Sermons on When It Is Pitch Dark:

There Was Darkness Over All The Land

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 3, 2021

The rework of the Easter 2020 message, which was not delivered. Jesus was God in the darkness as He hung on the cross, and He is God in the darkness of these evil days.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Arise, Shine: Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Mar 5, 2018

"Arise, Shine" was our Epiphany 2018 Series. This was the second installment. In short, God calls us out of our darkness, no matter where we've been.

Three months and ten days. Assuming our little baby arrives on her due date—which she won’t—but assuming she does, that’s how long my wife and I have left of getting a full night’s sleep every night. Three months and ten days. But, come April 24—give or take a few days—we’ll be back to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

From Darkness To Dawn"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025

Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18.

" Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18. Our theme today is “From Darkness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Dark Or Light, Fear Or Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 3, 2020

Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil.

DARK OR LIGHT, FEAR OR FAITH! 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. I. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8

Being The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2021

Jesus calls each of us to make a difference where He has placed us. If we claim to know Jesus, we must live like we know Jesus.

Being the light in a dark world 1 John 15-10 Prayer- If you would turn to 1 John Chapter One. Have you ever wondered if you have had or if you will make a difference in life? When I was a kid I thought of all the cool jobs I would like to do, Jobs where you save someone’s life, protecting ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Light And Darkness Cannot Mix

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025

The Christian life is a call to separation. It is not a call to isolation from the world, but a call to distinction in character, conduct, and conviction.

LIGHT AND DARKNESS CANNOT MIX – Living a Separated Life unto God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:8-11; John 8:12; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:9-10; James 4:4 OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, We thank You for this precious moment in Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Light Amidst Darkness

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Our Dark Side Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 1, 2002

We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light.

The problem of our dark side Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 Topic: How to cope with our dark side Big idea: We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light. Intro: A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Darkness: Not Just The Absence Of Light" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 5, 2003

The world is in a darkness that is total and powerful. Only the true Light can dispell it. (#17 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Light In The Darkness Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 6, 2022

God desires your body be filled with light. How much light do you let in>

Introduction In the first sermon of this series, Jesus has told us that because this world has rejected Him this world is full of darkness and evil. But Jesus says that He is the Light of the World and that those of us who are Christian can escape the darkness and evil and walk in His Light. And we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Over The Powers Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 21, 2019

Authority Over the Powers of Darkness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 19, 2019

Authority Over the Powers of Darkness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 19, 2019 Note: The following notes are more extensive that what I did or could have stated within reasonable time. As I do not memorize or read notes, but rather use them to refine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"No Darkness Is Too Great"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2017

A sermon about overcoming fear with the peace of Christ.

“No Darkness is Too Great” John 21:19-23 On the evening of the day that Jesus rose from the dead we get a picture of a timid, frightened group of disciples. The doors are shut and locked. They are in hiding—in the darkness of a room. Obviously, they didn’t believe ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Deliverance From The Powers Of Darkness

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

Indeed our battle is not with flesh and blood. it is with unseen forces; powers of darkness. How can one obtain deliverance from these powers of darkness? Come along.

DELIVERANCE FROM THE POWERS OF DARKNESS Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. An understanding of the operation of the powers of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Glow In The Dark?

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 8, 2010

As Christians our primary calling is to glow in the midst of the darkness of the world in which we live

Perth 5/07/06 “Do you glow in the dark?” Intro: *** My wife & I were at the Perth Zoo w/ Ps Koli Raiwalui & his wife while they were in Perth for our conference. While we were at the zoo we went through the nocturnal section. This is a section of the zoo that they keep dark for animals ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hour Of Darkness And A Servant King Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The behavior of Jesus at the last supper was in line with what Jesus would do the next day on the cross. Through it all, Jesus was the servant king.

The Hour of Darkness and a Servant King ("The King whose Scepter is a Towel"- title from a message by Daryl Johnson) John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: What do you picture when you hear the word “KING”? The first word that comes to my mind is POWER. And if I hear KING of KINGS I think ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ