Sermons on Mystery Of Darkness:

Hidden Mystery (Job 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

Do the wise really understand God?

Is God’s wisdom often a hidden mystery even to the wisest of us? Do simplistic answers reveal our ignorance? Let’s begin in Job 12. Did Job mock Zophar for talking down to him, for treating him as a joke? Job responded: Surely you are the people, and wisdom will die with you. I am also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Incarnation Made Real

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 4, 2013

A short sermon contrasting a new born baby with the depth of the wonder of God's nature.

As some of you know, my wife and I had our first baby in August - Joanna. She’s such a little thing: defenceless, can’t move very far on her own, can’t feed, drink or clothe herself, can’t talk, and doesn’t know the Christmas story. But she has got out attention, not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual "know-It-Alls" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019

Being a spiritual “know-it-all” keeps me from knowing the One who knows it all

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Show You A Mystery

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2020

A study in Psalm 46: 8 - 27

Genesis 46: 8 – 27 I show you a Mystery 8 Now these were the names of the children of Israel, Jacob and his sons, who went to Egypt: Reuben was Jacob’s firstborn. 9 The sons of Reuben were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 10 The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Knows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's timing, staying alert in faith, and fulfilling our God-given mission, as guided by Mark 13:24-37.

Good morning, my dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, breaking bread in fellowship and worship. We have a wonderful opportunity today to engage with God's word, to let it speak to us, to let it shape us and mold us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on Mark 13:24-37. “But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Mystery, Timing

Man's Foolishness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and wisdom of God revealed through the cross, challenging human understanding of suffering and wisdom.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the profound wisdom of God's Word. There is a quote that I am particularly fond of by the renowned preacher, Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Mystery, Cross

The Mystery? Y'all Come Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

Objective Justification, Jews/Gentiles

The Mystery? Y’all Come Epiphany Eph. 3:1-12 † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace and mercy, in this new year, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Left in the Dark? As Kay gets hopefully closer and closer to the point where William will be born, I find myself thinking about what his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Clearly Enlightened Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

8th in the series dealing with God's enlightenment of belivers in including them in the mysteries of the universe.

Mystery Revealed Eph 1:8-10 REVIEW I woke up Saturday morning with some different applications of the message on grace that were in the original notes what had already been printed. I am including them here so that you will have them to review. Application to the message of Grace 1. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Trinity Sunday - The Mystery Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2023

The concept of the Trinity is a profound mystery that theologians have grappled with for centuries. While we may not fully understand it, we must believe by faith what God has revealed to us because His word is truth.

TRINITY SUNDAY Today on Trinity Sunday, we gather to celebrate the Holy Trinity of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The concept of the Trinity is a profound mystery that theologians have grappled with for centuries. While we may not fully understand it, we must believe by faith what God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, John 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Moves In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2006

Proposition: It may sound like a cliche, but we need to let go and let God.

GOD MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS Text: Gen. 29:1-30 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 29:1-15 2. There is a story about West Side Baptist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska. Normally all of the good choir people came to church on Wednesday night to practice, and they tended to be early, well before the 7:30 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

Mystery Babylon, The Protest Begins Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 15, 2015

Eventually people get it: You must come out of Babylon. Here is the story of those first heroes of the Protestant Reformation, who saw Babylon, protested, and were forced out. Thank God for them.

PART THREE: WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST 1300-1870 THIRTY-SEVEN: THE CALL "OUT OF HER" BEGINS The light which manifests itself to many individuals within the church slowly becomes such a burning glow that, combining with the loss of prestige of the Papacy, and the growing political tensions, it can no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Mystery

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 1, 2008

Message about the mystery of the Incarnation - specifically focusing on the "Why"

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 1 - The Mystery John 1:1-14 November 30, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Anybody here like a good mystery? I like watching them on TV or the movies, and I especially like reading them. I like ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 18, 2004

God’s Providence is PERSONAL, PATIENT, PERFECT. God’s Peace comes thru being SAVED, and SECURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MysteriesOfProvidence.html We looked at Ch. 11 last week…I put up my sermons each wk. in an accordion folder…so you could say this week I filed ch. 11! There’s a very interesting triangle around the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Christ (Colossians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 22, 2024

What is the mystery hidden from ages and generations? Let's find out in Colossians 1.

Into whose kingdom have we been brought? Upon whom do we base our faith? What form of circumcision is still relevant? What kinds of rules do people try to bring into the church? What are some examples? How should Christians live? What is missing that we are divided into so many denominations? What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist