Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Light And Darkness:

showing 811-825 of 93,901
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Michael Stark avatar

    Hope In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022
     | 3,424 views

    The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

    “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Darkness Of Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2022
     | 2,402 views

    1) The Attack of the Crowd (Matthew 26:47), 2) The Kiss of the Traitor (Matthew 26:48–50a), 3) The Presumption of Peter (Matthew 26:50b–53) and finally 4) The Fulfillment of Prophecy (Matthew 26:54-56).

    Matthew 26:47–56. 47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What A Glorious Light!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 6, 2025
     | 455 views

    Knowing that Christ is the Light of the world -- the Glorious Light, what shall we do?

    “’Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour”? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Birth Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,888 views

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The burst of light, God's presence, is the basis of our hope.

    Isaiah 9:1-7 “The Birth of Hope” INTRODUCTION Certain things in life are absolutely necessary. Air is one of them. We need air to breathe. We need water, also. Humans can only live about three days without water. We also need hope. Life without hope is difficult, if not impossible. In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Anyone Got A Light?

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

    ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Wandering From The Light Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2019
     | 7,811 views

    A person may be walking in the Light of Christ and then take their eyes off from Him. This always leads to the disaster of walking in the darkness if it goes unchecked and unrepented for too long. Don't take the first step in the wrong direction ...

    Wandering From The LIGHT Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Turn On The Light

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 4,982 views

    The world won’t know that Jesus is Lord of your life, till they see how you conduct your life.

    Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Light Has Dawned

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,488 views

    The message for our annual Christmas Eve service

    A Light has Dawned Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Message Selected Passages December 24, 2013 Turn out the lights as the pastor prays and start with the sanctuary completely dark. Darkness is something we do not like. One of the strongest fears that people have is the fear of darkness. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • steve kinnard avatar

    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
     | 5,652 views

    THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE

    This Little Light Of Mine (Isaiah 6:1-9) Intro: A few nights ago, something strange happened; an electrical storm came over our house and knocked the power off. I went to the closet where I had 4 candles stored for such an emergency. Fumbling thru the darkness I found a candle and lit it. Then I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Dark Drivers

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 26,738 views

    Romans 8:14 says "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God". What leads you?

    Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. This means something must be leading, and everyone is been led by something. Some people are being led by the spirit of God. Some are not being led by the spirit of God. The right sons of God are those that are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dailey avatar

    The Ark Or The Dark

    Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe

    The Ark or The Dark Our text is in Matthew 24:37-39. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ark. 39 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Scott avatar

    The World Was Dark Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

    The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Heart Of Darkness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,349 views

    A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

    Matthew 14:22-33 “Heart of Darkness” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Exactly two weeks ago I was cutting the grass in the backyard, when, before I knew what was happening—I was literally covered with about 150 or more yellow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sam Evangelista avatar

    Brightness In Darkness

    Contributed by Sam Evangelista on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    Born-again believersof Jesus Christ have all the reasons to rejoice even in the midst of hardship and trials of their lives as they continue to love and serve Him because they are assured of the Lord’s unfailing promise: "And surely I am with you always,

    God can bring brightness in the darkest moment of our lives when... 1. Our adversities are God’s opportunities...(vs.12,13) a. For our salvation b. For spiritual maturity c. For mission and evangelism 2. Our situation becomes others’ motivation. (vs.14-18) Paul’s zeal in the ministry ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Johnston avatar

    A Leap Into The Dark

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,627 views

    I hope to God that everyone of you here in this youth camp will make a decision to sell out to God if you haven’t already and that you’ll follow God’s plan for your life. BUT for those of you who still have not surrendered to God… the consequences of rej

    A Leap into the Dark Matt. 25:31 31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal