Sermons on Evil One:

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 27, 2009

The current church seems so obsessed with the power of God. What kind of power is it? Is it after all a power that comes from weakness?

It has been my habit for many years to read through the Bible each year. As I continue this practice I am increasingly amazed at how absurd God’s plan for the world and his kingdom is — that is, in human terms. God seems to delight in abuse and rejection, for he receives plenty of it. He seems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Good, The Bad, And The Overcomers Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

This was a loving church, serving, faithful, growing church; yet their toleration of false teaching was displeasing to Christ and harmful to people who were deceived by it. Change was needed and Jesus requires it if this church is to be overcomers.

The Good, the Bad, and the Overcomers Revelation 2:18-29 18 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taming The Beast Within Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 15, 2013

Despite all the high qualifications David already possessed, God is going to train him. So God causes David's skills to be recognized & brings David from the sheep fold into the king's court to further development his God given calling. God will then fur

The Life of David: David's Early Years 1 SAMUEL 16: 14-23 TAMING THE BEAST WITHIN Let me quickly give you some background as we get started on the early years of David, a man after God's own heart. David has just been anointed Israel's king because Saul had shown himself unworthy of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spooky Writings!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 14, 2013

While the devil is swiftly working on producing more and more of toxic poison through destructive writings and leading them into the fantasy world of the devil, when would someone arise to save the world?????

Spooky writings! Psalm 119:162” I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.” 21 year old Samantha Shannon who has a degree from Oxford University, is blooming into the next ‘J.K.Rowling!’ I don’t have to give an intro for Rowling who authored the Harry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:162

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fear Of God Causes One To Respond Rather Than React.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 28, 2002

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.”

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.” The author is convinced that how a Christian behaves in the face of injustice, especially personal injustice done to that Christian, is so powerful an example that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming The Devil Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2013

Not everyone overcomes. We overcome the Devil, like those in heaven, by the Blood of the Lamb by the Word of our Testimony and by not loving our lives so much as to shrink from death.

Revelation 12 10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. 11 They overcame him by the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12

Denomination: *other

The Fog Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 27, 2023

The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western church and Christian culture, it has descended on us because, “There is no fear of God before people’s eyes today.” This created the right atmosphere for the fog to roll in and engulf our nation in deception and deceit.”

Series: Reflections from Sabbatical Sermon 3: The Fog Thesis: The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western church and Christian culture, it has descended on us because, “There is no fear of God before people’s eyes today.” This created the right atmosphere for the fog to roll in and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18, Psalm 36:1, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Before You Speak Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 27-40

Luke 20: 27-40 Think Before You Speak 27 Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came to Him and asked Him, 28 saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife, and he dies without children, his brother should take his wife and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seen And Unseen Sin And Good Works

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022

Some sins are seen by all, others are able to hid their sins all their life. Some good works are seen by all, others are private and only seen by God.

The Seen and Unseen (1 Tim. 5:24-25) Intro: A. I am sure most of us have seen headline news where a spiritual leader is caught in some type of scandal. Their picture is plastered all over the front cover of the newspaper or brought up one radio or TV news. As Christians we hurt when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:24-25, John 8:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Stubbornness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Stubbornness is a trait that can manifest in various ways, from refusing to listen to others to resisting God's guidance.

Stubbornness is a trait that can manifest in various ways, from refusing to listen to others to resisting God's guidance. Today, we'll explore the dangers of stubbornness and its consequences, as warned in Scripture. I. The Definition of Stubbornness - Stubbornness is a refusal to change ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-68, Proverbs 29:1

The Cost Of Weak Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Aug 14, 2023

From Exodus 32:1-6, we will uncover invaluable lessons about the consequences of weak spiritual leadership. We will glean insights that pierce through the complexities of our present church condition and trends, shedding light on both the pitfalls we must avoid and the pathways we should pursue.

THE COST OF WEAK SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP EXODUS 32:1-6 Scripture reading prior to sermon Ex 33:11-16, 34:6-10 Introduction When I was young, I was taught honesty is the key character for life being a great person and we should model after young George Washington the first President of the United ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing A Ship (Genesis 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2024

As the giver of life, did God have the right to take it back? Let's explore the reasons for the great flood in Genesis 6.

Was God grieved by the human evils of Noah’s day? Is our world getting just as bad? As the giver of life, does God have the right to take it away? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 6. Who were the sons of God? Does this possibly describe intermarriage between faithful and unfaithful families? Is such ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Tempted Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2017

Now Jesus is to be tempted by Satan. Could He have failed the test? No, He could not! If He could have fallen, then He would not be a sure Savior and God would not be sovereign.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Wilderness (2) Jesus Tempted (Psalms 91:11) Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13 So far the gospels have shown us that the Son of God came down to the earth to be born a human. He had a normal childhood, except He never sinned. He was baptized to identify ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Sexual Sanity In A Morally Broken World"

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 5, 2018

Game of Human Sexuality is greatest "super-bowl" contest in our behavior. Proverbs has God's game plan for victory & shows us how to: 1 -Prepare for Temptation In Advance 2 - Know The Tempter’s Strategy to Defeat You 3 - Know the Consequences of Defeat..

========================================= Sermon: "Sexual Sanity In a Morally Broken World" Series: "Wise Living in a Foolish World" ========================================= REV. BILL BOWDLE Preached at Bethel UM Church, Bethel, OH 02/05/2011 Posted 2/6/2018 - Retired since 06/2014 Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:14-17, Proverbs 7:6-27, Proverbs 6:20-35, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 10: 1 – 18

Hebrews 10: 1 – 18 Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A 1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. 2 For then would they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel