Sermons on Shining In The Darkness:

The Light

Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 13, 2002

The Light came into the world and can not be extinguished

{John 1:5} The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. (NIV) And the light shines though the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.(NLT) Have you ever been in a room that had no windows, and when you shut off the lights it was so dark you could feel it? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Psalm 34:1-6 - Part 2 - Radiant Faces Have Looked To The Mighty God Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025

There is coming a day when in the Lord’s presence, a holy radiance will be upon His redeemed and their/our faces will shine with His radiance. Our faces can do that now. This message investigates that and many great aspects also from praise to fear. Deliverance and gratitude.

PSALM 34:1-6 - PART 2 - RADIANT FACES HAVE LOOKED TO THE MIGHTY GOD OF DELIVERANCE [1]. INTRODUCTION In the last message we spent time on the setting for this Psalm, set deep in David’s experience with Achish the king of Gath. The lives of God’s people spread out over the journey of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3-6, Psalm 120:1, Psalm 69:14, Psalm 22:20-21, 1 John 4:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Luke 9:26, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 25:23, 1 Corinthians 3:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Light?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 4, 2015

Whether you are a sun, moon, star, or a 5 talent, 2 talent, or 1 talent person, a lamp or a candle on a stand, you are important. You have a job to do that only you can do. And God expects you to let your light shine.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I would like to weave together 3 passages of Scripture. The first one is Genesis 1:14-16. "And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, & let them serve as signs to mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:14-16, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Bended Knees- Prayer Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 21, 2019

Illustration: There was a woman who lived in a remote valley. With great trouble and a lot of expense she had electricity installed in her home. After some months, the lineman noticed that her electric meter was hardly running. So he called the woman and asked her,

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Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Matthew 6:6-8, Luke 18:1, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Protecting Your Torch Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2006

This is the closing message for Forty Days of Purpose using the Survivor theme

There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direct contradiction to the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Lighthouse Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

Man sometimes falls into the trap of trying to "work" his way to heaven and then begins to worry that all he has is not good enough. The apostle John writes to tell us that we need not worry. The reason we need not worry is that God’s love shines like a

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Have you heard the story of a ship’s captain who was sailing late at night and saw a light on a collision course with his own ship? He told the radio man to send the message, “Alter your course ten degrees south.” The message came back, “Alter YOUR course ten degrees ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Ark And Into A New World - Noah As A Type Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 30, 2011

The steps that Noah took at the end of the flood teach us about our new beginning in the Christian life.

Illustrations explain complex things in simple ways. Like putting together a bicycle or piece of unassembled furniture. Or setting up a computer or electronics. If you want to learn how to tie a knot, or learn a new crochet stitch, the best way is to look at a picture. The Old Testament is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Next Phase Of Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 30, 2014

Graduation is not an end but a new beginning. The same holds true for each step of your Christian walk.

May 25, 2014 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17 – 4:12 Subject: Graduation/Memorial Day Title: The Next Phase of Life We have two reasons to celebrate today. 1) We recognize our veterans and all those who have given their lives in order for you to have the freedoms that you have. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Apr 16, 2022

There were three powerful miracles that took place as Jesus was hanging on the cross. These were supernatural events, witnessed by everyone around and they had eternal significance. 1. Darkness. 2. The torn veil 3. Earthquake and resurrection.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. He had problems at his workplace. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moved around the house lamenting for all that was happening, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:45, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 27:51, Exodus 26:31-33, Hebrews 10:19-20, Matthew 27:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Genesis 11 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 11 Hope is an amazing thing. Hope is more than an emotion. It’s more than fantasy. It’s more than just believing really hard. “Hope is patiently waiting expectantly for the intangible to become reality.” Avery D. Miller said that. Hope is patiently waiting expectantly for the intangible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

When Fear Knocks, Faith Answers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

When fear knocks again, faith answers with prayer, peace, and purpose—transforming fearful hearts into fearless witnesses of God’s steadfast presence.

I was a long way from home—traveling through Baluchistan, that barren stretch between Pakistan and Iran. The desert seemed endless, the wind dry as powder. By the time evening fell, I had found what looked like a safe spot to sleep: the flat roof of a little white-washed mosque. The stars were so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Need A Little Good News Today

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

Everyone is looking for some good news. At Christmas we have the best news of all to share with people, the coming of the Messiah.

WE NEED A LITTLE GOOD NEWS TODAY LUKE 1:26-35 – JOHN 3:4-8 OUR WORLD HAS CHANGED MUCH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. CHRISTMAS WAS AN EXCITING TIME OF YEAR FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IT WAS THE ONLY HOLIDAY THAT WE CELEBRATE AS A SEASON. AS CHILDREN WE WOULD GET DRESSED UP AND MEMORIZE OUR PARTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Word Play Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 10, 2008

While most Nativity plays at our SS Christmas programs focus on Matthew and Luke, this Word Play is found in John. It tells the story of Jesus’ birth from Heaven’s point of view.

WORD PLAY One of the great highlights of the Advent season is watching our Sunday School students re-enact the Nativity. I remember as a child myself how on Christmas Eve we would have our Sunday School program, receive our goodie bags and go home to open presents. The Nativity play was a central ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Anyone Got A Light?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 15 Revelation 6: Man’s Condemnation, John 3:18–21 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

God sent His Son into the world to save the world, but this does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. In fact, some are condemned and doomed. Jesus reveals man’s condemnation.

John Series PART 15 Revelation 6: Man’s Condemnation, 3:18–21 (3:18–21) Introduction: God sent His Son into the world to save the world, but this does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. In fact, some are condemned and doomed. Jesus reveals man’s condemnation. 1. Who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist