Sermons on Systemic Evil:

22. David’s Mercy To Saul: Repaying Evil With Good (1 Samuel 24) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Have you ever had a moment where it seemed like everything lined up perfectly for you to take matters into your own hands?

David’s Mercy to Saul: Repaying Evil with Good August 27, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 24 Introduction: Setting the Stage for Mercy Amid Pursuit Have you ever had a moment where it seemed like everything lined up perfectly for you to take matters into your own ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

No Regrets

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 22, 2009

If we do not have support systems we risk losing strength and stability. Everyone needs support systems. How do you draw strength for the journey? If you don’t have a close spiritual advisor, mentor, friend, you may want to look for one.

I read a great little story this week. “In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. Traveling through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe gave Borden a burden for the world’s hurting people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Globalization Guided By Charity In Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2010

Globalization is neither inevitable nor evil,but must be guided by charity in truth

Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2010 Caritas in Veritate Today’s feast of the Conversion of St. Paul also concludes the week of prayer for Christian Unity. The Scriptures remind us that nothing is impossible for God. The great persecutor of Christians becomes the Apostle to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:21-22

Denomination: Catholic

What Is The Spirit Of jezebel? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2024

Recognizing a person with a spirit of Jezebel can be challenging, but here are some common traits and manifestatin behaviours to look out for...

What is the  the Spirit of Jezebel? Recognizing a person with a spirit of Jezebel can be challenging, but here are some common traits and manifestatin behaviours to look out for 1. Manipulation and Control: Using charm, deception, and coercion to dominate others. 2. Seduction and Immorality: ...read more

When Failure Is Success

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 11, 2004

From the world’s view Jesus was a failure. Jesus calls us to become a failure according to this world’s system and find success.

When Failure is Success -It’s not a disgrace to fail- John 17:14-19 I came to faith in Jesus Christ when I was in my tenth grade of High School. I confessed my sins, repented and committed my life to Jesus. I did my best to honor and follow the Lord during my High School years. One of my class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Makes Sense

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

Grace crosses forbidden borders to restore what systems abandon; Jesus speaks order into chaos, reclaiming the image of God within us.

There are moments in Scripture when heaven steps across an invisible border, and the entire order of creation trembles. This is one of them. The Gospel of Mark says, “They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.” That sentence may sound geographical, but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 8:26-39, Isaiah 43:2, Genesis 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Standing Strong In An Ever-Changing World

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 26, 2018

There is a strategy for standing strong in this ever-changing world. Isaiah records God's Words to a Nation that ready calls evil good and good evil.

Standing Strong in an Ever-Changing World Scripture Reference: Isaiah 5:20-21 & Hebrews 12:12-15 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on November 25, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration— A young woman graduated college with a degree in Education. She got her first job as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21, Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wheat & Weeds

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43.

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43. Lolium temulentum, darnel, tares, cockle, or false wheat exists worldwide. It has deep roots. It’s toxic, and similar to wheat until maturity. Wheat is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mournful But Triumphant

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2014

We must mourn the sinful systems of our society, but we also must pray and work and rejoice over Christ's ultimate triumph.

20th Sunday After Pentecost 2014 Extraordinary Form A reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

Never Too Busy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2018

What kind of priority system do we have? Are you too busy? What you love you will find time to do.

NEVER TOO BUSY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE BLACK WIDOW OF BUSY… Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. I read where a young preacher that was always so busy. He did not have time for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Perspective Of Legion Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs.

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs. In Mark 5:9 and Luke 8:30, a man possessed by demons is described as being inhabited by a "legion" of unclean spirits. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:30

The Spirit Of Household Wickedness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Household Wicked Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 12:43-45 and Mark 7:24-30, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others.

The Household Wicked Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 12:43-45 and Mark 7:24-30, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to infiltrate and control our households, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, Mark 7:24-30, Genesis 2:17

Forgiven Sinners In The Hands Of A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2019

As followers of Jesus Christ, we can never be completely pure in this life as He was pure. Just as we need showers, baths, or washings, so we need to address the stain of sin on an ongoing basis!

Forgiven Sinners in the Hands of A Gracious God (I John 1:5-10) 1. President Harry Truman snuck into church one Sunday, and a reporter met him after church. The reporter asked Truman what the sermon was about. 2. “Sin,” the President answered succinctly. 3. “And what did the pastor say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That We Love Mercy (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. That We Love Mercy E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:27-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible