Sermons on Hope In Darkness:

Seeds Of Hope In A Fallen Land Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 2nd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#2] SEEDS OF HOPE IN A FALLEN LAND Ruth 2:1-23 Introduction: Friday before last, I planted my alley garden. I planted some tomato plants, zucchini squash plants, and pepper plants. I should have stopped; but instead, I planted a lot of sunflower seeds. I ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Suffering (Job 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

If we suffer is there hope?

Should a brief life invest in eternity? Does such hope help us endure suffering, comfort the suffering? Let’s look at Job 14. As Job muses on the few days and trouble of a normal life, how does Job address God? Man, who is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble. He grows up like a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In Trapped Situations SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

If you're feeling trapped or cornered, if you've hit a roadblock, or if it seems like your adversary is winning: It's time to celebrate and trust in the Lord. This is a divine set up for a breakthrough.

Today, I want to share a prophetic message with you. If you feel trapped, like you've hit a wall, or if it seems like the enemy has the upper hand in your life, it's time to praise the Lord. This situation you're facing is actually a set up for God to bring about victory in your life. In Exodus 14, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-28

Topics: Hope, Faith, Overcoming Challenges

Finding Hope In Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead.

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth and our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ, you can deal with your past failures and present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead. Peter begins his letter by praising God for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Topics: Hope, Overcoming Difficulties

Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Topics: Naomi And Ruth, Overcoming Adversity

Finding Hope In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

In times of trouble, temptation, and transgressions, we can find hope and trust in God. He will guide us through our trials and make a way for us.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY IN YOUR TIME OF TROUBLE, TRIALS, TEMPTATION, TRUSTING, AND TRANSGRESSIONS. GOD WILL MAKE A WAY - ISAIAH 43:10-19 In this passage, we see the phrase "make a way" mentioned in verse 16 and verse 19. Throughout the history of Israel, God consistently made a way for them. He made a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Topics: Hope, Trust, Overcoming Trials

Resurrecting Hope (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus' resurrection brings hope and new life to our darkest moments, and we can find hope in unexpected places when we keep our eyes open and trust in Him.

Today, we're gonna talk about hope, which is the feeling you get when you believe something good is gonna happen, even when things seem pretty bad. Easter is all about hope, and we're gonna dive into a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus brings hope to our lives. So, let's get started! ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Topics: Resurrection, Eternal Hope, Jesus' Resurrection, Hope In Jesus

Hope Had A Name, Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 7, 2025

Where are we when the miracle happens? Do we recognise the hand of God in our healing? Do we turn back?

Title: Hope had a name, Jesus Intro: Where are we when the miracle happens? Do we recognise the hand of God in our healing? Do we turn back? Scripture: Luke 17: 11-19 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something about the number ten that stays with you. Ten fingers we count on as children. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Other

Hope And Instruction In The Way Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2026

Being led by the LORD, and taught by Him.

HOPE AND INSTRUCTION IN THE WAY OF GOD. Psalm 25:3-9. The Psalmist’s plea not to be 'put to shame' (cf. Psalm 25:2) was not only personal, but also concerned the whole community of those who “wait” upon the LORD (PSALM 25:3). As such, it also concerned the honour of the God in whom we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:3-8, Psalm 25:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song Book For The Soul's Dark Night

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon provides a biblical roadmap for the soul's dark night, charting a journey from the raw, painful cry of "How long?" to the defiant, faith-filled choice to declare, "I will sing".

A Songbook for the Soul's Dark Night Introduction: We are no strangers to the feeling of waiting. We know what it's like to be stuck in traffic, looking at the clock, inching forward, wondering, "How long is this going to take?" We know the sound of the city, the constant roar of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Disaster Of The Dark Lamp - Matthew 6:22-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 4, 2024

Your hidden attitudes and your way of looking at things will color all the data before it reaches your brain, so that you will never see things properly unless you have a generous, honest outlook. This message will alert your soul to the deadly dangers of greedy attitudes.

Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and eating destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and eating do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

When Light Is Conquerred By Darkness - Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

We are now at the end of our series "When light is conquerred by darkness." I hope that we have learned so much in the life of Samson. He’s physically strong but morally weak. Today, we will study about how those overtaken by darkness are redeemed. We know how God loved us and despite of our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Who Can Lead Us Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus is the light of the world who can lead us to eternal life.

[For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” What did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted

Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us Sermon Vi: Blessed Be The Wise Who Accept Christ As Savior And Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians share the Hope of the world with others in the hope that they too will affirm Christ Jesus as personal Savior and Lord of life!

BLESSED BE THE WISE WHO AFFIRM JESUS AS THE CHRIST AND ACCEPT HIM AS THE SAVIOR Bright is the Light of Hope at the start of yet another Year of our Lord! This Year, worry if you must – but be brief. Constant worry solves few if any problems, but exacerbates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11