Playlist: Darkness, Walking in (topic)
Our Walk Out of Darkness Into the Light
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWalking in darkness represents a life of sin, a state of separation from God, where one lives contrary to His commandments and light. It is the condition of those who profess fellowship with the Father and Jesus Christ yet continue in a way of sin, revealing a lie in their claim to be Christians. Such a person does not have true …
Are You Being Brainwashed? (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDarkness functions in Scripture as a devious representation that conceals evil activity from ordinary view. The apostle Paul therefore commands believers to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather to expose them, since it is shameful even to speak of the things done in secret. The apostle John adds …
The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe material presents walking in darkness as a state of moral and spiritual blindness that prevents recognition of Jesus as the light of the world and the Messiah sent to open blind eyes. This condition is illustrated first by the man born blind, who could not see physical or spiritual truth until Jesus anointed his eyes with …
The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must accept that there are some things for which we do not know the answer, and not all the things we 'know' are necessarily true.
The Lord is My Light and Salvation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWalking in darkness is the condition of a godless life, in which a person lives under Satan's rule in error, evil, ignorance, and sin. Judas is the dramatic example: after the piece of bread Satan entered him, he left the light of Christ's presence and went out under the conduct of the prince of darkness, in the time of …
Everlasting Light
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWalking in darkness is the condition of sin, error, and separation from God, and it belongs to Satan, the Prince of Darkness. Darkness symbolizes ignorance, evil, falsehood, and death, while light stands for truth, purity, and life. Those who do not know God live in a world of lies, distortion, and falseness, and they cannot see …
Learning to Live in the Light
Sermon by Kim MyersThrough the indwelling of His Spirit, God has enabled us to walk exclusively in the Light. However, three forces work against living this lifestyle.
Are You Light In The Lord?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLight is a revealer of truth and a means to expose error. When we receive God's Holy Spirit with Christ dwelling in us, we become a light to the world.
Be a Lighthouse
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingThe metaphor of a lighthouse aptly describes the role of the saints in a darkened world, providing hope, guidance, and stability.
What is Acceptable to the Lord
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhile Jesus associated with harlots and publicans, He did not condone their works nor had fellowship with the works of darkness. We must follow His example.
Seeking God's Will (Part One): Holiness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDetermining the will of God is difficult to do unless we know the character of God. Holiness is the foundation for all of the other traits of God.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough we were freed by God, we will fall into slavery again if we do not maintain our vigilance. Our forbears never learned to live as free men and women.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ was in control of the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, sacrificing Himself willingly to fulfill His destiny as the world's Redeemer.
Focus!
Sermonette byMany spiritual parallels exist regarding the function of the camera lens to enable light rays to converge at a specific point.
A Hidden Mystery in God!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBefore anyone can have fellowship before God, the obstacle of sin must be eliminated, which is a permanent barrier between us and God.
Truth-Based Worship Vs Spiritual Confusion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod never accepts worship that comes from human reasoning and the traditions of man. The starting point for worship must always be God and His revelation.
You Have Not So Learned Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhile the truth of Christ has the power to elevate, our worldly orientation blinds us, dulls our minds, and pulls us downward to abject slavery to sin.
Psalm 51 (Part Three): Psalm 51:5-12
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs physical filth repulses the senses, sin ought to repulse the spirit. David's repentance depicts total immersion in sin and the critical need for God's cleansing.
I Never Knew You
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe flesh can counterfeit spiritual attributes, mimicking genuine spiritual gifts. Some pastors have preached the truth, but from an insincere motivation.
Facing Times of Stress: Lack of Clarity
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany people called by God realize the world is wrong, but also cannot see the way of God clearly, having an inability of seeing or comprehending the truth.