Sermons on Evil Drives Forward:

What Are Evil Altars? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 8, 2024

Evil altars refer to physical or spiritual places where idolatrous or occult practices are performed

Evil altars refer to physical or spiritual places where idolatrous or occult practices are performed, often involving: 1. Idol worship 2. Sacrifices to false gods or demons 3. Occult rituals 4. Curses or hexes 5. Spiritual manipulation or control These altars can be: 1. Physical structures ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:13

Manure And The Problem Of Evil Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2025

Jesus’ answer to the problem of evil—Repent or perish. Then demonstrate that repentance in your own life before God’s patience runs out.

The movie Forrest Gump addresses a lot of life’s issues including the problem of evil. Take a look (show Lt Dan against God; www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc374YQAjJg, stop at 48 second mark right before Lt. Dan starts using foul language). Lieutenant Dan had lost both legs in Vietnam and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 John 1:9, Leviticus 19:23-25, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Reality Of Unrepentant Evil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Let us pray for the courage to change and the willingness to embrace transformation, that we may live a life that honors God.

Matthew 12:34 :"For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander." Some people may never change their evil ways. Jesus Himself encountered such individuals, and His words in Matthew 12:34 reveal the complete reality of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34, Psalm 109:4, Luke 13:1-5

The Tongue: Good Or Evil Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024

A hard look through the book of James

The No Spin Zone James 3:1-18 September 29, 2024 Tell me which of these was not a tabloid headline - - - - A headless body was found in a topless bar. A werewolf was captured in London. A bat child was found in a cave. An alien Bible was found and they worship Oprah! Computer virus spreads to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Evil Farmers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's righteous judgment, His infinite mercy, and the call to follow Jesus, as illustrated in the parable of the wicked tenants in Matthew 21:33-46.

Good morning, dear friends. Today our sermon is based on Matthew 21:33-46. We will be exploring three interwoven themes: God's Righteous Judgment, His infinite Mercy and the Call to Follow Jesus. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "Mercy is not something God has, but something God is." This poignant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Following Jesus

Failing Forward, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 10, 2003

Do you feel God has placed you on a shelf because of something you’ve done? Never forget that you are serving the God, not only of a second chance, but countless chances.

For some of you, it was all you could do to even come here today. You failed over and over. You had such a bad week or month that you really didn’t even want to show up today. We sometimes want to give up because of · the regularity of our sin (“I just can’t seem to stop!”), · the reproach of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003

If we are to make forward progress in our Christian lives and ministries, we must: (1) Fear Not, (2) Faint Not, (3) Fire Up.

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress Text: Phil.3: 13 & 14; Isa.41: 8 & 9; I Kings 18: 38 Intro: The apostle Paul was a firm believer in forward progress. In our text in the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past, and pressed forward toward the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Time To Move Forward.”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 13, 2005

The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time of tacking hold of.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church January 2003 The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-21, John 5:1, Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Forward To The Final Judgment

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2005

This sermon addresses what God will use to judge you on Judgment Day, and how you can approach such an awesome Day in faith.

November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

In Sorrow, We Go Forward

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jun 30, 2003

Even when bad things happen we need to look ahead to the cross of Christ.

Psalm 130 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Backward, But Go Forward

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007

When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Backward, Looking Forward

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Psalm 40 leads us in reflection on the past and a vision for the future. This was a new year’s sermon.

Looking Backward, Looking Forward January 2, 2005 Intro: (Calvin and Hobbes) Looking Backward: Are you glad the old year is over? As you look back over 2004, are you glad it’s done? For some of us, that answer is a big YES! We look back and see lives uprooted by floods in basements and all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back And Moving Forward

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

A Sermon for a church standing on the brink of a new era.

“Looking Back and Moving Forward” – Josh 1:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/11/06 am S1 - Standing on the brink of something new is scary – there is uncertainty & fear. Have you ever been faced with something new and been scared? I can remember when Deanna and I were thinking about moving ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward To Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

This is a full outline of Hebrews 6.

Moving Forward to Spiritual Maturity Hebrews Chapter Six Introduction: 1. In chapter five Paul showed us the Priesthood of Christ. a. Imperfect Priesthood of Aaron (vs. 1-4). i. Selected from men (v.1). ii. Sympathetic because of his own weakness (v.2). iii. Set apart by God (v.4). b. Perfect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move Out And Move Forward

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010

There are times when the waiting must end, and we must move forward on what God has spoken to us, this sermon helps in those times when it is time to move out and move forward.

Move out and Move Forward Deuteronomy 1:1-8 Introduction: Probably one of the most humiliating experiences of my life was failing seventh grade. There were all my friends I started school with moving on to the eigth grade and here I was staying in the seventh grade with a whole bunch of kids I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist