Sermons on Respond To Evil:

It Came From Within! Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2021

Jesus teaches that the things that defile a person are the things that come from the heart. This sermon offers four habits to be cultivated as means of grace to allow the Spirit room to root out the sin that lurks within our hearts.

It Came From Within Introduction Growing up spending many days at my grandfather's home we watched television a lot. While I was a child of the 80s, we also watched old films. There were those that put my young mind in suspense with titles like The Creature From the Black Lagoon and It Came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Deception Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2021

We especially need to take notice since the deception of the end time will be far worse than anything that we have experienced to this point.

Introduction: So far in our study, we have looked at how we can be deceived. We can personally be deceived by gaining too much wisdom of this world that we discount the Word of God as irrelevant and unimportant. We also can experience deception by hearing the Word preached to us and then doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Have Nothing To Do With A Just Man!

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Feb 6, 2022

There are dire consequences for our actions against those heaven considers ''just men", even in our thoughts towards them there can be consequnces.

Matt 27:19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Pilates wife sent a message to him and it was a very clear message. She had had a dream and in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19, 2 Samuel 6:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweet Temptation Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022

Ah ... free will. The ability to choose/decide for ourselves what is right and good and what isn't. However, as Solomon points out, we also got 'temptation' along with it and he beautifully illustrates the tension of temptation in Proverbs 9 between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

Ah … it’s a familiar story. Eve is strolling through the beautiful Garden of Eden when she is surprised by a talking snake. “Hey, how ya doing?” “Fine.” “What ya doin?” “Oh, Adam and I are just walking around … taking in the beauty of God’s creation.” “Oh, yeah? Lovely. Say, what about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Romans 7:19, Romans 7:22-24, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:27-30, Proverbs 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:23-31, Proverbs 9:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Many Demons All Submit To One Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2021

Stir up with fire many, many to get involved in their world and spread the good news, a good news of freedom from the slavery of sin, a good news of new life in Jesus Christ.

Monday in Pentecost Week We bask today, and all this week in the warmth of Pentecost fire, but we bask at our own risk. Fire warms us so that we can be of service, or it burns out the imperfections. It is not merely for our enjoyment. The Holy Spirit was in Jesus in the most powerful way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Corruption Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

God creation was perfect until humanity decided it wanted to be God.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 5:12, 1 Timothy 2:14, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:22, John 7:17, Ephesians 5:18, John 16:7, Acts 1:4-8, Revelation 22:3, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Creation Of Man And Woman - Parts 2 & 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 6, 2021

This is a two-part sermon. God also gave man full dominion over God’s creation on earth. As the pinnacle of creations, man was appointed as managers, if you will, over God’s beautiful creation. It was man who relinquished that dominion over to Satan.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to go back for a minute and review my message from last week. This is so incredibly important, especially as we move on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 1:11-13, 1 Corinthians 11:7, 1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 31:10, Matthew 9:4-6, Hebrews 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Black Sheep

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jezebel was the stimulus that moved King Ahab to violate the Torah and turning to evil and idolatry. Something similar was happening in Thyatria. Don't let it happen in your church.

“The Black Sheep” Rev. 2:18-29 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Thyatira is the longest of the seven letters. It’s symbolism focuses on a woman named Jezebel. I am sure that you all have heard that name before. We tend to use it today in a similar way that was used in the letter to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Throw Down In The Synagogue - Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

To be qualified to be Messiah, Jesus must have the power to overpower the forces of evil.

Mark 1:21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27

Spiritual Slumber Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 29, 2023

It is a state of spiritual lethargy where one feels uninspired and lacks motivation to pursue their spiritual journey. It is a state of spiritual neglect where one may feel lost, unfulfilled, and lacking purpose.

SPIRITUAL SLUMBER. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 29, 2023 1 Peter 5:8–9 (ESV): 8 Be sober-minded and watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weeds Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Jul 18, 2023

One man's weed is another man's flower. Are you sure you can tell the difference?

I must admit, I was a bit troubled by this scripture passage (the Parable of the Weeds). Let me tell you why I found this unsettling: It’s about the weeds. You see, every time I walk down the sidewalk to Church, I marvel at what’s growing beside it: along with the grass, there are these small, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-42

Taking Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 6, 2023

In the battle between good and evil, God and Ba’al, the only safe place to be is squarely behind God.

Everybody loves a contest. Why else are people going to see the Buccaneers play the Vikings next Sunday? From Project Runway to the Kentucky Derby, from Jeopardy to the World Cup, we enjoy seeing experts duke it out. And we like seeing underdogs win, too. People still remember the “Miracle on Ice” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-21, 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fog Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 27, 2023

The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western church and Christian culture, it has descended on us because, “There is no fear of God before people’s eyes today.” This created the right atmosphere for fog to roll in and engulf our nation.”

Sermon 2: The Fog I have shared about being in the fog and the dangers of fog but we have compared natural fog to the eerie dense spiritual fog that has invaded the landscape of western culture and even churches in the last 50 years. Thesis: The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18, Psalm 36:1, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seducing Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

According to biblical teachings, these spirits can manifest in human beings through various means, influencing their thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Seducing spirits are evil entities that aim to deceive and manipulate individuals, leading them away from God's truth and towards sin and destruction. According to biblical teachings, these spirits can manifest in human beings through various means, influencing their thoughts, emotions, and ...read more

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

Building The Altar Of God In Your Home Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2025

Building an altar in your home can be a powerful way to deepen your relationship with God...

In the Bible, the altar was a sacred place where God's people offered sacrifices and worshiped Him. Today, building an altar in your home can be a powerful way to create a sacred space for prayer, reflection, and connection with God. The Significance of the Altar In biblical times, the altar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:6, 1 Corinthians 1:18