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The Tip Of The Spear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are people who form the tip of the spear, taking the gospel into very dark places. But what about the rest of us? What is the task for the shaft of the spear?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Intro: “You’ve got to walk that lonesome valley. You’ve got to walk it by yourself. Oh, nobody else can walk it for you. You’ve got to walk it by yourself.” 1. that may be what we will experience, but it is not what is supposed to happen. 2. there is a poignancy in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Treasures Of Darkness

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

God has assured us that there are treasures in the darkness. He has promised us "He discovereth deep things out of darkness"……but still

THE TREASURES OF DARKNESS I will give thee the treasures of darkness. Isa. 45:3. He discovereth deep things out of darkness. Job 12:22. God has assured us that there are treasures in the darkness. He has promised us "He discovereth deep things out of darkness"……but still I. DARKNESS IS DREADED BY ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Into The Darkness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 18, 2008

This message focuses on how walking in faith during difficult times is the same as walking in the darkness without knowing what is around you.

Into The Darkness Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29 Introduction This morning I want to briefly talk with you about walking in faith. Do you know that in order to walk in faith you must become comfortable with being in the dark? I am not necessarily talking about the physical darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

It’s always darkest before dawn.

LIGHT DISPELS DARKNESS: Ruth 3: 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor..” We had to travel ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Darkness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2020

I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus crisis that is now shaking the world.

Darkness Joshua 24:7”He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them and covered them; and your own eyes saw what I did in Egypt.” I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:7, Micah 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Dark

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011

The old joke is Where were you when the lights went out?" This sermon uses the lights going out when Jesus was on the cross and leads the listener to examine... Where are you... in your relationship with Jesus?

In the Dark! Mark 15:12-37 It was a hot night in the middle of summer in 1977. The Big Apple was abuzz with excitement and life of a mega city. Bars were filled; movies and theaters were in the middle of the story. Life went on like usual. But then it happened... or should I say, then it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:12-37

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Darkness

Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2003

Christians often find that they are walking in darkness because of their disobedience to the Word and will of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:8-10, Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Hours Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

At noon something both extremely disturbing and awe inspiring took place…darkness covered the land, like a blanket.

INTRO: 1. I want to draw your attention to an oft overlooked event that took place at Calvary. 2. Jesus had already, in broad daylight, hung upon that cross for three hours—from 9 in the morning to noon. a. There can be no doubt of his crucifixion, countless witnesses testify to that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Darkness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 22, 2010

A sermon on the darkness at the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour (Seed thought and material adapted from The Six Miracles of Calvary by Nicholson)

Sermon for 2/21/2010 Darkness Introduction: Are you scared of the dark? I counted the # of night lights in my house- 7. Who needs 7 night lights? When I was a bachelor I didn't have any night lights. I now have arthrits in my toes because I stubbed them so much but I was saving those pennies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"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

Treasures Of Darkness

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 13, 2015

Abraham experienced a horror of darkness, but in that season God gave him a treasure of revelation!

The Treasures of Darkness PPT 1 Title PPT 2, 3 Text: Isaiah 45:1-3 Isa 45:1 Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed, Whom I have taken by the right hand, To subdue nations before him, And to loose the loins of kings; To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: Isa 45:2 "I will go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dark Spirits Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2022

Do demons exist? And if they do, what do we know about them and how can we deal with them?

Years ago, we had a popular preacher in our brotherhood named Ben Alexander. Ben had once been a Spiritualist Medium who held seances where he’d talk with the dead. Then he became a Christian, and spent much of his life explaining that a lot of seances he’d been part of (he said) were fake… but ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Of The Dark

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about Jesus being the Light and us living in the Light.

When I was a teenager, we played a game called “sardines.” Has anyone every heard of that one? The basic premise of the game is that one person goes and hides. Then one-by-one others go and try to find the person hiding. Oh, did I mention that you play this in the dark? The church where we ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 10, 2012

Good sermon for first Sunday of Advent -- lighting of Prophet Candle. The theme of light vs. darkness is woven throughout the Bible. This is what the coming of the Light marked in our world.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS TEXT: Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12 There’s a fascinating recurring theme woven throughout the Bible. It’s the theme of light and darkness. We begin with darkness in only the second verse of the entire Bible. Genesis 1:2 says, “And the earth was without form, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Wesleyan