Sermons on Warning Against Darkness:

Candlelight Devotional - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2012

A brief Christmas Eve Candlelight Devotional. At the end I also have our program for our special Candlelight service.

The Light of the World Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Devotional December 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION The October 2001 edition of National Geographic had an article on the “Power of Light” with this quotation: Light reveals the world to us. Body and soul crave it. Light sets our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Persistence Through Persecution Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015

Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Light Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

Those who are filled with darkness see only darkness around, and can’t even see the light. Those who are full of light see goodness even in the darkest times and dimmest caverns of the earth and the souls of men.

After these things I saw, and Look, a door opened in heaven, and the voice like a trumpet that first heard speaking with me, saying, “Come up here!, and I will show you what will happen after these things.” Immediately I was in Spirit; and Look A throne was placed in heaven, and on the throne one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

God's Cure For Our Mistakes Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2009

The gospel in a verse is a reminder of the life we’re called to live

File under, "a little child shall lead them". Bryan McNair, a pastor who served First Baptist in Huntsville Texas tells a story about his daughter Laruen. Laruen wrote out John 3:16 one time and, to make it stand out, added colorful designs and doodles. Brain said, "she brought her finished ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Are So Many Uninterested In The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2018

Paul tells us the world is blind to the gospel. What is the key to help them see?

- Earlier, use this for the Children’s Sermon. Have a box with one side open and that open side up against the wall. Let the kids guess what might be in the box. Then have helper pick up the box and hold it front of their face, causing a light to shine on their face from the flashlight in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Yeast Of The Pharisee's

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 21, 2012

Jesus brings us an important message about making sure we are not acting like the pharisee's. Being careful not to let the little things corrupt us.

Yeast of the Pharisees Mark chapter 8:14-8:21 Introduction- This morning I want to look at Mark chapter 8:14-21. It is one of many accounts where Jesus is trying to teach a lesson to hard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Your King Comes

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2010

Matthew 21 stresses the authority of Jesus Christ as he enters his final week before the crucifixion.

This week the Remote Area Medical people have been here and I know that a lot of our members have been extremely busy helping with all of that. It was pretty amazing to see all of people who are helping with this yesterday. I don't know how many people were fed and watered or "coffeed" through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clouds With Rain

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Mar 3, 2015

Avoid the 3 points in this sermon

Title: Clouds Without Rain Scripture: Proverbs 25:14 KJV: Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. Application: The 1st point is Religion without Purity. John 1:26-27 says, "26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lamb Breaks The Seals, Part 2 (Revelation 6: 9-17)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2024

The seal judgments described in Revelation 6 are both a warning of what is to come and a judgment upon those who fail to heed it.

The book of Revelation presents the certainty of prophetic fulfillment via the Sovereignty of God. It proclaims a prophetic warning of approaching judgment and the punishment of the wicked. Revelation is also a book that uses prophecy as a tool of pastoral care. How? Revelation shows the reader ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-17, Isaiah 5:20, Isaiah 53:4-6, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 24:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Do You Want

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010

This sermon gives a description of Hell and why it should be avoided at all costs.

WHAT IN HELL DO YOU WANT? Luke 16: 19-24 Intro: People have got a serious misconception of Hell. Though they believe it to be a place that’s hot, they also believe it to be a place where they will spend the rest of their existence living in any way they desire. After all, they’re dead. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Light And The Lie Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 12, 2009

It turns out CONFESSION is an important aspect of remaining in the light along with the obvious - Understanding Scripture and following the Holy Spirit.

A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on their door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger in the pouring rain is asking for a push. “Not a chance” says the husband - “It’s three o’clock in the morning!” He slams the door and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Are You Scared Of The Light?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

"Are You Scared of the Light?" John 3:1-21 The first apartment I lived in after I graduated from college was in an old run-down apartment building in downtown Macon, Georgia. My living quarters consisted of a small room, a bathroom... ...and since there was no kitchen, a refrigerator which was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sun Will Shine Again

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 19, 2017

sermon on light driging our darkness

“The Sun Will Shine Again!” 2 Corinthians 4:1-10 David P. Nolte One thing we appreciated about south-central Oregon was the clear skies. It would cloud up and snow and then the sky would be blue and clear and the day would be Sunny. It has been said that life is like that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bring On The Hate Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 18, 2014

Jesus promised the world would hate us. The reason is beacause we are holy. How can we achieve the holiness the world hates?

Last week our topic was on the Jesus Joy. We discovered that on the last night before his arrest Jesus prayed for us. John 17:20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.” He prayed that we would be filled with his ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14

Denomination: Foursquare

In The Darkness Of His Cave, David Sought His Covenant God In Prayer.

Contributed by C. Bouwman on Feb 9, 2001

IN THE DARKNESS OF HIS CAVE, DAVID SOUGHT HIS COVENANT GOD IN PRAYER.

Beloved Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ! The Lord God grants that today a number of young people may profess the faith. They declare before the Lord and His congregation that they love the Lord, and desire to serve Him every day of their lives. The day has been some time in the coming; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 24:1-22