Sermons on Evil Resistance:

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2017

Trust God "not" your Feelings. This Message is based on another Sermon on Temptation, Titled "Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer." with different Illustrations along with 4 Additional Illustrations at the end. Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, James 4:7, Psalm 119:11, 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:7, Luke 4:13, Romans 12:21, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 5:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Sex And Discretion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Strong In An Ever-Changing World

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 26, 2018

There is a strategy for standing strong in this ever-changing world. Isaiah records God's Words to a Nation that ready calls evil good and good evil.

Standing Strong in an Ever-Changing World Scripture Reference: Isaiah 5:20-21 & Hebrews 12:12-15 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on November 25, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration— A young woman graduated college with a degree in Education. She got her first job as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21, Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wheat & Weeds

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43.

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43. Lolium temulentum, darnel, tares, cockle, or false wheat exists worldwide. It has deep roots. It’s toxic, and similar to wheat until maturity. Wheat is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side Of Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 3, 2010

This sermon deals with the desire to move beyond being tempted to sin to having an overwhelming desire to be in the presence of God.

The Other Side Of Me 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 Is there anyone here besides me that has discovered that you seem to be a much better Christian in church on Sunday mornings than you are during the other parts of the week? Even though I know I’m saved, and I ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

Heaven. Hell. And The Walking Dead #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 3, 2021

The walking dead are those who believe the lies of the world and their own self sufficiency to denial of an eternal future with Jesus.

Two weeks ago we began a three week Halloween series called - Heaven, Hell and The Walking Dead. It’s a series to answer three of the most asked questions by Christians and non-Christians: what happens after we die. As we talked about heaven, we learned that Heaven is a real place where Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Luke 16:28, Matthew 25:30, Matthew 24:51, Matthew 22:13, Matthew 13:42, Matthew 8:12, Mark 9:48, Mark 9:46, Mark 9:44, Romans 3:23, John 1:5, Matthew 25:41, Psalm 18:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Perspective Of Legion Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs.

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs. In Mark 5:9 and Luke 8:30, a man possessed by demons is described as being inhabited by a "legion" of unclean spirits. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:30

Where Is God?

Contributed by Steve Yarber on May 21, 2002

In a world full of evil and injustice, where is God?

Where is God? Isaiah 42:14-17 Pastor Florescu couldn’t bear to watch his son being beaten by the Communist officers. He had already been beaten himself, and he had not slept for two weeks for fear of being attacked by the starving rats the communist had forced into his prison cell. The Romanian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Justin Joiner on Oct 19, 2001

The blood cleanses and protects us from evil.

The Power of the Blood. Open in Prayer. ~ The Blood covers us. ~ Ex.12:21-23 Moses told the leaders to slaughter the lamb their families had for passover. ~ All of the houses were to be stained with blood. ~ At night, the Angel of the Lord passed over the houses that had blood over the door ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26, Exodus 12:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Abounding

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 7, 2006

Grace contrasted with law as an answer to the evil of the world

We went to the zoo on bank holiday Monday. I was like a kid - excited at seeing all the differeent creatures. We saw kangaroos, girafes, leopards, lions and tigers, it was all very exciting. But one creature they had on display was easily missed, They had a little cage wiith the caption ’the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Still Moves Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 27, 2023

God still moves despite the evil of others

In 1 Kings, we have read about the different kings of Israel. It starts with King David's later years and ultimate death. Solomon takes the throne and as the chapters continue, we learn that not every king followed God. Israel had a major problem with idolatry. Idolatry is when you put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32

A Church Without Undercurrents (James 4:11-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 9, 2022

A challenge to stop speaking evil of one another.

Today, we are going to work through just two verses from James 4, verses 11-12. These verses have their own little introduction and conclusion, and sort of stand alone. Let's start by reading just the first sentence in verse 11: (11) Don't speak evil of one another, brothers. In my ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Joash Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

A Good Grandson Comes from An Evil Grandmother

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Generational sins. “Visiting the iniquity of the fathers (or mothers) upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me” (Ex. 20:5). North South Ahab and Jezebel  Athaliah ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Baptist