslaved even with the supernatural. It calls on believers for discernment and confrontation through prayers

In Acts 16:16, Paul and Silas encountered a young woman who prophesied to them through what Luke calls a “spirit of divination.” However, the Greek word from which “divination” is translated is python. “Python” was a word associated with prophecy amongst the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Moved By Mercy To Be Merciful

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 3, 2013

The spiritual gift of being merciful is far more than a feeling or an emotion: it reflects the mercy of God.

“Moved by Mercy to Be Merciful” Romans 12:8d “He who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” Today we look at the seventh spiritual gift mentioned in Romans 12, namely, that of being showing mercy to others. The gifts (prophecy, serving, teaching, exhortation, giving, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen And Redeemed

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2019

A look at the power, depth and beauty of Ephesians 1

CHOSEN and REDEEMED Ephesians 1:7-14 Last week we were looking at the amazing spiritual blessings we get in Christ. Today, we’re going to continue looking at what Paul tells us in Ephesians 1. These messages are simply reminders or maybe for the first time you’re hearing what Christ did for us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Part 11 - Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 4, 2020

What does a church do when it finds itself lukewarm? Part 2 of Jesus' message to the church of Laodicea View this sermon on our website or youtube channel. www.gracecommunity.com

Introduction We are continuing today with the second part of Jesus’ message to the church in Laodicea. Last week, we went through the first half of this letter that was carried from the Isle of Patmos where John was exiled. The messenger would deliver the letter to the church to be read aloud. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 1:13-20, John 3:31, Matthew 5:3, Mark 8:36, 1 Peter 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Eternal Security Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 21, 2024

What does the Lord give us to keep us secure in our salvation?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 1. We have Peace with God, 2. We have Standing in Grace, 3. We have Hope of Glory, 4. We have the Fullness of God’s Love, 5. We have Certainty of Deliverance, 6. We have joy in God. We have the promise of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

God Displays His Sovereignty

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 16, 2022

As God manifested His control over all things, in what other ways He displayed His Sovereignty?

“This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created. When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Acts Factor - Sharing The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2008

Paul was plunged into darkness and given sight when Ananias placed hands upon him. Every Christian has the ability to bring people out darkness... but how do we do it?

OPEN: A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared" he said. She asked again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Dark Moments Of Jesus' Life: The Falling Away, The Garden, And The Betrayal: Sunset, Early Night, And Deep Night Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023

“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’”

What was your darkest moment in life? When did you hit a sort of rock bottom? I can think a few of moments in my life. I remember when I was 17 years old, I was downstairs in my parents basement. My parents had just split up. I had been bullied a lot in school, until I started doing drugs and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27, Mark 14:48-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Jesus Came To Deliver Us"

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 7, 2014

Jesus came to deliver us.

Jesus Came to Deliver Us (Col 1:11-20) Jesus came to overcome darkness. He had victory over evil and death. Jesus came to overcome blindness. He was the truth and he told the truth about God. By illuminating the darkness of the world we are now able to see the truth when we believe in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

How To Win The War Against The Devil

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to have victory over the powers of darkness.

HOW TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST THE DEVIL .James 4:7 says, "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." 1. The first step is to surrender my life to God. Before you can ever expect to win the war against satan, you must settle the Lordship issue. That means two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Jungle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2003

This is the 16th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness".

LIVING IN THE JUNGLE 2 Peter 2:10-22 Most of us have never been to an actual jungle; but from what we know about jungles, it often seems like we live in the jungle. The animals are wild and unruly and there is danger lurking everywhere. The text in our study gives us a sense that we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Willing To See

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 10, 2003

We must face the darkness in order to see.

WILLING TO SEE John 9:1-41 S: Belief Th: Spiritual blindness Pr: WE MUST FACE THE DARKNESS IN ORDER TO SEE. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: In the study of the man born blind found in John 9:1-41, we will find seven phases that will aid us in understanding spiritual blindness. The _____ phase ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 1, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness (Study In 1 Peter) [#1] LIVING IN HOPE 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: 1 Peter 1:1-2 1. In A.D. 64, Nero burned Rome and guess who he blamed? Christians. Christians were being severely persecuted. They were being fed to lions, beheaded, crucified, burned, etc¡K ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 7, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

LIVING IN HOLINESS 1 Peter 1:13-21 Introduction: 1. Christians were scattered all over the world because of persecution; but Peter told them to live in hope because there was coming a day that they would be in Heaven. 2. The fact that believers have eternal life in Heaven to look forward to is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 1:13, Luke 1:74

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 14, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness [#3] LIVING IN THE WORD 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 1. As we have studied 1 Peter, we have already learned that we are to live in hope because of our salvation and we are to live in holiness because we have been made new through our salvation. 2. This study teaches us to live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist