Sermons on The Kiss Of Darkness:

Bad 'tudes, Dark Moods, And Soul Food

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 18, 2014

Our attitudes are really truly under our control, ad through them we can greatly influence others for good or bad.

Tonight we are going to talk about attitude, mood swings, and positive influence. Our attitudes are really truly under our control, and through them we can greatly influence others for good or bad. By show of hands, how many of you have ever had a bad day? I want you to think about the worst day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sailing The Storm: Having Hope In Dark Times

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 7, 2016

An evangelistic message that has spiritualized Acts 27 - showing that in many ways we are like sailors trying to survive the next storm looking for clearer days until we sail to heavenly shores, but outside of Jesus there is no hope for salvation

Sailing the Storm: Hope in Dark Times Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dug out what the score was. The boy responded, “18-0, we are behind.” then the man said “Oh boy! I bet your discouraged.” “Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Loved Darkness Rather Than Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

How much do sinners love the darkness, and what lengths are they willing to go to in order to justify their sin.

SCRIPTURE: John 3:19 "And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show how much sinners love darkness, and also to show the great lengths that sinners are ...read more

What's Done In The Dark, Shall Come To The Light

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message is to encourage the believer to live in truth

I. "THERE IS NOTHING COVERED THAT SHALL NOT BE REVEALED; AND HIS, THAT SHALL NOT BE KNOWN" A. Experience - life itself - attest to the truth of the words of the Son of God: 1. Cain had slain Abel, his brother; his brother's blood made the crime of Cain known - Gen 4:20 2. Moses slew the Egyptian; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-19, Genesis 4:20, Exodus 2:12-14, Mark 2:22, Luke 8:17, Luke 12:2, Isaiah 55:10-11, Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 43:13, Hebrews 4:12, John 14:6, Isaiah 54:15-17, Acts 26:25, Matthew 24:35, Luke 16:17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Jeremiah 23:29, Galatians 6:6-8, Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45, John 1:5, Psalm 139:1-11, Matthew 10:26, Acts 5:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 25, 2016

You may feel like a tin can in a raging sea, but God will bring what He promised to pass.

Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a vision/mission/calling ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Baptist

Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2022

Having a heart for God does not mean we are flawless, but that heart is demonstrated by our actions and routines.

Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times (2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33) 1. People can surprise us. My friend called me in hysterics.“I just saw a mouse in my kitchen!”she yelled.“I’m so grossed out! It’s so disgusting!” “What are you going to do?”I asked. “I’m not sure. But you can bet I’ll never ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Met Him When I Was In The Dark Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2021

Why is spiritual birth necessary? God’s Word says that unless a person be born again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God. So, the question before us today is this: How can you tell if you have been spiritually born again from above?

John Wesley was a very religious man. For those of you who don’t know it, John Wesley was our founder … along with his brother, Charles. As I said … John Wesley was a very religious man from a very religious family. His father was an ordained Anglican priest. His brothers Samuel and Charles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

There Was Darkness Over The Land But They Had Lights In Their Dwellings

Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Apr 9, 2020

We are in the midst of this pandemic, another dark times in the history of mankind, but we have God who put lights in our dwellings

Sripture Text: Exodus 10:21 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. 22 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands (Conclusion To Acts) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 22, 2019

GOD HAS AN AMAZING WAY OF ACCOMPLISHING HIS PLAN WHILE CHANGING OUR PLANS!

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands Concluding the Book of Acts Dr. Tom Bartlett Acts 28:1-31 (ESV) NOTES Acts 28:1-31 (ESV) You’re In Safe Hands Even when . . . Potential harm comes After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The native people showed us ...read more

Denomination: Other

Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019

You may be on the Good Old Gospel ship, but she oft sails on stormy seas.

Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Brightest Of Light To Save Us From Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 16, 2019

From three hours of the bleakest darkness to renewed life in the Light of Christ

Weekend Message/Devotion April 21, 2019 Luke 24:1-12 The Brightest of Light to Save Us from Darkness From early childhood to late teen years I attended The Church of the Good Shepherd in Jacksonville, Florida. From my earliest memories Easter Sunday vividly stands out. Every year, a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Young Ruler And The Dark Side Of Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 2, 2023

There's a bright side of love, but there's also a dark side to it. This rich young ruler fell victim to the dark side of love after he spoke to Jesus.

(Full disclosures: 1, this message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 2-26-2023. This is not an exact transcription. (2, Sermon Central has accepted another message on this text, called “Go thy way-Jesus and the rich young ruler” but this is a different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Divided The Light From The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Efren Lomeda on Jan 10, 2018

Corruption, Compromise and Immorality seems prevalent in our society, There's a lot of things, peoples, habit and practices that we do in our churches today.. iF our forefathers still lives today they surely vehemently abhor us.

AND GOD SAW THE LIGHT ,THAT IT WAS GOOD: AND GOD DIVIDED THE LIGHT FOR THE DARKNESS. GEN 1:4. 1.) THE PHYSICAL LIGHT. • To behold us the glory of his creation. • To give light to our surrounding. • To do our duties and responsibilities. • Light is fits only those whose eyes are open. A lot of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christ Exposes The Darkness And Lies Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the light of Christ and its role in exposing the darkness and lies of the devil.

As believers, we are often reminded that we live in a world filled with darkness and deception. The Bible teaches us that Satan, the father of lies, seeks to deceive and manipulate humanity, leading us away from the truth and into the darkness of sin and error. However, the light of Christ shines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Ephesians 5:11-14

The God Who Brings Light Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

Throughout scripture, God’s light represents His presence, truth, guidance, and deliverance. The enemy thrives in darkness, but he has no power over the light of God.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:6, Psalm 18:28, John 8:12, Micah 7:8 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents seasons that feel like deep darkness — times of confusion, pain, uncertainty, or spiritual battles. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God