Sermons on Warning Against Darkness:

Christmas: "A Light For Dark Days”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025

In today’s message, we’ll explore what the light of Christmas - Jesus Christ - can do for our dark days of disappointment, distress, doubt, or depression. Jesus came to light up our dark days and encourage, strengthen, guide, and change us. Don’t miss out on this wonderful time.

Christmas: “A Light for Dark Days” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEOysKCTA7I One of the things I like to do during this season is to look at all the Christmas lights. And although the day after Thanksgiving is the official start for these lights to go up, somehow ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46, Job 30:26, Lamentations 1:20, John 12:35, Lamentations 3:19-20, 2 Samuel 22:29, John 8:12, Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Going Through A Long Dark Tunnel

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2006

It takes faith to keep trying... to keep believing God is active in yourlife.

20061015 19th Sunday after Pentecost B Slide 1 Title: Going Through a Long, Dark Tunnel Text: Job 23:1-10 Slide 2 Thesis: It takes faith to keep trying… to keep believing God is active in our lives. Introduction Tunnels… The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel is located on the Continental ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Warnings & Encouragement. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 18-19. Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they turned up very, very late for their lesson, • They told the teacher they were late because the car bringing them had a puncture. • Looking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Brethren

"Watchman, What Of The Night?"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"Watchman, what of the night?"

Isaiah 21 chs 13 - 23 God's judgement on Judah's surrounding nations, Assyrians advancing then Babylon would come Woes to the Nations. Babylon (13:1 - 14:23). ,Assyria (14:24-27).,Philistia (14:28-32).,Moab (15-16).,Damascus (17).,Cush (18). Egypt and Cush (19-20).,Babylon (21:1-10).,Edom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:12

Denomination: Holiness

It's Time To Wake Up! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2020

At the end of Romans 13, Paul reminds Christians of the debt of love they owe and warns them to wake up and put off the deeds of darkness because the return of Christ is nearing.

A. One of my favorite things to do as a father when our daughters were growing up, was to wake them up in the morning. 1. I loved seeing their sweet, sleepy faces as I woke them with a gentle voice, saying, “It’s time to wake up.” 2. What is your attitude when you wake up? a. I’m a morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Falling Away Comes First! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

Scripture warns us that in the last days before the second coming of Jesus Christ there will be wars and rumors of wars, the nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom ....

Scripture warns us that in the last days before second coming of Jesus Christ there will be wars and rumors of wars, nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom and there shall be famines, food shortages, pestilences despite of medical advances, old and new diseases will plague ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, John 12:32, Romans 1:16, 2 Peter 1:16

Keep The Light Burning!

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 11, 2021

This sermon is a podcast on iHeart Radio from my GodNAmerica Ministry. This lesson reflects the power of God's light on the lives and hearts of people. Light IS greater than darkness.

Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ephesians 5:6-14 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#3 Ready, Watching, Vigilant (Not Warning) Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2016

Watchman, what of the night? We are called of God to warn people while we stand on the wall staying ready, watching, and being vigilant. We are to give a clear warning of the consequences of sin.

This is part #3: READY, WATCHING AND WAITING (NOT WARNING) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We have used for our text verse: 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? Today we must guard the message that we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaiah’s Warning To Today’s World Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 13, 2025

We cannot put our worth in things that we’ve gone out and possessed. WHY? Because when we do, we make it our hope and put it at risk of being destroyed (as God will ultimately get the victory in all things)! The tough part is, where will we put our trust?

Isaiah, Part 2 Isaiah’s Warning to Today’s World Isaiah 2:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve come to worship with us! - Last week, we discussed the revelation of Isaiah to God’s people -- If there was any encouragement we must takeaway it was this: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22, Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warnings On Prioritizing Family Over Material Possessions Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 10, 2025

As we explore this sermon, we are reminded of the importance of prioritizing our loved ones and valuing them above material possessions.

In the pursuit of riches, many individuals often find themselves sacrificing the very things that bring true fulfillment and joy. The Bible warns us that the relentless chase for wealth can lead to devastating consequences, including the loss of family, children, and everything that truly matters. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, 1 Kings 11:1-8

The Tragedy Of Ignoring So Great A Salvation Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 18, 2015

“How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation” (Hebrews 2:3)

“How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation” (Hebrews 2:3) “Time past and time present are both together in time future,” wrote T.S. Elliot. His rhythmic words simply and eloquently describe the ordinary flow of history. But the letter to the Hebrews presents a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Teachers Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

Paul warns against, and exposes the Colossian heresy; he say's don't be cheated by philosophies and traditions.

#5~ Col.2: 8 -12 FALSE TEACHERS 12-22-13 * LET'S REMEMBER THAT VERSES 4-7 ARE--WARNING ABOUT "Enticing words" by the so called wise men of the day. ------------------------------------------------ * Verses 8--13 are mostly warning about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 9, 2025

God warns us because he loves us.

The Story of Us Joel March 13, 2025 Joel 2:1-2 NIV “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand— 2 a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like dawn spreading across the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:29, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:1-4, Joel 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyday Prophets - Joel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 14, 2021

Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we already know.

Everyday Prophets – Joel January 17, 2021 Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:29, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:14, Joel 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational