Sermons on Rules Of Darkness:

What Is The Light Of Life?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

Walking in the light of life means being delivered from the confusion, deception, and darkness of this world. It implies living with divine clarity and purpose, empowered by the knowledge and presence of Christ.

WHAT IS THE LIGHT OF LIFE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:12 "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." Supporting Texts: John 1:4-5, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 60:1-3, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transfigured, Triumphant And Taxed - Matthew 17 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2025

Following the SON from Mountaintop to the Valley and Marketplace. Jesus reveals His Divine Glory, His Power over darkness, and His Humility in submission to earthly systems.

2025.07.13. Sermon Notes. Transfigured, Triumphant, and Taxed – MATTHEW 17.1-27 Following the Son from Mountaintop to the Valley and Marketplace. William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 17:1-27, John 17:24, Luke 1:17 BIG IDEA: Jesus reveals His Divine glory, His power over darkness, and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-27, John 17:24, Luke 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respond To The Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To explores the divine authority of Jesus, His power to overcome death and darkness, and our hope of resurrection in Him, urging us to respond to His call in our lives.

Good morning, family. We're going to dive deep into the heart of John 11:38-44 today, talking about "Responding to the Call of Jesus," "The Power of Jesus to Overcome Darkness" and "The Hope of Resurrection in Jesus." It's a powerful section of Scripture that beautifully highlights Jesus' divine ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Topics: Get Up, Live

Be Blameless PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to actively work on their personal salvation, live blameless lives, and glorify God through their actions, shining as lights in a dark world.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage from Philippians. I love how Arnold J. Toynbee once said, "Man's true end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever." This quote perfectly captures the heart of our message today. Let's read the passage together: "Therefore, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Topics: Salvation

The Song Of Simeon: The Cradle And The Cross

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

A sermon built on "God's resolutions" and promises. The holy family keep the Jewish rules for purification. Visited the temple. Simeon for tells the future. Herod seeks to dismantle God's resolutions and fails.

In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-32 Christmas I “The Song of Simeon: The Cradle & The Cross” Well, here we are almost at the then end of another year. Do I still say “Merry Christmas” or do I greet you with “Happy New Year”? Liturgically we are still in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-45, Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Testimony Vs. Discipleship

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

We are not called to be so called CHRISTIAN. We are CALLED to use the AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. To RULE over all CREATIONS. To take Dominion over SATAN! “We are not just CALLED to be SAVED. Rather, we are CHOSEN to PREACH the GOSPEL anytime, anywhere and

Acts 15:16-17(NKJV) 16 “ ‘After this I WILL RETURN and WILL REBUILD the TABERNACLE of David, which has fallen down; I WILL REBUILD its RUINS, And I WILL SET IT UP; 17 So that the REST of MANKIND may seek the LORD, Even all the GENTILES who are CALLED by My name,’ Says the LORD who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:16-17

Denomination: *other

Antiochus Iv Epiphanes: The Antichrist Of The Old Testament

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire and is undoubtedly one of the greatest prototypes of the Antichrist in all of God’s Word.

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire. He is referred to as the “little horn” in Daniel 8:9. The name Epiphanes means the “Illustrious One,” although his contemporaries nicknamed him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 1: Famines And Failures Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2019

The time of the Judges have been referred to as “Israel’s Dark Ages.” Yet nestled in this awful, violent period of Israel's history is a beautiful love story. A story of romance, restoration, redemption.

Famines and Failures Series: Sermon 1 of the book of Ruth Chuck sligh June 2, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

Humans have a hard time following rules. It is in our nature to rebel because we are self-centered and curious. But, sadly enough for us there are consequences. Either we can follow God's commands, or we'll suffer the consequences.

Introduction: God was preparing to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Because of God’s love and covenant with Abraham, God shared with Abraham what was going to happen. Abraham asked God to spare the city if 50 righteous could be found, but there were not 50 righteous. Abraham tried 45, then 40, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Marriage Marvelous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

What a wife is and does determines more in a marriage than any other factor. She is the star at the wedding, and must go on being the star, for when she falls the sky is dark indeed.

Some little girls were having a great time playing wedding. They had a couple of bridesmaids, a bride and a maid of honor. The mother of one of the girls observed that the groom was conspicuous by his absence, and she asked, "What about the groom?" One child quickly replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Paul - The Model Mailman

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 9, 2007

Paul epitomizes the ideal scriptural mailman as it can be said, "Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night can keep this courageous courier from the swift completion of his appointed task."

Paul - The Ideal Mailman (Acts 28) Mitchell Kendall engraved this famous saying on the New York City post office, taken from Herodutus about the diligence of the Persian mailmen during the heat of their battles with the Greeks in 500 B.C. "Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, nor dark ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today Vs Tomorrow? New Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2024

3 days in a big fish, new hope. 3 days in a grave, new hope, never give up, try again... Jesus gives new hope. 3 days in a dark grave.

TODAY VS TOMORROW, TOMORROW #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TODAY MAY APPEAR CRUEL, HANG IN THERE JOY IS COMING. This too shall pass. Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Jonah 2:9-10, John 19:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Lesson 4) Elijah: An Encounter Out Of Discouragement

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Elijah ran into the desert because Queen Jezebel threatened to kill him. He encountered God, not in a mighty force to destroy the evil rule of Jezebel, but in a still, small voice to send Elijah back into service.

A. INTRODUCTION: I KINGS 19:3-18 1. Miraculous food. God provided for Elijah’s needs. "The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook" (I Kings 17:6). 2. Miraculous source. "The barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Samaritans

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 22, 2001

When it comes to having people as a part of his kingdom: 1. God breaks all the rules. 2. God wants everyone to know him. 3. God wants us to open our eyes.

Times are changing, and it is rocking our country to the core. Cultural shifts are happening so fast that most of us cannot keep track of them. The country that our grandparents loved and grew up in no longer exists. It used to be that you graduated from high school and worked for one company ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Not Of Lords ---Not Of Swords

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2007

God is looking for more than bosses to lay down rules. God is looking for more than swords to cut ears off those coming in force. God wants you to know Him personally.

NOT OF LORDS --- NOT OF SWORDS --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD HAS MADE A CHOICE. GOD’S SYSTEM IS NOT OF LORDS AND SWORDS. MANY WOULD DIE FOR THE LORD? THEY JUST WON’T LIVE FOR HIM? DO YOU DESIRE AN ADVISORY POSITION WITH GOD? BOSS OR SERVANT? A. God has often baffled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God