Sermons on Evildoing:

Who’s Really Running This Show

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 26, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39 Who’s really running this show 3 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Judgment Day Surprise - Matthew 7:21-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 18, 2024

Many will call Jesus Lord and have impressive, Christ-centered ministries and yet be condemned because 1) they were not known by Christ (not favored by Him and did not trust and obey Him) and 2) they did not do the Father’s will (a function of knowing God) and are therefore lawbreakers.

Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Mary: How To Trust God In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

First in the series "Meet the Cast." Mary’s life as we see her through scripture and through this amazing film, teaches us a great deal about how to trust God in times of crisis.

In Mel Gibson’s movie “The Passion of the Christ” we are introduced to the story of Jesus of Nazareth’s last 12 hours in a very vivid, graphic and brutally honest way. For many of us who have devoted our lives to sharing the gospel, this was, in some way, vindication. Because no matter how much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Psalm 77:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Please Let God Double Your Money & Your Joy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

This is a sermon on giving to the work of the Lord.

Please Let God Double Your Money And Your Joy GNLCC 10/19/2003 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 12:13-21 Today, we’re going to talk about money. Money is one thing that can cause us to lose our minds. Jack Benny was a comedian in years past, and Jack prided himself on what a cheapskate he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiments In Forgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 20, 2009

1) The Principle of Mosaic Law. 2) The Perspective of Divine Truth.

Fallout is continuing over a gaff from Health Canada this week in sending body Bags to a remote Manitoba First nations community. Although an apology was made by Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, Garden Hill Chief David Harper did not accept it. When we look at the history of relations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Other

Taking The Narrow Road Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2009

The gate you take determines your fate, therefore keep it straight before it’s too late!

Taking the Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 5/24/09 “One Way” (www.worshiphousemedia.com) In 2008, The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted an unusually detailed study of faith in America. According to Luis Lugo, the director of the Pew Forum, Americans “are very open. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Deacon’s Fitness-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2013

1 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-I—1Timothy 3:8-13 Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define the deacon’s fitness for office? ?How is the deacon’s fitness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Words Are Not Enough Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 19, 2013

What does it mean to “believe?” How do we know if we have come to believe? Why is it important that we believe?

When Words Are Not Enough - 1 John 2:3-6 - June 16, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #5 Today is, of course, Father’s Day – a day when we’re encouraged to honour our fathers. And there’s nothing wrong with doing that whatsoever. A good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: *other

Ripping Up Your Spiritual Resume Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2023

Paul rips up his spiritual resume and becomes obsessed with knowing Christ more.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:4-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-06-2023 Pick Me Several years ago, I was on a team charged with finding our next worship/arts pastor. We put together a new job description and then sent out an ad and eventually received over 300 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Year-End Sermon - Remember. Forget.

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 31, 2023

Even as we come the end of this year, let me remind two important things you need to do before you close this year. 1. Remember and be thankful 2. Forget your past and move on

We are in the last day and the last Sunday of the year 2023. Do you know this year started on a Sunday and is also ending on a Sunday. Jan 1 was a Sunday and Jan 31st is a Sunday. "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8) Normally at the end of the year we have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18, Deuteronomy 8:2, Luke 17:11-20, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Daniel 6:10, Luke 18:10-12, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 18:23-30, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025

Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

PART 2 The Foolishness of God “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) Humans are not sinners because they sin; they sin because they are sinners. Just doing something wrong doesn't make them a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:29, Matthew 7:3-5, Luke 11:11-13, John 3:16, Romans 2:5-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Has The Church Become Lot?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2024

This message is about Sodom and Gomorrah from the standpoint of its impact on Lot's life.

Would you turn with me to First John 4? Tonight, we will look at two subjects together realizing that they are separate. The two subjects we’re going to look at are the world and the Church. We’re going to start in First John 4 and then First John 5 identifying who we are and who we are not. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-5, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 13:8-13, Genesis 18:16-21, Genesis 19:1-16, Deuteronomy 11:8-12, Ezekiel 16:49-50, Jeremiah 23:14, Isaiah 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homosexuality & The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the basis for rejecting homosexuality as a lifestyle acceptable within the Scriptures.

Jesus is our model for the acceptance of other people. Jesus invited people from all walks of life to come follow him. He loved and he welcomed many. Yet Jesus’s words and demands offended a lot more than they attracted, because Jesus would not tolerate sin. He gave a stinging rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-23, Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed