Sermons on Men Adopt Evil:

Great Grace And Freedom #3: Can A Leopard Change His Spots? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 18, 2013

Jesus came to rescue us from this evil world – to do for us what we could never do ourselves. God’s grace alone can transform our lives.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #3: CAN A LEOPARD CHANGE HIS SPOTS? INTRO TO TOPIC: Speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, God says: “Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots? Neither can you start doing good, for you always do evil.” (Jeremiah 13:23). • Can a leopard ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: *other

Paying Taxes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020

Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22.

Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22. To Pay Taxes Matthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 16:16-24

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2022

Lydia and others had believed the Gospel. Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team were staying in Philippi to preach and teach. But trouble was just around the corner for these men.

Trouble for the Team in Philippi Introduction: After Lydia and presumably others believed the Gospel, Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team stayed in Philippi to preach and teach. The Church in Philippi grew from this small group (see Paul’s letter to the Philippians) to a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel - The.. Story Of Every Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2018

This world of ours is in a conflict between God and the devil and the forces of good and evil. The apostle Paul writes: "We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world

10-12-04 Cain and Abel - the Story of Every Man Genesis 4:1-4:12 1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus' Operations Order (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021

To establish that the Christian must prepare to be “fit-to-fight.” Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation 2. The Engagement Strategies 3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight; the battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Your Tongue For Good

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 13, 2009

God has given us a wonderful gift of a tongue. Unfortunately without God’s influence it is used for evil...this sermon explores how God influences our tongue to be used for good.

Many years ago in a Scottish village a man shared stories that he had heard about another man. He didn’t care to check that what passed his lips were true. When the story got around the village, it utterly destroyed the other man. His family, his job and his integrity were all devastated by the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 14, 2021

John 17 is the longest prayer of Jesus in the entire Gospels. It's sometimes referred to as Christ's High Priestly prayer... but I regard that as being a far too sterile description of what is truly Jesus' prayer of love for His bride.

Children have very simple views of life… and of love. The following are children’s views on the topic of love. A 7 year old said – “If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” A 5 year old boy – “Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deafening Blow

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 5, 2015

When great men stick to their plan that is not the failure of God to act on behalf of His children against the evildoers to right the wrongs to save them as promised through His mercy and His salvation plan.

DEAFENING BLOW by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 5, 2015) “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity...The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way...I have been young, and now am old; yet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Friends

Testing Times

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 23, 2007

This sermon was preached to students at a Loughborough C.U. How will we stand in your own testing times? Lets learn from Shadrach,Meshach and Abednego as they are men to emulate.

Daniel Chapter 3. 17-30. Testing Times. This section of the book, Daniel the writer is nowhere to be found the starring roles are taken by three of his close friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah 1:6 who are now called Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego . These were testing times for these young ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Of All Time: Being Known By Someone

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Mar 9, 2001

In a day and age where people evaluate each other by what they know, God has revealed to men and women the privilege of being known by someone.

The Greatest Gift of All Time: To Be Known By Someone Subject: Friendship Theme: Friendship with God and Others Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 Time: Sunday Morning March 11, 2001 Question: Have we realized this Greatest Gift? Introduction: In Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel The Brother’s Karamazov, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unlikely Conversion

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 31, 2002

Some people have read portions of the book of Romans and had a life changing experience. The Reformation and the great Awakening was sparked by men reading Romans.

Series: Riches in Romans Romans 1:1 This book is about introducing good news to bad sinners. An Unlikely Conversion Intro: I have never preached through Romans because I felt it was more than I could handle, and I was right. I know I am in over my head. Romans is a book that probably ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1, Acts 9:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Trophy-The Stone Rolled Away

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

In man’s path of happiness lies a hug rock, which completely blocks up the road. Who among men can remove the barrier?

The Stone Rolled Away – The Trophy April 15, 2001 Matt 28:2 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. As the holy women went towards the sepulcher in the twilight of the morning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gods Great White Throne

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 27, 2002

IN A DAY WHEN MEN CLAIM TO HAVE NO FEAR - WHEN THEY STAND BEFORE GOD’S GREAT WHITE THRONE IT WILL BE THE MOST FRIGHTENING DAY OF THEIR LIFE!

TITLE: GOD’S GREAT WHITE THRONE 1/20/02 PM TEXT: REVELATION 20:11 – 15 INTRO: OF ALL THE MESSAGES I COULD HAVE PREACHED TONIGHT, I’D MUCH RATHER PREACHED SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD OF THIS. WHEN I FIRST STARTED PREACHING, I KIND OF ENJOYED PREACHING ON HELL, THOSE WERE THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Key To Dynamic Leadership"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

What made the difference between David and the other men of his day? What is the key to dynamic leadership? What unlocks our greatest potential?

"THE KEY TO DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP" (The Leader’s Faith) 1 SAMUEL 17:1-54 Someone has wisely stated, "everything rises or falls on leadership." Through the years there have been major decisions made by leaders that would either make or break countries. I am reminded of the decision Harry Truman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

And On Earth Peace

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 19, 2001

Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!

And On Earth Peace Text: "Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!" (Luke 2:13-14 RSV). Scripture Reading: (Luke 2:4-14) Hymns: "Glorious Is Thy Name," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal