Sermons on Responding To Evil:

Loving The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores God's immense love, our tendency towards darkness, and the call to live in the light of truth, urging self-reflection and transformation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God today, let us remember that each time we come together in His name, we are fulfilling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Jesus' Response, Nicodemus

Be United Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

We must reconcile relationships for the sake of the Kingdom

Philippians 4:1-3 Be United Last week, Paul used the analogy of running a race to talk about living the Christian life. He called us` to the endurance and focus of a top-level runner. He reminded us that we will need to get rid of the things` that hold us back if we are going to run well – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: *other

Winners And Losers

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008

What the world considers winners are often losers: how to become a winner like Jesus Christ.

Solemnity of the Holy Cross 2008 (Sept 14) There’s two kinds of people in life: winners and losers. Winners achieve their objective; losers don’t. Bernard Ebbers, head of WorldCom, was known as one of the most religious CEO’s in the high-tech sector of American business. Every board meeting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Through My Most Grievous Fault Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2011

Change is inevitable; growth is optional, morally, spiritually, liturgically.

First Sunday of Lent 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy The fruit was, she had to admit, highly attractive. Over the weeks since her creation, she had time to ponder it, to wonder why the fruit of this one tree was off-limits to her and her new husband. She had even invented a foil for her ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Count The Cost

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010

Jesus warned us to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33) of discipleship.

Count The Cost 03/01/09 AM Text: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Introduction Comic Non-Sequitur by Wiley ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 16, 2025

An interesting question to ask. Do you follow Jesus?

Who are you? Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:29   Now as the crowds were increasing, He began to say, “This generation is a wicked generation; it demands a sign, and so no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. 30 “For just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Lose Your Head!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 11, 2024

Herod's bad decisions, compromise, and pride created a prime situation in which to be taken advantage of and tricked into executing John the Baptist. We can learn from Herod and learn not to be so gullible.

THE EXECUTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING, TANTALIZING, AND SADISTIC PASSAGES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. ONE MIGHT EVEN QUESTION HOW THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE COULD EVEN QUALIFY FOR A SUNDAY SERMON! JUST THE MARRIAGE ALONE, JOHN THE BAPTIST WAS CORRECT IN REBUKING HEROD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Habakkuk 2:15, Matthew 5:34-37, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Enemy Is Not Flesh And Blood - How To Wear God's Armor

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 19, 2024

This sermon talks about why it is crucial to know our real enemy is.

Introduction Brothers and sisters, today we come together to reflect on one of the most important lessons we can learn in our walk of faith: understanding who our real enemy is and how to stand strong in the battle. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, reminds us that our enemy is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Josiah's Reforms (2 Chronicles 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 25, 2025

How can we be rock solid with God?

Why did Israel and Judah waver between good and evil so often? Who can help us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 34. Did Josiah begin to seek the God of his ancestor David as he matured? Do we seek God? Josiah was eight years old when he became ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven/God (Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2020

The sermon focus on the Kingdom of Heaven/God. Further, it reflects that we may sow the seed of love to accommodate the poor, the migrant, and we may mix the yeast of love to reach out to insignificant and needy people, building the Kingdom of Heaven/God wherever we are and whatever we do.

Reflection The Kingdom of Heaven/God Matthew 13:24-33, Romans 8:26-27, John 15:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 12:17-21. Let us begin reflecting on the text...from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 13:24-30): “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33, Romans 8:26-27, John 15:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not To Smite, But To Save The Evildoer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2010

Our witness to love our enemies, and to so live that we attract them to Christ and the Church, is a union with Christ's sacrifice

Monday after Eleventh Sunday in Course June 14, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses There’s something satisfying in seeing the smiting of the evildoer. “Ah, justice is done, finally,” we say when someone gets his comeuppance. But God does not desire the death of the sinner in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Not A Step Without God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 27, 2012

We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will.

Not a Step without God February 26, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Supplemental Passage: "The LORD will fight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

This Poor Man Cries.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 18, 2026

The LORD hears, and saves, and redeems us from trouble.

THIS POOR MAN CRIES. Psalm 34:1-6; Psalm 34:21-22. PSALM 34:1. For us to “bless the LORD” is to tell forth His goodness. What we say reflects Whose we are. What we speak about should reflect who we are in Him. To “bless the LORD” is to bow the knee in worship and praise. The words which we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6, Psalm 34:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patriotic Christians #5 - For God And Country Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians.

Patriotic Christians #5 For God and Country Theme: Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians. Introduction For God and Country. From the Latin phrase “pro Deo et Patria”, “for God and Country” has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, James 1:26-27, Psalm 40:10, Romans 6:12-14, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ