Sermons on Evil Inclination:

Go! And Hate Evil - Psalm 97:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

The words of Psalm 97:10 call us to action - to love the Lord is to actively oppose evil in our lives and in the world.

Go! And Hate Evil - Psalm 97:10 Introduction: Psalm 97:10 (NLT) declares, "You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked." These words call us to action. To love the Lord is to actively oppose evil in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:9, Ephesians 5:11, James 4:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:16, Romans 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrendering Evil To God's Justice. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

When we face betrayal, cheating, or conning from others, our natural instinct is to seek revenge or punishment.

When we face betrayal, cheating, or conning from others, our natural instinct is to seek revenge or punishment. However, as Christians, we are called to surrender such situations to God's justice, trusting in His sovereignty and wisdom. In this article, we'll explore biblical reasons why we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:1, Romans 12:19, Leviticus 19:18

Evil Kings Gone (2 Kings 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 20, 2025

Will evil national leaders eventually lose out? Can we wait on the Lord? Let's look at 2 Kings 9.

Do we trust in human political leaders or God? Will God eventually put a permanent end to evil human governments? Let’s look at 2 Kings 9. How did Jehu become anointed as the tenth king of Israel? Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him, “Put your belt on your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 4 - Called To Do Good For Evil Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 31, 2024

How do we respond to the good and evil that is done to us? There are many ways we can respond, but God’s word teaches us the right way, and it is the way Jesus exemplified for us.

We read in Numbers 22:12, And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. (KJV) God told Balaam that he was not to accompany the men of Moab who had approached him, and he was not to curse the people of Israel because they were a people ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12, Deuteronomy 28:2-5, Deuteronomy 28:15, Acts 5:1-3, 2 Samuel 14:1, 2 Samuel 14:21, 2 Samuel 14:25, 2 Samuel 14:28-30, 2 Samuel 18:9, Proverbs 17:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Doing Good And Avoiding Evil And What Results

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2025

Psalm 1 stands at the head of the Jewish hymnal, giving them and us Christians the key precept of the life of grace: do good and avoid evil.

Friday of the Second Week in Advent December is the darkest time of the calendar year. The revolution of the earth around the sun and the 23.5 degree tilt of our polar axis work together to make sunlight strike the northern hemisphere less in December than any other month of the year. Our response ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Isaiah 48:17-19, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Catholic

"the King Who Overcomes Evil"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 19, 2020

Christ the King Sunday. A very unusual year. Worried. the cross, became the symbol of Christianity…. The cross was not his final destination…. There must be more to the story. Some quotes from the book "How Evil Works"

In Jesus Holy Name November 22, 2020 Text: Revelation 19:11, 15 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “The King Who Conquers Evil” The Gospel of John records the words written above the cross on which Jesus died. It read: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” Many of the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan The Devil Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2022

Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In Theistic Satanism, Satan is considered to be worshiped or revered Deity. In LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty

Satan the Devil (Illustrations did not copy) ISAIAH 14:12 "How you have fallen from Heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the Earth, who once laid the nations low!" Satan was originally a righteous angel named Lucifer, meaning "light bringer." In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Has Defended Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 9: 1 – 32

Ester 9: 1 – 32 The Lord Has Defended Me 1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Halloween's History And The Bible

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 27, 2020

What is the origin of Halloween? Is it ok to have festivals celebrating the harvest ? Are pumpkins okay? Can anything bad happen to us if we celebrate these things? What does the Bible say about Halloween?

What is the origin of Halloween? Is it ok to have festivals celebrating the harvest ? Are pumpkins okay? Can anything bad happen to us if we celebrate these things? What does the Bible say about Halloween? Let’s talk about that. A man was going to Halloween party one night dressed in a devil’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 5:11, Romans 12:2, James 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Snout Beetle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2013

Treating a weevil infestation means throwing out all contaminated food and grains. It may seem drastic, but this will prevent the possibility of an egg or weevil going undetected and starting the cycle again.

Snout Beetle! 1 Thessalonians 5:22 “Abstain from every form of evil.” Weevil also called snout beetle has a downward-curving snout! They are destructive to nuts, fruits, stems, and roots; they are pests, feeding on plants and gnawing away at the roots. Another word for them is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fight The Right Enemy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 16, 2018

Evil people are not your enemy. They are your mission.

2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: :4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds Ephesians 6:12 KJV For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2020

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? This Strange Word Sin is a strange word to our modern ears. To some people it comes across as very judgmental or even archaic. But that is not the case at all when we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs Deliverance? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on deliverance and identify those who need it.

Deliverance is a fundamental concept in the Bible, and it is essential for every believer to understand who needs deliverance and why. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on deliverance and identify those who need it. What is Deliverance? Deliverance is the act of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21, John 8:34, Galatians 3:13

Deliver Us From Evil - Matthew 6:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 20, 2024

If a mafia boss put a price on your head or your children, how energetic would you be about protecting yourself? Jesus warned us of a far greater danger than a mafia hit and then taught us to pray for protection. This message explores how to do that.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002

Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ