Sermons on Opposing Evil:

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is) evil and He Himself tempts no one.

Abiding in Jesus Introduction Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is) evil and He Himself tempts no one. But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). Then the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, John 15:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When pure worship occurs it will stir the spirit of everyone present, Both good & evil.This is the worship God wants. Ministering to Him because he is who He is:

JOHN 4: 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." What is worship? A study of worship will produce a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Economics Of War

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 10, 2005

We are at war against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. To win a war it is necessary for all to sacrifice and focus effort and resources on winning the war.

Text 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Mourning For Haiti

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010

Isaiah 57:1 NIV The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.

Mourning for Haiti Psalm 23 On January 12, 2010, at 4:53 pm Eastern Standard Time Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the country's most severe earthquake in over 200 years. The epicenter of the quake was just off the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, a city of 2 million. Our world has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destiny Indicators Pt2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 10, 2009

Destiny Indicators design, desire and disasters. God has designed a solution to over come the problem of evil, it You. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Destiny is all about what you have been designed for I believe if you can understand your design process you may be able to discover what you have been designed for. King David said, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” David didn’t look in the mirror, he didn’t ask other people what they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Servant Church Heals Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The Servant Church can heal if it manifests the reality of a tender, loving, merciful and compassionate God who can raise you up and make you whole in the midst of an evil world.

A Servant Church Heals Text: James 5: 13 – 20 Focus: “That ye may be healed” We have looked at the Servant Church loves, the servant church empowers, the servant church trains, the servant church forgives and this Sunday we conclude our series with the Servant Church heals. To heal means to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weapon God Supplies Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2009

The words of the Word are the sword God has given to each Christian to defend the territory assigned. We must learn the Word and employ the Word, if we will successfully resist the evil one.

“Take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” God’s Word is the sole weapon provided to His people to enable them to fulfil His charge to stand firm on the ground that He won through sacrifice. Whenever we think of the Bible, we seldom think of it in militaristic terms. However, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Different Destinies At Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2011

"Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things , and likewise Lazarus evil things;but now he is comforted and you are tormented" Luke 16:25.

Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Home is always the best place to be. But many people have a wrong idea about where their home really is. If we would only understand that we are spiritual beings in a physical body we would also understand that just as the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Warfare And Real Warfare

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 6, 2015

As long as there is greed and evil in this world, there will be war. War will only cease when we live according to the way God wants us to live, and that will only happen when Christ returns.

Today-Nov. 11, 2014-is a special day in a special year. Today is the day when we pause to remember and give thanks for those who fought in wars past to preserve our freedom and those who still work to protect our freedoms today. This year we also remember three significant events in history: the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

When There Is A Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2020

In the mighty strength of the Lord we are equipped as wrestler-soldiers to stand in the spiritual battle. We will stand firm against all the schemes of the devil and the combined evil forces of the spiritual realm.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Ephesians 6:10-13 When There Is A Spiritual Battle In the garden of Eden there was perfection. God created and it was very good. Adam and Eve are walking with God in the cool of the evening. But someone is watching and scheming. The serpent who was more crafty than any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Snakeline

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2018

God has a place where we can live above sin, where we don't yeild to temptation. "Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil."

LIVING ABOVE THE SNAKELINE Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who was arrested for paying his check at a café with a counterfeit $10 bill? 2. He didn’t think it would be a problem…since they served him decaffeinated coffee with nondairy creamer and artificial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Onam A Christian Celebration Or Its Biblical? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 15, 2020

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun.

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun. Refraining from Onam Celebration and its activities is the safest and most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Deuteronomy 10:12