Sermons on Man Loves Moral Darkness:

Subnatural Response Of Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018

Although they knew God by His works, they did not glorify Him for who He is or thank Him for all He has done.

Subnatural Response of Man Romans 1:21-23 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they knew God by His works, they did not glorify Him for who He is or thank Him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Plea For Onesimus

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 24, 2020

A short letter from a man in prison to a man betrayed.

A PLEA FOR ONESIMUS "8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, 9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ— 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16, John 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonders Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 11, 2023

How did Jesus coming as a baby mean that there would be peace on earth and goodwill for us? My journey through Advent has brought me back to the manger where God shows up in the flesh, where the God-Man is all potential, just lying there. It's an offer. It's an invitation.

Babies change everything, or at least a lot of things change for a family when a baby is born. For mothers, a selfless devotion to her child kicks in. Life revolves around what the baby needs, not her own needs. New fathers find a place in their hearts that was not there before. A sense of pride ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 5:6-11, Colossians 2:13, Colossians 1:15-23, 1 John 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 3 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2017

Moses led Israel out of Egypt as a goodly and proper man.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 3 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 25, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Living In The Light

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 18, 2014

If we are to walk in the light of God, we must be in fellowship with God and our fellow man.

Learning To Be The Light 1 John 1:5-10 Intro. There’s a new show on television called Sleepy Hollow. Have any of you seen it? It’s loosely based on the old story of the legend of sleepy hollow and the headless horseman. When I say loosely, I mean really loosely. The story ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Martin Luther King: A Prophet To America

Contributed by Harold Miller on Dec 15, 2000

Though a flawed man, King inspired change in an entire nation through moral and spiritual appeal

"M L King: A Prophet to America" Haggai 1:1-4,12-15 2:1-9 [sermon notes. 1/94. Harold Miller, Corning NY] going to look at a prophet --from God-- to America. but first want us look (briefly) at prophet God sent to Isr . turn to Haggai 1 "1:1" when is this? who are these persons? 600 yrs ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Strength In Service

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jun 24, 2022

God has blessed us with the gift of masculine strength--not only physically, but with a crucial moral and spiritual responsibility--to be used only and always in the service of love.

You may have seen the maternity shirt that says, “A man did this to me, Oprah.” Men are responsible for a lot of things that determine the kind of world we live in, for better or worse. This morning, Father’s Day, I’d like to highlight the “better.” (I’ve never understood why someone would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Love

Contributed by Brian Lewis on Nov 27, 2008

A sermon on God’s love for us and how we should show it to others.

I want to look at love today and as Christians how do we represent what love really is. Turn to Romans 2:1-3 and mark that passage. We are going to start with Matthew 7:1-5 A recent poll done by the Barna research group showed that only 1 out of 5 non-Christian young adults say they consider the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Neighbor (Good Samaritan) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 22, 2008

Jesus tells a timeless tale of a man traveling a trecherous trail. Three hearts are found in this story: the hateful heart, hurried heart, and helpful heart.

The Loving Neighbor Robert Frost once wrote one of America’s most beloved poems. Since Mr. Frost left it untitled, some have called it The Road Not Taken, others call it The Road Less Traveled—I guess it’s a matter of perspective. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

Job Chapter 2

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 14, 2007

Job was a moral, wealthy, and godly man. As the story unfolds, his life was a bad movie script….

One of the most mesmerizing, puzzling, and unpopular passages in the Bible is, no doubt, the story of Job. Job was a moral, wealthy, and godly man. As the story unfolds, his life was a bad movie script…. Job2: 1 On another day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 7, 2018

Biblical or divine love is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word everywhere. It’s been the subject of plays and novels and poems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2021

We often think of love as some syrupy, sweet, tingly, sentimental, ooey, gooey feeling. Biblical or divine love, however, is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo ... otherwise known as "The Beatles" to us older folks … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

From Brokenness To Blessed Assurance : Walking From The Valley Of Despair Into The Assurance Of God’s Love

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 15, 2025

The advent season reminds us “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). One of the best ways to understand this promise is to study the contrast between Psalm 22 and Psalm 23. Join Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD in exploring this topic

For a video version of this sermon please visit https://youtu.be/_Kcb9O602Zg?si=dWrpr3vPUPDSMlns From Brokenness to Blessed Assurance: Walking from the Valley of Despair into the Assurance of God’s Love I once read of a traveler who lost his way while crossing a desert. As the sun went down, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love The Right Things

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Feb 7, 2012

We have become so desensitized by the word love. We throw the word "love" out so often, like an old man with gum for the neighborhood kids. We invest our emotions in things like: money, toxic relationships, popularity, health, selfhish motives and even th

Loving the Right Things I Cor. 13:1-13 Introduction: There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist