Sermons on Sun Darkness:

The Gospel Glows In The Dark

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Declaring Christ In The Dark"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2006

Jesus doesn’t send us to the comfortable places only, to declare Him. Sometimes we need to be in the dark places.

27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.” 29 And He continued by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Orthodox

It Was A Dark And Stormy Night... Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 24, 2005

It is dark and scary living in our sinful world. But Christ lights it by: 1. Chasing the darkness out of guilty consciences, and 2. Chasing the darkness from the problems sin causes.

Epiphany 3 Isaiah 9:1-4 If I were teaching a class called “Scary Story Writing – 101,” the very first thing my students would learn is how to write the beginning sentence of a scary story. I would have them use the classic line: “it was a dark and stormy night.” You see, darkness sets the tone for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

From The Kingdom Of Darkness.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2005

Many things have happened in this world, death comes to those who wait, unknowing when nor where nor even how it comes, but it comes to all.

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

On A Cold Dark Hilltop

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005

A Christmas sermon in poetry

Christmas Eve, 2004 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on so many occasions we have earnestly prayed that you might reveal yourself to us, make your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dark Side Of Power Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In Dark Places

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004

We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In A Dark World

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004

Now that you have seen His passion let me tell you about His purpose.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. (John 20:1) 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Darkness

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

A demon posessed girl is set free.

Freedom from Darkness Acts 16:16 – 16:40 Jeff Hughes – October 19, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Paul and Silas finally got over to Macedonia from Galatia last week, as we continue our journey through Acts. They were faced with many trials and difficulties along the way, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light For Dark Days

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 2, 2006

Pain is a part of life. God assures us it is always purposeful.

LIGHT FOR DARK DAYS 2Thessalonians 2:13-17 November 12, 2005 INTRODUCTION A. Who among of you here want/don’t like pain? B. Thousands babies are born with a rare disease of familial dysautonomia. 1. The disease prevents a child from feeling pain. 2. What would it be to you if your child ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help believers see that they are not alone when having problems.

Dark Night of the Soul Matt. 26:47ff & 69ff & John 19:25-27 I know that you have heard the expression “Dark night of the soul.” But have you ever experienced a dark night of your soul. Some one may say it is the feeling you have when you are, “down in the dumps”. David was feeling more than “down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-69

Denomination: Baptist

In A Lonely Dark Cave

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

When all alone and in need of help. Life maybe be dark and lonely like a cave. But God is for us

In a Lonely Dark Cave Ps 142 INTRO: King’s David’s circumstances & emotions A. David has been promised good things, but hasn’t received them yet 1. Been ordained of God by the Prophet Samuel He is to be King of all Israel a. to have power, influence. Wealth, life of comfort, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Did The Darkness Win?

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 3, 2007

The world is dark. It seems like God has lost the battle. Did the darkness win the war? Maybe you need to look up for the answer Mary.

DID THE DARKNESS WIN? THEME: CHRIST HAS OVERCOME THE DARKNESS FOR MAN. The world is dark. Two planes become two missiles, two towers become two piles of rubble, and thousands of families become fatherless and motherless. One man’s regime exterminates 6 million Jews to make room for a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Dark- Part Two

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 19, 2009

I dreamed that I was in the dark. I had a feeling of hopelessness. I was afraid. All of a sudden, God’s presence came upon me. I started to shout, “Jesus”. I no longer felt hopeless. I was not afraid to be in the dark. I knew that God was with me.

In The Dark- Part Two Deuteronomy 20:1-4 1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 2 And it shall be, when ye are come ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus--Dispeller Of Darkness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 20, 2009

The story of blind Bartimaeus reveals a number of correlations with the condition of the lost sinner. This message points out some of those correlations.

JESUS— DISPELLER OF DARKNESS Text: Col.1: 12; I Pet.2: 9; Luke 18: 35-37 Intro: In the days of Christ, to be blind was to experience not only physical darkness, but personal destitution as well. Such was the case of the blind man that Christ encountered near the city of Jericho. From the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-37

Denomination: Baptist