Sermons on The Kiss Of Darkness:

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 15, 2024

Starting the series mainly focusing on darkness in the world, but then pointing to The Light

Introduction We are going to light up August! Light is a reoccurring theme in the bible, and for good reason. Light is something we all need in our lives, right? But also light is something our friends and community need. I believe that, through Christ, we can offer that light, that will lift ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

The Dark Rooms Of The Heart: Memory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2023

What a difference can one day make. Seems some have compassion and make memories that will last through eternity. We need to bring the light into the dark rooms.

THE DARK ROOMS OF THE HEART? MAKING A DIFFERENCE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MEMORY: mind stares, to store information, to learn and recall. There are short term and long term memories. Some of our memories are wonderful and joy filled. Our minds ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23, Matthew 14:14-18, 1 Kings 17:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Dark, In The Wrong, And All Alone Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

Let’s face it. Most of what we will get this year for Christmas will not really matter 6 months from now. However, God’s gifts do. They last for all eternity. And we are going to be unwrapping His gifts this Christmas season.

Peace. Love. Joy. Hope. We know that all of these things are the themes of Christmas. We see the ads, the commercials, the programs… Everyone is all smiles and full of joy. And most of us are going to tap into at last some of that. But gathered around your Christmas dinner table or at your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Saturday - The Day Of Darkness And Hopelessness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2022

The biblical record of what took place on that Saturday between crucifixion Friday and resurrection Sunday is very brief. It was the Sabbath, and the disciples kept the Sabbath. There are important lessons for us to learn from what the disciples were surely going through on that dark Saturday.

A. There’s an old saying that goes “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” 1. The saying is meant to suggest that things always seem to get worse before they get better. 2. And the saying also suggests that the dawn will come, that we need to persevere through hard times, because things will get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:55-56, Matthew 27:3-10, Matthew 27:62-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Who Kissed Heavens Door And Went To Hell.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 7, 2004

Think how close Judas came but went to hell.

A man who kissed heavens door and went to hell. Matthew 26: 47 -- 50. 06/06/04 I want to invite you to turn to the gospel of Matthew chapter 26. Today I want to preach a message about a man who kissed heavens door, but went to hell. Think how close to heaven he came, yet he went to hell. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Kisse The Door Of Heaven And Went To Hell

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Jun 15, 2021

The greatest pretender of all time has to be Judas. What a wonderful Savior we have that even though He knew Judas and when Judas places a kiss on Jesus' face, Jesus still calls him Friend

THE MAN WHO KISSED THE DOOR OF HEAVEN AND WENT TO HELL MATTHEW 26:47-50 If you would be so kind to stand with me as we give reverence to the Reading of God’s Word PRAYER This morning I would like to preach with the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit on this topic. THE MAN WHO KISSED THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Salute Our Women Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Paul makes a distinction when he says to salute the women with a holy kiss; not a horror or a hollow – but a holy kiss!

Sunday, May 13, 2007 “Salute Our Women” Text: Romans 16: 1 – 3 Today message is the final part of a two part series designed to provide a response to our women’s month theme: Union Women: United in Spirit, Strength and Service. Why, because they are gifts from God. My objective is to outline ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Don't K.i.s.s. Method

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When we get hit right in the face with the reality of who God is, we come to the realization that we have only had a tiny taste of Him, if that! Here’s how to tell if you have EVER really encountered God

The “Don’t K.I.S.S.” Method – Proverbs 1:20-33 “Simple” – def.: one without moral direction (or one that chooses not to follow it) and who is inclined to evil Intro.: Job’s friend Elihu had it right when he said, “Behold, God is great and we do not know him.” When we get hit right in the face ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Psalm 2 - Kiss The Son Lest He Be Angry Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Apr 17, 2020

"Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little." Could this prophecy be speaking of the Lord Jesus?

----- Psalm 2 - Kiss the son, lest he be angry Putting Psalm 2 in it's context is difficult because we don't know who wrote it, or when. While David is the author who wrote most Psalms (he was called "the sweet Psalmist of Israel" in 2 Samuel 23:1), many other authors are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1, Psalm 2:1-3, Psalm 2:6, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 2:8, Psalm 2:7, Hebrews 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002

What is Epiphany? Here’s the answer, and what it means to you.

Isaiah 60:1-6: EPIPHANY = FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Many people complain about how dark it is this time of the year. But imagine living in the little town of Barrow, Alaska. It’s located on the farthest northern tip of the state of Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. If you think it’s dark in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem Of Our Dark Side Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 1, 2002

We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light.

The problem of our dark side Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 Topic: How to cope with our dark side Big idea: We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light. Intro: A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith That Turns Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 30, 2002

Put your hand into the hand of God and go out into the darkness. That shall be to you Better than light and safer than a known way.’

Charles Dickens tells the story of Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”. Scrooge and Marley were business partners as well as life-long friends. Both of them were very greedy, heartless and inhuman to those who worked with them as well as to the needy people around them. Seven years after the death, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Events Of Three Dark Days

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

An Easter sermon.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 27:57-28:2, 11-15 1. What is the natural response to a corpse? "He (Joseph) went to Pilate and begged the body" (27:58). "He wrapped it in a clean linen cloth" (27:59). "Laid it in his own tomb" (27:60). "The women . . . stood afar off . . . beholding" (Luke 23:49). We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003

A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:32-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bright Side To Dark Times Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 6, 2001

This message details how Christians can view the hardships of life positively in the light of the fact that God uses them to help us mature spiritually.

“The Bright Side to Dark Times” James 1:1-18 Introduction: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as possible. To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational