Sermons on Moral Evil:

I Was Just Thinking Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019

As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, 1 Corinthians 1:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Serious Humor: Is Hell A Bad Place?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 17, 2021

The devil is a trickster.

Is Hell a Bad Place? It was just minutes before an important vote in the Senate, and Senator XYZ was hurrying across the street in front of the Capitol Building to be on time for a roll call vote. In his rush, he stepped out in front of a tractor-trailer. Mashed flat, the next thing the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:35, 2 Corinthians 11:3

The Last Laugh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 8

THE LAST LAUGH (PSALMS 52) On the cover of the May 21, 2001, Newsweek magazine was the full-size head of a man, except that the face of the man is indistinct because the print is in the form of a red X-ray film or an undeveloped photograph. The word E V I L in bold covers his nose and mouth, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

According To The Christian Worldview, You Do Actually Live In The Matrix

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

"Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area.

"Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area. Little did they know, they were simply toys, at the bottom of a salvation army toy donation bin. But is our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Swat Team

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2013

In the spiritual realm, there are criminals, terrorists, and hostage-takers. These are forces seeking to dampen revival, cause moral breakdown, and to spread evil. To combat these, God raises up SWAT Teams. You need to join one of them!

GOD’S SWAT TEAM LK. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO GOD SENT 1. A woman ran to the pharmacy to get her sick daughter some medication. When she got back to her car, she found she’d locked her keys in the car. 2. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and tried to use it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"to Jerusalaem... A Mission To Complete

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 29, 2020

Jesus rebuked Peter because Peter did not understand God's plan.... Jerusalem, the cross and empty grave would mean forgiveness and eternal life. We all make mistakes... quotes by Barbara Bush, John Stott

In Jesus Holy Name August 30, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost XIII – Redeemer “To Jerusalem…A Mission to Complete” Jesus and His disciples were at Caesarea Philippi. Their ministry to this point had been a stunning success. Crowds pressed in on them everywhere they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Hebrews 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Bringing America Back To God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 17, 2009

The parallels of America and Israel are staggering - both denied the Lord, defied the law, and defiled the land. Is God about to judge us like He did them? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Bringing America Back to God Judges 1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringingAmericaBack.html This book records the history of the nation of Israel for 305 years after the death of Joshua. Israel declined, backslid, and got away from God. And in this new study we will see many frightening ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Be Good? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010

Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joined To The Lord-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018

3 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-III—1Corinthians 6:12-20 OR--Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: Pitiful Pilots The small plane is flight & in trouble because the pilot has passed out just as they are making their descent to land it. Two buddies(goobers/rednecks) immediately spring into action. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel: Sold Out To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018

Daniel was a man sold out to the Holy Spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Our commitments in life reveal what our hearts treasure.

Opening Video: Story of God Daniel: Sold out to Jesus Thesis: Daniel was a man sold out to the Holy Spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Our commitments in life reveal what our hearts treasure. Text: Proverbs 16:3 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20, Daniel 2:10-38, Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 12, 2013

MODELING CHRIST

INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: (WEBSTER DICTIONARY) FIRM ADHERENCE TO A CODE OF ESPECIALLY MORAL OR ARTISTIC VALUE (INCORRUPTIBILITY), AN UNIMPAIRED CONDITION (SOUNDNESS), THE QUALITY OR STATE OF BEING COMPLETE OR UNDIVIDED (COMPLETENESS) SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: CHRIST IS THE PERFECT MODEL OF ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015

The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Order From Chaos - Creation Day 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 13, 2021

What was the purpose of the second day and how does our identity in Christ give us meaning connected to that second day?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Before anything else happened… there was God. Scripture DIDN'T start out: “In the beginning, the earth was without form ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren