Sermons on Abstaining From Evil:

Stand Firm Against The World Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 21 from Philippians exploring the admonition to stand firm. This message discussions the need to stand against the evil world system.

“Stand Firm Against the World” Paul addresses the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city of Philippi. The letter organizes around four passions. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Turn From Your Selfish Ways

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Tra

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he said to the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Midst Of Scorn Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 10, 2018

This teaching gives an understanding on how God used scorn and His chastisements to keep David’s character in check.

In The Midst of Scorn King David Matured In The Chastisements of God A Psalm of David says, “O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2: Putting Away The Old Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

If we want to walk in God's freedom, a first step is to stop doing the things that distance us from our God.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Fighting For Our Freedom

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for Our Freedom

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for Our Freedom Galatians 5:1-12 Paul tells us that Christ has set us free but living as free people is not automatic, it is conditional. Our spiritual freedom must be fought for; the Christian life is a fight because we are in a war. Today we want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Apart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy.

Set Apart August 17, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: Abstain from every appearance of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008

Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Possessing The Land - Part 6: Worshipping The Lord Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 6 and final part of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 6 Worshipping The Lord - Read: Joshua 5:13-15 to 6:1-5 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Success At En-Hakkore

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Dec 8, 2019

God is able to surprise you with more than you require at any time

Babatunmishe Oke Blue Bell Pa 19422 530-630 pm • Oh Lord after the order of Samson, let all the ropes binding me, become as flax that have caught fire in Jesus’ name. • Oh Lord after the order of Samson, let all the bonds shackling my hands melt off by the fire of God in Jesus’ name. Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-19

Protection Plan

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 17, 2009

Once you are in Christ you have God’s ‘Hedge’ around you? That does not mean problems or adversaries won’t arise? There will be more than you can imagine but you won’t be going through it all alone. The presence of God will never leave you nor forsake you

Opening illustration: During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades. Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Division-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2024

2 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-II—1Corinthians 1:10e-12(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in his car seat. His father asked him three times what was wrong, with no reply. Finally, little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stop The Insanity While You Can

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 21, 2023

It is past time that the church says to society that we are not accepting cultural anti-biblical changes.

Stop the Insanity While You Can John 10:1-10 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. 2 "But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Recipient Of God's Favor

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 6, 2021

If you are recipient of God’s favor, you could further expect at least two things. What are those?

“Now Cain said to his brother Abel, ‘Let’s go out to the field.’ While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the LORD said to Cain, ‘Where is your brother Abel?’ ‘I don’t know,’ he replied. ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’ The LORD said, ‘What have you done? Listen! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 12 - Explanation Of Divine Involvement (1:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The writer addresses the dilemma concerning the existence of evil and suffering in the world. “Either God is not all good, or He is not all-powerful.”

Tom Lowe 2/1/2021 Lesson 12 - EXPLANATION OF DIVINE INVOLVEMENT (1:17-18) Text - James 1:17-18 (KJV) 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hiding The Sin Will Not Help

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

It is recorded in Genesis 3 how man fell into sin, the covering of sin and the punishment for sin.

Hiding The Sin Will Not Help I. The DISOBEDIENCE Of Man 1. The TRICKERY of Satan a. Satan begins by casting DOUBT God's Word *verses 1-3, (his DECEPTION on God's DIRECTION) Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God