Sermons on Root Of Evil:

The Lord Has Defended Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 9: 1 – 32

Ester 9: 1 – 32 The Lord Has Defended Me 1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2020

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? This Strange Word Sin is a strange word to our modern ears. To some people it comes across as very judgmental or even archaic. But that is not the case at all when we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Right Enemy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 16, 2018

Evil people are not your enemy. They are your mission.

2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: :4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds Ephesians 6:12 KJV For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs Deliverance? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on deliverance and identify those who need it.

Deliverance is a fundamental concept in the Bible, and it is essential for every believer to understand who needs deliverance and why. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on deliverance and identify those who need it. What is Deliverance? Deliverance is the act of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21, John 8:34, Galatians 3:13

Wilderniss Into Oasis Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 5, 2003

When we experience wilderness in life, it is difficult to uphold our moral standards. Rooted in God and with the power Jesus gives us, we can try to overcome the attractions and promises of evil.

Mark 1.12-15 describes the Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness. After the baptism in the Jordan, the Spirit leads him to the wilderness to spend fourty days of fasting and prayer. There he is tempted to give up the call of God and yield to the temptation to react to situations in the normal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

3 Lessons All Children Need To Know - Genesis 4 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.

Well let’s pick up the story where we left off last week because as we were looking at our story last week we talked about Adam and Eve and how they sinned. So we left off with the consequences of their sin. We talked about the curse that God proclaims on each of them and we learned some things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Get It? - Genesis 43:15-45:5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together.

Neil and I were talking at the men's barbecue yesterday about how God puts His word together so much. When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together. I think it is fascinating to see that, especially when you see that the whole scripture is focused on Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need 50/20 Vision - Genesis 50 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life.

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life. Now I'm going to say that again. Every one of us has past events in our lives that have the potential to rob us of vitality in our lives. I'll just give you some examples. You can put in what you need for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 5th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

Year A, Proper 26.

Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 A). CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Evil Against Us: Blind Bar Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 19, 2009

Scripture informs us that this evil is not a blind force, or human calculation, but that it is personified in the person of Satan.

Note to reader: I have hot -links to background details that may be helpful on various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "Blind Bar-Jesus") The links ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Any Man Be In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2010

We may age and get old on the outside, but we can grow ever younger and more alive on the inside...if we are IN CHRIST! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

If Any Man be in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IfAnyMan.html This is the judgment seat, literally, the bema. There is still a bema in Corinth. This was the place where the judges of the city would meet the citizens and would judge them for certain things -- there was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Turkeys, Eagles, Saints And Riches

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 17, 2012

Sermon 1 in Eph series. Christians who do not know who they are in Christ and what they have from God in Christ will not walk in Christ as God has planned that His people should walk. This sermon is an introduction to the book of Eph.

Turkeys, Eagles, Saints and Riches Chuck Sligh January 15, 2012 The Introduction was adapted from Coy Wylie’s sermon, “Ephesians – God’s Mysteries Revealed” and most of the third point was adapted from Warren Wiersbe’s treatment of this passage in The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of The Christian Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2014

Thoughts of Paul’s miraculous encounter with Titus will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the Christian ministry.

2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-17 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE FRAGRANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Paul has been relating his personal situation and tying it to the situation in the Corinthian Church. These thoughts will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Life And Good Days

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2004

This sermons deals with a promise on how to love life, and have good days !

Loving Life & Having Good Days ! 1 Peter 3:10-11 The more I look at society today, and the more time I spend in the ministry interacting with people, the more I realize how little people really enjoy or love the life that God has breathed into them. I also know that for many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Shackles Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 5, 2016

We ask that the Lord protect and deliver us from evil. We do this not fully understanding the extent to which evil has enslaved us.

Matthew 6:13; Mark 5:1-15 “Breaking the Shackles” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our reflections on The Lord’s Prayer. We started off realizing that when we pray for God’s kingdom to come and God’s will to be done we are praying that we will live in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran