Sermons on Intelligent Evil:

Praying For Deliverance From The Hosts Of Wickedness

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:13 Christianity is not an individualistic religion but a community of believers. Our Lord Jesus teaches us never to be selfish but to realize we are serving a greater body o ..

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:13 Christianity is not an individualistic religion but a community of believers. Our Lord Jesus teaches us never to be selfish but to realize we are serving a greater body of believers and are a part of them constantly. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking Against Another In The Church Hurts Everyone

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood ..

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly?

- When was the last time a trip to the theater left you truly inspired about God? - Movie "God’s Not Dead" - Here in town - Freshman college student Josh Wheaton's faith is challenged by his philosophy professor, who believes God does not exist. He has to defend God's existence to the entire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Workers Of Iniquity Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

To show what workers of iniquity does to GOD's people and to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Who do you work for? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what workers of iniquity does to GOD's people and to GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 53:4 (Amplified Bible) 53:4 Have those who work evil no knowledge (no understanding)? They eat up My people as they eat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reward For My Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2015

To show that GOD will reward evil to our enemies and will put an end to them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do I have to pray for my enemies? Yes. You have to pray for your enemies. The content of the prayer is in this verse: Psalms 54:5 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will reward evil to our enemies and will put an end to them. IV. TEXT: Psalms 54:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Given Over Or Getting In?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 23, 2016

In this sermon we look at the recent decision to allow transgendered people access to the bathrooms of their choosing, and how God's Word addresses this and other issues of our time and culture.

Given Over, or Getting In? Text: Romans 1:18 – 32 Well, let me just start this morning by saying that I had intended to continue on with our current sermon series… but something happened this last week that just… well it just really caused my soul to ache. On Friday… the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When There Is No Remedy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

When it comes to God’s Word…information without application leads to judgment

ENGAGE What changes have you made in your life over the past month based on what you’ve learned from the last four messages that I’ve preached? Just in case you’re having a hard time remembering some of the possible actions that I’ve suggested in each of those messages, let’s review briefly: • In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Sing About

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018

Paul and Silas are imprisoned because of their witness. Facing dire circumstances they break out in song and amazing things happen.

Acts 16:16-34 “Something to Sing About” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for India’s independence, and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013

How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing The Enemy Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 2, 2019

Ephesians 6

GEARING UP FOR WAR - Recognizing the Enemy September 4, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-12 Introduction: One of my favorite books is by C.S. Lewis and it’s called “The Screwtape Letters.” It’s a collection of letters as if written by a Senior Demon to one of his apprentices…who is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Time To Resist!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2019

We live in a time when evil is sweeping our culture. Christians not anchored are being swept with it. We look at the Church’s duty to resist evil; what we’re to resist; and how we’re to resist it.

IT’S TIME TO RESIST! 2 Cor. 10:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Over the Christmas break I heard about some ladies who were shopping non-stop for several days. 2. In one of the many parking lots, they ran into friends. One friend complimented the shop-a-holics on their new car and asked if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 28:4, James 4:7, 1 Timothy 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take A Stand

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018

This sermon encourages the listeners to rely on God to fight the good fight against evil in our community.

Take A Stand Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 Intro: An old Arab folktale says that a man went to his tent one night. After lighting a candle, he reached over for a fig and saw that it was full of worms. He threw it away and reached for another. It also was full of worms. After several attempts to find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Have A "Word" With You?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 16, 2018

The various uses of words. Words can be good or evil.

CAN I HAVE A “WORD” WITH YOU? SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 1:20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 1:21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Attitude Do You Have?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 9, 2010

In this passage we look at three different attitudes to life 1.That of Naboth 2.That of Jezebel and 3.That of Ahab Which most nearly describes yours?

Sermon: Naboth’s Vineyard – You can’t buy integrity Story: A young man went on a week’s silent retreat. Midway through the week, in the early afternoon on the Wednesday, he was feeling hungry and so decided to sneak down to the shops when he thought no one was looking Unfortunately as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

Woe Unto Them

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016

To show that GOD the LORD JESUS found me when I was lost and healed my eyes so I can see when I was blind.

I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS found me? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the LORD JESUS found me when I was lost and healed my eyes so I can see when I was blind. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 5:20 (Amplified Bible) Woe to those who call evil good and good ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal