Sermons on From Darkness To Light:

The Future King

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2023

'The Future King!' - Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A great darkness (vs 2) A great light (vs 2-4) A great promise (vs 6-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I waited all my life for an event to happen. • The promise it might one day happened started on the 14th of November 1948. • When Charles Philip Arthur George was born. • All my lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Light And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022

Light and Dark: What is shining out of us? Luke chapter 11 verses 33-36 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Light must shine (vs 33) (2). Light must illuminate (vs 34a) (3). Light must not grow dim (vs 35-36) (4). Light must be our goal (vs 36) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The brightest star ever found in the universe goes by the catchy name R136a1. • It is 165,000 light years away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Brethren

Shine Jesus Shine

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 26, 2023

Are you walking in the light or in darkness?

There has been a question that has been in my Spirit. How important is light in a world so dark? By asking this question where a country is divided by race, culture and yes even political affiliation. Where nations are forbidden Christians to witness the True Gospel of the True and Living God. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Two Contrasts Of The Sinner And The Saint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

We often hear of serial killers, and when we do we cannot help but ask ourselves why would a person kill again and again.

To kill one time is bad enough, but some of the serial killers have killed 30 to 40 people. Illus: Every time they catch a serial killer they generally give them extensive psychological tests to try to find out what motivated them to do such things. As Christians, we know that man and animals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

La Luz De Cristo Vence Toda Oscuridad Interior

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025

Nuestras debilidades se convierten en canales para la fortaleza de Dios.

Título: La luz de Cristo vence toda oscuridad interior Introducción: Nuestras debilidades se convierten en canales para la fortaleza de Dios. Escritura: Juan 8:12 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas: El viaje hacia el interior es quizás la peregrinación más ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Other

Dinaig Ng Liwanag Ni Kristo Ang Lahat Ng Kadiliman Sa Kaloob-Looban

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025

Ang ating mga kahinaan ay nagiging daan para sa lakas ng Diyos.

Pamagat: Dinaig ng Liwanag ni Kristo ang Lahat ng Kadiliman sa Kaloob-looban Intro: Ang ating mga kahinaan ay nagiging daan para sa lakas ng Diyos. Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 8:12 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Ang paglalakbay papasok ay marahil ang pinakamahirap na ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Other

Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2010

God peruses people to not stumble in darkness, but come by faith in Him, to everlasting light.

Joy comes with the dawning of the light. But the light would not dawn on the generation of Isaiah’s day. It would come in the future. Before the light would shine, both Israel and Judah would experience the judgment of God for their unbelief and rebellion. Assyria would devour and assimilate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Other

Leave The Light On

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 27, 2004

There is a great difference between light and darkness, not just in the physical world, but also in the spiritual world. This sermon describes what living in the world of spiritual darkness is like and helps the hearers find out why Christians - - who are

Introduction Brian Warner once said: “Initially I was drawn into the darker side of life. But it’s really just human nature. I started to learn that everything that’s considered a sin is what makes you a human being. All the seven deadly sins are man’s true nature—to be greedy, to be hateful, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

We are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We are not called to withdraw from public life into our safe and cozy Christian circles. We are called to make a difference in a world full of darkness, fear, violence, and foolishness.

[Sermon preached on 21 October 2018, Reformation Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] We sing it almost every Sunday in church with the kids: “This little light of mine—I’m gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.” But I wonder how many of us really think about what we sing. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Lighting The Way Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

We, as believers have experienced the light and know how wonderful it is to be in the light. But for many, darkness is all they have ever known.

In the nineteenth century, lighthouses on the U.S. coasts were tended by lighthouse keepers and their families. If a man who tended the light took ill or became disabled, often the work was the picked up by his wife or children. This was the case of Hosea Lewis. In 1853, Lewis became the keeper of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Twenty-three percent of Americans are afraid of the dark but many more are afraid of the light.

Sleep with a nightlight? 23 percent of people are afraid of the dark Ft. Riley – lost in the dark – infantrymen like most men never get lost only misoriented I’m sure you’ve been in your house when the lights went out – relief when lights come back on – what to do in the meantime – look for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dark At The End Of The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2013

You've heard the old saying about the light at the end of the tunnel, but sometimes life is so difficult that there simply seems to be no light at all - no answer, no relief. What do you do in times like that?

Psalm 85 appears to have been written upon Israel’s return from the Babylonian captivity in 538 and 458 B.C. It’s a psalm calling for spiritual re-awakening. God had disciplined the children of Israel for their unfaithfulness in their marriage to Him. They had served other gods instead ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Arise, Shine: Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Mar 5, 2018

"Arise, Shine" was our Epiphany 2018 Series. This was the second installment. In short, God calls us out of our darkness, no matter where we've been.

Three months and ten days. Assuming our little baby arrives on her due date—which she won’t—but assuming she does, that’s how long my wife and I have left of getting a full night’s sleep every night. Three months and ten days. But, come April 24—give or take a few days—we’ll be back to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Afraid Of The Dark Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 25, 2005

There is no more deep darkness than when you stand in opposition to God - as Pharaoh does in these chapters. But there is also always light and hope for those who have a relationship with God. What darkness covers your life right now?

As the battle between Moses and Pharaoh draws to a close - several things change. Tonight we see 2 of the final 3 plagues - locusts, then darkness - and the final plague is introduced: death of the firstborn. The plagues are different, the purpose is different, and Moses’ actions towards Pharaoh ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blinded By Darkness

Contributed by Mike Reed on Jul 4, 2014

We commonly associate temporary blindness with bright light, such as looking directly into the sun. It seems strange, then, to read a scripture which tells us that we can be blinded by the darkness! Darkness makes the eyes more alert, more receptive.

“BLINDED BY DARKNESS” Rev. Mike Reed, Winter Haven, Florida March 2014 1 John 2:9-11 1 John 2:14 Psalm 112:4 Proverbs 4:18-20 John 8:12 Luke 11:34-35 Psalm 18:28 1 Peter 2:9-10 1 John 2:9-11, 14 (New Living Translation) 9 If anyone claims, “I am living in the light,” but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 2:14, Psalm 112:4, Proverbs 4:18-20, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist