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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Walking In Dark Places

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

    Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope In A Dark World

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,126 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

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    Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost

    20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Genesis 32:22-31 Luke 18:1-8 "The Dark Night of the Soul" "The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Surviving Dark Valleys Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,158 views

    5th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    SURVIVING DARK VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: (Play 2:40 & fade of “Tears of Heaven” by Eric Clapton - lyrics on powerpoint) I am a fan of Eric Clapton’s music but until this week I didn’t know what motivated Eric to write the song we just heard. “Tears of Heaven” won Eric Clapton a 1993 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Leonard Cook avatar

    Holiness In The Mist Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    How to live a Holy Life in the mist of a darkness world.

    Holiness In the Mist of Darkness Opening: There a big diffence between light and darkiness. Have you ever heard of "cave blackness" and the "noon day sun." Cave of the winds has a tur and when you go down deep in the caves and they turn off the lights you can see your hand in font of the your ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Out Of The Darkness And Into The Light

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    IN JESUS WE MOVE FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

    OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT ISAIAH 9: 1-7 SUNDAY PM DECEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHOEVER STARTED THIS WHOLE CHRISTMAS THING…(E-mail) TRANSITION THOUGHT: Christmas is not always a time of light. For many it is a time of darkness. Before Jesus came there was definite darkness. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Hours Of Darkness

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 56,461 views

    Do you know why there were three hours of darkness while Jesus was on the cross? Do you know what took place during those three dark hours? Find out in this message.

    THREE HOURS OF DARKNESS By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. [Today’s text] Matthew 27:45-53 "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Crow avatar

    Light In A World Of Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 387 ratings
     | 123,608 views

    In todays world of darkness, there is a need for light. Jesus is the light of the world. We need to light our world around us with His light.

    The Light in a World of Darkness John 8:12 October 27, 2002 Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dark Side Of Power

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,831 views

    David, Pt. 4

    THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Light For A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,953 views

    God provides light for all who would have their darkness revealed.

    Scripture Introduction The first words of God recorded in the Bible are: “Let there be light.” Later we find that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1John 1.5). Darkness universally symbolizes sin and death; light corresponds to life and holiness and purity. Thus King David sings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Light In Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    Isaiah has a prophecy that helps identify the Messiah, and shows God’s characteristics. This prophecy also is something for us to take notice of, as reflectors of God’s light.

    Have you ever visited a maze. Every now and again as a family we seem to end up at one. And over the years I have learnt three things from our visit to a maze. One you don’t want to be in a hurry, being in a hurry will often make the place more frustrating and less enjoyable. Secondly make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    One Dark Blot

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,007 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

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    When Darkness Falls

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    A look at Jesus’ warning to beware the darkness and realizing that it was at dark when Judas betrayed Him.

    “When Darkness Falls” *God was moving in a mighty way at a church in Florida. At one point during a service, an image of the face of Jesus appeared on the wall behind the pulpit. The people were amazed and many people were saved and added to the Kingdom as a result of the manifest presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Seeing Through The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    This is a time of profound darkness, when many things we have depended on fail. We may be among the curious crowd or the concerned companions, but we will eventually see. Who will be the next converted centurion?

    When you are suddenly plunged into darkness, that darkness is profound, and you cannot see anything. But wait a while, let your eyes adjust, and if there is a glimmer of light anywhere, you will begin to see and you will make your way through. The darkness will not be quite as dismal as you first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Dark The Night

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,986 views

    This sermon is about hope of the second coming.

    Let’s begin this morning by reading John 1 beginning in verse 1 and continuing to verse 9. John 1:1-9 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has ...read more

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