Sermons on Evil Pattern:

Three Men And Their Destination Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Here are three who either began bad or ended bad

Three men, their interaction and their end 1 Kings 13 Three men were hard at work on a construction job and a man walking by stopped to ask them what they were doing. The first guy mumbled, "I'm laying brick," the second guy said, "I'm making $12 an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

Lesson 9. Repudiation Of The Divine Source (James 1:13, Kjv) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The focus of the chapter turns from trials to temptation. A temptation is an opportunity to accomplish a good thing in a wrong way, out of the will of God. Is it wrong to want to pass an algebra exam? Of course not, but if you must cheat to pass it, then you have sinned.

0020Tom Lowe 1/25/2021 Jesus Cares Lesson 9. Repudiation of the divine source (James 1:13, KJV) TEXT (James 1:13, KJV) Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: INTRODUCTION The focus of the chapter turns ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 12 - Explanation Of Divine Involvement (1:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The writer addresses the dilemma concerning the existence of evil and suffering in the world. “Either God is not all good, or He is not all-powerful.”

Tom Lowe 2/1/2021 Lesson 12 - EXPLANATION OF DIVINE INVOLVEMENT (1:17-18) Text - James 1:17-18 (KJV) 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vilians Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

a vilian is someone who oposes the the good guys

SERIES: VILLIANS Timothy Porter Text: ISAIAH 14:12-15 INTRODUCTION: What is a villain? A villain is someone that opposes the hero. Villains are very popular these days. There are movies written and produced about villains. We’re sort of attracted to villains. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hiding The Sin Will Not Help

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

It is recorded in Genesis 3 how man fell into sin, the covering of sin and the punishment for sin.

Hiding The Sin Will Not Help I. The DISOBEDIENCE Of Man 1. The TRICKERY of Satan a. Satan begins by casting DOUBT God's Word *verses 1-3, (his DECEPTION on God's DIRECTION) Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Blessing

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Feb 20, 2024

Be a blessing. To this you were called

TEXT: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Satan Attacks Us, Praise God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 26, 2024

When Satan attacks, our natural response is often fear, anxiety, and doubt.

When Satan attacks, our natural response is often fear, anxiety, and doubt. But today, I want to share with you a powerful secret: when Satan attacks, praise God and glorify Him! In Job 1:20-22, we see Job's response to unimaginable loss and suffering. What does he do? He worships God, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22, Psalm 34:1-3

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Abusive Acts Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Here we have two pointed statements in this verse, one referring to the reviles at dignities, the other to the defilers of the flesh. Brute beasts can be smart but they obviously do not have spiritual knowledge. Their reasoning was no more advanced than that of animals' instincts.

Jude 1:10 - Abusive Acts Jude 1:10: “But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.” KNOW NOT & KNOW The word Know means to gain a firm mental grasp of something or to become acquainted with ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

Big Questions- Big God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2023

God is big enough for our questions and objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and trust him with them.

Big Questions- Big God Jeffery Anselmi / General Silence- The Book of Habakkuk / Evil; Silence / Habakkuk 1:1–17 God is big enough for our questions and our objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and to trust him with them. INTRODUCTION • Today we embark on a four-week series ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 31, 2025

A negative unsolicited covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact you have are a part of without your approval, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship that may ultimately bring you a bad outcome

Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants. In a biblical context, a covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact between God and humans, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship and God's redemptive plan. In Leviticus 5:4 If a man makes a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"to Jerusalaem... A Mission To Complete

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 29, 2020

Jesus rebuked Peter because Peter did not understand God's plan.... Jerusalem, the cross and empty grave would mean forgiveness and eternal life. We all make mistakes... quotes by Barbara Bush, John Stott

In Jesus Holy Name August 30, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost XIII – Redeemer “To Jerusalem…A Mission to Complete” Jesus and His disciples were at Caesarea Philippi. Their ministry to this point had been a stunning success. Crowds pressed in on them everywhere they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Hebrews 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Jehoahaz Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022

Sermon introduces the church to the era covering the last three kings of Judah (minus Zedekiah) and how it closely mirrors American today.

Three Kings- 1 CCCAG, September 11th, 2001 Scripture: 2 Kings 23:30-35 Today we are going to begin a short series of three messages detailing the lives of the last three kings of Judah that ruled after Josiah died. I say 3 and not 4 because I’m not including Zedekiah as he was not a true king, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serious Humor: Is Hell A Bad Place?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 17, 2021

The devil is a trickster.

Is Hell a Bad Place? It was just minutes before an important vote in the Senate, and Senator XYZ was hurrying across the street in front of the Capitol Building to be on time for a roll call vote. In his rush, he stepped out in front of a tractor-trailer. Mashed flat, the next thing the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:35, 2 Corinthians 11:3