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  • Eric Ledermann avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    God is a light in the darkness of our lives and culture. Jesus highlites three things through his ministry which is evident in all four Gospels: 1) We are ALL God’s children; 2) God loves us no matter what; and 3)Love is the most powerful weapon in the w

    I. Hearing the Word of God. A. We hear the Word of God in our hearts. B. We each hear differently. C. Telephone game D. Disciples never understand what Jesus is saying, but he loved them anyway and they heard and felt that! II. Accepting the voice we hear in our hearts as the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding The Present Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 85 ratings
     | 34,694 views

    In the light of our salvation what must we do? 1- Put aside the deeds of darkness 2- Behave decently as in the daytime 3- Clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus

    INTRO.- Do you know what time it is? Many people are living in their own little fairy tale world and they don’t know what’s going on spiritually. ILL.- “Actress Katie Holmes Six Years Later” the article stated. Six years after what? Six years after meeting Tom Cruise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Dark Moments Of Jesus' Life: The Falling Away, The Garden, And The Betrayal: Sunset, Early Night, And Deep Night Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023
     | 452 views

    “You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’”

    What was your darkest moment in life? When did you hit a sort of rock bottom? I can think a few of moments in my life. I remember when I was 17 years old, I was downstairs in my parents basement. My parents had just split up. I had been bullied a lot in school, until I started doing drugs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Prisoner Of Darkness

    Contributed by James Linders on May 17, 2015
     | 5,785 views

    Bartimaeus has been born blind. In THOSE earlier times if you were BORN blind, you'll die blind, without the prospect of being cured. The ONLY thing THIS man could do well, was being a beggar. THEN, Jesus walked into his life and changed it forever.

    Mark 10:51-52 (NIV) 51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” 52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Here we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope In The Midst Of Darkness

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,745 views

    This is the time you need to hear the hope of the gospel, the hope of salvation and deliverance, no matter how discouraged you may be. We can make right choices even in the midst of darkness. To be encouraged and strengthened with words of faith. Your present situation is not the end of the story.

    I have heard it said time and time again over the years by Christian and non-Christian alike, that we are living in dark times. When we speak of darkness it could refer to the evils of untold suffering, catastrophes, cruelty, corruption, and malevolence. We have seen evil taking place on a global ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shadow Of Betrayal - Psalm 55 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,291 views

    It is vitally important that in our dark times, we cast our cares on God. As Peter says, He cares for you.

    The shadow of betrayal Psalm 55 The psalm is a maskil. Ultimately, we don’t know what a maskil is. The best idea we have is that the word maskil is associated with the word "wise" or "skilled." In the times of the ancient Hebrews, wisdom could apply to anything. You could cook wisely (some might ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Light In Our Darkness

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,929 views

    This sermon looks at what God is doing in the lowest and darkest times in our lives.

    LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS JEREMIAH 31:10-20 DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C CROSSROADS/PERRYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, MO INTRO. How Many Religious Folks Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? (posted on sermoncentral.com) CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Do You Do When The Lights Go Out?

    Contributed by Paul Green on May 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,611 views

    Are you experiencing a dark time in your life? Are you unable to make sense of what is happening? There are times in every Christians life when, despite our faithfulness, we’re suddenly plunged into deep, deep darkness. And we’re left asking the question – why? What do we do when the lights go out?

    Five-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he persisted. Finally, she said, “It’s OK, go; Jesus will be in there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Dark Places

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,379 views

    We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

    Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Things To Remember When In The Cave Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,371 views

    A cave signifies a dark place. Some of us face those dark times of life and it is vitally important to know how to behave while going through the trials of life.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave “Things to Remember When in the Cave” Text: I Samuel 22:1 For the next few weeks I want to talk about caves. More specifically I want to talk about how we are to behave when in the caves of life. We must clear something up about caves before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Soul Care 105 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2023
     | 897 views

    Soul care is an important part of growing whole thru life’s trials. It’s about becoming mature in our walk with Jesus. It requires our attention and intentional care to be healthy and whole in dark times.

    Video Clip: Jesus Revolution the heart of the story! Soul Care 105: Soul Care in dark times Thesis: Soul care is an important part of growing wholistically in life’s trials. It’s about becoming mature in our walk with Jesus. It requires our attention and intentional care to be healthy and whole in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5 Lent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

    5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Where Is Your God?

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    When the world asks us where God is in our dark times, there is an answer for our souls that the world will never be able to refute.

    Where Is Your God? Griffith Baptist Church – 1/18/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 42 Key verse: Psalms 42:11 - Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Premise: When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold On To The Promise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 555 views

    This sermon explores the unwavering nature of God's promises, their power to provide hope in dark times, and our responsibility to honor and heed them.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is yet another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are all here, gathered together in His name, to rejoice and be glad in it. As we sit here today, we are reminded of the incredible power of our God, a power that is manifested in His promises and ...read more

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,686 views

    The goodness of God does not depend on what is happening in your life

    The Goodness of God Psalms 34 Greeting- Good morning everyone, Isn’t God good! I am Happy that you are here with us as we open His Word together on this Memorial Day weekend. We are blessed people when you think of those that gave the ultimate sacrifice so that you and I might be able to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene