Sermons on Rules Of Darkness:

Spiritual Zombies, Arise! (Ephesians 5:3-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 29, 2025

When we are saved, we move from death to life. When we go back to our old way of life, we become as a people who are dead, living in the dark. Paul urges, rise from the dead, and let Jesus' light shine on you again.

This week, we continue our Ephesians study, and we find ourselves picking up midstream in Paul's argument. What we've seen up to this point, is that God is a good and loving God, who acts rightly toward his people, showing them grace and kindness. And God is the process of creating one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

I Am The Light Of The World – Light In The Darkness – John 9 - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Greater sin leads to greater darkness. A man in darkness can not find his way. The Lord would work in the light of the day with man’s darkness, so that the night of his darkness would become like the light of the day. Jesus is the Light of the World.

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS – JOHN 9 - PART 1 THE INTRODUCTION: The very first mention for “I am the light of the world” is this one – {{John 8 v 12 Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:3-4, John 9:5, Genesis 1:2-3, Jeremiah 4:23, Genesis 1:4, Job 24:13-16, John 3:19-21, John 1:1-10, Job 12:22, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 42:16, Matthew 4:16, John 12:35-36, John 12:46, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 5:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2008

What is a "counselor"? And what difference is Jesus as our "wonderful counselor" from the many good "counselors" listen to every day?

OPEN: The year was 1809. The world was in an upheaval. Napoleon was sweeping through Austria and soldiers from many countries were dying on the battlefield. The fate of entire kingdoms and nations hung in the balance and the world seemed on the very edge of collapse It was 1809... And in that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Tim Gesicki on Nov 9, 2000

Preparing the way for the establishment of God's Kingdom rule in the life of the believer

Prepare The Way Mal. 4:4 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. And he will turn… There were 500 or so years between the closing of the Old Testament in the book of Malachi until the ministry of John the Baptist. All of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin Crouches At Our Door

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

Sin desires to destroy. We must rule over sin.

SIN CROUCHES AT OUR DOOR (Outline) July 16, 2023 – Pentecost 7 – GENESIS 4:3-12 INTRO.: In the middle of our text today our theme jumps out at us. “…sin is crouching at the door…” The Lord God warns believers about the danger of sin. We always need to hear the Lord’s warning that sin is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The "Character" Of Light Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Earth That Was, And Is, And Is To Come

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Apr 12, 2023

Did the perfect God, in whom is no darkness at all, create the earth without form and void and covered with darkness?

THE EARTH THAT WAS, AND IS, AND IS TO COME (by brother Tarran Dookie) Gen 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep... The first verse of Genesis tells us that God created the heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipated Reign Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 8, 2001

Using Isaiah’s prophecy we can anticipate Christ’s millennial rule on earth by first allowing Christ to rule our hearts and lives.

EDEN. THE GARDEN. PARADISE. THE PLACE CREATED BY GOD IN WHICH HE SAID "IT IS GOOD!" A PLACE THAT DEFINED PERFECTION AND HOLINESS. A PLACE WHERE GOD COULD DWELL AND COMMUNE WITH HIS CREATION. A PLACE OF PEACE THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN AND IS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE DUE TO HUMANITIES DESTRUCTIVE CHOICE TO ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting Along Together Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 9, 2008

Jesus gives his followers rules for the community to live by. They are good rules as we strive to live our Christian lives together in ministry and fellowship

Matthew 18:15-20 INTRODUCTION For the last several Sundays, we have been seeing examples of great faith and discussing how such faith applies to our lives today. In the story of Jesus beckoning Peter to walk on water, we learned that great faith involves getting out of the boat. The story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of Despair...hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006

Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Eaten By Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2022

Talk about the dark places of the earth and about the light for those dark places (Outline adapted from Phil Young of Illinois)

HoHum: An American was visiting in a 3rd world country. While walking down the street, he was surprised to see a native reading the Bible. “My good man,” he said. “In my country, that book is considered out of date.” The native responded, “My good man, if that book is considered out of date in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20, Psalm 74:7, 1 Samuel 5:3-4, Romans 1:29-31, John 8:12, John 12:46, Romans 2:12, Romans 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

When we pray Your kingdom come we are saying, “Lord rule us by Your Spirit”. Luke shows us how we allow this rule to take place.

Message Luke 17:20-21 “Your Kingdom Comes” History has such a powerful impact doesn’t it. In Australia 26th January 1788 is celebrated as Australia Day – the day our nation was born. But for some people, especially those with an Aboriginal heritage, the day is also known as invasion day. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 14, 2003

Jesus, the Lighthouse in the dark world

Stody 16-02-03 I am the Light of the World (Jn 9:5) Mars Bar Question: There is a famous oil painting related to our theme today which was painted in Great Britain. Can you guess what it is called? Here are some clues 1. There are three original copies 2. The first copy was painted between ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Shining As Stars

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Jul 30, 2016

We are stars in this dark world.

Shining as stars Philippians 2:12-15(NRSV) Shining as Lights in the World 12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Creeatures Of The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

John 4:5-42 "Creatures of the Light" Last week we talked about how the Gospel of John uses the metaphors of darkness and light over and over again in deeply symbolic ways. For instance, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist