Sermons on Resist Evil:

Do Not Blame God

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 5

Psalm 5: 1 – 12 Do not blame God 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray. 3 My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. 4 For You are not a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is My Strength

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 30, 2019

A study in Psalm 52: 1 – 9

Psalm 52: 1 – 9 God Is my strength To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of David when Doeg the Edomite went and told Saul, and said to him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.” 1 Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually. 2 Your tongue devises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Herod The Not So Great

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 20, 2019

Herod's God was himself. Herod loved Herod. He would do anything to keep his job. His audience of one was not God but the Roman Caesar

Jesus told a parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and treated others with contempt. Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector The Pharisee - keeping his distance from the tax collector -- thanked God that he was not like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Train Your Eyes To Look Away From Evil

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to God or lead us into sin

Title: TRAIN YOUR EYES TO LOOK AWAY FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Supporting Texts: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27 INTRODUCTION: The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019

Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

"Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

An example from the life of Christ on how to deal with temptation every day.

THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: We are all faced with many temptations each day. It seems like the harder we try to live for Jesus, the more temptations that we endure. Today, we want to look at the temptations of Jesus, and see if we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greater Grace

Contributed by Bong Baylon on May 24, 2008

Christians often fail to guard their hearts in times of greatest temptation because they are not expecting to be tempted during such occasions.

Title: God’s Greater Grace By Bong Baylon Text: James 4:11-5:6 Big Idea: When you know certain situations where your flesh can be most tempted, you can guard your heart by relying on God’s greater grace. Tagline: Guard your heart with God’s greater grace. Introduction Interest: Illus. Trying to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

A message regarding what temptation is and how to deal with it.

Understanding Temptation Various Scriptures ACS Chapel Service March19, 2009, revised and expanded for March 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The Wesleyan Church is what is called a “holiness” church. In other words, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life In Hd: Lure Of The Blur Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message on dealing with trouble and temptation from James 1:9-18.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ LURE OF THE BLUR James 1:9-18 TROUBLE & ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Feeding The Old Man

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 4, 2019

We all were born with a carnal nature. It does not matter how sanctified you think you have become, I must tell you that your " old nature" has not been eradicated. It is our ongoing task to keep him buried and "put under".

Quit Sneaking Food to the Old Man We crucify and mortify our old Adamic nature, but he is not erradicated. That will only take place when we receive our glorified bodies. Eph. 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Losing Popularity But Gaining Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus says we are not of this world, this secular society, and so those who hear us and see us will at first despise us and everything we do and say.

Saturday of the Fifth Week in Easter 2024 Today’s Scriptures give one of the best examples of stating a principle of evangelization in the Gospel and giving an example of application in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus had given his farewell sermon and prayers during the Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:18-21

Denomination: Catholic

2023 Lessons From A Child's Favorite Miracle Story

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 31, 2023

It is the healing and the extent to which his friends went to bring him to Jesus that drew me. Oh to have friends like that.

This true Bible story was one of my Sunday School favorites growing up. Maybe it was yours as well ranking right up there with David and Goliath. I was drawn to the story by the healing and the great lengths the friends went to - to bring him to Jesus! Oh to have friends like! Lying on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

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