Sermons on Man Loves Moral Darkness:

Light, Love, Humility, And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017

Light is a special thing to God. Paul uses this special thing to teach us about witnessing and humility.

Light is a special thing to God. God’s first spoken words in Scripture are, “Let there be light,” and it was the first thing ever created in our universe. He made light to be a special thing with unique characteristics. When a star dies out, its light can still travel for years and still shine. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Love? Or Lust?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2016

Christians must distinguish between love and lust. The message is a study of a young man who failed to distinguish between love and lust, bringing great sorrow upon the nation and ultimately condemning himself to a violent death.

“Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon to do anything to her. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Necessary Or Not? And What Does That Mean For Human Dignity?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2023

God is not a big muscle-guy waiting to pounce on us if we do something morally wrong.

Trinity Sunday 2023 If you walked in a little late for our service today, you may have arrived after all the Scripture was proclaimed. Except for the psalm, we are given only eleven verses in the OT and NT to consider. But they are very dense in meaning. God is not a big muscle-guy waiting to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:4-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

Bright Hope For Dark Days

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

This sermon was based on the outline by Randy McWhorter for the California Mission Offering.

Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, “Eighteen to nothing – we’re behind.” “Wow,” said the spectator, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged.” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy replied. “We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen’s Witness To The Jews, And Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

We need to consider the early Church’s message to their elder brothers, the Jews, and our attitude of love for them today.

December 26, 2009 St. Stephen, protomartyr Once the Church of the first decade accepted the reality that the scandalous execution of the Messiah, Jesus, was really the beginning of the transformation of man into the obedient child of God, a new scandal occupied their attention. And so, with the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Man Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2010

Don't drop the ball; provide loving leadership.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Man Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/12/10 Two weeks ago, Steve Johnson, a receiver for the Buffalo Bills, inexplicably dropped what would’ve been a game-winning 40-yard easy touchdown catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime. After dropping it, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Blindness (John 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2025

Are we spiritually and morally blind to Jesus and what He taught? Let's look at John 9.

Is there a willing blindness of heart, a spiritual and moral blindness? Do we see but refuse to acknowledge the truth? Let’s look at John 9. Why was a man born blind? Does God often have a purpose beyond our circumstances? Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Rulers Of The Darkness..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

Money can buy anyone a dog. but only love can make him wag his tail. Good intentions won’t work against the power of Satan. We have to have a plan. Ephesians provides this for us all. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction When Flip Wilson said, "The Devil made me do it.." he was right. Satan is always behind the trouble that comes our way. That’s why Paul wrote to the Ephesians how good it would be for them to have a plan to protect themselves from the wiles and schemes of Satan. Let’s examine his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Moral Men Fall Into Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008

Immorality is at epidemic level in our nation. Moral men need to look at Davi’s life and understand that there are times when even moral men are more susceptible to temptation in this area.

1. Illus. of virus • Normally I don’t get all the little bugs that come through town. • On one occasion, I was overworked and run down. I picked up a bug that I otherwise would not have picked up. • When your immune system is compromised, you become susceptible to things you normally wouldn’t have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As Christains We Keep The Moral Law Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2017

The OT Law can be divided up into three categories and it is the Moral Law of God that we are called to keep

Sermon I’d like to look at a few verses this evening. There are some gems in it 7The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Fourth Man In The Fire

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

Religion is PERSONAL but religion is NOT PRIVATE! It effects the way you live in the world! You can't love and serve God while acting as YOU please.

March 21, 1993 Every good Christian boy or girl, along with every good Jewish boy or girl, knows the story of the three Hebrew children in the furnace. We "get" the "lesson" we are "supposed" to get from it. BUT TWO THINGS WE JUST MAY NEED TO REMEMBER: (1) THEY ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 15, 2024

Starting the series mainly focusing on darkness in the world, but then pointing to The Light

Introduction We are going to light up August! Light is a reoccurring theme in the bible, and for good reason. Light is something we all need in our lives, right? But also light is something our friends and community need. I believe that, through Christ, we can offer that light, that will lift ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Blinded By Hate Blinded By Love

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 14, 2008

Hatred is a dark, violent, selfish emotion that can destroy the human heart even the best of them. Hatred has a way of taking root within us like no other emotion can. It twists our thinking and speaking until all that spews out of us are dark sentences

Blinded by Hatred, Blinded by Love Hatred is a dark, violent, selfish emotion that can destroy the human heart even the best of them. Hatred has a way of taking root within us like no other emotion can. It twists our thinking and speaking until all that spews out of us are dark sentences. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

To seek and follow God’s ways and principles is the behavior that God wants us to exhibit when responding to trials, temptations, challenges, impulses, struggles, disputes, and even competition.

Theme: LIVING IN INTEGRITY Text: Genesis 14: 1-24 Introduction A. Greetings: Happy Father’s Day. B. Ok, this morning we will continue our study series in the life of Abraham. Last Sunday we learned that God confirmed His promises to Abraham about the possession of the land of Canaan. God told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational