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  • It’s Dark Without The Light! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 4, 2017
     | 3,473 views

    It is painful to take an honest and complete look at life. We were meant for something better.

    It’s Dark Without the Light! (Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:8, 12:1, 7, 13-14) 1. A boy just attended his first wedding, and his friend asked him how many times a person can get married. “Sixteen times,” said the boy. “I heard it with my own ears: 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, and 4 poorer. 4+4+4+4=16. ...read more

  • How We Can Defeat The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,664 views

    How can we defeat the darkness? 1. Put a priority on prayer (vs. 1-5). 2. Rely on our Redeemer (vs. 6-16). 3. Strive to stick together (vs. 12-16). 4. Live in loyalty to the Lord (vs. 17).

    How We Can Defeat the Darkness Acts 12:1-17 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church April 6, 2014 (Revised Sept. 18, 2016) *Anybody paying any attention at all knows we are living in a time of growing darkness. A five-minute glance at the headlines is enough to prove that ...read more

  • Who's Afraid Of The Dark?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    Studies show that 11 percent of adults are still afraid of the dark. However, the fear of spiritual darkness may be a more common problem. Psalm 27:1 says the Lord is our light. Why should be afraid of the dark?

    WHO'S AFRAID OF THE DARK? Introduction: The natural tendency of human beings is to be afraid of the dark. Early humans were afraid of the darkness because of an unexpected attack from animals or enemies in the night. Researchers have concluded that fear of darkness is still due ...read more

  • "faith Starts In The Darkness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 51,163 views

    A sermon about being born again.

    “Faith Starts in the Darkness” John 3:1-21 The first Apartment I lived in after college was in a really old building. It was one room plus a bathroom. The refrigerator was in a closet. I slept on my boss’s army cot. One night, after I had turned out the lights and gotten into bed… …I ...read more

  • The Light That Overcomes All Darkness- Introduction

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
     | 772 views

    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    I find that we all want to understand what we can do when facing what seems to be at times an onslaught against us mentally and Spiritually. This can be true for those who have dealt with the thought of not being loved, as I did as a young boy. In my situation then as my “birth Father” was never ...read more

  • The Light That Overcomes Darkness - Father’s Series

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
     | 839 views

    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    Father’s While thinking on the concept of a “father’s affection”, I want to share what I found at Psychologotoday.com, Roland Warren, father of two sons and board member of National Fatherhood Initiative. Four things every son (daughter) needs to know: Does my son know that he matters to ...read more

  • Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,901 views

    In Part 2 of this series we look at the life of Abraham and how in his old age when God told him to step out into the darkness - the unknown - he did not hesitate or question God. He was surely comfortable in the dark.

    Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6; Genesis 12:1-4; Romans 4:1-4; Last month I preached a sermon to you titled “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” In that message I told you that if we are to walk in faith, we had to get very comfortable walking with God not knowing ...read more

  • Now, Our Salvation Is Nearer

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,010 views

    Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. So, let us push aside the deeds of dark, behave as the children of light, and clothe ourselves in the image of God. Let not this pandemic situation push you away from God, but let it bring you closer to Him and His salvation.

    Now, Our Salvation is nearer “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; For now, our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” Romans 13:11 We are entering into a testable moment of time in our lives. Not only in terms of virtual church services. Not ...read more

  • "Joseph In Potiphar's House" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 29,793 views

    Taming temptation

    "Joseph in Potiphar’s House" -Pastor Bob Leroe Joseph moves from the status of favorite son to slave; yet we hear no cry of despair, no accusation or complaint from him. His silence indicates character—he is trusting in God’s higher plan. We’re often quick to accuse God of being unfair or not ...read more

  • Victory Over Sin

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 14,821 views

    The difference between trials and temptations and how to overcome temptations. 4 facts about temptations

    1 Corinthians 10:13 Victory Over Sin Purpose Statement: To lead persons to becoming free from sins power. If you’ve ever had difficulty in dealing with a particular temptation or sin then this message is for you. I want to discuss with you having victory over temptation that leads to sin today. ...read more

  • Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,217 views

    Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

    Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

  • Watch Your Weak Moments Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,565 views

    Each of us experiences weak moments when we should not make deci¬sions. In a weak moment a dieter may see an appetizing dessert and yield to temptation.

    Title: Watch Your Weak Moments Text: "Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. And Jacob said, See me this day thy birthright. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do ...read more

  • Getting In The Fight

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    How are we to win the fight we face? This message looks at the 8 places in the NT that the Greek word “agonizomai” (translated "fight" in this verse) appears.

    A FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITUAL TRUTH: “Life is war.” - 1 Timothy 6:12 - "Fight the good fight of faith". - the verb “fight” is the Greek word “agonizomai”. - only appears 8 times in the NT. - where else does that Greek word appear and what do those passages teach us about the battle before ...read more

  • Non-Conformists (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    The call to living a holy lifestyle as a Christian Non-Conformist

    1And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God ...read more

  • Oh No

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    When Satan says Come on Down, Say Oh NO You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    “The time is right, the place is right, the price is right. Jesus come on down!” When the people of God faced opposition from their enemies, they either conformed, becoming like them, or they called on God to come down and deliver them. (Ps.144:4-6) Adam and Eve looked at the forbidden fruit and ...read more