Sermons on Light And Darkness:

If It's Light, Let It Lead Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2009

MLK Sunday: to work in the darkness, we need light, lots of it, but it may show us things we don’t want to know. The Bible is light for life; the church makes us see its truth in ways that claim us; and Christ leads us to a healthy integrity

If you are going to work in the darkness you need light. There is only so much you can do by feeling your way. You need light and lots of it. Last Wednesday night as my wife and I left Montgomery Hills Church, I noticed some poor soul in the driveway of the house next door. He had the hood of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Light, By Living The Life! Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Aug 29, 2016

Expository sermon series on the book of Mark about shining the light of Christ.

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 6: ‘Be the Light By Living the Life’ Mark 4:21-25 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor April 19, 2015 I want to share a brief illustration, I remember when I lived at home with my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Sees (El Roi)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

God is omnipresent and omniscient; He sees all things, whether in the light or in the dark. The name El Roi—the God Who Sees—was revealed to Hagar in a moment of distress and despair.

THE GOD WHO SEES (EL ROI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 16:13 "She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'" Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13, Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter 3:12, Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 23:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002

Part one of a series done on 1st John

“Dear John,” part 1 (Walking in the Light) Story – Me and my friends used to love to play manhunt. We had a guy who lived on the 16th and 17th holes of a golf course and late at night we would go out and play manhunt for hours. It was always a fun time, but one time I can remember it had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, 1 John 2:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light Forward

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you frustrated if yuo use a flashlight that lights up backward instead of forward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to use our light forward so people will see real source of li

I. EXORDIUM: Are you frustrated if yuo use a flashlight that lights up backward instead of forward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to use our light forward so people will see real source of light our LORD! IV. TEXT: Exodus 25:37 Then make the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006

What do we do with sin in our lives? We can Cover them; or we can Confess them and Conquer them.

Walking In Light 1 John 1:1-2:6. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Light

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2020

The world is boiling today because they are in deep darkness and they prefer that, read: For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.”(John 3:20)Are you listening?

GOD IS LIGHT Isaiah 60:2"For behold, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the LORD will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you.” Darkness: The words ‘people are in DEEP DARKNESS’ touched my heart, yes, darkness cover the earth but the people are in deep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bearing Witness To The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2020

We must illumine the darkness of the world by bearing witness to the light of Jesus so that others may come to faith.

AMERICANS SEEM TO BE FASICNATED WITH LAW AND JUSTICE. ONE ONLY NEEDS TO LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF DETECTIVE AND COURT-ROOM PROGRAMS ON TELEVISION TO SEE WE ENJOY THE SUSPENSE OF SEEING THE TRUTH FINALLY REVEALED. WE FOLLOW THE STORYLINES OF OUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS AS EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED, TESTIMONIES ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Darkness Prevails Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025

This is the 18th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#18] WHEN DARKNESS PREVAILS Judges 19:1-30 Introduction: In our study of the Book of Judges, we come across a troubling story that shows a time when the people of Israel suffered from deep social and moral decline. This passage challenges us to face the darker sides of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Land Of Darkness - Eulogy For The World Trade Center

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

First, there is disbelief. Driving to the hospital. Getting bits and pieces working in the Emergency Room. A snatch of words from a reporter on the radio. A quick blurb on CNN. The disbelief increases. What happened? The World Trade Center? Did

Light in the Land of Darkness - Eulogy for the World Trade Center I Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl Street Methodist Church September 16th - 2001 - The Sunday after the Bombing of the World Trade Center Holy, Powerful God, Our nation is at war with an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 1 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.

When LIGHT is conquered by Darkness - I. INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that as we believe and follow Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world, we have become lights of the world (Mat 5:14). As we follow the Lord Jesus, we shall not walk in darkness, and shall have the light of life (John ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 2 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.

Now brethren, let’s continue our theme last meeting: "When Light is Conquerred by Darkness." Today, we will tackle our next topic: The reasons why light is overtaken by darkness. II. THE REASONS WHY LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. WE ARE MISFOCUSED (Judges 14:1-7; 16:1-4 “Then Samson went ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Light Is Conquerred By Darkness - Part 3 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.

Good Morning! We will continue again our series in the life of Samson. Today, we will tackle about the results when light is conquerred by darkness. III. THE RESULTS WHEN LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. THE LORD WILL DEPART FROM US. Judge 16:20 “But Samson did not know that the Lord had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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