Sermons on Tolerating Evil:

When Others Disagree With You

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2001

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Others Disagree With You Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Matthew 7:1 a [Judge not, that ye be not judged] Do not find fault with anyone except yourself or you will expose your own criminal tendencies and disposition. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Combating Compromise with an Evil Age

THIS MORNING: 1. Identified the third church that Jesus spoke to in Rev 2-3. 2. Identified the changing strategy of Satan against the body of Christ. He moved from the strategy of intimidation in Smyrna to a strategy of inticement in Pergamum. 3. Jesus warns this church that although the basic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

The Letter To The Ephesian Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

The danger of being dutiful and pure without love for Christ Jesus.

Verse 1 - The message is sent by the One Who walks among the congregations and Who supports and holds accountable the leadership of the congregations. Verse 2 - Jesus begins with the statement "I know". Because He walks among the congregations, He knows everything about each congregation. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is War Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

We are to embrace righteousness and renounce evil.

THIS IS WAR! Ephesians 6:10-18 S: Sin Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO EMBRACE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND RENOUNCE EVIL ?: How? How do we do this? KW: Ventures TS: We will find in our study three ventures we need to make in order to embrace righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Can'ts

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Feb 21, 2002

If this was my sermon, I would probably say. You can’t get to heaven without Jesus, you can’t live eternally without Jesus, you can’t live a sinful life, and still get to heaven. Things like that. So it may shock some of you to know that the

If this was my sermon, I would probably say. You can’t get to heaven without Jesus, you can’t live eternally without Jesus, you can’t live a sinful life and still get to heaven. Things like that. So it may shock some of you to know that the four cant’s are the Four Cants of God. Whoa wait a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

To The Church Who Left Its First Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 9, 2006

The church (believer) that stays in love with Jesus stays lit.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? Series (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church Who Left Their First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Oct. 8, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Story B Ephesus (the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Wrong With The World?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006

1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

G Vs. E And We Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2020

In John 1:4-5, the Apostle John is speaking about the tension and struggle and conflict of light and life verses darkness and death. We must choose what side we are on and there is no middle ground.

G VS. E AND WE JOHN 1:4-5 #John1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Samurai Jack (p) en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack Samurai Jack is an American animated action-fantasy science-fiction television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. This is one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Curse Of Eternal Life--How's That?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2023

How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever.

Saturday of 5th Sunday in Course 2023 How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever. True enough, and the liturgy reinforces that idea frequently, especially with the constant repetition of per omnia saecula saeculorum, or “forever and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10, Genesis 3:9-24

Denomination: Catholic

According To The Christian Worldview, You Do Actually Live In The Matrix

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

"Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area.

"Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area. Little did they know, they were simply toys, at the bottom of a salvation army toy donation bin. But is our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Understanding Satan's Tactics. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

Satan, also known as the devil, is the primary antagonist in the Bible.

Satan is a fallen angel who opposes God and seeks to lead humanity away from Him. The Bible describes Satan as a deceiver, a tempter, and a destroyer. Satan is a master of deception, using his cunning and lies to lead us astray. In Genesis 3, he deceives Eve, tempting her to disobey God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Psalm 139:1-4, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:11

God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019

This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ephesus Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

This is the first in a seven sermon series that takes a look at the attitude of the seven churches in Revelation and challenges beleievers to look at their own heart and identify their attitude and make changes as necessary.

Seven Churches, Seven Attitudes: Which Church Describes You? The Ephesus Attitude Rev. 2:1-7 I. The Ephesus Attitude is One of Soundness (v. 2-3) A. They were sound in their doctrine 1. They did not stand for false teaching 2. They did not stand for phony leaders 3. They did not tolerate evil ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Destroy (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 24, 2022

When those who rule are unjust, how shall the Christian respond? David provides a model for godly response in this 58th Psalm as he encourages the godly to look to the Lord for His deliverance.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly? No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth. The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

The Thyatira church has love for Jesus and faith in Him, but they also tolerate the doctrines of Jezebel. Repentance is needed

With twelve (12) verses, this letter to the church of Thyatira is the longest of the seven written to the churches. Background: Thyatira was a city specialized in dyeing. Lydia, the purple seller (Acts 16:14) came from there and people primarily worshiped the sun god (Apollo) there. Who is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal