Sermons on When It Is Pitch Dark:

Living In Preparation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 4, 2003

This is the 10th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at being prepared when Jesus returns.

LIVING IN PREPARATION 1 Peter 5:1-14 As we finish our study in 1 Peter we are encouraged to live our lives in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. God has left us here for a reason. We are to serve God by using the spiritual gifts and talents He has given us. Our text gives us three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Silent Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 10 charts a path for faith that moves from an honest cry of despair over God's apparent silence to a triumphant confidence in His eternal reign as a King who sees, hears, and will ultimately bring justice for the oppressed.

Introduction: The Painful Question That Echoes in the Soul Let me ask you to be honest with yourself for a moment. Have you ever been in that quiet, lonely place-maybe in the dead of night, or in a hospital waiting room, or after hearing a piece of news that shattered your world-and a single, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Became A Man

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 13, 2007

The Son of God became the Son of Man in order that the sons of men might become the sons of God.

When God Became a Man Topic: The Son of God became the Son of Man in order that the sons of men might become the sons of God. In the seventh century BC, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed a wonderful promise in 9:6-7. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Although we know we can have joy in trials and God works all together for good…sometimes we don’t see it. Some days faith wanes, and we wonder where God is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When Things Go Wrong Matthew 11:2-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenThingsGoWrong.html It is a blessing to be a Christian, but this world is under a curse. Things go wrong. Plans fail. The outcome of our goals sometimes isn’t what we had hoped. Tragedy strikes. Death takes its toll. Pain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 23, 2005

How to deal with life when bad things happen

God is Our Refuge and Strength Against the Elements of Nature Itself. A. Every day we hear of floods, droughts, volcanos, earthquakes, etc. 1. Thousands are killed by these disasters. 2. Many times there is little or no warning. Man can do nothing, not even hide! 3. Many ask, "Where is God in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Where Is God When It Hurts? Series

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Jan 27, 2012

Use of Psalm 88 to ask Where God Is in those hurting days of our lives

Where is God When It Hurts? Psalm 88 LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Meets The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Only One Believes

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 20, 2018

It's a part of every church, those who are there on Sunday without their spouse. What happens when only one believes?

“Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage, goes together like a horse and carriage”, at least that’s what the song says.  You know as well as I do that isn’t always the reality.  Sometimes the horse doesn’t want to pull the carriage, and sometimes the carriage doesn’t want to be pulled.  For the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Faith Takes Over

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

This message deals with the value of Biblical faith and how to use your faith to gain victory in Christ.

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1--4 Title: “When Faith Takes Over” Subject: “FAITH” Introduction: This Scripture is used to teach that the person who has been made righteous by God lives (and survives the coming ordeal) by faith. The believer trusts God in everything. Hab. 2:4 is also quoted in Rom. 1:17 ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Seems Slow

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

When God seems slow, fear builds idols. Trust Jesus, who breaks our false gods and restores us to the only Savior worth waiting for.

Introduction — The Silence That Feels Dangerous They waited. Moses went up the mountain to talk with God. Israel watched him go until he was only a speck on the slope…and then he disappeared into the cloud of glory. The first day, there was awe. The third day, curiosity. By day ten…whispers. By ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1, Exodus 32:6, Romans 12:2, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Stops Speaking Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

One of the most terrifying experiences in a believer’s life is divine silence. There is nothing more tragic than when God stops speaking.

WHEN GOD STOPS SPEAKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 28:1-25 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Proverbs 1:24-28, Isaiah 59:1-2, Amos 8:11-12, Hebrews 3:7-8 INTRODUCTION: One of the most terrifying experiences in a believer’s life is divine silence. There is nothing more tragic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Tomb Becomes A Womb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 28, 2009

For all those who ever felt like giving up, you’re not alone. But instead of giving up it’s time to fire up, there is something new ahead of you.

1 Ki 19 1-18 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Lose Control Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 14, 2015

A first person message in which explains why he preaches Christ crucified.

“Getting Into Shape: When You Lose Control” Acts 9:1-19; 1 Cor. 2:1-5 & 9:15-18; 2 Cor. 5:13-15 Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m glad for the opportunity to preach to you about Jesus. Some of you are here because you’re curious, some because you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Courage When Crisis Comes

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Courage is faith refusing to yield to fear—God’s Spirit empowering us with power, love, and soundness in every crisis.

I. When Fear Feels Bigger than Faith If you lose your money, you’ve lost a lot. If you lose your reputation, you’ve lost more. But if you lose your courage—you’ve lost everything. Fear has a thousand disguises: anxiety, hesitation, exhaustion, even polite excuses. It doesn’t always scream; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Jesus Goes Fishing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 8th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨ [#8] WHEN JESUS GOES FISHING Mark 1:16-20 Introduction: 1. As a fisherman, I have learned several things concerning fishing. ƒà Fish where there are fish and know the conditions of the place. ƒà Find out what the fish are biting. ƒà Be persistent. 2. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist