Sermons on confronting evil: showing 301-315 of 81,682

The Empowering Spirit Within And Confronting The External World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

To Christians, power is the means to fulfil a divine mission. We are meant to be salt and light, agents of change in the world, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Empowering Spirit Within and Confronting the External World Introduction What is the essence of power? Is it the relentless force of a river, at once life-giving and potentially destructive? Or the formidable energy of atoms, capable of both creation and devastation? Power may manifest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 3:23-24, 1 John 4:2, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 4:1, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Joshua 7 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

When Joshua crossed over Jordan, he brought the people of Israel with him and he also brought a reputation with him.

We all have reputations, some are good and some are bad. When people hear your name, they immediately associate: • A face • But they also associate good or evil with your name Illus: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep. As their punishment, they each were branded on the forehead with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012

Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 9, 2001

An examination of the petition in the Lord’s Prayer for the LORD to protect us from the evil one.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 8 “Deliver Us From Evil” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.(10) Your kingdom come.Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (11) Give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Evil's Reward Is Holy Wrath Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002

When the final punishment for evil begins it will be too late to turn. No repentance, no hope, no out. Followers of the Lamb are given glory, while all others are condemned to the lake of fire.

The Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 15-16 Lesson Seven Evil is Rewarded in Holy Wrath Fast and furious! These words describe the seven bowls of wrath well. Once they begin, no one can interfere or enter the presence of God in the temple. There is no coming to the mercy seat, no offering of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21

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

"Joining The Struggle Against Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2003

Joining the struggle against evil means taking up the Cross of Christ and following Him.

Mark 8:31-38 “Joining the Struggle Against Evil” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Jesus spoke plainly when predicting His upcoming death and resurrection and “Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” A “Rebuke” is a sharp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Oct 20, 2000

The need to love each other amidst the present day of evil and despair.

Sunday Am 10/15/00 Matthew 6:13 " Deliver us from Evil." With the events of the past week, and the disruptive events in the Middle East; can we say that evil does not exist? We live in a day where men bomb abortion clinics and are applauded as hereos. Where individuals are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Evil Exist? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 7, 2007

As tragedies continue to strike many want to know why does evil exist? Why does a good God allow evil to take place?

Questions For God: Why Does Evil Exist? Introduction: It has almost been two week since a gunman killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech, many people were appalled at what took place, and if you are anything like me you were left wondering, why is there so much evil in the world? We think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007

Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Reject Evil?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006

Is there really evil in the world? Are we ready to resist evil?

Some questions are hard to answer. And they should be hard. As a minister I stand before a bride and groom and ask, “Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forth, as long as you both shall live?” Then I ask the groom a similar question. There ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Money Is The Root Of All Evil Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

The ABCs of a Biblical understanding of money.

INTRODUCTION We’re in the middle of a series entitled, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” There are many clever witticisms people quote as coming from the Bible–and they aren’t found in the Bible. Next week we’ll be looking at perhaps the most popular Bible misquote: “God helps those who help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Genesis 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Evil Ruin Itself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 3, 2005

A call to ask Jesus for His forgiveness and thus allow God to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Let Evil Ruin Itself” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called The Hiding Place, tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

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