Sermons on Evil Thoughts:

Ask, Seek, And Knock

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 14, 2019

Jesus encourages us to pray regularly and faithfully. Why? How?

8.18.19 Luke 11:6-13 “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6 because a friend of mine who is on a journey has come to me, and I do not have anything to set before him.’ 7 And the one inside replies, ‘Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Zechariah's Seventh Vision: Wickedness Removed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2022

This vision of a woman in a basket constitutes a promise from God to His people to remove wickedness from their midst. The previous vision (#6) was about removing individual rebels. This vision is the removal of the wicked system energizing sin.

Today we come to one of the strangest passages in Scripture. It is recorded in Zechariah 5:5-11. Here Zechariah sees a vision of a basket, a woman in the basket, and two women with wings carrying the basket to Babylon. What does the basket represent? What about the woman in the basket? Are the two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11, 1 Kings 21:25-26, Isaiah 6:2, Genesis 11:1-9, 1 John 5:19, 1 John 2:15-16, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:1-4, Psalm 37:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Learning To Play Nice

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011

Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels – Important Things We Need To Know About Them

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies

Angels – important things we need to know about them What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies Heb 1:7 And of the angels He (God) says: "Who makes His angels spirits, And His ministers a flame of fire”. Ps 104:4 Who makes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 4, 2013

Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior - what next? How do you actually move forward in your life with God? There are forces that want to keep you from doing well, and we explore them in these two psalms.

In your desire to serve and walk with the Lord did you know there are those who do not want you to succeed? There are forces arrayed against you to keep you from loving, mirroring, and serving the Lord. These forces are not friendly, they don’t mean well and cannot be reasoned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Tale Of Three Men

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

We look at three New Testament men--two good examples; one, bad.

This third Epistle of John is a letter about three men. Their names are Gaius [GAY us], Diotrephes, and Demetrius. Two of the men stand in sharp contrast to the other one. Let’s look at these two first. I. GAIUS—the person to whom the epistle is addressed. A. Shown evidence in his life of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Stumbling Block

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005

Paul answers one of the most controversial subjects that the Corinthians had asked in their letter. "Is it a sin for Christians to eat meat that has been sacrificed to idols?" The basic principle involved is, "What is the proper Christian attitude toward

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Charles Spurgeon frequently visited Monaco which had been a gambling resort for years. Spurgeon, of course, was not a gambler, but he enjoyed visiting the grounds of the Casino of Monte Carlo and walking through its lavish gardens. Spurgeon thought the gardens were some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 3, 2006

Have you ever wondered if you could meet God - would you like Him? We learn from Luke 6 that many of God’s characteristics run counter to our natural way of thinking. Learn how freeing it is to live life like God lives life!

What is God like? Mankind has asked that question for millennia. God is powerful - He created the universe and can send down lightning bolts. God is angry - He likes to judge and punish people. God is distant - if you see Him you die and he lives far away in heaven where we can never touch Him. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS A SERMON FROM A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER

LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION MATTHEW 6:13 OUR THOUGHTS ARE ALWAYS GEETING US IN TROUBLE. OUR MIND IS THE INITIAL STARTING PLACE FOR TEMPTATION. I’M REMINDED OF THE STORY ABOUT A MAN AND HIS WIFE WHO WERE OUT SHOPPING, WHEN A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WALKED BY THEM. SHE WAS NOTICED ON A CONTINUAL BASIS BY ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Revelations From The Lord To Us For This Season

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon teaches us 3 truths namely 1.GOD HAS GOOD PLANS FOR US 2. WE MUST PRAY FOR HIS PLANS TO BE FULFILLED 3. WE MUST SEEK GOD HIMSELF AND NOT JUST HIS BLESSINGS

THREE REVELATIONS FROM THE LORD TO US FOR THIS SEASON ********************************************************* "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Just Think You Know It All

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 14, 2011

Some think they know everthing and don,t know anything.

YOU JUST THINK YOU KNOW IT ALL Proverbs 16 1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. 2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Your Mind Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 7, 2016

In Acts 14:1-7 we read the story of Paul’s ministry in Iconium. Buried in this passage of Scripture are two nuggets of truth about our minds and about the nature of truth.

Truth and Your Mind Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 7, 2016 TEXT: Acts 14:1-7 – “And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween: Harmless Or Hellish?

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Aug 4, 2008

Should Christian families celebrate Halloween?

“Halloween –Harmless or Hellish?” A Biblical overview of the occult . . . 1. The occult is nothing new. When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? (Isa 8:19) [Is. 9.13 / ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Sin

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Change Person: The End Result Of Discipleship

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 7, 2021

Your relationship with Jesus will set the quality of every other relationship in your life.

Topic: A Change Person: The End Result Of Discipleship By Ptr Jack Segismundo Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. “ Intro: Your relationship with Jesus will set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian Church