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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    The Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 4,759 views

    A LOOK AT JOHN THE BAPTIST IS HIS LAST DAYS AS HE STRUGGLED TO BELIEVE WHAT HE HAD DECLARED FOR HIS ENTIRE LIFE

    Matthew 11:2-14 – The Dark Night of the Soul 1. A 2. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 3. And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? 4. Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,522 views

    Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

    I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Light In A Dark Place

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,177 views

    Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world.

    20150104 2nd Sunday after Christmas B (Epiphany) Web Site Title: Light in a Dark Place Text: Isaiah 60:1-6 Thesis: Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world. This is the Season of Epiphany during which we mark the ways Jesus is made known. Epiphany means to show or to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting Him In The Dark!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 29, 2014
     | 5,010 views

    This darkness allowed by God, does not damage you, it helps you to grow in faith and knowledge of Christ!

    I don’t have to know the way…… Isaiah 50:10”Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.” I would like to split the above scripture into four points ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Hour Of The Power Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2013
    based on 25 ratings
     | 45,447 views

    Life can get dark. And that darkness can create doubt and fear in our lives. What can we do when life gets hard and there doesn't seem to be anyway out of the difficulties we face?

    OPEN: One woman told about her favorite spot at the local zoo. It was an exhibit called the House of Night. It was a place where you could see creatures of the night that would crawl and fly about, but because it held creatures of the night… it was nearly totally dark. She said that one very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Through The Dark Valley Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
     | 7,089 views

    This is the fifth message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines how the Lord leads us through the dark valleys.

    If you would, I would like you to give this question some serious thought. “What was the lowest point in your life?” That time when the light at the end of the tunnel turned out to be an oncoming train. You prayed and it seemed that those prayers never made it past the ceiling. You so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Dark Cloud Ministry Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2017
     | 6,960 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 7: 1 – 24

    John 7: 1 – 24 Dark Cloud Ministry 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee; for He did not want to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him. 2 Now the Jews’ Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brothers therefore said to Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Candle Is For Dark Places!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 16, 2017
     | 6,492 views

    The candle is designed to give itself for the light. The candle's worth is found in darker nights. Life is cruel, we must stay focused and forgive.

    THE CANDLE IS FOR DARK PLACES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LIFE CAN BE SO CRUEL... IS ALL WE SPEAK NEGATIVE STUFF? ARE YOU A HOPE GIVER AT HOME? A COMPUTER HAS WHAT EVER PROGRAMS YOU LOAD INTO IT. A CD or DVD has what you burn into it. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    The Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 6, 2022
     | 2,397 views

    The phrase “dark night of the soul” comes from a poem by St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), a Spanish Carmelite monk. According to the poet, the “dark night of the soul” is synonymous with traveling the “narrow way” that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:13-14.

    TITLE: THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL TEXT: 2 Cor. 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Separated From Darkness

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 27, 2022
     | 3,956 views

    When God commanded light to emerge, he did not discard darkness. He separated light from darkness and created day and night. The Lord that separated light from darkness will separate you from every work of darkness in Jesus name.

    TEXT: GENESIS 1:3-4 (NLT) "Then God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness." LIGHT AND DARKNESS When God created light, he did not discard darkness. He only separated light from darkness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    From Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,413 views

    IF CHRIST IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, then a world without CHRIST IS DARKNESS.

    All of us has a default hatred in darkness!!!! We don’t like being in the dark!!!! We don’t want to be in the dark!!! We get annoyed when we are put in a dark place! No one wants to be in dark! Yet, this is the dilemma of the world! This is the dilemma of human nature. We are in darkness! With ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Cramer avatar

    Light In The Dark World.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,158 views

    A message about being the light in the dark world we live in.

    Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Darkness

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023
     | 3,306 views

    This is the time you need to hear the hope of the gospel, the hope of salvation and deliverance, no matter how discouraged you may be. We can make right choices even in the midst of darkness. To be encouraged and strengthened with words of faith. Your present situation is not the end of the story.

    I have heard it said time and time again over the years by Christian and non-Christian alike, that we are living in dark times. When we speak of darkness it could refer to the evils of untold suffering, catastrophes, cruelty, corruption, and malevolence. We have seen evil taking place on a global ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Finding Joy In The Dark Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,699 views

    Message 1 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    I hope that since we gathered together last time that your week has been filled with perfect people, perfect circumstances, a stream of positivity coming from your favorite news source. But just in case that is not reality for some of you, you are in luck. Here’s why. We are beginning a new series ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Hope In Dark Times

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,665 views

    The objective of this message is to remind us that there remains a hope for the believer beyond their darkest hour.

    Today message is about a man named Job. The name Job means hated or persecuted. I. Job the Man He was a strange mixture: He was blessed and blameless. He was righteous and rich. He was successful and sacrificial. He had plenty and was prayerful. He had money and was merciful. II. What He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist