Sermons on Evil Thoughts:

Jesus Became Sin For You

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 12, 2011

Just how did Jesus pay for your sins? To understand this will give you a new appreciation for just how bad evil is, how good God is, and the value of what Jesus did for you on the cross and bears for you each and every day. It also makes our job descripti

A few weeks ago we talked about the masks we as Christians put on that sometimes hides our true selves from one another. But those who do not know Christ also put on masks—to hide themselves from an awful reality that they don’t want to face—that we as humans are evil at the core. We distract ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Who You Are Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 11, 2015

Have you ever, even for a moment, wished you were someone else? Have you ever worried that your life, at its end, would be one of insignificance? Have you ever wondered if you’ll ever measure up? Such thoughts can be crippling. Paul has the antidote.

“Living a Joy-full Life: Be Who You Are” Phil. 1:1-11 Have you ever, even for a moment, wished you were someone else? Have you ever worried that your life, at its end, would be one of insignificance? Have you ever wondered if you’ll ever measure up? Such thoughts can be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Christian Community

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

It’s easy to get proud. It’s easy to want to show off. It's too common in the church. Instead, let’s choose to be very humble, serving each other gently.

I’ve been wrestling with God lately on some things, battling depression, anxiety, even questioning God, his will and purposes. And I’m so grateful for my wife who has been there day in and day out challenging my poor thinking patterns. Reciting God’s word to me. She brings the truth up, and just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:20, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Morbid Anatomy: The Root Of Sin - Mark 7:14-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Why did God make some food unclean, and now we can eat them? This message goes into the important and often misunderstood concept of uncleanness

Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him ‘unclean.’” 17 After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Family Jealousy Is A Dangerous Hidden Curse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy

Family jealousy is a destructive force that can ruin relationships and tear families apart. The Bible provides numerous examples of how jealousy can lead to sin and devastation. Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy: 1. Cain and Abel: Jealousy Over God's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Luke 15:25-32

The Question Of John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

Have you ever found yourself running down a mental road, making plans and decisions and talking up a storm, only to have the information you thought you knew turn out to be wrong? Well, the text we are studying today is one of those texts that has that ha

Our text today is Matthew 11:1-6. It has been a little while since we were in our study of Matthew due to the holidays and such, so let’s read the text, shall we? “When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get The Most From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

So many Christians today are not experiencing victory, Because they have never gotten past the awkward stage with God. The only way to get beyond that stage,is to make the effort.When we come before God we need to share more than our requests but also our thoughts.

How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • In this chapter he starts by talking about Family and having healthy relationships. • Then he goes on to teach us what we need to do in order to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian Church

If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019

The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of The Lord For 2019

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 7, 2019

Each year pastors in this country and around the world attempt to discern what God is saying about the year ahead. The word I am hearing is, "danger ahead." The current of the river of evil we live in is speeding up rapidly. 2 keys to survive: Humility and Hunger.

The Word of the Lord for 2019 PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message title and pic of river overflowing berm Each year pastors in this country and around the world attempt to discern what God is saying about the year ahead. There will be the usual voices saying, this will be the year of breakthrough, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, Psalm 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tongue As A Fire And A Member Of Our Body That Is Diffucult To Control! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that when the tongue gets out of control it can do as much damage as a fire when it gets out of control.

INTRODUCTION #13 1. Open your bibles to James 3:5-8. 2. James has had much to say about the tongue. 3. In comparison to the other members of our body the tongue is small. It is not near as large as our legs, our feet, our arms, our hands, our head and etc. 4. It is not near as large as these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monste

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light Do you remember as a child being afraid of the dark? Maybe it’s because you saw creepy shadows or heard mysterious noises. Maybe it’s because your imagination got carried away and as you were peering into the darkness you wondered what kind of evil monster ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

Topsy-Turvy

Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 21, 2024

Our society has become very perverse and our moral values are upside down (topsy-turvy). As Christians, we are in the middle of a spiritual war zone fighting daily against evil, sin and perversion. But with God on our side we can win the war and be declared victorious over the forces of darkness.

Our focal verse for this short sermon comes from Isaiah 5:20 CSB It says, 'woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.' During the time when this Bible verse was written, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 14:34, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 13, 2008

What moves the heart of God. If we like John could place our heads on His chest what would God’s heartbeat sound like?

Intro: Have you ever laid you head down on someone’s chest and heard their heartbeat. If you were to do that you had to be pretty close to the individual whose heart you heard. You don’t just go up to someone on the street and say “May I listen to your heart?” I can only begin to imagine the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Of Books And Covers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

Judgmental discrimination is a significant sin. Jesus breaks down the barriers and we must follow his lead!

1. Favoritism – Visitor Survey Back in the 1980’s, a man visited 18 different churches of differing beliefs to find out what churches are really like. The man said that he sat near the front. After each service he walked slowly to the rear; then returned to the front; and then back to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolish Pride Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 28, 2008

I wonder, when something bigger than ourselves eclipses our importance, how do we feel?

Foolish Pride Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 4 Main Verse: Daniel 4:37 - Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. The Introduction For ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist