Sermons on Evil Forces:

The Force That Shakes The World

Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009

Corporate prayer is the force that shakes the world.

The Force that Shakes the World Acts 2 1. E.M. Bounds, a Methodist minister and Author in the late 1800’s called prayer “the force that shapes the world.” 2. Re-word his quote: “The church in prayer is a force that shakes the world.” 3. Read text, and tell of Acts 2. a. We think Pentecost; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Living in the Spirit

Intro: years ago they started advertising this new movie Star Wars so I called a friend up and asked him if he wanted to go opening night. I said, we better show up a little early, there may be a line. When we arrived, there was about 3000 people lined up, there wasn’t even one parking place at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forcing God's Blessings? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 20, 2009

Because we all want to be blessed, we can have a tendency to force a blessing, whether from God or from someone else, when God freely gives blessings!

In general, what does it mean to be blessed?? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines to bless as to be cared for, to be spoken well of, to prosper, and to be happy. How many of you think that every person in the world wants to be blessed?? Of course, everyone wants to be blessed! We need to be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Violent Take It By Force

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Passion For The Word of God

THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE Matt 11:12 INTRO: 1. In this chptr Jn the Baptist’s who is in prison sends a few of his disciples to Jesus to find out whether or not he was the Messiah, the Christ. a.) Jesus is approached by John's disciples & asked if He was "the one who would come" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Threat Of Natural Forces

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 23, 2018

We are subject to nature and the forces of nature. Jesus the Omnipotent has power over nature and natural disasters.

Weekend Message/Devotion June 24, 2018 Mark 4:35-41 The Threat Natural Forces The threat of impending danger from natural forces lingers among us today. Yet, it was also a threat in Jesus’ day. As we look around us today, we see erupting and very devastating volcanos in Hawaii, rampaging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Prayer Force

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 4, 2012

“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” ― Corrie Ten Boom

Becoming A Prayer Force 1 Kings 18: 41-46 One day a young man was writing a letter to his girl friend who lived just a few miles away in a nearby town. Among other things, he was telling her how much he loved her and how wonderful he thought she was. The more he wrote, the more poetic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 5, 2025

Comparison between the "Force" in the movie Star Wars and the power of Spirit living in Christians.

Good morning, church! How many of you have ever seen Star Wars? (Pause for a show of hands.) Even if you haven't, I bet you've heard one of its most famous lines: "May the Force be with you." It's a blessing, a word of encouragement. It's a way to say, "You're not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-17

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, And Do No Evil

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An exposition on the Book of James

James Chapter 1:19-27 See no evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, and Do no Evil There are within the church people who do not the set out to do wrong, but through a failure to carefully examine their own life, in the light of the Word of God, fail themselves, their family, their church, and their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, Do No Evil

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

We must be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.

James 1:19-20 June 6, 1999 1. Swift to hear Who? - implies that I believe that the source of information has something worthwhile for me to hear requires a certain sense of humility on my part; I haven’t got all the answers - man a. children b. spouse c. other people listening to people helps me ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tripping Over The Big Obstacle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2009

We struggle against sins (actions), sin (attitude), and evil (forces greater than ourselves). We must have Christ’s help to keep from falling. (Delivered by gradually stretching down the chancel steps).

Walking looks like the simplest thing in the world, unless and until. Walking is something we do without even thinking about it, unless and until. Unless you are a toddler, just learning to use your legs; then walking becomes a matter of holding on to the coffee table for dear life, taking two ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-28

Denomination: Baptist

Existing Evil - Exhausting Evil

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003

Remembering 9/11.

INTRO. - The Galveston Hurricane. ILL.- There is a book entitled, “Isaac’s Storm” which is about a hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Apparently, everyone was convinced that a hurricane could never strike Galveston, even as one approached. The author vividly described how the streets ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Existing Evil - Exhausting Evil

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 15, 2001

This message is in response to what happened in New York and Washington. It answers the questions of "why" and "what."

EXISTING EVIL - EXHAUSTING EVIL INTRO. - The Galveston Hurricane. ILL.- There is a book entitled, “Isaac’s Storm” which is about a hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Apparently, everyone was convinced that a hurricane could never strike Galveston, even as one approached. The author ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. To do this we should Accept the Word Apply the Word Activate the Word

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. A sermon on James 1:19-27. Before we get into our text let me quickly remind you about the overall purpose of James. No matter where we find ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

42. Defeating Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

The basis of all sin is a lack of trust by the created in their Creator

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 42 – DEFEATING EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Hebrews 2:14, Luke 4:13, Matthew 27:39-40, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer Against Evil People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 24, 2025

We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

1. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Almighty Lord, hear me when I cry out to you, oh God who brings justice in the midst of my affliction. I implore you to extend your mighty hand to remove all suffering and sorrow from my life. May every tear be wiped away and may my ...read more