Sermons on Evil Thinking:

When Jesus Speaks…..

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 7, 2009

An evil spirit visits church and Jesus cast it out. Jesus demonstrates a new kind of preaching and authority

When Jesus Speaks….. If I say the name E.F Hutton….what comes to mind? Teenagers I think you are off the hook on this one. Let me say the phrase, When E. F. Hutton Speaks……People listen. It was in commercial about an investment company, two people in a crowded place talking normally, one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Congregational

Every Sin Has Its Own Consequences. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 5, 2024

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal.

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal. Sin is a rebellion against God's laws and commandments, and it inevitably leads to separation from Him and harm to oneself and others. Sin has a way of leaving a lasting impact on our lives, even after we've turned away from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:31-32, Romans 1:24-27, Genesis 3:7-8

Accepting The Different Part 5 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

To accept one another, we are to think of God’s judgment.

Someone wrote, “Everyone has the fingerprint of God on his or her soul. God has created each person, knows him or her inside out. God has created each person and has plans and dreams for each one. God has created each person and so each one has incredible value. When we realize this, it changes how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The War Of The Worlds

Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2007

The war between the worlds of Good and Evil rages on. Only the power of God will give us the victory.

The War of the Worlds By Pastor Jim May The 20th century proved to be one of the bloodiest periods in the recorded history of mankind. With the worldwide conflicts beginning with WWI, “The War to End All Wars”, and ending with the invasion of Kuwait and Desert Storm in the 1990’s, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Open Door Of The Ark

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

The society of Noah’s day was completely depraved; it was violent, inclined towards evil, hateful of any trace of goodness, constantly developing evil Imaginations, and except for 8 souls whom God had granted grace to, completely God rejecting.

An open door of the Ark Psalm 12 1. Genesis 7:1-5 2. (Matthew 25:1-13) And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Stand Out Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007

As salt of the earth and light of the world, we are called to influence people from evil and illuminate them for good.

One of the movies I would like you to watch is Evan Almighty. In the movie news anchor Evan Baxter, played by Steve Carell, ran for Congress with the campaign slogan, “Change the world.” He won. But the way he fulfilled his campaign promise is not the way he imagined it would be. But God, played by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Chapter 3 Verses 9-13 - Messages In Romans – As It Were; Stinking Sour Milk And Putrid Rotting Fruit - Message 9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2023

The righteousness of the natural man is sick and putrid and corrupt. All have sinned and not one seeks God or pursues righteousness. What does “good” really mean? The whole body is sick with sin, and evil rapidly spreads.

ROMANS CHAPTER 3 VERSES 9-13 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – AS IT WERE; STINKING SOUR MILK AND PUTRID ROTTING FRUIT - MESSAGE 9 We continue these messages in the third chapter of Romans. Paul reveals many unpalatable facts but it is God speaking so we must heed what God says! Always heed what God says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-10, Romans 3:7-8, Isaiah 1:4-6, Romans 3:11-12, Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6, Matthew 16:16-18, John 12:32, Romans 3:13-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 29, 2003

In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil.

“Stand Firm!” Ephesians 6:10-18 Focus: In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil. Function: To call Christians to active service against the evil of our world by trusting in the power of God. Just imagine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Blame

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Jun 12, 2024

Adam and Eve hide from God and blame everyone but themselves. The religious leaders call Jesus anything but good. Why the mix-up of good and evil? But in the midst of all the confusion, God comes to us and leads us to what is right and good and graciously provides rescue.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now have you ever had a difficult time identifying what is good and what is bad? I know diet experts seem to keep changing their mind in what a good diet is. People seem to have different ideas in how to be good stewards with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15, Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 9, 2025

Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. There are several truths: The first truth is that evil is real. The second truth: When Jesus changes your life…. You will not be able to keep Him a secret. also a personal story about pigs.

In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2025 Text; Luke 8:27,32 Redeemer “A Naked Man and a Bunch of Crazy Pigs” Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. It is an event in the ongoing education of the disciples. It’s a great story full of surprises and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Matthew 8:29-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Confusion-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003

You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Take A Look At God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004

When you think of God, who or what do you think of? This sermon encourages the hearers to take a fresh look at the God of all creation.

“Let’s Take a Look at God” Zeph. 3:17 INTRO – When you think of God, who or what do you think of? What is your favorite name for Him? - Father - Lord - God - Savior - Redeemer Tonight, I want us to take a look at God. Not that we have never done this before, but let’s just gaze upon Him one ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Out There! Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 16, 2005

If we are to take the words of Jesus seriously, we must understand the way God thinks - or at least understand how differently God thinks from us.

Following Jesus, part 6 God is Out There! Wildwind Community Church November 6, 2005 Isaiah 55:9 (MSG) 9 "For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think. We have a hard time grasping how God thinks. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dancing With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2015

In Acts 10 - God loves to challenge our thinking, He confronts our "box thinking" and He leads us to new doors of opportunity and transformation.

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 Acts 10:44-48English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Best.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 16, 2022

When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession...

God’s Best. Joshua 1:8-9NKJV When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession. However, fighting wasn’t God’s intention for them. God wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal