Sermons on Overcoming The Darkness:

God Preserves His Promise Even In Dark Times Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

2 Kings 11 teaches us that even in the darkest seasons, God’s covenant is not at risk. When the enemy tries to destroy divine purpose, God hides what is precious and preserves it for the appointed time.

GOD PRESERVES HIS PROMISE EVEN IN DARK TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 11:1-21 Supporting Texts: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 33:11; Revelation 12:4-6 INTRODUCTION: The eleventh chapter of 2 Kings opens in a grim atmosphere. The wicked queen Athaliah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Disaster Of The Dark Lamp - Matthew 6:22-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 4, 2024

Your hidden attitudes and your way of looking at things will color all the data before it reaches your brain, so that you will never see things properly unless you have a generous, honest outlook. This message will alert your soul to the deadly dangers of greedy attitudes.

Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and eating destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and eating do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

A Song Book For The Soul's Dark Night

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon provides a biblical roadmap for the soul's dark night, charting a journey from the raw, painful cry of "How long?" to the defiant, faith-filled choice to declare, "I will sing".

A Songbook for the Soul's Dark Night Introduction: We are no strangers to the feeling of waiting. We know what it's like to be stuck in traffic, looking at the clock, inching forward, wondering, "How long is this going to take?" We know the sound of the city, the constant roar of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Plagues Continue Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 2, 2025

Locust and Darkness and there is one more plague promised.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 10 The Plagues Continue (Part 4) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-25–2025 Intro Over the past month, we have been studying God’s response to Pharaoh’s taunt: “Who is the Lord, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 16, 2011

One of the dark emotions we need to learn to overcome is fear. Fear is a tool Satan uses to keep us from reaching the great potential God has for us.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • We are approaching the time of the year where the focus in our country tends to lead toward things that scare us. • Halloween is coming up in October and during that time of the year we see a lot of the new scary movies come out, children will go out into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Through Christ Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that our faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to overcome the world's evil and darkness, as we see life through the lens of His love and power.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful truth that our faith in Jesus Christ has the power to overcome the world and all its evil. We will be focusing on the words penned by the Apostle John in 1 John 5:4-5, which speaks of victory through faith in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Topics: Victorious Life

The Need Of Intensive Prayers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

Prayer is the life-wire of every believer. It is not merely a spiritual exercise but a divine lifeline through which we commune with God, enforce His will on earth, and overcome the forces of darkness.

THE NEED OF INTENSIVE PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, Jeremiah 33:3, Acts 12:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Saw The Light

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002

The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Endure Hardship

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014

The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conquering The Unconquerable

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

Jerusalem, in the hands of the Jebusites, represents for every child of God, those “unconquerable things” that has taken up residence in our lives.

INTRO: 1. When we think of Jerusalem we think of it as the pearl and glory of all Israel. a. No other place in the world is considered as sacred by so many as is Jerusalem. (Three world Religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islamics) b. Few places in the world has there been more blood-shed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:6-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Seven Churches Of Revelation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 19, 2021

This message will look at: 1. What Jesus said to the Seven Churches 2. The security of the Born-Again Christian 3. What repentance and salvation mean.

The book of Revelation tells us about seven churches that are examples of what a church should do, and not do, to be healthy, growing, and vibrant with the anointing of God. This message will look at what Jesus said to the churches, the security of the Born-Again Christian, and what repentance and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8, Exodus 20:2-5, Matthew 7:16-23, Revelation 3:1-22, Revelation 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Remove Trash, Bugs & Weeds But How About Darkness?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 20, 2009

Children often want darkness removed because they fear what they cannot see. For adults the darkness is more of a friend. Jesus is the remover of darkness but the light of the world is still waiting for many to see it. Sometimes it is hard even for Christ

Open up the yellow pages and you can find a ton of listings that will remove pretty much whatever you want removed. There are ads for chimney sweeps to remove built up grime. There are people willing and able to remove insects, weeds, garbage, wallpaper, old fixtures, homes, cars and even bad ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How Jesus Taught His Disciples To Be Overcomers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus taught His disciples to be upbeat, confident and strong in the power of our heavenly Father.

1. Jesus taught His disciples to be upbeat, confident and strong in the power of our heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus said, "In this world  you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) With the power of Christ we can prevail over any problem. The Lord Jesus gave us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God To Overcome Resistance Of The Christian Lifestyle

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005

There is resistance today. Resistance from the world and the devil. Neither of them want us to live an overcoming abundant Christian lifestyle. When we do God receives Glory and we gain victory in Jesus. 3 Things to be aware of the resitance and ultima

Intro: Since the freeing of Iraq we have seen resistance from terrorists. These terrorists do not belong to Iraq as citizens. They are instead Syrians, Iranians, Jordanians, etc.. They resist the setting up of a free Iraq! Yet they do not even belong to the nation of Iraq. How much that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How God Helps You Overcome Fear

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

God gives you the strength to overcome your fears.

How God Helps You Overcome Fear Psalm 46:1-11 History of this Psalm This hymn (A Mighty Fortress is Our God) is one of the most significant in church history. It was written by Martin Luther on his way to the Diet of Worms. He was invited to this meeting by the Holy Roman Emperor and the pope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist