Sermons on Cast An Evil Spell:

What's Needed In The Next 5 Years

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 13, 2018

This sermon deals with the church's 5th year anniversary, but instead of casting a vision of what the church should do, the focus is on what the church should become.

What's Needed In The Next Five Years? September 9, 2018 Numbers 13:26-33 Acts 16: 6-10 It was five years ago today that we came together to merge Glenville New Life Community Church together with Calvary Presbyterian Church to give birth to New Life At Calvary. Two weeks ago Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Cast A Vision Of A Better Kingdom Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 7 of 8 of a Lenten series on Jesus with this message dealing with Jesus’ vision for the world and our lives, a better vision than we can imagine.

JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM Sunday, April 14, 2002 TEXT: Matthew 4:23-5:12 We’ve have been doing a series during this Lenten season leading up to Easter which climaxed on Easter Sunday on celebrating Jesus. As I looked at the series, I realized we didn’t have enough time to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Casts Out All Fear

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 23, 2020

As believers abandon this world and seek after God's perfect love, they will find that they have nothing to fear. God's unconditional love grants us peace of heart and mind.

I BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE MANAGED TO REACH A SHAMEFUL MILESTONE IN THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE BECOME “PHOBIA” CRAZY AND HAVE DECLARED “PHOBI-WARFARE” WHEN SOMEONE SAYS SOMETHING THAT APPARENTLY OFFENDS US! WHEN WE DECLARE SUCH “OFFENSE,” WE STAGE OUR OVER-DRAMATIC, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE TO LET ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18, John 14:27, John 13:34-35, James 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discerning Good And Evil

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001

Seven questions that new Christians can ask themselves in helping to discern good and evil.

As Christians, we are zealous to serve the Lord that paid for our Salvation with His very life. We want to please Him in all that we do. However, if we are new in the Faith, we realize that our knowledge of the Christian walk is lacking. In our day-to-day life, determining what is right and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Evil Links

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 25, 2001

There could be an evil link between a wicked person and somebody who claims to be righteous. This needs to be destroyed.

Beloved, before we go into this message, I would like you to make the following declaration: “I am not a second class citizen. I declare that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. Any power trying to pull me down must scatter to pieces because my feet are on the Rock of Ages ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evil That Brought Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 4, 2001

This is the first sermon in a 4 sermon series designed for Christmas.

12/2/01 - The Great Evil that Brought a Greater Joy Christmas can be a tough time of year. Text: Matthew 2:16: The Christmas story brought great sorrow to at least one group of people. The mothers of the little boy babies that were killed were filled with an intolerable pain. Yet, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Craving Evil And The Lottery

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

Israel’s history helps us understand the dangers of sinful patterns today. Craving evil is a root that bears bad fruit. Only the cross can deliver us.

Bill Cosby once said, “I’m proud to be an American, because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth, as long as he has two pieces of bread.” As Paul approaches eating meat offered to idols here in chapter 10, he gets a running start by pointing to ancient Israel’s history. For our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-19, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abstain From Evil

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 6, 2008

LEARNING TO REFRAIN FROM EVIL.

ABSTAIN FROM EVIL 1 THESSALONIANS 5:14-22 INTRO: DECISIONS 1: PERSONAL CHOICES A) EVERYONE HAS AN OPINON B) WE BASE A LOT OF OUR EVERYDAY CHOICES ON WHAT WE BELIEVE OR FEEL PERSONALY C) EX: ELECTION, BIGGEST VOTER TURN OUT IN HISTORY, TWO SIDES, TWO VIEWS, THE VOTE FOR MOST CAME DOWN TO MORE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Denomination: Other

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Loving our enemy is not easy, but living out the Christian life isn’t either! This message looks at how we are to respond to evil people who do bad things to us.

It may have been King David’s lowest moment. His son Absalom was leading a revolution against him. Absalom was a charmer and had convinced many that David was too old and ineffective to lead. When Absalom stormed the city with his troops, David and his army left Jerusalem and left the palace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger Of Evil Inheritance

Contributed by Godspower Elishason on Sep 13, 2004

This sermon talks about deliverance from the bondage of evil inheritance

* To inherit means to receive money or something from somebody who has died. * It means to receive from a predecessor * So, inheritance is the act of receiving something from someone who has died. * Usually, someone requiring inheritance from his parents. Proverbs 13:22. I. INHERITANCE BELONGS TO ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Survive This Evil World

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 5, 2006

Survive This Evil World 1) With sharp eyes 2) With a melodious mouth

Wednesday’s newspaper reported that there were 74 deaths in Iraq in one day. What is the total body count up to now in Iraq and Afghanistan? It has to be in the thousands if not the tens of thousands. Because of this, Iraq and Afghanistan are not exactly places you and I would consider for holiday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Desperately Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 12, 2007

This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.

(This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Conquers Evil

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

In our text, let’s consider the procedure of how good conquered evil. 1- Philip preached - that’s the good 2- Simon boasted - that’s the bad 3- People believed - that’s the good 4- Simon backslid - that’s the bad 5- Peter warned - that’s the good

INTRO.- ILL.- In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation for Easter and Passover holidays and decided to contact the local ACLU about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while the atheists had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who

Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who are against us… to those who don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thriving In A World Of Evil Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

The Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 is meant to demonstrate that the kingdom of God can flourish in spite of all the evil and opposition.

Thriving In A World of Evil Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Jim Luthy Our vision statement calls us to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. As we continue along this long walk with Jesus, how will our encounters with Christ translate into us becoming a thriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational