Sermons on Evil Drives Forward:

Psalm 16

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011

A study of Psalm 16 showing how we must confess who God is, be content in His provision, and look forward to the reward and protection that He gives His people.

Psalm 16 - This is a specific song of David that is written - Hebrew word that is used to describe this is "miktam" -- Literally a literary or musical term, refers to its content - When we are discouraged we can rejoice in the Lord - When we are feeling depressed we can sing to the Lord - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Gun

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 15, 2005

How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole

THE GOSPEL GUN Eph. 6: 10-18 Intro: How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole armor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pagan Piety Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

We see here an example of how God can use evil to bring forth good. Jonah disobeyed and did the opposite of God's will, and yet there was no loss, for by his act of evil he was led providentially to bring the knowledge of the true God to these men.

Total depravity is not the concept that man is as bad as he can be, for we all know that there are many degrees of evil among the lost, and this holds true even among the saved. Some redeemed people are less sinful than others, and some lost people are less sinful than others. Total depravity, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:13-17

Right Does Not Always Equal Righteous

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 19, 2025

There are two extremes regarding judging. The first is the hypocritical speck hunters who have a beam in their own eye. The second are the "I'm okay, you're okay," who hear no evil and see no evil. because we are all okay.

INTRODUCTION A. The words “right” and “righteous” come from the same Greek word. B. The suffix “ous” means “full of” or “characterized by.” C. Therefore, righteousness is characterized by what is right. I. THREE SCENARIOS INVOLVING JUDGING A. Bildad the spinner of proverbs (Job 8:1-7). 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping The Handicapped

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

God in His sovereignty uses accidents and handicaps to change lives for good, but it does not mean that He wills everything, for then He would be the author of evil.

Joni Eareckson Tada is one of the most famous handicapped persons in the Christian world. She tells of a girl she knows named Betty who cannot speak, cannot walk, and cannot feed or dress herself. She has no control over her bowels or bladder, and needs constant care. She often wakes in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Lead Us Not Into Temptation - The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2020

This one phrase has given some folks "spiritual heartburn" from time to time. Would "Our Father in Heaven" ever lead us into temptation? Let's look at some other Scriptures and see if we can figure it out!

Lead Us Not Into Temptation (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today Pastor Karenlee will be reading from Psalm 23. But, before she reads today’s Scripture let’s take a brief review of what we have seen so far in the “Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Matthew 6:13, James 1:13, Luke 4:1-2, Luke 4:13, Hebrews 4:15, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

With Jesus In The Wilderness - 2 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Our King is a Shepherd King—a Physician King— a Presence!

February 25, 1996 Preface Today is the first Sunday in Lent. Six weeks from today is Easter Sunday. I would like to give you a verse to use during these weeks and days before Easter as we join together in seeking to draw nearer to God. (Let me read the first few words in Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Beginning Of Sin & How To Conquer It

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 19, 2003

Contemporary conversational style text with an easy to p.p.t. outline discussing the process of sin and how evil is dealt with bibilically

"The Beginning of Sin: And How to conquer it" Genesis Chapter 3 PASTOR BOB HUNTER SPRINGWATER CHURCH OBJECT: You will need one red delicious apple to demonstrate Eve’s fall into sin. INTRO: When God’s six day work week was complete, He proclaimed his creation not only good, but very good! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Seeing Clearly

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 6, 2014

We who are believers, have a great promise in this passage that God will give us the victory over evil and over the schemes of the Devil.

SEEING CLEARLY REVELATION 12-18; REVELATION 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION… It’s Not the End of the World (p) I’d like you to imagine that this has been your morning: You awake to discover your alarm failed to go off and so you wake up late to get ready for work. In your rush out of bed, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

It is possible to look forward to a merry Christmas in full awareness that we live in a world of misery. Just as there is nothing inconsistent with taking medicine to feel better in a world of sickness, so there is nothing inconsistent with a merry spirit in a world of misery.

Dr. Samuel Upham, a theological professor and a man of great learning, was dying. The family was gathered around his bed and someone said I believe he is already dead. Someone else said his feet are still warm and nobody ever dies with warm feet. Dr. Upham opened one eye and said, "Joan of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

The Ways To Greatness (2) -The Challenges Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014

The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out of fire comes out a precious gold. God knows the way of the righteous. He can even use an enemy to push them forward.

THE WAYS TO GREATNESS (2) -THE CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:7-21 God is a master planner. He follows and directs His children till He gets best out of them. His thought is always good no matter the sudden appearance of darkness on their path. The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

Risking To Win

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 29, 2005

Living a life of faith requires risk. Intelligent risk. Holding on to comfort zones and familiar territory will not move us forward to achieve great things for God.

“Risking to Win” Matthew 9:18-26 Verse 21 (The Msg): “You took a risk of faith” Motivational speaker, Jim McCormick, is a former corporate Chief Operating Officer, MBA, and holder of three skydiving World Records and member of a successful skydiving expedition to the North Pole. He observes: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abraham- Faith And Fear Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 21, 2006

Abraham’s "two steps forward, one step back" life story is just like ours. How does fear undermine our faith?

Abraham: Faith and Fear Genesis 12 “It is only the fear of God that can free us from the fear of man.” -John Witherspoon ***IF you were to WRITE A BOOK about your life...and you gave EQUAL TIME and EQUAL WEIGHT to every person and every event in your life...it would be IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Cross The Jordan! Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

This sermon was preached as my first sermon in the pulpit of my most recent appointment. It deals with transition and the need to move forward into the future while treasuring the past.

“It’s Time to Cross the Jordan!” Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Joshua 1:1-11 Sunday, July 7th, 2002 Life is full of unexpected twists, of unforeseen bends in the road and of unwanted detours. Very seldom does life ever go just as we plan. No. Instead, our plans are rerouted. We are sent down a new road, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11, Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Passing Through 2013 Successfully

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 29, 2012

We all look forward to going into 2013. This sermons helps us to know part of the things we can do in order to be successful in the New Year

1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal