Sermons on Moral Evil:

Faith, Thats The Way It Goes (Cont.)! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2004

Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

Faith, that’s the way it goes! - Jude part 3 Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Text: Jude 1:20-25 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25, 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Something Is Nothing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Man's self-love is both an evil and a good. It is both an essential for a happy life in God's will, and the main cause for most evil that is out of God's will.

Some people, probably most people, and maybe all people have to learn how to be humble the hard way, and that is the humpty dumpty way of having a great fall. This was the case with Max Eastman. A film was being made on the life of Christ, and he happened to meet the well known woman photographer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3

God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008

We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

A Church At The Mouth Of Hell Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2018

A brief study of the church in Pergamum in which believers are commended for serving even where Satan dwells. However, toleration of evil people was already contaminating the congregation.

“To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For Human Sexuality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003

In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Mysterious Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 6 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: When I was a kid one of my favorite shows was “Unsolved Mysteries,” cue the creepy, mysterious music! It was always my hope that one day I would be able to “solve,” a mystery. Then came my big chance, one of the episodes featured a case that was set in my home ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Strength In Service

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jun 24, 2022

God has blessed us with the gift of masculine strength--not only physically, but with a crucial moral and spiritual responsibility--to be used only and always in the service of love.

You may have seen the maternity shirt that says, “A man did this to me, Oprah.” Men are responsible for a lot of things that determine the kind of world we live in, for better or worse. This morning, Father’s Day, I’d like to highlight the “better.” (I’ve never understood why someone would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

It's All In The Mix Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

A sermon exploring the dichotomy of good and evil existing side by side in the Kingdom of God.

Stories Jesus Told: It’s All in the Mix Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 A story-teller usually has one thing to communicate, one point to make, when he/she tells a good story. Thus it was with Jesus as he began to weave a story for his listeners. Now a good story may have twists and sub-plots that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Examination Series

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on Sep 19, 2001

In the face of a war against evil do we have our lives in order?

2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have heard news commentators and writers talk about how recent events have caused them to stop and reflect on life. Many have suggested that they have looked at their priorities to see if they have had them out of order. Many of us probably could admit that our priorities ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004

What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Exorcist"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 31, 2002

A sermon revealing the "spiritual forces of evil" and how to overcome them.

“The Exorcist” The title of my sermon this morning comes from perhaps the most memorable horror movie of all time. It premiered in 1973 and is due out again September of this year. The movie is entitled simply “The Exorcist.” Although I don’t think I’ve seen this entire ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Globalization Guided By Charity In Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2010

Globalization is neither inevitable nor evil,but must be guided by charity in truth

Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2010 Caritas in Veritate Today’s feast of the Conversion of St. Paul also concludes the week of prayer for Christian Unity. The Scriptures remind us that nothing is impossible for God. The great persecutor of Christians becomes the Apostle to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:21-22

Denomination: Catholic

Called To Active Duty

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008

As Christians, we have been called to active duty in the war against evil.

CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 18 I. Introduction: • p. 372 – Onward Christian Soldiers • Not sang much any more • Radio preacher “Americans think that God has called them to a playground instead of a battlefield” • We are at war! II. Body: A. Our Strength (v. 10) • It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled Service For Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009

We are called to serve those inside and outside the church and to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Spirit-filled Service for Christ” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our focus on Desert Streams’ mission statement. I hope that these four Sundays have help clarify Desert Streams’ mission to you, and has also helped you to perceive how the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran