Sermons on Resisting Darkness:

Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Jesus said, "I am the Light of the World." This is your Savior who died for you. He transforms us; he leads us. He is Light for everyone. Do you have him in your life?

Opening illustration: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb in 1879. Twenty-two years later, in 1901, one of the newfangled gadgets was hung and turned on in the Livermore, Calif., Fire Department. It’s still there, and still on. The old bulb has almost never been turned off in 117 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Path Through The Deep Waters Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This psalm is a lifeline for the doubting heart, showing that the way through the deep waters of despair is paved by remembering God's mighty acts of salvation.

Introduction: The Dark Night of the Soul There are times in our walk with God that are not filled with sunshine and easy praise. There are seasons of spiritual darkness, what some have called "the dark night of the soul." It's a time when God feels distant, our prayers feel like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Pure Eye

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 16, 2025

It is hard to see the good in the world when the bad gets the attention.

A Pure Eye Luke 11:33 - 36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 34 “Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Eyesight Spiritually

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 10, 2025

In this passage of scripture, the Lord used the image of eyes to convey an important spiritual principle that we need to consider. We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us in this PHYSICAL WORLD, but it is EQUALLY IMPORTAN IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD.

Illus: Because our eyesight is so crucial to us, He created the eye so it can be protected. For example: • God placed our eyes lower than our forehead so our eyes can be protected by our forehead. • God gave us eyebrows for the purpose to help keep moisture, such as sweat and rain, out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation: Samson's Downfall

Contributed by William Jones on Mar 3, 2008

A Message on how to avoid falling into temptation.

Temptation: Samson’s Downfall How to avoid yielding to temptation Good morning! Thank you Pastor for giving me this opportunity to teach God’s Word this morning. I would like to talk about a familiar character in scripture this morning. Samson is name of this man. I am sure that most everyone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Trumps Temptation

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008

Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds By The Sea

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 19, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost and the parable of the weeds.

Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 18 – 23 / Seeds By The Sea Intro: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what he said. One evening during a reception, he decided to try an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trojan Horses Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Being aware of the sneak spiritual attacks

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 3 Trojan Horses Joshua 7 Sunday, October 11, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee First week’s Fighter Verse James 4:7, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Last week’s Fighter Verse: I John 3:18, “Dear children, let us not love with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Things To Remember About Satan And His Helpers

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 24, 2009

In the midst of an attack by satan and his forces, we need to remember three things.

THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT SATAN AND HIS HELPERS Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 12 Introduction: • Sunday morning March 29, I made a statement – “we are under attack” • In past 6 months: o Dealt with a crime spree in church neighborhood and my neighborhood o Deaths of loved ones o Family members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Attacks Of Satan

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

This message looks at the different areas in which Satan attacked Job.

The Attacks Of Satan Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:1-5 Introduction: Two worldy men saw an elderly churchgoer coming down the street. One man pointed toward her. “I’ll bet you can’t mention anybody that old Miss Thompson can’t find something good to say about” The ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

No Culpes Al Diablo

Contributed by Enrique Marquez on Sep 27, 2009

el cristiano tiene el poder para resistir la tentatcion

FECHA : Febrero 9, 2002 LUGAR : elFARO EXPONE : Rev. Enrique Marquez TEXTO : Santiago 1:13-15 TEMA : La culpa es tuya, no del diablo INTRODUCCIÓN: Una madre le dijo a su hijo, que no fuera a nadar al rió. Mas tarde el muchacho llega a la casa y la madre nota su pelo y el traje de baño ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving Temptation Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 15, 2009

Surviving temptation when it comes.

Genesis 39.1-12 Survivor: Surviving Temptation 1. Before I start preaching this morning, I wanted to let you know that we had some fruit given to us this week. And we felt so blessed, we wanted to share it with someone here today, so, if you would like it, just come on up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Instruction On Anger

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christians should know how to manage their anger.

INSTRUCTION ON ANGER EPHESIANS 4:26-27 ILLUSTRATION Anyone can become angry. That is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose and in the right way—that is not easy.—Aristotle In line with these statements, let us find ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mardi Gras Or Shrove Tuesday?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2020

The season we begin tomorrow is a time to draw near to God so that He can draw near to us.

Tuesday of the 7th Week in Course Mardi Gras Passions. We don’t hear much about that plural noun lately. Oh, the word “passion” turns up in seamy novels and videos, I suppose. And those of us for whom the Catholic religion, the word “passion” stirs up thoughts of the torture Jesus had to undergo ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:1-10, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Catholic

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 9- "Someone Is Always Watching" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 9 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 9 “Someone is always watching” I want to thank each of you for the warm and loving reception you gave to Brother Mark and Dee last week. They truly enjoyed being here and were very complimentary about the entire experience Patti and I were warmly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist