Sermons on Evil Doers:

Hold Up On That Roundup!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020

Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

War And Peace

Contributed by Charles Payne on Mar 26, 2025

War is one of the most complex and troubling aspects of human existence, especially from a moral and theological perspective. It brings suffering, destruction, and death—yet at times, it seems to be a necessary response to evil.

WAR AND PEACE SCRITURE: Joel 3:9-10 (KJV) Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. PROLOGUE War is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9-10, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Overcoming Bitterness With Praise"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 26, 2004

An Acrostic message. Hopefully, this will help you to remember the key points. We will be spelling the word, "Praise." The means by which God has given to us to defeat the evil in this world is with our "praise."

Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph had a "right" to be angry. His ten brothers had thrown him into a horrible pit and sold him into slavery. Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he heard his brothers denouncing him as a "dreamer," and wanting him dead. For nearly twenty years Joseph lived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, 1 Samuel 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: How The World Went Wrong Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 1, 2005

Sin has frozen our world in it’s grip and without outside help we are lost. Our fundamental problem is the presence of evil which is only defeated by the presence of God

Intro: Like Lucy, Edmund finds his way into Narnia through the wardrobe. But he doesn’t meet the nice faun, Mr. Tumnus. Instead, he comes face to face with the most feared being in that world: Jadis, the White Witch. What Edmund doesn’t realize is that he is, in fact, a being that she fears. She ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wilderniss Into Oasis Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 5, 2003

When we experience wilderness in life, it is difficult to uphold our moral standards. Rooted in God and with the power Jesus gives us, we can try to overcome the attractions and promises of evil.

Mark 1.12-15 describes the Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness. After the baptism in the Jordan, the Spirit leads him to the wilderness to spend fourty days of fasting and prayer. There he is tempted to give up the call of God and yield to the temptation to react to situations in the normal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Devices Of Satan

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 1, 2003

We are not immune from Satan’s attacks, either within or without. Satan is a master at his evil craft. To know the things we need to beware of will strengthen our position in the battle.

THE DEVICES OF SATAN "Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices." II Corinthians 2:11 We are not immune from Satan’s attacks against us, either within or without. Often we leave the door open to Satan by our spiritual weakness or lack of faith. Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of Freedom

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006

Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Journey Of Repentance: Part 3 – Through Death Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Repentance is first an inward change, which then results in an outward change, and we get there as God puts to death all that is broken and sinful and evil, and then leads us through that death into what is next.

A Journey of Repentance: Part 3 – Through Death Rom 6:2-14 Feb 27, 2005 Intro: “Jock, the painter, often would thin his paint so it would go further. So when the Church decided to do some deferred maintenance, Jock was able to put in the low bid, and got the job. As always, he thinned his paint ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Fear-Provoking Times

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 16, 2007

Jesus is coming to completely save all of His followers from evil oppressors, the terror and the injustice of this world. Place your trust in God, be patient and continue the work of faith. Salvation is coming!

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Living in Fear-provoking Times By Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Peace Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 10, 2008

Intro to Galatians. Grace and peace go hand in hand. Grace produces peace. Jesus moves us though one are, the present evil age, to the next, the future era, by grace.

Helen brought her car down to the repair shop to have the mechanic fix her car. It seems that her car was slowly losing power and she was afraid that soon she would not be able to accelerate onto the freeway. It turned out to be this little electronic part that needed to be replaced, but the shop ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9, Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing Godliness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

How do we recognize and pursue Godliness? 1. We stay away from evil influences. 2. We follow the teachings of scripture. 3. We anticipate divine blessing.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GODLINESS PSALMS 1 1. Illus. of two magazine articles • One was on famous femal movie star. She talked about her desire to accumulate wealth, popularity, and sexual promiscuity. “I’m not happy, and I don’t even know anybody who is!” • The other article was about Mother Teresa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Come: To A Harvested Self

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2009

Evil and good live side by side, so we need to accept our sinfulness in order to receive our salvation. God in Christ takes on Himself the penalty we should receive.

It would seem that the negative things in life grow of their own accord, but that the good things, positive things, take a lot of work. If you are at all a pessimist, you will agree that bad things, destructive things, just happen. Nobody has to make them happen. They happen on their own. But good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

How Negative Speech Can Have Devastating Consequences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

When we speak negative, destructive words, we unleash a toxic force that can bring harm and devastation into our lives.

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits" (Proverbs 18:21). This verse highlights the profound impact of our words on ourselves and those around us. When we speak negative, destructive words, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 18:21

Experiments In Forgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 11, 2021

In Matthew 5:38-42 we see Jesus presenting us God’s standard as an Experiment for us in Forgiving. Jesus outlines: 1) The Principle of Mosaic Law (Matthew 5:38), and gives four illustrations on: 2) The Perspective of Divine Truth (Matthew 5:39-42).

Matthew 5:38-42 [38]"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'[39] But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40] And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Other

When I Am Deserted!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2010

Despite feeling alone, the child of God is never deserted. David enables us to explore the comfort of God’s presence with His people, even in the day of battle.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-14

Denomination: Baptist