Sermons on Evil Relationships:

Consider The Wonder: Nostalgia And Narnia

Contributed by Kent Suter on Dec 6, 2005

Short sermon on the relationship between wonder, nostalgia and Narnia and why it is important to know that relationship.

CONSIDER THE WONDER: THOUGHTS ON NOSTALGIA BASED ON C.S. LEWIS’S NOVEL THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE © Kent Suter Cornerstone Bible Church: Lilburn, GA The Wonder of Nostalgia I can’t think of one person who doesn’t enjoy some sort of nostalgia in their walk through life. While some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are Those Guys?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

Jesus Himself gives us the secret to winning the lifelong battle with evil.

November 1 Feast of All Saints In the cult classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” there is a great pursuit of the outlaw-heroes across the Old West. The forces of law and justice are relentless, exhausting the bank robbers. At one point the two stars of the show stop to look across miles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 24:1-6, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God In Your Jungle

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 11, 2009

Life is a jungle and you’re up to your throat in quicksand...Before we can get on solid ground, we need to face the things that are pulling us under.

Survivor – reality T.V. show. Contestants are dropped in a jungle zone where two teams compete for money and prizes. Teams vote on the performance of other tribe members and through the process eliminates other contestants. It finally comes down to one person who wins the prize and stakes claim to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 24, 2006

We are embarrassed and uncomfortable about the concept of the "wrath of God." However, Revelation is good news for those victims who long for an end to evil’s reign and pray, "Come quickly, Lord."

I love this passage of Revelation -- I can’t read it without laughing outloud at one of the best memories of my ministry. Let us now hear the word of God from Revelation 16, beginning with verse 1. (Read Revelation 16:1-21) I suppose I should explain why I find this so uplifting. It all started ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sixth Sense, Angels, Demons, And Ghosts Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008

An overview of things that go bump in the night. What is it about the spiritual world that we are not aware of? Discover four keys to success in waging spiritual warfare with teens.

OPENER: Foil Face Unscramble For this game all that you need are a couple of rolls of aluminum foil and a cool prize for the winner. Before service starts recruit 5-6 people and make molds of their face using aluminum foil – pick a mix of leaders and students. If they wear glasses, a hat, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Father And Your Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 3, 2013

Jesus teaches us to address God as OUR Father. This is a matter of Identity; Relationship; and Personal Touch

1. The Growth of Dads Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man learned in 7 years." The same idea comes across as we look at God. The longer we are in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do You Go To Church Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

relationships

Why Do You Go To Church Hebrews 10:24-25 1. I am here for observation - consider A. Discover weakness B. Discover struggles C. Discover needs 2. I am here for confrontation - provoke A. To motivate someone to love B. To motivate someone to good works 3. I am ...read more

Scripture: James 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 24, 2016

The pursuit of money or all the things it can buy is a problem. It shows that we are putting our faith, our sense of security and our hope for the future in material goods. Instead, we need to put our hope in God.

How many of you have heard of the American Dream? It’s not a dream that is limited to the United States. In fact, it’s a worldwide phenomenon. It is the desire to pursue prosperity, success and upward social mobility. While it is not wrong to be successful in life, the pursuit of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with a loving God who desires an intimate relationship with us.

DURING THE 17TH CENTURY, OLIVER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTOR OF ENGLAND, SENTENCED A SOLDIER TO BE PUT TO DEATH FOR HIS CRIMES. THE EXECUTION WAS TO TAKE PLACE AT THE RINGING OF THE EVENING CURFEW BELL. HOWEVER, THE BELL DID NOT SOUND. THE SOLDIER’S FIANCÉ HAD CLIMBED INTO THE BELFRY AND CLUNG TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can Only Imagine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

Despite evil’s noise and deception, Christ’s victory and justice are certain, so believers can live with hope, courage, and confidence in God’s ultimate reign.

Some of us walked in today with the week still clinging to our shoulders. Headlines that hurt. News that nags. A heart that wonders, Will evil always get the microphone? Will lies always lead the parade? Revelation 20 sings a louder, better song. It tells us that the serpent is not sovereign, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Topics: Millennium, Jesus' Reign, Revelation

A Love Story For Dummies

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

Its time to quit being, just another face in the crowd! It’s time, that every Christians face stood out in the crowd and their testimony of God‘s blessing on their life was the reason!

A Love Story For Dummies If I were to tell you this morning, if you know Jesus you have access to it! And immediately you would begin to wonder access to what? If I were to tell you, it was the most freely given and withdrawn thing in the whole wide world and also the most misused and abused, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 25:29, Ephesians 6:11, Romans 8:31-32, Mark 11:22-24, Hebrews 11:1-2, Romans 4:17-18, Acts 19:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Sacrifices To God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 4, 2022

The outworking of changed relationships.

A). WHOLE LIFE WORSHIP. Romans 12:1-2. “I beseech you therefore, brethren” (Romans 12:1) begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Can't Lick Them - Join Them Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 1, 2012

A study of the letters to the 7 churches - Pergamos

Revelation 2: 12 – 17 If You Can’t Lick Them - Join Them 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Dangers Of Sin And Silence And How They Open The Door To Demonic Influence Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 29, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of sin and silence

As Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual battle that requires vigilance and awareness. One of the most insidious ways the enemy seeks to gain ground in our lives is through sin and silence. When we allow sin to take root in our hearts and fail to address it, we open ourselves up to demonic ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9