Sermons on Evil Influences:

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 30, 2023

Do you think the world is in decline? It is, for we are in the last days. The devil’s influence is strong. Today we look at Satan’s influence in Governments, Attack on Marriage and homosexuality, Satanic dictators, Murderers, and the modern Music scene, evil schemes to destroy and pollute.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 4 That is what the bible states in one abrupt verse – 2Corinthians 2:11. But how many of these schemes can we name, the ways Satan implements his plans/schemes to bring catastrophe into the world to oppose all that God arranged for goodness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, John 8:44, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evil Doers Hate Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you hate JESUS? Do you hate to come to Him? Do you hate people who leads you to the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed. IV. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Young People Driving Under The Influence

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2005

It’s dangerous to drive while intoxicated: dangerous for the devil that is

2 Kings 9:20 And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for (he driveth furiously). The word furiously = Mad, heated, To make warm, To show madness. To heat oneself. There is a world that is furious, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Gives You Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 20, 2003

In this message, we will see that God gives people influence so we can come to know Him better. In knowing Him, we’ll be able to better handle both the well-being and the calamity that comes our way as people of influence.

“Why did God make me? Why am I here? Why do I have the influence that I have?” I’m betting that you have wrestled with these questions. For most of you in this room, God has given you some measure of influence. You may be a teacher, a coach, a mom, a dad, a boss, an officer in a club, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Friends And Influence People

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

What God has to say about friendship

Intro: We’ve been talking the last few weeks about times when the world looks at us and sees failure, but where also God can see success. Almost everyone here has heard of a man called Dale Carnegie. He won notoriety and became rich teaching people a few basic principles of how to relate to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Influencing People Through Holy Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

Our witness and our testimony is the greatest gift of evangelism. How we present Christ is how the unchurch will see Christ.

Influencing people through Holy living Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction- This morning we will be looking at Colossians 4:1-6. The book sits between Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. If I had to sum up the book in a few words, I would say the supremacy of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Article 20 The Gospel And Its Influence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010

This sermon uses John 3:1-15 To unopack the gospel and its influence to bring about new life in the heart and life of the unregenerate.

ARTICLE 20 . THE GOSPEL AND ITS INFLUENCE 1. THE COVENANT OF WORKS BEING BROKEN BY SIN, AND MADE UNPROFITABLE FOR LIFE,(USELESS FOR GIVING LIFE) GOD WAS PLEASED TO PROMISE CHRIST, THE SEED OF THE WOMAN(1), AS THE MEANS OF CALLING THE ELECT AND BRINGING TO LIFE WITHIN THEM FAITH AND REPENTANCE (2). ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Devil's Influence In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006

The Devil has the full intention of ruining our lives but we can overcome him through Jesus Christ and His powerful Word.

NLT 1 John 3:8 But when people keep on sinning, it shows they belong to the Devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy these works of the Devil. Jesus came to set us free from the bondage and power of sin. He came to destroy the works of Satan in our lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Influence - Winning Souls For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 10, 2007

As Christians, we must understand that we are people of influence. We have what most people are looking for...The Answer Jesus.

Introduction · Through the Word of God and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has given us the ability to influence others for Christ. · As a child of God, you have inherited the blessing, which includes the ability to influence people for God and His kingdom. · A person of influence ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Minimize Your Influence For God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 27, 2012

Sometimes the best way to understand how to be a productive Christian is to look at the formula for spiritual worthlessness and do the opposite.

How To Minimize Your Influence for God (2 Corinthians 6:1-11) 1. Facebook is big. And the computers they have are many. 2. “With 900 million members worldwide and growing, Facebook is building its first European data storage facility—60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Lulea, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021

In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submitting To Godly Authority, Not Ungodly Influence Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 3, 2024

As Christians, we are called to submit ourselves to Godly authority..

As Christians, we are called to submit ourselves to Godly authority, but not to ungodly influence. In fact, the Bible warns us against submitting ourselves to ungodly people, who may try to lead us astray from God's will. The Importance of Godly Authority The Bible teaches us to submit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-14, Romans 13:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:2-4

Is God Responsible For Human Evil? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 21, 2012

If God ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, does that mean that He is also the author of evil and sin? We have a look at human evil and the role it plays in Gods eternal plan for us.

Psalm 135 Is God responsible for human evil Over the last few weeks we have been looking at providence and what that means to us today. We saw in the first lesson that providence means that God sees everything, past, present and future, and He sees what causal effect every single action or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Word In Evil Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Modern churches often fail to worship because they do not recognise the centrality of preaching for worship. We would do well to recall the instruction Paul gave Timothy.

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD IN EVIL DAYS “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist