Sermons on Hidden Things Of Darkness:

Stay In The Light

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 25, 2024

The light of God’s wonder and glory is there, but they have covered themselves with darkness and never really know the glory and joy of God’s salvation. But is even worse if the person is a Christian and still lives in darkness.

Alba 5-26-2024 STAY IN THE LIGHT I John 1:5-7 Charles Salmon, a Christian Church minister, told how his grandmother had a canary. And she loved to hear it sing. She would talk to it, and care for it very carefully, and then would sit by the window and listen to it sing. However, the bird ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Is Christmas?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2023

Solomon built a temple for the Lord to dwell in a special way, and God appeared. How did God appear at Christmas?

12.31.23 1 Kings 8:6–13 (EHV) 6 The priests brought the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim, 7 for the cherubim were spreading their wings over the place for the ark, so that the cherubim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Shinning Brightly In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2008

We are called be lighthouses in a dark and stormy world.

Shinning Bright In Christ Text: Eph. 5:8-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story from one of Max Lucado’s books of a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 30, 2012

The call upon the life of every believer is to live a life in the light God calls us to.

That little phrase ‘from darkness to light’ should be an accurate description of what has happened in the life of every Christian. 1 Peter 2:9 says, ‘But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

And This Is Your Condemnation

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Aug 9, 2008

It’s not your sins you commit that will condemn you to hell, it’s your choice of choosing darkness instead of (over)light, thus producing an addicted to sin producing man.

1-21-07 Sermon: and this is your Condemnation Jn 3: 16 - 20 (V19*) YOUR SINS: MURDER, RAPE, ADULTRY, FORNICATION, STEALING, INCEST, WITCHCRAFT, HUMAN SACRIFICES, WILL NOT CONDEMN YOU TO HELL ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD. Whoremongers, adulterers, liars, thieves, fornicators etc cannot go to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons On Jude Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 27, 2018

They left their own habitation (in heaven). This seems to imply that they had invaded the territory of others, and attempted to seize control of it. They lived in heaven; all bright and glorious, as opposed to the "darkness" to which they now are doomed.

Part 4 (2/27/18) But left their own habitation (in heaven). This seems to imply that they had invaded the territory and responsibility of others, and attempted to seize control of it. They lived in heaven; all bright and glorious, as opposed to the "darkness" to which they now are doomed. Their ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

First Stumbling Steps Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 16, 2009

We cannot live our lives without the guidance and companionship of Christ; but then, when we have that guidance, we will either share it for others’ benefit or we will let them stumble in the darkness.

Without question one of the most challenging periods of parenting is that time when a baby is first learning to walk. This is the time when you have to work at child-proofing the house. You put barriers across the stairs; you put stoppers in all the electrical outlets; you hide as many wires as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sons Of The Light And Day

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To enumerate the acceptable spiritual tasks and activities for us as sons of the day.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you of the light and day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the acceptable spiritual tasks and activities for us as sons of the day. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-7 (Amplified Bible) For you are all sons of light and sons of the day; we do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Does Not But Does, All Things, Never, Is Not.. Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 29, 2020

In this message we wrap up our series, 'Love Is,' by looking at several facets of God's kind of love... love does not delight in evil, love rejoices with truth, love bears all things... , Love never fails and love is not self seeking.

Love Does Not But Does, All Things, Never, Is Not.. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6-8, Proverbs 8:13, Deuteronomy 7:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Things Everyone Should Know About Hell

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 29, 2006

Warns people about the awfulness of hell

4 THINGS EVERYONE SHULD KNOW ABOUT HELL!!l Luke 16:19-16:31 Introduction: Set off a smoke alarm 1. The sound you just heard is very unpleasant. 2. It is loud, it is annoying, and you probably would rather not hear it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Things That Keep Us From Being Thankful Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 21, 2022

In Luke 17:11-19 we read about ten men who were healed by Jesus of their leprosy. Out of those ten men only one came back to give thanks. Here's the story.

Alba 11-20-2022 Three Attitudes That Keep Us From Being Thankful Luke 17:11-19 Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet who wrote Jungle Book, Gunga Din and many others. Unlike some other writers, Kipling was one of the few who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. He made a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See To It, Then

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017

Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36, Luke 6:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light To See By

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 23, 2011

The light of Christ reveals the hearts of men and the heart of God.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas Christmas Day 2011 LIGHT TO SEE BY Isaac Butterworth Luke 2:25-35 (NIV) 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By Truth: From Darkness To Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024

Psalm 107 portrays the journey from darkness to light, highlighting God’s redeeming love and power. As we reflect on these verses, we will see how God delivers, transforms, and brings us into His marvellous light.

Transformed by Truth: From Darkness to Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Psalm 107:10 (NLT): "Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery." Psalm 107:13-16 (NLT): "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He led ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:10, Psalm 107:13-16, Ephesians 5:8, Psalm 107:13-14, Romans 10:13, Psalm 107:15-16, Hebrews 13:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 14, 2003

Jesus, the Lighthouse in the dark world

Stody 16-02-03 I am the Light of the World (Jn 9:5) Mars Bar Question: There is a famous oil painting related to our theme today which was painted in Great Britain. Can you guess what it is called? Here are some clues 1. There are three original copies 2. The first copy was painted between ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:1-12

Denomination: Anglican