Sermons on Walk In The Darkness:

Healthy Living

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011

There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Life Attuned To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This closing sermon emphasizes the importance of continuing to cultivate a life attuned to hearing and following God’s voice. It calls the congregation to embrace the journey of listening, trusting, and obeying God’s direction daily.

We’ve spent weeks exploring what it means to hear God’s voice. We’ve discussed how tuning out the noise of the world, recognizing the Shepherd’s call, trusting His guidance, discerning between voices, obeying His commands, and walking in divine purpose are all key elements of hearing and following ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Other

Taken By Surprise Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

To walk with the Lord in this life, is to walk with him in eternal life.

- A reporter named Karen Jordan who recently walked along the main street of a College University and asked a most profound question of those who were passing by: "If today were your last day on earth, how would you spend it?" She reported the following answers: Tony said, "I would get drunk, do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Envy

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2020

How do I navigate through the dark roads of hatred…?

Envy is poisonous! 1 Samuel 18:29” then Saul was even more afraid of David. Thus Saul was David's enemy continually.” As I kept delving into the subject, it is pretty too deep and it is very relevant to our life. I am talking about Saul’s hatred for David, during the initial days , Saul did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light/Christ Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 6, 2018

Jesus entered our world of darkness to become the light of the world

Light/Christ Isaiah 9:2 During this season of Advent, we’ve spent our time focusing on the prophets of the Old Testament as they foretold of the coming of the Messiah. Interestingly, there are 2 Hebrew words for prophet: one is nabi: to bubble over. They would get a word from God and it would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2021

When we believe in Christ, the Light of the World, He delivers us from the darkness. The darkness is still there, and it’s still deadly, but it cannot overcome the light of the Lord.

Say you’re out in the bush somewhere at nighttime. All around it’s very dark, just the murkiness of midnight, and you’re a bit scared. You’re glad you have your flashlight, and glad the moon is shining. And when you come to a hill, and you look out over the treetops, you’re even gladder when you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 12:35-50, John 8:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Light

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Awareness of God’s presence and love drive away the darkness.

Fourth Sunday of Lent (B) March 26, 2006 Readings: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Responding To Threats Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2014

False teachers threaten the health of the Community of Faith, just as errant doctrine threatens the spiritual welfare of the people of God. The message considers how the elder is to respond to such threats.

“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” [1] The people of God live under constant threat even to their lives. Jesus warned His people, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 15, 2023

While many Christians prefer to stay in their comfortable pews I think it is time to get out of the boat of self-reliance and complacency and with our eyes fixed on the pioneer and perfecter of our faith do whatever He asks for His honor and glory!

Getting out of the Boat Matthew 14:22-36 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Britannica Dictionary defines risk as doing something that has the potential to have harmful consequences. There are many things in life that many people consider to be too risky in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sunshine Prophets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2021

Be sure that the prophecy you received will stand in the midst of a dark storm.

Today, more than ever, people are attending conferences and meetings seeking a word from God or a prophecy about their future. What they find are people willing to tell them something good. More often than not, it will be even better than good. It will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Mark 13:11, 1 Timothy 6:8, Matthew 6:34, 1 Kings 13:17-18, 1 John 4:1-6, Jeremiah 23:16, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Path To New Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Final message in our series in Galatians.

“The Cross, God’s path to new life” Review Outline for Paul’s letter to the Galatians I. Paul Possessed the Correct Divine Credentials 1:6-2:21 A. Reacted to such a quick departure from the gospel of grace vs 6-7 B. Condemned anyone distorting the gospel of grace vs 8-9 C. Affirmed his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Allowing Jesus To Rejuvenate My Life Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 17, 2007

How to let Jesus illuminate the dark times in my life.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12 [See also: John 9:1-7; 12:34-36, 44-46.] We’ve been in this series “Jesus in Blue Jeans” to emphasize that Jesus came to help us with our every day problems. He doesn’t just love people who bask in the limelight. He loves them but He loves ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Lights

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 24, 2014

To a world that is in total darkness, the church should be a beacon of light.

Salt and Lights Matthew 5:1/2 Here we have the greatest preacher that every lived, sharing with His disciples the principles of the Kingdom. He was the great prophet of His church, the one who came into the world, to light every man’s path. The prophets and John the Baptist had done some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Hope In The Midst Of Trials

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2013

Facing up to the LORD from within an experience of darkness.

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will not abandon God. In fact, the example of Job demonstrates that the closer we are to God, the more audacious our ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:16-17, Job 23:10, Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Steadfast Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

The church needs to stand up and be counted on in this dark world.

A STEADFAST CHURCH ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 AS I WAS PREPARING FOR TODAYS MESSAGE I CAME ACROSS AN ILLUSTRATION THAT I FOUND TO BE QUITE INTERESTING, AND APPROPRIATE FOR TODAY’S WORLD. A MAN WHO WAS TAKING A TOUR OF MILITARY CHAPELS, SAID THAT ONE PROBLEM THEY WERE FACING WAS HAVING A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist