Sermons on When It Is Pitch Dark:

When Peace Seems So Elusive Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 4, 2021

It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our nation and even here locally, so many are struggling to experience peace right now.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 24, 2021 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive. Job 3:25-26 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, Psalm 34:14, Isaiah 53:5, John 16:33, Romans 16:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

When God Calls, Say, "Yes” Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the call of Moses, comparing to our own need to say "Yes" when God calls us to do...anything.

Intro: The following excuses are from a collection of excuses that have actually been turned in at school: • "Ralph was absent yesterday because he had a sore trout." • "Please excuse Joyce from P.E. for a few days. Yesterday she fell off a tree and misplaced her hip." ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changes In Posture When Jesus Speaks

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

When Jesus speaks to someone, there are some apparent noticeable changes in that person. Firstly there will be a change in the posture of this person.

When Jesus speaks to someone, there are some apparent noticeable changes in that person. Firstly there will be a change in the posture of this person. Stage -2: In early days of talking with Jesus, we will ask him many questions regarding both our needs and him. Stage -1: Asking lot of questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

When Father Reveals About Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

There is always a blessing when Father talks or reveals about Jesus.

There is always a blessing when Father talks or reveals about Jesus. In Matthew 16:16 – Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven”. In this verse, Jesus mentions blessed are you Peter because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Angelic Activity When Jesus Is Around

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

When Jesus is among us and in us, we witness a lot of angelic activity. The shepherds were informed of Jesus’ birth by angels. Angels came and ministered to Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11). In Isaiah’s vision, angels are gathered around God’s throne.

When Jesus is among us and in us, we witness a lot of angelic activity. The shepherds were informed of Jesus’ birth by angels. Angels came and ministered to Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11). In Isaiah’s vision, angels are gathered around God’s throne. In Samson’s birth, an angel declared the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

When You Are Threatened Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Worship activates God to action.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4, NKJV “Some came … told Jehoshaphat … a great multitude is coming against you from beyond the (Dead) sea .. Jehoshaphat feared … seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Facing A Decision Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

“And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Isaiah 58:6, Isaiah 58:8, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

When The Land Enjoyed Her Sabbath

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 23, 2023

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath." In other words, the Sabbath was designed to serve and benefit man, not the other way around. God gifted man with a sabbath and He did not intend for the sabbath to be greater than man but that man would accept His gift with joy.

2 Chronicles 36:11-21(NKJV) "When the land enjoyed her Sabbath” July 23, 2023 I. A Failure 16 “…the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.” In chapter 7 God had given them a remedy! “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023

The way I want to attack this conversation is by looking at 3 statements: 1) What Prayer Is 2) What Prayer Can Do 3) When the Church Prays (6 awesome things happen)

What Happens When The Church Prays Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We All Get To Heaven Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 9, 2023

A look at what we as Christians will do when we get to Heaven.

If you have your Bible, please open it to 2nd Timothy Chapter 4. A friend in front of me was coming out of the church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always did to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. Then the pastor said to him, “You need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

What To Do When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

Trouble comes to every life in some way and at some time with some consequences. When it dies it is important to know that God has not forsaken, nor forgotten you.

There are three w’s to consider in trouble: 1. The “w” of when, James 1:1-5 2. The “w” of why a. Job had trouble, Job 14:1 1) Job testing shows our faith. 2) 1 Peter 1:6-7 b. Jesus 1) Jesus suffered or had trouble because he was godly. 2) 1 Peter 4:12-16 3) John 15:18-19 c. Jonah 1) Jonah had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Catastrophe Happens, What Next?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2022

No external law can fix a problem that comes from deep within a twisted mind and heart.

Ascension 2022 I polished up my Ascension Day homily last Sunday. Then I tore it up on Tuesday afternoon. Senseless, mindless murder down the road in Uvalde, a place many of us have visited or lived. When catastrophe happens anywhere in the world, don’t we all grieve, and ask “Lord, WHY?” “What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

When The Waves Are Winning (Matthew 8) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When Life's troubles are beating us down we need to pray until God reaches out an lifts us up.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE WINNING (Matthew 4:22) Bob Marcaurelle Peter’s walk has little to do with walking on water. It has to do with facing the storms of life, like the disciples who were delivered at the last minute. . It has to do with Simon, trying to obey Jesus, and failing. The Psalms use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 21 - When God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 5, 2023

The assurance that God is with us is such a huge comfort in the life of a believer. As we study the life of some great men in the bible, we will understand how the presence of God transformed them and their situations.

God was with Gideon The word of assurance that came from the Lord to Gideon as recorded in Judges 6:16, “The LORD replied, "I will be with you. You will defeat Midian as if it were only one man." (GW) Gideon was faced with an enormous task to fight against the Midianites. As the people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:16, Genesis 26:3, Psalm 91:7, Exodus 3:12, Deuteronomy 31:23, Matthew 28:20, Acts 11:21, Genesis 31:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When The Party Is Over (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 2, 2022

Belshazzar, the king, threw one of the grandest parties that had ever been given up to that time.

It is significant for three reasons. (1) It is noted for WHO GAVE IT. Look at verse 1. We read, “Belshazzar the king made a great feast...” (2) It is noted for THE LARGE ATTENDANCE. Look at verse 1 again. We read, “Belshazzar the king made a great feast to A THOUSAND OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist