Sermons on Overcoming Evil:

Fire! Fire! Fire!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 13, 2015

God wants for us the fullest, richest and deepest life we can have because he loves us. In return, he expects us to do Christ's work in this place, and in our own generation. In his name and by his power, we are to confront the world of evil.

Three men died and were waiting to receive entrance through the Pearly Gates. The first man said to St. Peter, "I was a preacher of the gospel, serving faithfully for over 50 years". Peter told him to step aside for further consideration. The second man said, "I was also a preacher of the gospel; I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Always Triumphant

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

We struggle against the forces of evil, but God has promised us the victory.

“Always Triumphant” Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Introduction: The Apostle Paul sometimes set the churches straight on doctrine; rebuked them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Have Power Over Temptation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Jesus gives us POWER to overcome the reality of temptation

How to Have POWER Over Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 June 3, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Mark was very poor at spelling. On examination day he was stumped by many difficult words. Softly the tempter whispered, "Look at Jane’s paper; she’s an honor student and always gets them right!" Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Reversal Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul's message is that the Christian can shift the balance of power to the side of righteousness by leaving vengeance to God and concentrating on doing good. Never is doing good more needed than when you feel like revenge.

The Revolutionary War was complicated by the fact that it was often also a Civil War. Families were on both sides of the conflict. William, for example became the governor of New Jersey because of the influence of his famous father. The shocking thing was that William wanted to be loyal to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

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

The Devil Made Me Do It Part Iv

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 23, 2003

WE CAN OVERCOME THE DEVIL THROUGH CHRIST ALONE!

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART IV: OVERCOMING BECAUSE his TIME IS SHORT REVELATION 12: 1-17 JULY 20, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD PRAISE AND WORSHIP HYMNAL #3 TRANSITION THOUGHT: The truth of this Hymn is that the battle is over! Three weeks ago, we started on a journey learning ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Struggle Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2018

"Even though the believer wants to be delivered from the guilt and penalty of sin, he will not be free from the presence of sin until he goes to be with the Lord or Christ returns.

Struggle of a Saved Soul. Romans 7:15-25 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do; I agree with the Law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Until

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 17, 2012

Until is one of those riveting words of life. It speaks of a cessation of one dynamic and the starting of another. My feet almost slipped... "Until I came to the Sanctuary" Ps 73:17

Until Until is one of those riveting words of life. It speaks of a cessation of one dynamic and the starting of another. "He was in the desert until..." (Luke 1:80) Ps 105:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. Our text this morning is one of the most significant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strategic Prayer Warfare For Spiritual Fortification Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 11, 2025

In a world filled with unseen battles and spiritual warfare, it is crucial to fortify ourselves against the forces of darkness.

Title: Strategic Prayer Warfare for Spiritual Fortification Author: Rev. (Prophet) Rudolf E. Y. Mensah In a world filled with unseen battles and spiritual warfare, it is crucial to fortify ourselves against the forces of darkness. Demonic spells, charms, incantations, and the spirit of death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Philippians 4:13, Exodus 33:14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fire Of Jealousy And Bitterness Series

Contributed by Scott Rodgers on Apr 13, 2008

Discover the source of jealousy and bitterness and how to overcome them.

Faith in the Fire: The Fire of Jealousy and Bitterness Genesis 37 Intro: (ILL) Getting to the bottom of things: The Mysterious Cricket Three parts to the story: - Joseph and his dad (vs. 1-3) - Joseph and his dreams (vs.4-11) - Joseph and his disappearance (vs. 12-36) Objects of Jealousy - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Jesus More Series

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 29, 2002

A sermon on the overcoming life that Jesus calls us to have.

I must mention that I get very frustrated when good preachers avoid hard texts or leave them out altogether. As far as our text is concerned men will preach about the blood of Jesus. They will joyfully point out the need for personal testimony. Never in my 34 years of listening to preaching have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Fear Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008

Where there is no fear of Lord, there is no restraint from doing evil.

NO FEAR (of God) Genesis 20:11 “No fear”. It’s on clothing, it’s in commercials. But having no fear is stupid. Little children with no fear of heights can get hurt badly. Having no fear of boiling water on a stove leads to burns. Having no fear of getting hurt leads to reckless driving. It may ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Other Son

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that self-righteousness is just as evil as outright rebellion.

<Luke 15:11-31 -In this passage we usually focus on the character whom we commonly call “The prodigal son” -And for good reason -This morning, however, I want to focus on the other son -The prodigal’s brother -While he did not go and squander what the father had given him in riotous living, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Wesleyan