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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Rescued From Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 22, 2014
     | 6,266 views

    Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14).

    Of all the recent stories of people held captive, the one of U.S. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, has been the most controversial. He told military doctors that his Taliban captors tortured him and kept him locked in a metal cage in total darkness for weeks at a time after he tried to escape. Bergdahl, now 28, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love Vs. Fear Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    In part 1 of this series about Love Without Limits, Dave looks at the connection between love and fear, showing how that connection operates in individuals and in the church as an organization.

    Love vs. Fear Love Without Limits, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2010 1 John 4:18 (TM) 18 There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 6, 2022
     | 2,237 views

    The phrase “dark night of the soul” comes from a poem by St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), a Spanish Carmelite monk. According to the poet, the “dark night of the soul” is synonymous with traveling the “narrow way” that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:13-14.

    TITLE: THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL TEXT: 2 Cor. 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Darkness Described

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 4,256 views

    The treatment of Jesus during and after His trial was awful. And yet if was normal for people who are in darkness. Because when it is dark, you miss things you should be able to see.

    Passage: Matthew 27:27-46 Intro: Lightning is more impressive at night. PP lightning in the day PP Lightning storm at night 1. we see spiritual darkness all around us in many ways. 2. but there are few examples greater than what went on during the torment and crucifixion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Crisis Vs Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 675 views

    This sermon encourages embracing life's storms as opportunities to grow closer to and trust more deeply in Jesus Christ, our Savior who calms our fears.

    Good morning, beloved family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are bound together by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon us, and it is in this spirit of unity and love that we come ...read more

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    Faith Vs. Expediency Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY

    BIG IDEA: OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY Background: Tied to Psalm 10 same context of wicked attacking the innocent in secret same emphasis on the eyes of the Lord seeing both the righteous and the wicked I. (:1-3) POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Called Out Of Darkness

    Contributed by James May on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,897 views

    Bartimaeus was brought out of darkness because of his faith. Let’s have faith in Jesus.

    Called out of Darkness By Pastor Jim May Jesus and the disciples stepped out onto the dusty roads of Judea and began to walk toward Jerusalem. The time that they had spent beyond the Jordan river had been eventful and Jesus had taught some great lessons to the Jews that lived in that area. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Comfortable In The Dark

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,629 views

    This message is about walking in faith which requires us to be comfortable in beinbg in the dark - not always knowing what God is doing - as we walk with Him.

    Being Comfortable In The Dark Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29; First Corinthians 2:14 The title of my message this morning is “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” The writer of the book of Hebrews wrote, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness In The Mist Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    How to live a Holy Life in the mist of a darkness world.

    Holiness In the Mist of Darkness Opening: There a big diffence between light and darkiness. Have you ever heard of "cave blackness" and the "noon day sun." Cave of the winds has a tur and when you go down deep in the caves and they turn off the lights you can see your hand in font of the your ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    From The Kingdom Of Darkness.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    Many things have happened in this world, death comes to those who wait, unknowing when nor where nor even how it comes, but it comes to all.

    From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On A Cold Dark Hilltop

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 20,748 views

    A Christmas sermon in poetry

    Christmas Eve, 2004 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on so many occasions we have earnestly prayed that you might reveal yourself to us, make your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Called To Be Light

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,146 views

    Based on the Servant Passages in Isaiah this sermon focuses on the New Testament church fulfilling it’s purpose to be the light to nations in the world today.

    CALLED TO BE LIGHT Isaiah 49:1-6 “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may l reach to the end of the earth” (vs 6) This passage of scripture is part of what is known as the “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah. There are four distinct passages of scripture that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In A Dark World

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    Now that you have seen His passion let me tell you about His purpose.

    1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. (John 20:1) 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Stepping In The Light" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,264 views

    To walk in fellowship with God, believers must walk in the light as he is in the light.

    In the book of 1 John, John explores two issues pertaining to our relationship with God. The first is the issue of SONSHIP. John shares several tests to help one determine if they have truly been born into the family of God. The second is the issue of FELLOWSHIP. All Christians have SONSHIP; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Vs. Hurt

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,182 views

    Let's talk for a few moments about Jesus as our Comforter; 2ndly, about Jesus as our Protector & Deliverer; 3rdly, about Jesus as a Prosecutor; & finally, about Jesus as the Great Physician.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In the records of court trials in Richmond, VA, Trial #761 253 is a case between Mary Green God & David & Eva Hurt. The gist of the trial is this: Mary Green God had a piece of land she wanted to sell, & David & Eva Hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ