"darkness" Tagged Sermons
The Good News of the Resurrected One
The resurrection of Jesus from death brings good news into our lives. As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we will also explore three themes of how this is good news: light overwhelming darkness, freedom overcoming prisons, and life overpowering death. Key Texts: John 20:1-10, 30-31
Mercy
Psalm 130 describes guilt, points to God’s forgiveness, and then shows the hope that comes as a result of living guilt-free. If we call ourselves children of God, we are able to walk through your guilt confidently and at the same time receive the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. This freedom marks our journey with God! SERMON OUTLINE “Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.” (Psalm 130:2) The Mercy of Prayer (vss 1-2) The depths of life The…
Lost in the Dark
When Jesus entered into human experience, He was entering into our world and lives where the power of darkness, sin, and evil reign. As He went to the Cross this became only more clear, as Jesus submitted to the pathway that led through death’s darkness. He said at His arrest, “this is your hour – when darkness reigns” (Luke 22:53). He became lost in the darkness of death and burial so that we, who are truly lost in the dark,…
Reverence in the Darkness: Job’s Response to God in Suffering
What does it look like to turn to God in the midst of suffering? How do we recognize the reality of suffering, understand the nature of suffering, evaluate the cause of suffering, and grow through suffering? (Job 1:1-2:13) Sermon Outline “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” (Job 1:21) Setting the Stage for Job Overview of the Book of Job Prelude (Job 1:1-5) Acts 1 (Job 1:6-22) Cosmic face-off, part…
Sustaining the Good Life
(Psalm 23:4-6) Sermon Outline “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” (Psalm 23:6a) With God in the Darkness The reality of darkness The reality of God’s present comfort The possibility of fearlessness With God Before Enemies The table of victory The table of abundance The Pursuing Glory of God Goodness and mercy in hot pursuit God’s unending commitment to His sheep Eternal belonging in the household of God DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What was one of…