Sermons on The Darkness Of Sin:

Light And Truth Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

When people reject the light God gives them, they lose that truth and move deeper and deeper into darkness.

INTRODUCTION We all know people who are not too bright. I’ve decided I don’t pick on Aggies and I don’t pick on Longhorns or even Baylor Bears, so today I guess I’ll make all the Razorback fans mad. There were two Razorbacks who had heard about a $50 all-inclusive cruise just for Razorback fans. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

25. Romans Chapter 6 Verses 1–5 - Messages In Romans – Dead To Sin So Why Continue In Sin – The Great Truth Of Water Baptism Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2025

Because we are dead to sin, how can a dead person live a life in the former existence? That former life is dead. How can it be possible that anyone continues to live a sinful life in an area to which we died through faith? Believers’ baptism - we have died to sin and rise in a new life.

25. ROMANS CHAPTER 6 VERSES 1–5 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – DEAD TO SIN SO WHY CONTINUE IN SIN – THE GREAT TRUTH OF WATER BAPTISM [1]. PART 1 – CONTINUING IN SIN – HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? {{Romans 6:1 “What shall we say then? Are we to CONTINUE IN SIN that GRACE might increase? Romans 6:2 May it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, Romans 5:20, John 16:8-11, Genesis 1:22, Genesis 1:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Revelation 2:4-5, 1 John 1:7-9, Romans 6:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Tempestuous Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021

A tempestuous life is primarily characterized by strong, turbulent or conflicting emotions.

Frederick William Robertson, an English divine once remarked: “In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet, even then, it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 34:17-20, Isaiah 25:4

Experience God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 28, 2012

Genesis presents a picture of warning showing the threats to a harmonious experience of fellowship with God. In Genesis 3:1-9 we see: 1)The Tempter (Genesis 3:1a), 2) The Target (Genesis 3:1b-3), 3) The Tactic (Genesis 3:4-5), and 4) The Tragedy (Genesis

Prime Minister Stephen Harper met this week with representatives of Canada’s first nations communities. In an effort to repair generations of conflict and mistrust, they met in Ottawa to improve communications and come to agreements on some crucial issues. The Chiefs warned that a failure to do so, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Salvation Altar Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Nov 9, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

The Salvation Altar Romans 10:12–13 ESV 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Introduction: Good morning, everyone! We’re now in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Light Still Shines

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A Christmas message to remind us that the light still shines no matter how dark the world becomes

The Light Still Shines John 1:4-5, Philippians 2:14-15 December 16, 2012 Morning Service We live in a dark world The events of this Friday have shown one of the worst school shootings in United States history. The whole thing is an absolute senseless tragedy. It is one of the worst mass shootings ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming Whole - From Shadow To Light Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

What if the second half of the Psalm happened there in the darkest valley? The 23rd Psalm teaches us that God is with us, no matter what.

When I was young, one of the early movies I saw was called Pollyanna which was released in 1960 by Disney. I mentioned on Easter that I used to watch the Wonderful World of Disney with my family on Sunday night, and it was there that I saw the movie. For those who have never actually seen the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Addictions And Dependencies Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Alcohol abuse is the main cause of accidental death, the main cause of domestic violence, the main avenue for trying other drugs, and is almost always involved in unwanted pregnancy and sexual promiscuity. People make a big fuss about all the illicit drug

A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o'clock in the morning by a loud pounding on the back door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push. "Not a chance," says the husband, "It is three o'clock in the morning." He slams the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:24-35

The Death Of Conviction

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

When Uriah died, David thought he was home free but he had really killed the voice of conviction in his life.

2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. [16] And it came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Biblical Response To Homosexuality, Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Keith Edwards on Aug 9, 2012

This is the second part of a two-part message on the issue of homosexuality

Romans 12:1,2 “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Speck

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 29, 2024

These will be red letter words, meaning that they come from Jesus Himself. In fact it is scripture that you may have used in the past to justify something you have done, when the point is this, take a closer look at yourself, at your thoughts, your words and your actions.

If you were here Wednesday night than you already know what my topic will be this morning and where the scripture reference will come from. So, for those of you who were not here on Wednesday, today I am preaching from the Gospel of Matthew. These will be red letter words, meaning that they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Send Jesus? (John 2:23-3:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

When we look at Judeans' rejection of Jesus, it's an open question. Did God want his people to be condemned, or not?

Last week, I worked very hard to end on a sour note. Let's reread 2:23-24: (23) Now, while he was in Jerusalem during the Passover at the feast, many gave allegiance to his name, seeing his signs that he was doing. (24) Now, Jesus himself wasn't giving his own allegiance to them because ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-24, John 3:1-21, John 17:3

"how Much More"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 13, 2023

A sermon about how much more God's grace and love is than Adam's sin.

“How Much More” Romans 5:6-21 Who understood all that? This morning we are continuing our Sermon Series on Paul’s Letter to the Romans. This letter to the early Church in Rome contains some of the Church’s most important theological writings. At the same time, they can be challenging to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Everyone Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 13, 2024

Something else is revealed in the gospel as well and Paul uses the struggle of the Roman church to demonstrate an essential truth: The Gospel is for Everybody because Everybody Needs the Gospel.

Recovered By Grace: Everybody Introduction Last week we began our series through Romans under the theme Recovered by Grace. We talked about the background of the letter to the Roman church and the clash of cultures that was driving struggles there. We ended on one of the best known verses in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Jabez - Keep Me From Evil Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022

Jabez prayed about God's blessings and territory. He knew that God must Keep him from Evil.

Title: Prayer of Jabez – Keep Me from Evil Theme: Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Note Resource used from Tom Blevins on Keep Me From Evil sermon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6vHLU377Y Introduction For the last few weeks we have been looking at this prayer here in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God