Sermons on Evil Designs:

The Man Who Is Blessed

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil.

The Man who is Blessed Text: Psalm One Thesis: To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil. Introduction: (1) Psalm 1 is thought to be an introduction to the whole book of Psalms. (a) “The first psalm sets the tone for the entire Psalter because of its concern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirits

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 6, 2003

There are 2 types of spirits: God ones, which liberate, and evil ones, which bind.

Spirits Psalms 51:10-12 ***READ BEFORE TEXT*** I’m going to preach tonight about Spirits. The Bible says there are many spirits moving around in the earth. (there are some even in this room just going around) In the midst of all these spirits, there are 2 diverse types: good spirits, and bad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Shown To Jehoiachin

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 25, 2002

The grace shown to Jehoichin by Evil-merodach typifies the grace shown to the believer by our Lord.

GRACE SHOWN TO JEHOIACHIN “…Evil-merodach, king of Babylon, in the year he became king, released Jehoiachin king of Judah from prison.” II Kings 25:27. Grace has been defined as “unmerited favor”. In human association, we have no greater example of grace than that shown to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:8-16, 2 Kings 25:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween, Not The Day, But The Way.

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 25, 2001

Oct. 31st is not inherently evil, but it can be used to serve God or serve the Devil.

October 31 2001 Josh 24:15-15,Deut. 18: 9-14 Halloween not the day, but it is the way that we handle it that can serve God or Satan. The FBI said Monday night that they have asked all law enforcement officials to be on "high alert." (Oct 29 2001) Sources say Osama Bin Ladin’s network is poised to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15-16, Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of A Powerful Christian Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

Good works for the right reasons, overcoming evil and five results or evidence of spiritual authority.

Sunday January 19th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Three Sermon: The Marks of a Powerful Christian Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:15-24 Romans 12:21 — We overcome evil with good. What are we supposed to give to evil. At first we have our responsibility and duty to give to the body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of Man

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2012

Man’s heart is evil and wicked and not to be trusted above God or His Word.

The Heart of Man November 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Man’s heart is evil and wicked and not to be trusted above God or His Word. Focus Passage: Mark 7:14-23 Supplemental Passage: Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Uncertainty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

What the devil meant for evil, God will use for His own good in our lives.

1 Samuel 13:20 KJV But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock. I. INTRODUCTION—UNCERTAINTY -Uncertainty is one of the most challenging of all human problems to have to contend with. It is a place of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Have Sin In Our Lives?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Maybe we have sin in our lives because .....

We Christians try so hard to live a good and pure life for God, don’t we? But we are all-too-often beleaguered down with the burden of sin. It seems that the harder we try, the worse we get. And so, we must ask the question, “Why do we have sin in our lives?” PROVERBS 8:13 might give us a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: *other

How Gone Is Too Far Gone? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 19, 2022

Manasseh does great evil as king. Is he too far gone for God to forgive?

WAS MANASSEH TOO FAR GONE? 1. HIS FATHER SET A GODLY EXAMPLE. - 2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33. - Sin nature within all of us, no matter how we’re raised. - Each of us must choose the path we will take. Our parents can’t live for us. - This is one of the greatest tragedies of parenting. Certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon shows us how we can walk in the light in a world that is dark and evil.

Introduction It is no secret that this world is getting eviler by the day. You turn on the news and you might hear about someone driving his or her car at high speed through a crowd of people killing or injuring those who were hit by the car. Or you might hear about someone pulling a gun and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning Wind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

With the word and the wind, that is the Holy Spirit within, the believer will always be a winner in the conflict with evil ideas.

Determining the superiority of either side in either conflict is difficult since the decisive factor in gaining a victory is often hidden. This was certainly the case when the Spanish Armada sailed against England. It was one of the greatest fleets ever assembled, and the Spanish ships dwarfed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20

#4 Chosen Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

We were chosen to represent Jesus to the world by living in contrast to the evil that surrounds us.

Let’s Pray Today we continue with our study of the book of Colossians. Paul wrote this letter and three others (Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon) while in prison awaiting trial. Paul is the consummate leader. He is always trying to spread the gospel even while battling outside forces. In Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Keeps Me Alive

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2014

To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil.

I. EXORDIUM: Who keeps you alive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil. IV. TEXT: Psalms 121:7 (Amplified Bible) 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prerequisites Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

The Prerequisites of Spiritual Growth Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. I. We Should have “The Desire To Grow” a) We Will Never Grow Unless We Want to Grow 1 Peter 2:21 - Jesus set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Love And The Great Flood Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 26, 2019

In the face of overwhelming evil, God chose to redeem the world through Noah and his family.

Scriptures of the day: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16, Psalm 5 Opening Intro: First of all, as we focus on Genesis, I have already received questions about the hows of things that went on there at the beginning of time. I want to remind all of you of something we discussed last week about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed