Sermons on Tempted By Evil:

The Sixth Trumpet

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The evil will be overcome with evil.

1. The evil will be overcome with evil. 2. And we see this again this week as we see what happens when the sixth trumpet is sounded and the second woe takes place. 3. What we are seeing are the events that many believe will occur at the end times. The first 4 trumpets inflicted the earth. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015

There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Foursquare

Being Set Up For The Kill Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 5 : 1 – 14

Ester 5 : 1 – 14 Being Set Up For The Kill 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wicked Counsellors!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 17, 2014

It certainly tickles our ears when we hear a prophecy or a word of knowledge; nevertheless, watch out! Check out/verify everything with His Word!

Wicked counsellors! Ezekiel 11:2 And He said to me: "Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and give wicked counsel in this city..” Please Listen! We are living in the last days and hence let me quote certain warnings given to us in the Bible:  2 Timothy 3:3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wicked Prospers And Righteous Suffer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of the wicked.

It is a common observation that wicked people often seem to prosper in life, while the righteous suffer. This phenomenon can be perplexing and even disillusioning for believers. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

The Water, The Wilderness, & The Wedding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art...

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art, or the mystery of how an unborn baby forms in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 4:1-13, John 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 19, 2017

Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us feel dirty, but temptation is not sin. Jesus was severely tempted, but that does not mean he was contaminated with the sin.

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Study Text: James 1:12 – 16 Introduction: - We are living in a day of relentless temptations by Satan. Never before has our adversary had such powerful technology with which to glamorize sin. - Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Got The Power

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 6, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage people who are being tested and tempted.

This morning I want to speak to you about a very familiar person in the Bible, Job. Most people think about patience and suffering when they hear the name Job. Today I want you to clear your mind and think about the conversation that took place in heaven. The conversation between God and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Never A Discouraging Word

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004

Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16, Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2021

What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

The Word Of God Abides In You, And You Have Overcome The Evil One

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

In the Bible, God speaks to us, and in prayer, we speak to him. And the two are interdependent in their effectiveness. The Scripture teaches us to pray and shows us what to pray and how to pray and tells us the basis for prayer and fills us with encourage

This is the last Sunday of Prayer Week. The reason we sandwich Prayer Week with a sermon on prayer and a sermon on the word of God is that these are the two great means of grace that God uses to conform us to the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; Colossians 3:10). The Interdependence of Prayer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez Finish Strong Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

Evil wants to get us. If we have a shaky start or messy middle, God wants us to finish strong.

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Plan For Mankind: Curse God And Die

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2025

The answer to the taunt of Satan to curse God and die is to bless God and live.

Satan's Plan for Mankind: Curse God and Die Job 2:7–10 NKJV bb So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Attitude Do You Have?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 9, 2010

In this passage we look at three different attitudes to life 1.That of Naboth 2.That of Jezebel and 3.That of Ahab Which most nearly describes yours?

Sermon: Naboth’s Vineyard – You can’t buy integrity Story: A young man went on a week’s silent retreat. Midway through the week, in the early afternoon on the Wednesday, he was feeling hungry and so decided to sneak down to the shops when he thought no one was looking Unfortunately as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on May 30, 2009

This Pentecost sermon emphasizes that the power of the Holy Spirit is greater than the evil in the world. Congregants are called to intentionally plan to come together and received the power of the Spirit.

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 NLT 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist