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  • Dr. Jeremy Simpson avatar

    Serving Diligently Midst Spiritual Decline

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,108 views

    In this Psalm we have a loud cry to the Lord for help in the midst of spiritual decline. The golden age of a country materially may be a dark age morally.

    SERVING DILIGENTLY MIDST SPIRITUAL DECLINE PSALM 12:1-8 Introduction: In this Psalm we have a loud cry to the Lord for help in the midst of spiritual decline. The golden age of a country materially may be a dark age morally. During the reign of David, Israel reached its height militarily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Rejoicing In The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,945 views

    Paul is writing from prison; however, he gives every believer hope in the mist of darkness. Verse upon verse teaching the book of Philippians.

    Rejoicing in the Peace of God Text: Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Tip Of The Spear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,765 views

    There are people who form the tip of the spear, taking the gospel into very dark places. But what about the rest of us? What is the task for the shaft of the spear?

    Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Intro: “You’ve got to walk that lonesome valley. You’ve got to walk it by yourself. Oh, nobody else can walk it for you. You’ve got to walk it by yourself.” 1. that may be what we will experience, but it is not what is supposed to happen. 2. there is a poignancy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Preparing A Vacant Church For The Next Step

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    Outliing the need to work together even when there are people we do not like are part of the team. Put the armour of light on and bury the clock of darkness.

    A church that has a vacancy can often cause worry to its members especially nowadays as we search for the right person to come and fill the vacancy. In the days of old, it used to be a whole lot easier to fill a vacant pulpit; we went to the Union and asked them who they had available? Who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Turn Your Lights On Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    Men in todays world walk around in darkness they need to see Gods light so they will change their ways.Then they can change our nation.

    There are all types of light today we use to see in the dark yet there is only one light to help us see our lives and what needs to change. A.The professor,s lamp Matt:25-3 Empty 1.No oil to burn his lamp 2.No wick in his lamp 3.Empty no fuel are flame B.The possessor,s lamp Matt:25-4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Where To Look When It Hurts The Most?

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,786 views

    In our darkness moment when earth has no answer; we must always look up to Christ who is seated at the right hand of God.

    I. Look with Focus into Heaven.( Stephen looked steadfastly to heaven). II . Look at an Opened Heaven. (He saw the heaven opened) III.. Look at the Glory or Presence of God.(He saw the Glory of God) IV. Look at Jesus Standing at Attention. (He saw Jesus Standing on the right side of God) V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are You Running Into Brick Walls?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2016
     | 5,286 views

    Do you ever feel like you are hitting a brick wall? Never doubt in darkness what God says in the light. Obstacles are opportunities.

    DOUBT IN THE DARKNESS? EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE RUNNING INTO BRICKWALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT CHALLENGE MEANS: THERE IS A BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF US... A SENTRY'S COMMAND TO HALT AND PROVE YOUR IDENTITY... Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    You Are Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 14, 2019
     | 2,760 views

    When people lose hope they make bad decisions and live in darkness, despair and loneliness. Jesus has come to make nigh or close to Him.

    Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    05. God's Kingdom In Action Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,744 views

    The world is watching the Church, especially in these days of deception, uncertainty, and darkness. How we respond to the world around us is pertinent to what we believe.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Two gas company servicemen were working together. The senior supervisor was spending the day training the young man as they were checking meters in a neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    God's Arsenal Of War

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 24, 2022
     | 3,549 views

    All believers are soldiers in the battle of life. We are in spiritual war with the kingdom of darkness. God is on our side and fights for us with some awesome weapons.

    TEXT: ISAIAH 29: 5-7 (NLT). “But suddenly, your ruthless enemies will be crushed like the finest of dust. Your many attackers will be driven away like chaff before the wind. Suddenly, in an instant, I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, will act for you with thunder and earthquake and great noise, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Light When Hopelessness Reigns

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,816 views

    I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkness in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged.

    Light When Hopelessness Reigns Micah Introduction I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkest in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged. ”Corrie" ten Boom worked with her father, her sister, and other family members to help many Jewish people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through The Word - Romans 10:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 236 views

    God's Word breaks into the darkness of sin and unbelief. It is through hearing that the lost are found, the dead are raised to life, and disciples are strengthened for obedience.

    Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through the Word - Romans 10:17 INTRODUCTION — THE SOUND THAT SAVES Imagine standing in total darkness—unable to see, unable to orient yourself. Suddenly, in the distance, you hear a voice calling your name. That sound brings direction, comfort, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Securing Divine Help Through Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2026
     | 238 views

    Divine help is activated in the life of a believer who understands spiritual warfare and engages in consistent prayer, authority, and strategies that overcome every form of darkness.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12-18 Key Verse: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    He Knows My Cry

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025
     | 236 views

    Jesus knows the deepest cry of the human soul; He entered our darkness, carried our pain, and rises as the God who hears us.

    There are moments in the human journey when language becomes too small. Grief too large. Silence too heavy. And the soul… too tired to pretend. Moments when we don’t simply pray — we cry. Not the gentle kind. Not the kind you can tuck into a sentence and offer politely at prayer meeting. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Oh Ye Of Little Faith

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,305 views

    If there ever was a time that we need to be focused on God, now would be that time! Take the measure of faith you have been given and be a light in the darkness!

    Oh ye of little faith! Where to begin? First of all to the church, what has happened to our faith? The endless news cycle, would have us once again believe it’s the end of the world. The crisis of the hour never gets wasted, or not taken advantage of. Is the the corona virus real? Yes. Is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational