Sermons on Destroying Evil:

Holy War! Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Many pastors, including this one, preached series on the subject of “spiritual warfare” including strong emphasis on confronting and defeating evil. Then, September 11 happened. Suddenly ‘holy war’ had a whole new meaning.

Holy War! Text: Joshua 10-11 Pew Bible page 344 I need to start my message this morning with some disclaimers. Oh yes, it’s one of those! First of all, I am asking for a fair hearing. I know that this is a controversial topic and I also know that if you only hear the buzz words and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 49: An Intimation Of Immorality Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 19, 2020

This psalm is classed as a wisdom psalm the subject of which is the prosperity of the wicked, as contemplated by the righteous; that is to say, why do the wicked prosper, while the righteous are poor and afflicted? This was a frequent cause of wonder to these Hebrew thinkers (compare Psalm 37).

July 3, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 49 Title: An Intimation of Immorality (A psalm for the sons of Korah) Theme: The end of those who boast of their riches. Psalm 49 (KJV) 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Relationships Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 2, 2011

Paul deals with elements involved in building good relationships as well as elements that will destroy relationships.

Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: A. Have you noticed that building and maintaining relationships is difficult and takes effort? B. I recall one emphasis Southern Baptists had entitled Building Witnessing Relationships. 1. It emphasized building relationship with unsaved people so they would know we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Batman, The Dark Knight: Endure Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about how the hero people need can be found in Jesus Christ, and we can endure in the face of evil and trials.

INTRO: Video * The Dark Knight is now the 2nd highest money maker grossing over 500 million * Just beating the previous record holder Spider Man 3 * Perhaps there is such a draw (in an uncertain time. * Because everyone really does want a hero * And perhaps all of them deal with their own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#5 We Believe In Man’s Need For Salvation Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 7, 2022

Man, left on is own, is prone to evil. Man stand condemns and in need of saving. All scripture quotes are from the NASB.

Sometimes we need to step back and re-examine what it is that we believe. Many take our faith for granted, we tout the cultural narrative and claim we have read the Bible when in fact all we do it quote other people who claim to quote the Bible and we fail to have read it for ourselves. We claim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #13 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

As we enter chapter thirteen, we transition to descriptions of the evil nature of the spirit realm. We turn our attention to the beast of Satan, his false prophet and the final wrath of God upon unrighteous mankind.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18, Revelation 17:3, Revelation 17:7-9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 13:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 14 – 23

Luke 11: 14 – 23 Shine Jesus Shine “14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Throw Rocks?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005

In this story we see the devils devices to destroy us as Christians and discredit Christ himself.

Do YOU Throw Stones? John 8:1-11 Intro: John is a book showing Jesus in all His glorious power as the Son of God. The Gospel of John is a book about life. John 20.31 “These have been written (miracles and signs) so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Worship Of Waiting (Psalm 37) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 26, 2019

We know God wins in the end. But what do we do in the meantime, when evil seems to be winning?

The Worship of Waiting (Psalm 37) Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 37. One of my all-time favorite books is “Children’s Letters to God.” It’s a collection of prayers, observations, questions, and complaints, with the handwriting, grammar, and punctuation of the children that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 5:39-45, Isaiah 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Beating The Devil

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 6, 2017

A sermon on Christ's victory over the three temptations of the devil.

The First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 4:1-11 True Spiritual Power On Tuesday (2/28/17), NPR’s On Point program did a segment on “Video Games for Adults.” According to the story, “More adult Americans are playing more video games for more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem Of A Wicked Neighbour.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Beware of evil neighbours and friends that lead people away into destruction.

The bible talks about the problem and danger of a wicked neighbour: Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Psalm 28:3 Draw me not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Battle Tactics Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 4, 2018

Part three of this series examines how Satan uses the deceitfulness of riches to destroy Christians.

Satan’s Battle Tactics Part 3 Scriptures: John 10:10; Luke 16:13; 19-31; 1 Timothy 6:10 This is part three of my series “Satan’s Battle Tactics.” Our foundation Scripture for this series comes from John 10:10 which says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13, Matthew 6:31-33, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real American Idol

Contributed by William Thomas on Jun 25, 2015

This message talks about the 3 biggest idols in America today and how to destroy them.

Introduction American is the greatest country in the world because of its love and respect for Godly authority. Men and women of old spent countless hours upon their knees in prayer for our land. However, the same desire to serve has shifted from God The Father to god the figure. In our land we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hated By The World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 2, 2014

The world hates Jesus because He sheds light on their evil.

Hated by the World August 31, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world hates Jesus because He sheds light on their evil. Focus Passage: John 15:18-25 Supplemental Passage: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist