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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2008
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     | 6,007 views

    Herod was among the first few to hear the Christmas message, but he was too bent on doing his own will, too wrapped up in himself, and too caught up by power and control, to see the light.

    Matthew reminds us that Jesus did not enter the world with sparkling lights and soothing carols. • Jesus along with his family begins his life as a refugee in need of asylum. • King Herod was part of the backdrop of this first Christmas play, together with the singing angels, the happy shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Moore avatar

    When The Darkness Comes

    Contributed by Richard Moore on Feb 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,758 views

    Even at Christmas we need Easter! Using the true story of a little girl who died on Christmas morning, this sermon points out that there are times when the darkness in life requires a light that is brighter than the Christmas message alone.

    A little girl touched our lives this Christmas. The last eight days of her brief life moved us away from our materialistic Christmas selfishness and turned our attention to someone in need. She reminded us of something all too often forgotten in our typical expressions of Christmas gift-giving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Finding Joy In The Dark Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,763 views

    Message 1 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    I hope that since we gathered together last time that your week has been filled with perfect people, perfect circumstances, a stream of positivity coming from your favorite news source. But just in case that is not reality for some of you, you are in luck. Here’s why. We are beginning a new series ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Dark- Part Two

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,260 views

    I dreamed that I was in the dark. I had a feeling of hopelessness. I was afraid. All of a sudden, God’s presence came upon me. I started to shout, “Jesus”. I no longer felt hopeless. I was not afraid to be in the dark. I knew that God was with me.

    In The Dark- Part Two Deuteronomy 20:1-4 1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 2 And it shall be, when ye are come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Rescued From Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 24, 2019
     | 6,705 views

    In Colossians 1:12–14. Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths. He explains: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14) that are given to those Rescued from Darkness.

    Colossians 1:12–14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (ESV) Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rescued From Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 22, 2014
     | 6,505 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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Light In A Dark World

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 1,701 views

    Make a difference...bring the light of Christ to this world

    The light in a dark world 1 John 15-10 Good Morning Everyone- Would you turn to 1 John Chapter One. Have you ever wondered if you have had or if you will make a difference in life? When I was a kid I thought of all the cool jobs I would like to do, Jobs where you save someone’s life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Breeden avatar

    In A Lonely Dark Cave

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    When all alone and in need of help. Life maybe be dark and lonely like a cave. But God is for us

    In a Lonely Dark Cave Ps 142 INTRO: King’s David’s circumstances & emotions A. David has been promised good things, but hasn’t received them yet 1. Been ordained of God by the Prophet Samuel He is to be King of all Israel a. to have power, influence. Wealth, life of comfort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    From Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,549 views

    If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

    John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Candle Is For Dark Places!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 16, 2017
     | 6,501 views

    The candle is designed to give itself for the light. The candle's worth is found in darker nights. Life is cruel, we must stay focused and forgive.

    THE CANDLE IS FOR DARK PLACES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LIFE CAN BE SO CRUEL... IS ALL WE SPEAK NEGATIVE STUFF? ARE YOU A HOPE GIVER AT HOME? A COMPUTER HAS WHAT EVER PROGRAMS YOU LOAD INTO IT. A CD or DVD has what you burn into it. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Hope In A Dark World

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,142 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

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Trust God In The Darkness.

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 11, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,296 views

    “If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.” Isaiah 50:10

    Trust God In The Darkness. “If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.” Isaiah 50:10 There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. If you are in darkness, it does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    One Dark Blot

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,017 views

    Many of us are given to obsessive behavior. Healing comes when we name it for what it is and accept a healthy substitute. A relationship with Christ will erase destructive obsessive behavior.

    Success in life is about one-half drive and one-half perspective. To get anywhere, to accomplish anything, you have to mix both drive and perspective. You have to blend both drive and push, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, the ability to back off and look at your drivenness. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Walk On The Dark Side Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 21,832 views

    What’s wrong with a visit to a psychic? A "harmless" game of Ouija? A look at my horoscope to see how my day is going to turn out?

    OPEN: A woman went to the local psychic in hopes of contacting her dearly departed grandmother. The psychic’s eyelids began to fluttering and she began to moan and eventually, a voice came, saying, "Granddaughter? Are you there?" The granddaughter, wide-eyed responded, "Grandma? Is that you?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Speaks In Darkness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,046 views

    Explores finding God's presence in our darkest moments, standing firm in faith during adversity, and drawing strength from His divine guidance.

    Greetings, beloved congregation! We find ourselves gathered together once more, not by chance or by circumstance, but by the purposeful design of our Heavenly Father. He has called us together, in this sacred space and time, to seek His face, to know His heart, and to understand His Word. Today, we ...read more

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