Sermons on Forces Of Darkness:

Why The Waste

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 12, 2005

In this powerful scene in John’s gospel we each will be forced to answer the question,’what is Jesus ’really worth to me.’

"WHY THE WASTE?" TEXT: JOHN 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION Last week as we closed out our study of the book of Judges, with a study of the life of Samson and the message was entitled, "What a Waste". Today’s sermon is entitled "WHY THE WASTE." During the month of June we will be studying the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehoiada!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2014

It was Jehoiada behind the revival! He not only guided Joash in the right path, but kept him away from evil forces.

Jehoiada! 2 Chronicles 24: 2’Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.’ (Psalm 119:34 'Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.' Memorize) Joash was crowned the king of Judah when he was seven ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Can I Hide?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 1, 2011

I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as some mystical force.

Where Can I Hide? Psalm 139:7 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. I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Praise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 28, 2008

The psalm exhorts everyone and everything to praise the Lord. It forces us to ask the question, "Why is praise important in our lives?"

Psalm 150:1-6 “The Purpose of Praise” INTRODUCTION The psalm today exhorts us to praise God. This is a simple command, but it is an exhortation that may inspire questions. We may ask, “What is praise?” Is it something more than a compliment? We may also ask, “Why should we praise?” What does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Under Jesus' Wings

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 14, 2022

Jesus invites us to come under his sheltering wings, but he cannot force us; we must be willing

Luke 13:31-35 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14). We hear in the Gospel that Jesus refers to Herod as "that fox" (Luke 13:32). This is a symbolic reference to 'the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35, Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Episcopal

Grace For Speedy Recovery And Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025

The grace for speedy recovery and restoration is a powerful force that causes divine turnaround in the lives of those who are willing to receive it.

GRACE FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY AND RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Available Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and utilize the power of God and the spiritual armor He provides us with to stand firm against the spiritual forces of evil.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving headfirst into the deep waters of Ephesians 6, where we get a glimpse into the amazing power source of our Almighty God, the armor He provides, and the tremendous benefits we can enjoy when we plug into His power. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, “As ...read more

Topics: Attaining Power, Operating In Power

Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The famous saying, it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, applies to our subject. There is only one way to overcome and defeat the darkness of sin and ignorance, and that is by turning on the light of the lamp of God. The Bible alone can give us the light we need for guidance.

Almost everyone knows of Lazarus, the man whose name has become immortal because of his experience of being raised from the bondage and darkness of death to the liberty and light of life. Few people are conscious, however, of the Jewish woman by the name of Lazarus. Her poem is engraved on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Onward Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 11, 2023

We are in a war between God & Satan; the God of peace & light versus the prince of darkness.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Ephesians 6:11-12; 17:6; Mark 16:16 INTRO. We sometimes sing the hymn that begins with these words: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Acts 16:11-15, Acts 17:6, Mark 16:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Christ In A World Of Opposition

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 15, 2024

We live in a world that often challenges our faith. As Christians, we are called to be the light in the midst of darkness

Brothers and sisters, we live in a world that often challenges our faith. As Christians, we are called to be the light in the midst of darkness, but the reality is that darkness does not always welcome the light. This is nothing new—Jesus Himself warned us about it in John 15:18. He said, "If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18

Denomination: Anglican

The Armor Of God (From A Us Army Perspective)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2025

Written by Paul in Ephesus (near the Mediterranean/Great Sea), family relationships are in the chapter before this.

Verses 10-11 Be strong in the Lord Job 1 - satan = adversary, the accuser of the brethren Ezekiel 28 - Prince/king of Type/Eden Isaiah 14 (the 5 "I wills" of Lucifer, Sheol (v.9), cherub (v.16) See Revelation 12, 13, 20 v 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Vineyard

Under Siege

Contributed by James May on Apr 22, 2007

In these last days, we are a church under siege by the powers of darkness, but we will prevail because we are armored by God.

Under Siege By Pastor Jim May On May 23, 1863, nearly 30,000 Union soldiers were camped in a semi-circle around one of the most unlikely places in the country. Just 35 miles north of where we are right now there was a fort built on a high bluff overlooking a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Diligence Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

The pursuit of godly character requires two things: (1) put God first, and (2) remove forces that erode God’s influence

Character Counts! Diligence Matters (Proverbs 4:20-27) Theme: Character development is not an important part of life?it IS life! Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to state ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduations: Moving Up!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 27, 2015

Life is full of stages. Time, outside forces, our own maturing nature forces us to move on.Young people, the first thing you need to get right in life starting independence, your priority, is to learn to seek God, fear God, and live only by His standards.

Graduations: Moving Up! Kelly Durant 5-31-15 Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 2. How many of you have seen a toddler scream when the parents are trying to put it into the stroller? Once a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Siege Is Over

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

God is able to break every siege and turn captivity into freedom by His word and power.

THE SIEGE IS OVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-19 Key Verse: “And Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” — 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God