Sermons on Ephraim Evil:

Move Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023

Many of us were afraid of the dark as children. Should we be afraid of the dark as adults too? Light is good. Light is knowledge. Light is the protection of our Lord.

Move to the light It’s normal to be apprehensive when we feel vulnerable and when we can’t see clearly it contributes to that vulnerability. In other words, being afraid of the dark and yes, when I was little, I was very afraid of the dark. It didn’t help that we lived in a creaky old house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2, Luke 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Throw Down In The Synagogue - Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

To be qualified to be Messiah, Jesus must have the power to overpower the forces of evil.

Mark 1:21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27

Spiritual Slumber Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 29, 2023

It is a state of spiritual lethargy where one feels uninspired and lacks motivation to pursue their spiritual journey. It is a state of spiritual neglect where one may feel lost, unfulfilled, and lacking purpose.

SPIRITUAL SLUMBER. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 29, 2023 1 Peter 5:8–9 (ESV): 8 Be sober-minded and watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 6, 2023

In the battle between good and evil, God and Ba’al, the only safe place to be is squarely behind God.

Everybody loves a contest. Why else are people going to see the Buccaneers play the Vikings next Sunday? From Project Runway to the Kentucky Derby, from Jeopardy to the World Cup, we enjoy seeing experts duke it out. And we like seeing underdogs win, too. People still remember the “Miracle on Ice” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-21, 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fog Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 27, 2023

The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western church and Christian culture, it has descended on us because, “There is no fear of God before people’s eyes today.” This created the right atmosphere for fog to roll in and engulf our nation.”

Sermon 2: The Fog I have shared about being in the fog and the dangers of fog but we have compared natural fog to the eerie dense spiritual fog that has invaded the landscape of western culture and even churches in the last 50 years. Thesis: The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18, Psalm 36:1, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

.2Ki 6:17

We need to see the evil as it is. (vs.1-5) A. They had just seen James murdered. B. Herod was focusing on anyone in the church. C. It wasn’t just that Peter was in prison but that Herod had determined to kill him as he did James. C. We as Christians also get desensitized to things and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Vs. Legion - Mark 5:1-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

To prove the kingdom power is real, Jesus does 4 miracles. The first proves his power over creation. The second proves his ability to eradicate evil.

Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

And Injustice For All

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 23, 2023

The unjust judge is only a problem if we confuse God and man, and put our trust in the one instead of the other.

Have you ever felt that God just wasn’t listening? Silent, uncaring, even absent? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sinful Men Hate To Be Rebuked! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins.

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins. They also have numerous unbiblical excuses to commit sin and to defend their sinful ways. When you question them they mock and boast about their sins also they try to tempt others and they either blame God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Corruption Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

God creation was perfect until humanity decided it wanted to be God.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 5:12, 1 Timothy 2:14, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:22, John 7:17, Ephesians 5:18, John 16:7, Acts 1:4-8, Revelation 22:3, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaven, For Good Or Ill

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2022

The yeast is there working, but it is not visible. It works in the whole loaf, and best in darkness.

Friday of 28th Week in Course 2022 It’s important when we hear this Gospel from St. Luke that we position the event in the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem. Remember, Our Lord knows that He is going to Jerusalem for what on Mt. Tabor was called His Passover by Moses and Elijah. He is going up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-7, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Catholic

Sweet Temptation Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022

Ah ... free will. The ability to choose/decide for ourselves what is right and good and what isn't. However, as Solomon points out, we also got 'temptation' along with it and he beautifully illustrates the tension of temptation in Proverbs 9 between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

Ah … it’s a familiar story. Eve is strolling through the beautiful Garden of Eden when she is surprised by a talking snake. “Hey, how ya doing?” “Fine.” “What ya doin?” “Oh, Adam and I are just walking around … taking in the beauty of God’s creation.” “Oh, yeah? Lovely. Say, what about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Romans 7:19, Romans 7:22-24, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:27-30, Proverbs 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:23-31, Proverbs 9:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Weeds Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Jul 18, 2023

One man's weed is another man's flower. Are you sure you can tell the difference?

I must admit, I was a bit troubled by this scripture passage (the Parable of the Weeds). Let me tell you why I found this unsettling: It’s about the weeds. You see, every time I walk down the sidewalk to Church, I marvel at what’s growing beside it: along with the grass, there are these small, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-42

Bible Verses That Strike Fear In Satan's Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore Bible verses that strike fear in Satan's heart.

As believers, we often underestimate the power of God's Word in our lives. However, the Bible is clear that God's Word is living and active, and it has the power to defeat the enemy and bring victory to our lives. In this sermon, we will explore Bible verses that strike fear in Satan's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39, 1 Peter 5:8-9, James 4:7

Chosen To Obey (Deuteronomy 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2024

Why was Israel chosen? Let's look at Deuteronomy 7.

What was Israel’s responsibility after taking the promised land from corrupt and perverse nations? What is our individual responsibility in a corrupt world? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 7. Did God forbid Israel from making covenants with corrupt and perverse nations? Why do our politicians do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist