Sermons on block evil:

Turning The Tables On Conniving Evil

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2004

Some of Jesus greatest words and works happened at the table. Some of the greatest evil words and works happened there too.

In today’s lesson there are two main things I’d like us to notice: A lot of exciting events of Jesus ministry happened around the dinner table, and, Evil is conniving, but God’s will wins. First, from the salvation of the sinful woman in Luke 7 to Zaccheus’ house in chapter 19, Jesus was known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer To Disgrace Evil Gates

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 1, 2006

Your reading this message will spell a great disaster in the camp of your enemies

Your reading this message will spell a great disaster in the camp of your enemies. It is going to be a chaotic time for the enemies and l want you to exhibit holy anger in your spirit as you read attentively. Genesis 22:17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Responds To Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

In this series I break down Noah’s life into 4 parts. I began by looking at how evil the world was during his time and trying to apply that to our time.

God Responds to Evil in the World! If I was Satan Convince the world it is good What a great tactic Andrew Murray Result = a world full of evil (Video) The life of Noah Read Gen. 6:5-11 1. The World is Evil! I’m a good person- Ps. 14:1-3 God uses some very descriptive words in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 24, 2001

Does the Scripture require that America "turn the other cheek" following the attacks of 9/11, or do we have the right to respond militarily?

Introduction The Story: Turn the Other Cheek The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Proverbs 28:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Word In Evil Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Modern churches often fail to worship because they do not recognise the centrality of preaching for worship. We would do well to recall the instruction Paul gave Timothy.

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD IN EVIL DAYS “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Between Two Evils Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 5, 2008

Anytime you find yourself choosing between two evils, step back and asses the situation – Is the question before you in reality a moral dilemma, or is it just something you do not want to do? God promises us that He will not place us in such situations.

A man and woman find themselves standing at the pearly gates. Saint Peter, to his surprise, finds the couple very disappointed to be getting into heaven. You see, they were on their way to get married and instead of arriving at their wedding, they ended up at the entrance of heaven. The bride is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Evil; The Solution Of Praise

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

Politics cannot relieve our suffering, nor can science; only praise from the midst of suffering can make us like Jesus and the saints.

Septuagesima Sunday 8 February 2009 The Problem of Evil “The pain of death surrounded me, and the sorrows of the netherworld encompassed me, and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and from his holy temple he heard my voice.” The words of the ancient Introit antiphon tell us one of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 17, 2010

What do we mean when we pray "deliver us from evil"?

People have always been divided about Jesus. I have known folks who are so “sold-out” to Jesus they drive everybody else crazy. They come across like the butcher who wanted to be a good soul-winner, so he took some training in personal evangelism and memorized all the scriptures and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Did Evil Go?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 18, 2009

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY? NOTHING IS WRONG ANYMORE, IT’S LIKE SIN DOESN’T EXIST!!!

WHERE DID EVIL GO? 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 INTRO: THE GREY AREA 1: LIGHT AND DARKNESS A) THEY ARE NOT THE SAME B) NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT C) EXACT OPPOSITES POINT: GOD TELLS US HE CREATED LIGHT AND DARKNESS ISA 45:7. PEACE AND EVIL, EVIL BEING TRANSLATED CALAMITY. THE FEELING WE HAVE FROM PUNISHMENT. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Other

Being Equipped To Deal With Evil

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 4, 2009

God is not just protecting us from evil, He also makes it possible to shine His light among evil

How do you cope with evil and the difficulties it causes? When problems arise in your life, what do you do, how do you respond? Jack Handey in his book Fuzzy Memories tells the story of a teenager who was being bullied everyday at school and was forced to hand over his lunch money. Eventually he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Oct 18, 2010

How addiction is very closely related to possession, and how Jesus can set us free.

Some of you may know I have not been a faithfully worshipping churchgoer all my life. Not counting a brief flirtation with the Russian Orthodox Church, I was not part of any Christian community between the ages of 18 and 38. If you had asked me what my religious beliefs were, I would have probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Freedom From This Evil Generation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 20, 2009

We live in troubling times... Sin is ever-present with immorality seemingly on the rise. There are many religions seeking to address the problem, but their solutions are amiss. Christians in the first century A.D. found themselves facing similar

Introduction We live in troubling times... Sin is ever-present with immorality seemingly on the rise. There are many religions seeking to address the problem, but their solutions are amiss. Christians in the first century A.D. found themselves facing similar circumstances... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 12, 2008

This petition is the climax of the prayer as it is the object of Christ’s coming into the world. The great evil of the world is sin – the source and foundation of all the others evils in the world. The Greek text maybe translated “the evil” or “the e

Deliver Us from Evil Matthew 6:13 Intro Real prayer calls for real cooperation with God. The perfect pattern of prayer, which closes with this petition, contains seven petitions, each of which is designed to meet specific needs in various areas of life. This petition is the climax of the prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: God Will Deal With Evil

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2009

Zephaniah is a little read and a little known Old Testament Prophecy but it is an important message for the world and for the Church. God will deal with evil, and there will come a day when he will rejoice over us with singing!

Five years ago I was invited to preach on this Bible passage at a service of ‘Evensong’ in Winchester Cathedral. When I was given the Bible passage (Zephaniah chapter 3) my first reaction was Zeph and what? I quickly realised there was a pun crying out to be used and so for a few days I tried it ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Tree Of Knowledge Of Good And Evil Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 29, 2007

The second tree mentioned in scripture.

Genesis 2:9 “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow…the tree of knowledge of good and evil”. 1. TWO FORCES “good and evil” You don’t have to be a brain surgeon to know that good and evil are present in the world today. Most people will acknowledge this, but not as many are prepared to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9