Sermons on Root Of Evil:

Demons

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2013

Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me!

They are no comical chaps! Mark 6:7”And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.” Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me! May be because of the fun they get out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When There Is No Remedy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

When it comes to God’s Word…information without application leads to judgment

ENGAGE What changes have you made in your life over the past month based on what you’ve learned from the last four messages that I’ve preached? Just in case you’re having a hard time remembering some of the possible actions that I’ve suggested in each of those messages, let’s review briefly: • In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Sing About

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018

Paul and Silas are imprisoned because of their witness. Facing dire circumstances they break out in song and amazing things happen.

Acts 16:16-34 “Something to Sing About” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for India’s independence, and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Take A Stand

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018

This sermon encourages the listeners to rely on God to fight the good fight against evil in our community.

Take A Stand Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 Intro: An old Arab folktale says that a man went to his tent one night. After lighting a candle, he reached over for a fig and saw that it was full of worms. He threw it away and reached for another. It also was full of worms. After several attempts to find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do I Deal With Emotional Scars? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 11, 2019

Romans 12:9-21

SCARS - How Do I Deal with Emotional Scars? January 15, 2023 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” I think that is one of the most powerful phrases in the Bible…it punches me in the chest with its simple power. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing The Enemy Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 2, 2019

Ephesians 6

GEARING UP FOR WAR - Recognizing the Enemy September 4, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-12 Introduction: One of my favorite books is by C.S. Lewis and it’s called “The Screwtape Letters.” It’s a collection of letters as if written by a Senior Demon to one of his apprentices…who is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Time To Resist!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2019

We live in a time when evil is sweeping our culture. Christians not anchored are being swept with it. We look at the Church’s duty to resist evil; what we’re to resist; and how we’re to resist it.

IT’S TIME TO RESIST! 2 Cor. 10:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Over the Christmas break I heard about some ladies who were shopping non-stop for several days. 2. In one of the many parking lots, they ran into friends. One friend complimented the shop-a-holics on their new car and asked if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 28:4, James 4:7, 1 Timothy 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reflection C.2 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? End Times Will Be Tough

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Jesus' disciples asked a question about 'End Times'. But before answering, Jesus warns them that 'End Times' will be tough.

We want to know if God could be behind coronavirus. Could it be connected to God’s judgement or to ‘End Times’? To answer that we want to know what judgement from God looks like and what ‘End Times’ will be like. We started in the Old Testament and we’ve now moved on to the New Testament – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Weeds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2020

Are we weeds or wheat? No one is completely either one.

Weeds Matthew 13: 24 - 30 Intro: A man was stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green he was distracted and didn’t budge. The lady in the car behind him started honking her horn again and again pounding on the steering wheel. Just as the light turned yellow, the man wakened from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Un CorazÓn Que Concibe Imaginaciones Malvadas

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

El corazón humano es básicamente malvado, engañoso por encima de todas las cosas, y desesperadamente malvado: ¿quién puede saberlo? Guarda tu corazón con toda diligencia, porque de él salen los asuntos de la vida.

UN CORAZÓN QUE CONCIBE IMAGINACIONES MALVADAS "Y vio Dios que la maldad del hombre era grande en la tierra, y que todo designio de los pensamientos de su corazón era siempre malo" (Génesis 6:5) Los hombres juzgan nuestros pensamientos por nuestras obras y acciones, pero ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5, Proverbs 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

Vilians Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

a vilian is someone who oposes the the good guys

SERIES: VILLIANS Timothy Porter Text: ISAIAH 14:12-15 INTRODUCTION: What is a villain? A villain is someone that opposes the hero. Villains are very popular these days. There are movies written and produced about villains. We’re sort of attracted to villains. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crucify The Passions And Desires Of The Flesh

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 8, 2022

Reality bites and in times like these, it is feasting on those who walk according to the flesh!

Our Father, who is in heaven, I humble myself once again before your mighty throne, drawing near to your godliness and your power of self-control. I thank you for your mercy and grace and for protecting me from the passion and desires of the flesh. As I continue this journey, please help me avoid ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3, Titus 2:12, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Other

And We Know

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 24, 2021

There are many things going on right now that are not "good." In fact, evil seems to be winning. Yet God has a knack for making things work out for good instead of evil.

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:28-29 (NKJV) I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"to Jerusalaem... A Mission To Complete

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 29, 2020

Jesus rebuked Peter because Peter did not understand God's plan.... Jerusalem, the cross and empty grave would mean forgiveness and eternal life. We all make mistakes... quotes by Barbara Bush, John Stott

In Jesus Holy Name August 30, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost XIII – Redeemer “To Jerusalem…A Mission to Complete” Jesus and His disciples were at Caesarea Philippi. Their ministry to this point had been a stunning success. Crowds pressed in on them everywhere they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Hebrews 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran