Sermons on Fighting Evil:

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...goodness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2011

Using goodness as the starting point for how Christ Followers should respond to the death of Osama bin Laden.

Last Sunday night, well after midnight in Washington DC, President Obama addressed the nation to confirm that Osama bin Laden had been killed, an announcement which sparked celebrations such as this. [Show video] I’ve got to admit that the news of bin Laden’s death, as well as much of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Come Quickly Lord Jesus And Cut The Grass!

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 12, 2011

We look around today and see the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. Our power bill is going up along with the taxes. Should we fret about it?

Come quickly Lord Jesus and cut the grass! I can remember before my brother Everette was born I was around 5 years old or so, I was afraid of sleeping by myself because my room was so far away from Mom and Dad. I would lay there terrified because if I called Dad he would be upset at me for waking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon deals with the overwhelming presence of evil in the world, our obsession with it, and how to overcome it.

Is it just me, or have you also noticed that interest in the occult and demon possession is increasing at an alarming rate. Have you noticed the number of movies made centered around demon possession or demons in general? Just the previews give me the creeps and make me shudder to think of all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Like The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2013

These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood.

Like the Days of Noah November 17, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:37-39 Supplemental Passage: Genesis 6:5-8 Introduction: Everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

How To Destroy A Nation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 8, 2014

We must learn from Israel’s mistakes and follow after God.

How to Destroy A Nation September 7, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn from Israel’s mistakes and follow after God. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 17:6-18 (Pew Bible page 443) Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Chronicle Of A Costly Vineyard

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2016

A sermon examining the high cost of sin.

The Chronicle Of The Costly Vineyard I Kings 21 & 22 It was only a little comma, but it cost the Lockheed corporation millions of dollars! An error was made in a contract with an international customer. There was a misplaced comma in a crucial number. The purchasing company insisted that Lockheed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Christians Have Two Natures One Utterly Corrupt The Other Totally Divine

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014

What my human nature really looks like – Oh yes, and so does yours too.

We Christians have two natures one utterly corrupt the other totally divine Eph 4:22-24 (Written to Christians) That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man (human nature) which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts… and that you put on the new man (divine nature) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Witness Of The Law Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2014

Two prevailing themes are knit together throughout the Bible, God's Law and God's Gospel. The law witnesses to the perfect character of God and the sinful character of man.

Law and Gospel: The Witness of the Law Exodus 20 “A recent survey by George Gallup Jr. revealed a startling trend in our culture. According to Gallup the evidence seems to indicate that there are not clear behavioral patterns that distinguish Christians from non-Christians in our society. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"What Ever Happened To The Flea Or Flee?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 15, 2016

The sermon shares with us the question God maybe asking us, What ever happened to the flee to the altar.

What Ever happened to the Flee? Gen. 19:1-26 God's destruction of the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah is a story that makes a vivid impression on the young. A teacher relating the story to her class was saying, "Lot was warned to take his wife and flee, out of the city ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Making Something Good Out Of Something Bad

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2016

God is never responsible for evil acts, but he is so wise that he uses evil acts to accomplish his good purposes. God oversees our wicked actions. No sin happens that God does not deliberately allow.

God can take something evil and use it for his glory. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it is strange, but we must remember that God works in ways that may seem to be strange to us. In the reading we heard from the Book of Judges a few minutes ago, we heard an example of how God takes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Allowing Darkness In?

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 23, 2012

Do we focus on godly things or do we allow darkness to creep into our lives?

Many of you know the tragedy that happened early Friday morning when a 24 year old man went on a shooting spree in a theater full of people watching the opening of the Batman movie. 12 innocent people were killed and many were injured including many children! We get shocked of course from these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Feeding Gods Sheep

Contributed by David Owen on Nov 3, 2012

America has turned its back on God.

Feeding the Sheep of GOD's American Flock As we approach the election in the next few days I feel that with all of the negativity that everyone has been posting about each candidate it is time that someone said something about the one that really matters in all of this. This country has turned ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harlot And Loose Woman

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be out of obligation once we marry, our obligation is divided to the LORD first of all, as our Original Husband and to our spouse.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you free from obligation? No. I'm married to the LORD, my Husband. Isaiah 54:5 (Amplified Bible) For your Maker is your Husband—the Lord of hosts is His name—and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; the God of the whole earth He is called. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Will Destroy The Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 30, 2015

To show that GOD will never tolerated wickedness in man, and if that man will not humble himself and come to GOD to repent, GOD will destroy him together with his sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Will the LORD destroy you? No. The LORD is long-suffering toward me. 2 Peter 3:9 2 Peter 3:9 (Amplified Bible) The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people’s conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Enemy (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 20, 2014

Peter is going to tell us why we need to sober and watchful, remember he is speaking from experience.

1 Peter 5:8-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Be Sober-Be restrained, be self-denying….A good verse to remember when we are thinking about this state of mind…Romans 13:14-But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist