Sermons on Sun Darkness:

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

2 of 2. Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How? A(n) key/undertaking for experiencing the joy of Christmas is to choose...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-II—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency—Ahhhhh. The joyous sound of Christmas. These happen when our holiday expectations collide with the reality of squabbling in-laws,dysfunctional family members, whining children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Our Lights

Contributed by John White on Jul 15, 2018

What Jesus said about our responsibility to light up the world in which we live. .

What Jesus Said About Our Lights Matt. 5:13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who And Why

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 11, 2002

Intro sermon to John’s Gospel

Who and Why? John 1.1-5 We begin a new sermon series today from the Gospel of John. I am very excited about preaching through this wonderful book. I have wanted to preach through John for some time, and I am glad that God allowing us to take this journey together. I pray that we will learn and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

Hell is a place that should be understood better so we can warn others before it’s too late.

Hell—the place of eternal torment USA Today 1998 “Is There A Hell?” 52% Certain there is 27% Might Be “What’s it like?” 48% Real place with suffering and torment 46% not a real place, but anguished state of existence 6% Not Sure Some Christians don’t believe in Hell/The Devil 1 Calling God a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Our Fear Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 5, 2012

This is the 2nd time in our study of Mark that we find the disciples in the middle of a storm. In reality, there were two storms brewing that night – one on the sea & the other in the disciple’s hearts! This caused the disciples to be “terrified” (vs. 50)

The Gospel of Mark #17 – “Facing Our Fear” Mark 6:45-56 Intro – 1. What was your greatest fear as a child? Many of the things we feared had no basis in reality. However, some of the things we did not fear – we should have!! 2. ILL – Mrs. Monroe lives in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Will Be "As The Dew”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

In our text today, Hosea uses a beautiful metaphor to show us how the Lord blesses His people.

In this beautiful metaphor, He says, "I will be as the dew unto Israel". Now, ordinarily we do not think much about dew, and if we do think about it, we certainly do not compare it to our relationship with God. In fact, we do not see a lot of good in dew. • The ladies generally do not ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To All Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 17, 2024

God’s character is that He is light. This light calls all hypocrites to take off their masks and allow the light to reveal the truth.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 1:5-2:2 “A Call To All Hypocrites” In this sermon series we will continually see how John is connecting his teaching to the main them found in 1 John 5:13 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Tribulation

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

KNOWING ABOUT THE EVENTS OF THE FUTURE PREPARES US AT THE PRESENT

THE GREAT TRIBULATION ( Mat. 24:21) INTRO: We really don’t have to explain that phrase because it’s self- explanatory. This event in imminent and it is precise that all of us be prepared. Before this happens, we, the church, pure, clean and spotless will disappear to be receive in heaven. Sad ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precious Time!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 30, 2004

A short exhortation for Youth.

PRECIOUS TIME Proverbs 3:13-35 (A short exhortation for Youth) THE TRUE STORY OF THE LAST SUPPER. The painting of the Last Supper is extremely interesting and instructive. The two incidents connected with it afford a most convincing lesson on the effects of right and wrong thinking in the life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare The Way

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

What does it mean to ’prepare’ for Christmas, and are we preparing our hearts and lives?

Prepare The Way Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Kingdom Of God: Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 28, 2009

God has invited us to enter into the Kingdom of God and experience a transformed life. Like the story of Cinderella, we are destined to live happily ever after in Heaven with the Prince of Peace Jesus.

THE KINGDOM #1: HAPPILY EVER AFTER OPENING TEXTS: We are called to seek first the kingdom of God. What is that? “John the Baptist came preaching, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matt. 3:1-2). “Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Day That Time Will Stand Still

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 13, 2011

Answer to the Tenth anniversary of 911.

Rev. 10:1-6 Today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I confess to you this morning that I am not up to the task of giving you words that will proficiently address the horror of 9/11 in any way that is consoling or convincing. However lets drift in our minds to a time of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Evil

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 1, 2013

Are we able to defend the faith taught in the Scriptures when a non-believer challenges us on the hard issues? What do we say, how do we respond when asked why the Lord allows evil and the resulting suffering?

Deuteronomy 30:19-20a “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. “Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Guards Monologue

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

A monologue from a guard present at the crucifixion of Jesus

We were there that day. I still remember it like it was yesterday. We woke up early in the morning as the captain called us for an important duty. There was a mob of people gathered together. Apparently a Jew was among them proclaiming that He was the Messiah. Proclaiming that He was God! His ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Time Has Come To Pray #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. We should find our refuge in God. 2. Our Main Goal Is to Glorify God. 3. Eternal Life is impossible by any other way.

October 22, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. The last few Wednesday Evenings, we have been looking at the "Lord’s Prayer"... not the one found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount... where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray..."Our Father, who art in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene