Sermons on Avoid Evil:

The Silence Of Adam

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2013

Men must avoid the danger of remaining silent in order to bless their families.

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

And God Laughed

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005

It is Easter and the resurrection is the laughter of the universe at our inability to understand and at Evil’s inability to read the end of the book.

And God Laughed John 20:1-18 March 27, 2005 I don’t watch a whole lot of television, but I do like cop shows: Law and Order, CSI - Crime Scene Investigations, I realize that those are pretty much guy shows, but that’s who I am. These crime shows are all about evidence: finger prints, hair ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

When It Rains On The Just

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jul 21, 2010

Does God will evil upon His own? Does He cause evil things to punish us?

When It Rains on the Just (Matthew 5:43-48) “You have heard that it was said: ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lion King (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 14, 2011

The sermon compares the Gospel's provisions with the ravaging of evil by asking the question, "What Does Evil Look Like?".

THE LION KING: OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD {PART 1} REV. 12:17 – 14:5 Sermon Objective: Satan’s intention is to deceive and savage the inhabitants of the earth; his rule is grotesque and depleting whereas the rule of Christ (Kingdom of God) brings life and wholeness. Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Be A Nimrod! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod.

Intro: 1. Dictionary of American Slang, lists: nimrod. a. a simpleton; a nerd. EX: Johnny is a total nimrod. He does such dumb things! *What stupid nimrod left the lid off the cottage cheese? 2. I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod! 3. Don't be a Nimrod! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pay No Attention To That Man Behind The Curtain Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 15, 2010

We avoid being deceived by developing godly wisdom that is based on truth.

[Show clip from “The Wizard of Oz” – “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain” As we continue our journey through Revelation this morning, we’ll be introduced to a character that reminds me a lot of the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz. Before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Eightfold Path, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Life is tough. There really is no secret pathway to avoid suffering. But we don’t have to avoid suffering, because God has promised to give us the strength to endure.

INTRODUCTION If you’re familiar with world religions, you’ve probably heard of the eightfold path of Buddhism. The two most famous Buddhists in the world are the Dali Lama and Tiger Woods. A couple of years ago, Tiger was guilty of some bad conduct that cost him his marriage and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Adopting A Pattern For Failure Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

IN THE BOOK OF JUDGES WE DISCOVER CYCLE TO BE AVOIDED THAT LEADS TO A PATTERN OF FAILURE.

Threads of Deliverance Adopting a Pattern for Failure Judges 2:10-23 5/3/09 INTRODUCTION Hmmm! What do you think of when you hear the word cycle? „X Tricycles? „X Bicycles? „X Unicycles? or „X Motorcycles? „X Exercise cycles? „X Toy Cycles? or „X Tandem Cycles? „X Tandem ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lying , Gossiping & A Big Paddle Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 9, 2013

How easy it is for us to fall into lying and gossip and how to avoid them

Well as we finish up this series on the seven things that God don’t like hopefully we have learned a little about ourselves & some ways to avoid falling into the traps of the devil. Today we will look at the last few things that God don’t like; now these three things are sins that are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Condemns The Wicked. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon , we will explore the biblical teaching on God's condemnation of the wicked.

The Bible is clear in its condemnation of wickedness and evil. Throughout the Scriptures, God's hatred of sin and His judgment on the wicked are repeatedly emphasized. In this sermon , we will explore the biblical teaching on God's condemnation of the wicked. God's Hatred of Sin The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:4-6, Proverbs 6:16-19

What Are You Arguing About? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 4, 2025

As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers, forgiving and reconciling with those who may have wronged us.

As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers, forgiving and reconciling with those who may have wronged us. In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." This powerful verse reminds us that our words and actions have the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23

Overcoming The Problems Of Complacency

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Overcome the problems of apathy, indifference and complacency by discovering key errors to avoid.

Overcoming the Problems of Complacency, Indifference and Apathy (Judges 18) Many Christians are suffering from the problem of an apathetic attitude to God’s priorities. By their complacent attitudes some believers fall into the trap of selfish indifference to the passions of God for the five ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Famous Last Words On Judgment Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2024

4 things revealed in the wrath of God from Revelation 15 & 16 (Material adapted from Nancy Guthrie's book on Revelation called "Blessed," chapter 8 entitled, "Blessed by Being Ready for the Return of Jesus")

HoHum: I remember studying Jonathan Edwards sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, in literature class. “The wrath of God is like great waters that are shut up for the present; they increase more and more, and rise higher and higher, till an outlet is given; and the longer the stream is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:9, Revelation 6:10, Luke 18:8, John 19:30, Matthew 26:39, Galatians 3:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Unclean, Unclean"!

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 3, 2005

Leprosy is a picture of the sinful heart, it is said that some of the Jewish Rabbi’s translated the words "Unclean, Unclean" as, "Avoid, Avoid." We look at the parallel of leprosy and sin.

Leprosy It’s Origins: (A) Leprosy would start out small in it’s beginning. It would lie concealed in the blood where human eye could not see it. There may be no visible signs or symptoms. Isn’t that also like sin, which lies dormant in our lives until it begins to bear it’s ugly fruit. Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deceitful Tongue Of Pathological Liars. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2025

This sermon will explore few examples of lies in the Bible, the methods used to deceive, and the punishments that followed.

The Bible provides numerous accounts of individuals who succumbed to the temptation of lying, often with severe consequences. In Proverbs 12:22, it is written, "The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." This sermon will explore few examples of lies in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22