Sermons on Resist Not Evil:

Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, Do No Evil

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

We must be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.

James 1:19-20 June 6, 1999 1. Swift to hear Who? - implies that I believe that the source of information has something worthwhile for me to hear requires a certain sense of humility on my part; I haven’t got all the answers - man a. children b. spouse c. other people listening to people helps me ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. To do this we should Accept the Word Apply the Word Activate the Word

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. A sermon on James 1:19-27. Before we get into our text let me quickly remind you about the overall purpose of James. No matter where we find ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2004

Jesus taught us to pray, "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." Discover the key components, the reasons for and the means for overcoming temptations.

The Terror of Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13: "For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin, no matter how it comes or where it leads) has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man (that is no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023

Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Catholic

The Victory Continues Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2012

1. Mordecai’s new reward (vs. 1-2 & 10:1-3). 2. Esther’s new request (vs. 3-6). 3. The King’s new ruling (vs. 7-10). 4. The Jews’ resistance (vs. 11-14). 5. The Jews’ rejoicing (vs. 15-18).

For Such a Time as This Part 8: The Victory Continues Esther 8:1-17 & 10:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 BACKGROUND: *About 500 years before Christ, Esther the secret Jew was chosen to be queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was put there by the invisible Hand of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 9- "Someone Is Always Watching" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 9 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 9 “Someone is always watching” I want to thank each of you for the warm and loving reception you gave to Brother Mark and Dee last week. They truly enjoyed being here and were very complimentary about the entire experience Patti and I were warmly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Never Repay Evil With Evil

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 22, 2012

The rest of the passage here in Romans 12 has to do w/ our r/ship w/ those who harass us, irritate us, insult us, persecute us, and want to hurt or harm us. When others curse us, belittle us, berate us, and insult us we are not to return the favor. V17 s

Title: Practicing the Principles of Romans 12 in 2012 The rest of the passage here in Romans 12 has to do w/ our r/ship w/ those who harass us, irritate us, insult us, persecute us, and want to hurt or harm us. V14 The word bless is mentioned 2 xs in this 1verse. We are to bless those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is Good Evil And Is Evil Good?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2018

let’s pray for the conversion and healing of all those who hate us, even those who are killing our loved ones in the Middle East and Africa and elsewhere.

Under the Old Covenant, or Old Testament, established by God with Moses and the people in the desert, there were a series of rituals focused on forgiveness and purification. The Letter to the Hebrews follows the tradition that these rituals have been perfected in Our Lord’s perfect sacrifice, which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

Satan: How To Resist Satan In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

Third in the series "Meet the Cast." So often when we think of Satan we think of scary movies or evil atrocities in society. Though these may be evidence of Satan’s work, he does his best work looking good.

I had the privilege of attending a screening of “The Passion of the Christ for Pastors only and was audience to an interview with Mel Gibson regarding his movie. He stated one of the most profound insights I have ever heard from any theologian, let alone a movie star. Mel was asked “Why was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Improving Your Signal Strength Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

7th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Keep us from temptation and deliver us from the Evil One."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 7 “Improving Your Signal Strength” MATTHEW 6:13 & 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Rick Warren tells of a Pastor in California that had to go into downtown Santa Ana for a meeting. He was late and ended up parking in a No Parking Zone. He wrote a note to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

"Let Evil Ruin Itself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 3, 2005

A call to ask Jesus for His forgiveness and thus allow God to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Let Evil Ruin Itself” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called The Hiding Place, tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruit Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

This is the test that Eve failed, and then Adam followed. The first sin of man, like the first sin in the life of most everyone, was very simple and not sensational.

We have seen in our study of verse 6 that the fall of man was brought about by Satan’s subtlety in getting Eve to gain a good end by a bad means. The danger of allowing the end to justify the means is a real danger all of us need to be aware of, for none are immune to the virus of this danger. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Conception Of Evil

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Temptation is nothing more than a test of what we love more

Title: Conception of Evil Text: “Lead us not into Temptation, but deliver us from Evil” + Jas 1:13-15 & 4:4-8 FCF: The only way to resist temptation is dwell on how much better is the love of Christ. Intro: A wise friend of mine put it best. “Jesus promised to deliver us from our enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 10, 2003

Jesus shows us ways we can be successful in resisting temptation.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Lent March 9, 2003 “Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation” Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: How many have seen a “Do Not Enter” sign on the highway or somewhere in town? How many of you have deliberately driven into such an area anyway? How many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist