Sermons on Warning Against Darkness:

The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001

Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Divers Lusts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The term divers lusts refers to various kinds of evil cravings and desires that war against the soul. These lusts may appear pleasurable and harmless at first, but their end is destruction.

DIVERS LUSTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:6 (KJV) "For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts," Supporting Texts: Titus 3:3, James 1:14-15, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 13:14, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejection Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 29, 2024

Our text takes place about three days from the death of Jesus. In Mark 12 we are allowed to peer into the dark days ahead through the eyes of a parable…more of a preview.

Five Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus REJECTION Mark 12:1-12 Introduction Last week we heard Jesus give the third passion narrative - a clear description of what was to happen when they got to Jerusalem. On the way he stops and heals Blind Bartimaeus. Mark 11 records the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority Of Justice And Righteousness

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

The failure of Israel to make a connection between their religion rituals and their daily lives should serve as a warning for us in the church today that justice and righteousness are still priorities with God and judgment results with these are absent.

THE PRIORITY OF JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS Every now and then we come across stories that are both humorous and sad. During World War II in the Pacific Theater our forces set up a base on the island of New Guinea. We built an airport with runways, a tower, lights along the runways, and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Sexual Sins

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 7, 2014

Sexual sin will always have eternal consequences. This message is to warn us of the dangers of this sin and to help us be watchful so that we will live in Christian purity and holiness.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF SEXUAL SIN Today, we will talk about the consequences of sexual sins. What is the meaning of the word: CONSEQUENCES? The word consequences means the effect, the result or the outcome of something occurring earlier. Many people have never thought about this is something to think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Partnering With God In Warfare

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 23, 2017

When we partner with God in warfare, we become a battle axe in His hand that He uses to shatter and scatter meetings and plans of the kingdom of darkness.

Introduction GOD IS SEEKING PEOPLE TO PARTNER WITH HIM God has always been on the lookout for people to partner with Him. The whole of the Bible from Genesis down to Revelation is about God seeking people to partner with Him. It is about God seeking:  Partners to manage His resources ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah's Stump Speech

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 2, 2004

Isaiah predicts what would happen to the Stump of Jesse before it even was a stump. This is a warning and a comfort to us as we prepare for Christ’s birth.

December 5, 2004 Isaiah 11:1-10 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him -- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Let God Arise

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 17, 2024

There is always victory in Christ Jesus. Life is full of battles but once in Christ, crises disappears as God arises for his children. Darkness has no Communion with Light.

LET GOD ARISE Psalms 68:1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. Our God is a man of war. He does not only fight his enemies, he also gives victory to his children even without a fight. He is the creator and owner of all things hence he is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light, Love, Humility, And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017

Light is a special thing to God. Paul uses this special thing to teach us about witnessing and humility.

Light is a special thing to God. God’s first spoken words in Scripture are, “Let there be light,” and it was the first thing ever created in our universe. He made light to be a special thing with unique characteristics. When a star dies out, its light can still travel for years and still shine. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What Christmas Is All About--From An Authority Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 26, 2018

Though not one of the traditional Christmas stories we refer to when we consider Christmas, the prologue of John's Gospel perhaps offers the most complete explanation found anywhere about what Christmas is really about--the God-man came to earth to rescue us from this present darkness.

Christmas: What It's All About—From an Authority John 1:1-14 Christmas Eve, 2018 I know most of you this evening came expecting to hear another repetition of the Christmas story, focusing on the angels visit to Joseph or Mary, the virgin birth in Bethlehem, or even the Magi's visit. And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:18, John 3:3, John 3:16

Denomination: Bible Church

Eyes To See: Embracing The Hope Of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 1, 2024

Ephesians 1:18 is a prayer of deep longing. Paul isn’t just asking for knowledge; he’s asking for enlightenment—a heart flooded with God’s light to truly see the hope we have in Christ.

Eyes to See: Embracing the Hope of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Ephesians 1:18 (NLT): “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Deuteronomy 7:6, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Adversary Fell Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

First of A 4 WEEK STUDY ON THE PERSON AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATUS. Wherever these themes are: ADVERSARY, PRIDE, DARKNESS, LIES, Satan is.

I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. YOUR ACCUSER FELL Luke 10:17-20 (18) The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. THE CONTEXT: 1) Immediate picture: 70-72 sent out to spread the message that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Methodist

Blood In The Watchman Hand PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon emphasizes our responsibility as Christians to act as watchmen, spreading the Gospel and warning others of spiritual danger, with the understanding that neglecting this duty can have serious consequences.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive into an important message from the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33. This passage speaks to us about the Responsibility of a Watchman, The Consequences of Neglect, and The Power of the Gospel. Theologian John Stott once said, "We must be ...read more

Topics: Witnessing, Christ

John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John the Baptizer had courage to confront the darkness in people's lives and to speak into their lives that he loved with tears in his eyes and compassion about their sin.

So now we’re gonna talk about John the Baptizer. It’s not John the Baptist. John wasn’t a Baptist. He’s a baptizer. Story starts. He had a dad. He had a mom. Most kids, that’s where the story starts. John’s dad, Zechariah, was a priest, served the temple, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Power In A Darkened Room

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 2, 2002

My first message to teenz4theLord online Youth Group, a discussion about the Power of General Prayer in a dark closet or room.

"God’s Power in a Darkened Room" By Sterling Franklin - October, 2001 Hey, we’re talking about prayer tonight, so let’s open in Prayer... Lord, thank you for tonight, thank you that we can all be here to have a good time of fellowship in You and of learning more about You and Your Glory. Thank ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational