Sermons on Evil Thoughts:

Quest For Purpose Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 10, 2007

Christians today have both a negative and a positive role in society. The negative role is to restrain evil. The positive role is to spread the Gospel and do good works.

1. The first purpose God has for the church today is preservation 2. The second purpose God has for the church today is propagation MATTHEW 5:13-16 I’ve got a book at home called Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. Some of the names might not ring a bell. Names like Julius Wellhausen, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Darkest Of Days

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-54

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis' The Problem Of Pain Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 20, 2005

C. S. Lewis’ offers his insight on the problem of evil: "How can a wise, loving, and all-powerful God allow his creatures to suffer?"

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #6 “The Problem of Pain” Romans 8.18-28 I’ve always been intrigued by the opening lines of books. (There is Charles Dickens’ “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Friven Life with “It’s not about you.” M. Scott Peck ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Antichrist

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001

Who, according to Scripture, is the antichrist? Instead of being a coming evil dictator, the Bible says the Antichrist was and is anyone who denies the incarnation and humanity of Christ Jesus!

Many, today, teach that we are to expect the appearance of an individual, the embodiment of evil, who will rule the world and be the ultimate persecutor of the true Christian Faith and those who continue to adhere to it. They identify this person as the coming ’Antichrist’. The trouble with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-8, 1 John 2:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straightening Out What Is Crooked Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2008

Cretans still live. Liars and evil brutes still walk among us. Who are they, and how can I protect myself against them?

OPEN: A 3 year old boy went with his father to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, "There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens." "How did you know that?" his mother asked. "Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it’s ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For The Pleasure Of God - Matthew 6:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

We all know hypocrisy is evil. But few people understand the remedy Jesus gave. How does living for reward cure the disease of hypocrisy?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Where Is God?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 31, 2005

A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God?

30, October 2005 Dakota Community Church Where is God? A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God? 1. God is there. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Mennonite

Manhood Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

He said when he was a child, he spoke, thought and reasoned as a child; but when he became a man, he put away childish things.

Title: Growing Up Spiritually - (Pt. 3) Manhood Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11 - When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 2, 1992 Introduction: The apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demonic Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 23, 2008

Many churches operate with demonic wisdom rather than with heavenly wisdom. James confronts us, calling us to recognise the evil that can destroy us.

JAMES 3:13-16 DEMONIC WISDOM “If you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Forerunners For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 30, 2024

We are like John the Baptist. It is our responsibility to introduce Jesus, just like John did. This evil world needs Jesus more than ever.

We are the Forerunners for Jesus Luke 1:57-67 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-67

Denomination: United Methodist

One Thing

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 11, 2015

The Sermon on the Plain---a level teaching place that Jesus used to conquer the flesh of man in the truth of heart to live the best life possible in the midst of evil and sins.

ONE THING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 9 "And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, to be healed of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-45

Denomination: Friends

Experiencing The Peace Of God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021

It is not hard to dwell on the crime, wars, tsunamis, evil politics, divorce, sickness, death and the dishonesty of deceitful people and find yourself coming to the same conclusion: Life Sucks.

Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Phil 4:5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:7 And the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From 5,000 To 12! Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon about Jesus and popularity (Main thought from a Christology class; outline from Jon Johnston's book, Will Evangelicalism Survive It's Own Popularity?)

HoHum: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:66-68. To go from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Strong Saint Series

Contributed by Kamau N on Apr 19, 2003

Spiritual strength and courage are necessary for our warfare in the world full of darkness and evil. The life and behavior of saints must be strong and righteous in a world full of sin and ungodliness.

A Strong Saint Ephesians 6:10-12 Spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls) Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the whole armour of God, which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making God's Honor Roll

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 15, 2008

This sermon gives a glimpse into the lifestyle of a person who makes God’s honor roll.

Have you ever seen an honor roll in the newspaper? It is a special achievement to have your name listed on such a roll. Carry that concept a step further. What a wonderful achievement to find your name listed on God’s honor roll! In the Bible we find a man who accomplished this feat. Jabez was his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist