Sermons on When It Is Pitch Dark:

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2021

Light has the ability to penetrate and permeate the darkness. When light is introduced, darkness has to flee. Darkness and light cannot inhabit the same position. There are times when barriers prevent light from reaching darkness, but once it does, the darkness is gone.

The Light of the World Matthew 5: 14-16 We are continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given to the disciples, the followers of Jesus, and reveals much practical application to the lives we live. In our last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Mercy

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

I want to welcome you to our Month of Mercy. My prayer is that mercy shall speak for you in an unusual way and smile on you.

I want to welcome you to our Month of Mercy. My prayer is that mercy shall speak for you in an unusual way and smile on you. The God who for mercy's sake delivered Lot and his family from impending inferno in Sodom and Gomorrah will out of mercy, pull you out from current or impending danger. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise The Lord! What? How? When?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

What does praise look like? We attach the word "praise" to types of music, styles of worship, and certain actions. But what does the Bible actually say about praise and how God's people praise him?

When you think of “praise,” what comes to mind? You might think of something that takes place in a church or in a worship service. Maybe you might think of certain actions. Maybe you’ve heard the joke about the woman who in the middle of the sermon stood up, lifted up her hands and said, “Praise ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus In The Dark - Mark 15:33-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

While Jesus was on the cross, darkness came upon the whole land for 3 hours. What happened in that darkness?

Mark 15:33 At the sixth hour darkness came upon the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Darkness God Has His Say We’re studying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, Luke 23:44-45

"Where Do I Go When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015

Have you ever been there? More important, are you there right now? The writer of this psalm is in a dark place. Many of us know what that is like.

REFRESH Where do I go when I hurt? Psalm 42 A young boy had misbehaved and was sent to bed by his mother. Just 5 minutes later he cried out Mom, I’m thirsty, can you bring me a drink of water? No, go to sleep. Five minutes later. Mom? What? Can I have a drink of water? She says I told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Brightest Of Light To Save Us From Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 16, 2019

From three hours of the bleakest darkness to renewed life in the Light of Christ

Weekend Message/Devotion April 21, 2019 Luke 24:1-12 The Brightest of Light to Save Us from Darkness From early childhood to late teen years I attended The Church of the Good Shepherd in Jacksonville, Florida. From my earliest memories Easter Sunday vividly stands out. Every year, a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Ordinary Faith Won't Do Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Within seconds, Elisha decides to leave all of his wealth and family to follow this radical prophet. Elisha went from the CEO of Elisha Farms to being Elijah’s apprentice. He went from inheriting a fortune to making copies and getting coffee for the prophet

Trusting God in really challenging times in your personal life is really difficult to do. When marriages break up, finances fail, and good friends desert you, God’s seeming absence is really difficult to bear. When you are going through a foggy time in life, you want to see God’s bright light to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Sacrifice Your Walk With God For Money Or Material Possessions. Series

Contributed by James Webster on Apr 18, 2015

Be careful where you pitch your tent. Don’t sacrifice your walk with God for money or material possessions. Be careful where you pitch your tent. Lot is a prime example of improper priorities in his life.

MESSAGE SERIES “Look to the Stars”- Message II The Life of Abraham God keeps His promises; we must remain obedient to Him even when the future isn’t clear.” INTRODUCTION OF SERIES We are doing a series on Sunday mornings, titled, “LOOK TO THE STARS” The Life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Navigating Life’s Dark Valleys

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 9, 2017

This sermon deals with the dark valleys we encounter in life, various aspects about these valleys, and how we successfully navigate through them.

Navigating Life’s Dark Valleys Psalm 23:4 Last week we looked at how to handle the stress in our ongoing series entitled, “Spiritual First Aid.” In that message I alluded to the Shepherd’s Psalm, Psalm 23, a couple of time, because within the Psalm God deals with many of life’s stressors. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Foursquare

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

How We Can Defeat The Darkness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2017

How can we defeat the darkness? 1. Put a priority on prayer (vs. 1-5). 2. Rely on our Redeemer (vs. 6-16). 3. Strive to stick together (vs. 12-16). 4. Live in loyalty to the Lord (vs. 17).

How We Can Defeat the Darkness Acts 12:1-17 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church April 6, 2014 (Revised Sept. 18, 2016) *Anybody paying any attention at all knows we are living in a time of growing darkness. A five-minute glance at the headlines is enough to prove that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas For Your Dark Days

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

Jesus came as a light to our dark world

THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR DARK DAYS One of my favorite times at Christmas is the lights. It all starts around November in the stores. It seems that every weekend more and more lights go up. It is interesting… December 21st is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year. During ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Foursquare

"while It Was Still Dark"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2023

A sermon for Easter Sunday about life in Christ.

“While it was Still Dark” John 20:1-18 Tolstoy has a story about the ever-present threat of death. A man was running from a bear, and to get away from it he jumps down a dry well, and clings to a small tree growing between the bricks on the side. But when he looks down, he sees a lion at the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon # 23 - From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 16, 2023

The allegory of light and darkness is used widely in the bible. What does it signify? Are we walking in the light or still stumbling in the dark? This sermon will sure help us evaluate ourselves to see where we stand.

As we continue our study this topic of ‘Freedom from Bondage’ we recognize that it is indeed the will of God that His people should be liberated from every sin and bondage. In this chapter we will study the metaphor of light and darkness, which is widely used in the Bible to explain this concept of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Luke 19:8-9, John 3:1, John 19:39-40, John 4:7, John 4:16-18, John 4:28-29, John 8:12, Luke 19:2, Matthew 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other