Sermons on Evil Schemes:

Does God Really Care? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 11, 2007

Why doesn’t God answer? Why is there so much evil in the world? Why do the wicked get away with so much? These questions aren’t new. The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk poses these same questions to the Lord.

Does God Really Care? Habakkuk – Part I Habakkuk 1:1-11 Habakkuk 1:1- 4 (NLT) This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the Lord in a vision. [2] How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. [3] Must I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

We often mess up our Christian lives, not because we are malicious or evil, but because we are frail and needy. We need a power beyond ourselves to win that fight. We need something that is bigger than we are.

Betwixt and Between As Christians, each of us will experience struggle. We will struggle when we know the right thing to say or do, but we just cannot do it. It may be due to our pride, or a principle, or we are angry, or we just can’t accept a different perspective. We know something is wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 20, 2010

A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 14

Zechariah 7: 1 – 14 The Real Heart Of The Matter 1 Now in the fourth year of King Darius it came to pass that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, Chislev, 2 when the people sent Sherezer, with Regem-Melech and his men, to the house of God, to pray ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Judgment Against The East Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2010

A study of chapter 25 verses 1 through 17

Ezekiel 25: 1- 17 Judgment against the east “1 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them. 3 Say to the Ammonites, ‘Hear the word of the Lord GOD! Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you said, ‘Aha!’ against My sanctuary when ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 25:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 29, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 30

Daniel 3: 1 – 30 Bow or Burn 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the administrators, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Darkness Before Dawn Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 6, 2012

Nature gives us insights into who God is and what he does as well as how we are to live before him. In this lesson we recognize that the darkness of night, ths shining of the stars, and the dawn of the sun parallel the darkness of evil that encompasses th

1. Aggie and Sun Story The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is well known. While living in Texas, a UT fan told me an “Aggie” joke. “Did you hear about the Aggie” who stayed up all night wondering what happened to the sun? Then it dawned on him!” 2. Psalm 8.2-4 3 When I look at your heavens, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship In Warfare

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2011

What do you do when you are facing such monumental obstacles? How do you resist temptation, flee from evil, or believe beyond your ability to understand how your problems can be solved or your battles won?

Opening illustration: AN ESKIMO FISHERMAN CAME to town every Saturday afternoon. He always brought his two dogs with him. One was white and the other was black. He had taught them to fight on command. Every Saturday afternoon in the town square the people would gather and these two dogs would fight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2011

In a world torn apart by war, tribulations, famine and hardship, God's love is still constant and visible in the love of Christ. We may have questions about the presence of evil, but that does not equate to a passive God, as He continues to love His own a

Romans 8: 35-38 A time of war is a difficult time. It usually a time when questions are raised, some questions we may find answers to them, others we may never find visible answers, yet it does not mean that there are no answers to those, it may just mean that we are not able to see the answers to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

Some Things Money Cannot Buy

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

One of the most common temptations is that of a desire to obtain wealth. Material things become "gods" to not a few people. All kinds of evil comes from pursuing wealth. Among them is our eyes get blinded to the more important things in life.

Intro: One of the most common temptations is that of a desire to obtain wealth. Material things become "gods" to not a few people (Eph. 5:5). All kinds of evil comes from pursuing wealth. Among them is our eyes get blinded to the more important things in life. The Lord considered this to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: *other

The Passion Of Job

Contributed by Christian Wallace on Dec 17, 2012

In light of the massacre of infants at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT some maybe questioning: "Where is God in all of this?"; "Why is there evil in the world?"; "Why do the good suffer with the bad?" I believe that God has a Word that is ta

- Job lost his children to violence - lost his character, health, wealth, and property to boot - Job, once considered "the greatest of all the people of the East." (1:3) - Etymologically the word "East" could be linked to the word "Oz", so I guess I could say - Job, "Land of Oz", an enchanted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Success In Singleness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a temporary, necessary stage of life. Some might even go as far as to see as a 'necessary evil.' Too frequently to b

“SUCCESS IN SINGLENESS” 4th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 31, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:24-38

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons To Saturate This Year In Prayer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 13, 2020

5 Reasons to saturate the year in prayer: 1. Bank blessings; 2. Prayer makes you smell good to God; 3. It sets the direction and tone for the year; 4. The season demands it; 5. You can avoid evil decrees.

Great Reasons To Saturate this Year in Prayer PPT 1 Message Title 1. You can/need to bank Blessings for the future. Every year I approach the week of prayer from a cautious perspective. Danger ahead. I think that is wise and we will talk about that shortly, but I want to begin this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:20-21, Revelation 5:8, James 4:13-15, Matthew 24:7, Matthew 6:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Valley Of Shadows Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2019

In a world that is dominated by those who defy, avoid and simply fear death, David simply says "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil." Why was it that David could be so confident?

OPEN: “Life is short, and death is sure. Sin the cause. Christ the cure.” Vladimir Lenin - the first communist dictator of Russia - died in 1924. Shortly after his death, authorities decided to maintain his body in a mausoleum. So, for the past 95 years Lenin’s body has been on display in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Temptation Of Desperation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2020

The midst of desperation, Satan entices men with evil desires, wrong motives, & doubt. This lesson teaches us that if we steadfastly resist his temptations by refusing to conform to them, and instead follow the directions of Scripture, the tempter will flee from us.

Introduction: Overcoming the Temptation of Desperation is important because desperation will cause men to act out of character. The desperation of the pandemic and the fear it brings has caused many to hoard up supplies, buy additional guns and ammo, purchase additional alcohol and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 12:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Stay The Course Sermon Ii: The Christian's Manner Of Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, our positive manner of living for God's Son and our Savior conveys the timely message that the Lord God is greater than any evil force in the world.

THE CHRISTIAN'S MANNER OF LIVING FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH In a perfect world, all is well and everyone lives in peace with no wars or rumors of wars - simply because ungodliness has ceased to exist. News Flash: We do not live in a perfect world! Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:9-11