Sermons on Evil Thoughts:

Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005

Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time -- 7th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2020

Love your enemies

There is a sign in the Princeton University Store basement which cleverly suggests: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Jesus’ ethical teaching is higher than this example because love of enemies is not a consequentialist ethic, hoping that the other person will change. Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Loving Sincerely Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

This is the other "love chapter" of the NT (1 Cor. 13 being the main one). Paul’s commands or exhortations in these verses are really ways of expressing love to God and to fellow human beings.

Loving Sincerely Romans 12:9-21 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Encounters

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 9, 2009

A biblical discussion of culture’s fascination with the supernatural based on Ephesians 6:12. Original audience was for a medium-sized church congregation.

Supernatural Encounters Dillon Burroughs Ephesians 6:12 2.5.06 Have you noticed America’s new focus on the supernatural? America’s entertainment choices include… movies such as Underworld, The Sixth Sense, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, television programs like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is In God's Family? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 18, 2004

In this text Mark shows us what it takes to be in God’s family – who it is that makes us God’s family. We’ll see that it requires a radical commitment, but has radical benefits.

WHO IS IN GOD’S FAMILY? Mark 3:20-35 INTRO: Becoming a part of Anne’s family required a radical commitment: My family was not very “hands on.” We didn’t hug or kiss very much at all. But in Anne’s family, you could not leave a family meal or gathering of any kind without kissing everyone in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Touch Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

Big Idea: Jesus Offers—and Delivers Freedom From the Oppressive Weight of Satan. Looking at the day that Jesus’ touch was remembered more than the words of His sermon

The Jesus Touch or, “The Day No One Remembered Jesus’ Sermon” Topic: Freedom from Crushing/Debilitating Burdens through Jesus Thesis: Make Use of the Reality Jesus Sets us Free from Oppressive Burdens Obviously need to rework the above . . . . Aim: To motivate people to seek and give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 3: Don't Confuse The World's Values With God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2010

In today's politically correct world it seems more and more Christians are swallowing some pretty bad stuff in order to 'get along.' The culture pushes back to get us to conform to the values of our culture. Paul comes against that and says you should thi

In lesson three Paul takes aim, not at superstar pastors, but the philosophies and values of the world around us. The Corinthians were very much in the middle of a culture that valued philosophy and discussion as a way to arrive at truth. Paul's time before the Areopagus in Acts 17 was like that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rut: You Will Never Be A Butterfly?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 8, 2018

Ruts of frustration will hinder God's plan for our development. Is life about the destination or how about the journey? Thorns have purposes.

YOU WILL NEVER BE A BUTTERFLY. RUTS: FRUSTRATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ***RUT: a worn track by habitual usage/ passage, YOU WILL NEVER BE A BUTTERFLY? My son played little league baseball in Archer Park in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The balls fields are in the flood ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Under The Influence Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2008

Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence II Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction “Lobbyists, according to various definitions, contact, inform, communicate, try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Ninth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 Here are 3 stories to start us off today: One time a young man went to confession. And he began, “Bless me Father for I have sinned...Father, I’ve had bad thoughts...” Well the priest said, “Did you entertain them, son?” And the young man said: “No, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Real Answers: Does God Exist?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 10, 2019

We all have questions. Some questions are simply curiosities. Other questions are a bit deeper and more meaningful. In this sermon, we'll explore the question "Does God exist?" and look at the evidence of cosmology, creation, and conscience.

Real Answers to Big Questions: Is God Real? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/28/2015 We all have questions. Some questions are simply curiosities. Why is the sky blue? Why do we drive on parkways but park on driveway? If you tied buttered toast to the back of a cat and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Psalm 19:1-4, Romans 1:20-21, Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

What Doe God Want? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

44th message from Ephesians dealing with knowing and doing the will of God.

“What God Wants” Ephesians 5:17 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Wisdom is the practical application of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Complaints Against A Gracious God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2023

It is a vain and futile thing to complain against God Who is gracious. A study of the descent of Israel into complaining serves to warn us against charging God with error.

“They sinned still more against [God], rebelling against the Most High in the desert. They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved. They spoke against God, saying, 'Can God spread a table in the wilderness? He struck the rock so that water gushed out and streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom, Is Better Than

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2010

Verse upon verse study of Proverbs. These Proverbs give the wise things that are better than.

Wisdom, Is Better Than Text: Proverbs 17:1-28 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Healing For Anger

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2020

It is not surprising that anger is mentioned as the precursor of sin throughout the Scriptures.

God’s Healing For Angry Hearts Introduction Of all our emotions, anger is perhaps the rawest, strongest, and potentially the most destructive. Anger is created by our thinking. It begins with an event that we notice and the interpretation we place on it. The result of your interpretation is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ