Sermons on resisting evil: showing 61-75 of 81,001

Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013

In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growth Through Resistance Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2016

Message 5The story of Moses and the troubles with God's people he went through after he answered God's call, The troubles we have in God's will make us stronger.

Moses 5 GROWTH THROUGH RESISTANCE Exodus 5:1-7:5\ C. The Salvation 6. Problems That Abound 5:1-7:5 1) The Arrogance of Defiance 5:1-14 2) The Anguish of Doubt a. Anger Against Moses 5:15-21 b. Anguish From Moses 5:22-23 3) The Announcement of Deliverance 6:1-7:5 a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Resistance To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus tells His followers that He is being numbered among the transgressors. What does that mean for us today as we try to follow Him?

WHAT I DON'T KNOW: What exactly is going on with the swords here? - Luke 22:36, 38. - The references to swords garner the most attention from most readers. They are intriguing statements that are not easily understood. - I wish I could tell you that I have an incisive, succinct explanation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity Brings Resistance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 29, 2020

Never run from an opportunity to minister because there are adversaries. It goes with the turf.

1Cor 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. When God opens a door for you, it will also lead to many adversaries. Many give up when there is resistance to their ministry. Why do we expect less? In a war for every attack there is a great chance for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Result Of Resisting God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2022

When we resist things we build a tolerance. It is dangerous to build a tolerance against God.

In the bible there are some extraordinarily strong, terrible words of warning. 2 Peter 2:20-21. They are placed there by God Himself. Yet with most warnings there is a word of grace. 2 Peter 3:9-10 I. How God Treats Sinners 1. Titus 3:3-4, Ephesians 2:2-4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 2. The love of God is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting The Roaring Lion Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 25, 2023

This is not a toothless lion. This lion described by Peter can devour us. The good news is that we do not have to wrestle or fight this lion, just resist it!

Resisting the Roaring Lion 1 Peter 5:1-9 NIV “To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — not because you must, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-9, Matthew 26:31, Matthew 26:33-34, 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2023

This message is about walking with God and doing His will even when things are extremely difficult. It is human nature to choose the path of least resistance, but as a child of God, we can't in our service to Him.

The Path of Least Resistance Scripture: Second Timothy 1:1-7; 4:2-4; First Samuel 15:1-3; 24 The title of my message this morning is “The Path of Least Resistance.” The path of least resistance is “the physical or symbolic pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, 1 Samuel 15:1-24, 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Eye For An Eye Makes The Whole World Blind

Contributed by Greg Colby on Aug 23, 2017

The scriptures in Exodus provide a limitation on unlimited vengeance being meted out when someone is wronged, however Jesus declared that even an eye for an eye was going too far - Jesus commands his followers to turn the other cheek - to not resist evil

Be Holy. Be Perfect. Our Gospel and our OT readings this morning present us with two illustrations of how God expects his people to live. Each one describes different things to do, and not to do – however the goal of both readings is to provide us with a framework within which to seek justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Deuteronomy 24:10-22

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

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

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

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

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

Famous Last Words On Evil Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 8, 2024

After exposition of Scripture, answer some questions about evil (Material adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-evil/)

HoHum: The Four Horsemen formed in 1985 with Ric Flair, Ole and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard with J. J. Dillon as their manager. In his autobiography To Be The Man, Rick Flair claimed that it was during this interview that Arn Anderson commented: "The only time this much havoc had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ