Sermons on Rules Of Darkness:

Children Of Light

Contributed by Thadius Sales on Mar 27, 2020

Out of the darkness comes the light. Every workday, at dawn’s early light, Kevin Napier crawls into a long, black hole. Coal mining is safer than it used to be, though it’s still dusty and dirty, and there’s always concern that something terrible could happen deep inside a cramped shaft.

Ephesians 5:8–14 NRSV 8 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord, you are light. Live as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. 10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 8:12, John 3:20

Denomination: United Methodist

Rescued And Transferred (November 24, 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus came to rescue us and transfer us from the realm of darkness into His kingdom. We cannot be transferred into His kingdom unless we have been rescued from the realm of darkness.

RESCUED AND TRANSFERRED Text: Colossians 1:11 – 20 Someone (Rev. Dr. Faye E. Schott) uses the analogy of an avalanche to help explain the rescue operation that this passage of scriptures talks about. “We are helpless to save ourselves from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"god With Us: The Light Of The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2020

A sermon about light, darkness and the eternal Word.

“God with Us, The Light of the World” John 1:1-14 Do you know that within our solar system we are the 4th largest planet? 93 million miles away from us is our star—the sun. The sun is a pretty big star but it is no-where near as big as some of the other stars we know about. One such star is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Dawn From High Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 9, 2020

Zacharias' Prophetical song is very rich in spiritual enlightenment. we are concentrating on important ones in this sermon. Read further to know the beauties of the Messianic Kingdom.

Text: Luke 1:67-80 Theme: Dawn from High I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Prophetical Song of Zacharias has many facets of truth about the Messianic kingdom. But here I would like to touch three things: Life in Darkness Shadow of Death, and Dawn from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection: The King Is Alive Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 10, 2019

You ask me what is the most important feature or belief of the Christian faith, and I will say without a doubt, it is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Disprove it, and the entire belief system disintegrates.

The Resurrection Mark 16:1-7 The King is Alive John 3:16: “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever will believe in Him will not perish, but have everlasting and eternal life.” 1 Peter 3:18: “For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Christmas Because We Have A Problem With Darkness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 21, 2019

This second message in the series deals with the need for Christmas in order to deal with the problem of Darkness

WE NEED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE MAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH DARKNESS Colossians 1:13 (NIV) For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 6:12, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Like Stars

Contributed by Larry Hale on Sep 5, 2022

God wants his church to be a strong, unified family with the common goal of reaching lost souls and disciplining new BELIEVERS by being the light of CHRIST to everyone we encounter.

Shine Like Stars – August 28, 2022 – Larry Hale, Sr. Pastor Glenvale Church of God, Marysville PA Philippians 2:12-18 NIV This year’s theme for Camp Yolijwa was “Shine Like Stars”. The name for the theme came from Philippians chapter 2 verses 14 and 15. This morning I would like dig a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40, Philippians 2:12-18

Uncertainty

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 11, 2023

We all have moments and seasons of uncertainty. Jesus will walk us through if we stick with him. I modified this sermon from the notes of my friend Pastor Paul Rivero.

Uncertainty I. TEXT: Luke 8:40-56 (NKJV) "So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 24, 2023

Every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. So man’s great need is to see the Light of the world. Thus, our study.

Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. - We can’t see into the future or into the next world. - We can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - We can’t see the real ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms: When Darkness Is Your Only Friend (Psalms Of Disorientation: Part 3) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 12, 2021

The basis of this sermon is a sermon preached by Tim Keller on Psalm 88.

When Darkness Is My Only Friend Introduction Warning: I want to build your faith, but my first point of this sermon is a real downer. The book of Psalms is filled with desperate prayers. There are personal laments and corporate laments. It is in these that the psalmists express their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Low Can We Get? Are We Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2022

Are low can we get? Jesus Christ is coming again? Is the church ready? Are you ready?

HOW LOW CAN WE GO? ARE WE READY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US STUDY THE IMMINENT RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR IN 8 AREAS OR CATEGORIES. • 1. THE DARKNESS AND GOD HATERS… The Bible is considered HATE SPEECH. • 2. WITHIN THE CHURCH… • 3. IN WORLD ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 1:29-32, Genesis 6:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Personas Que Se Rebelan Contra La Luz

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 22, 2021

El que me rechaza y no recibe la luz de la verdad (la palabra de Dios) será juzgado por esa misma palabra en el último día. Aquellos que conocen la luz pero decidieron rebelarse contra la luz también serán juzgados en gran medida.

PERSONAS QUE SE REBELAN CONTRA LA LUZ "Hay quienes se rebelan contra la luz; no conocen sus caminos ni permanecen en sus caminos". (Trabajo 24:13) Dios es el Creador del mundo y de cada persona en él; "La tierra es del Señor, y toda su plenitud, el mundo y los que moran ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:13, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Les Gens Qui Se Rebellent Contre La LumiÈre (People That Rebel Against The Light) - French

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 22, 2021

Celui qui me rejette et ne reçoit pas la lumière de la vérité (la parole de Dieu) sera jugé par ce même mot au dernier jour. Ceux qui connaissent la lumière mais qui ont décidé de se rebeller contre la lumière seront jugés beaucoup aussi.

LES GENS QUI SE REBELLENT CONTRE LA LUMIÈRE « Il ya ceux qui se rebellent contre la lumière; ils ne connaissent pas ses voies ni ne se conforment à ses chemins. (Poste 24:13) Dieu est le Créateur du monde et de toute personne en elle; « La terre est du Seigneur, ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:13, Luke 24:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Act Of War

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Have a good Thanksgiving? • Turkey or ham debate? • Turkey, ham, goat debate? • Venison or bacon debate? Both please!

You don’t need to answer these questions out loud. I’m going to ask you to be honest with yourself: • Do you ever grow tired of hearing sermons about Christmas? • Do you kind of glaze when you know you are about to hear the same story you’ve heard so many times? • On the flipside, what was the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Revelation 12:1-17

Great Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 30, 2023

The world of darkness looks for its dawn . The world of strife, sufferings and despair looks for redemption of light. Jesus the great Light has come again on the earth. Let this season of Christmas bring joy.

Great Light Isaiah 9:1-2 Happy seasonal greetings! The background of Isaiah 7:1-9:7: In 734-732 BCE, Ahaz the king of Judah faced attack from Israel and Syria, so he considered seeking the aid of Assyria. So, he wanted to have an alliance with the “Evil Empire” of his day. Isaiah urged Ahaz to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Methodist