Sermons on Why Evil:

What Are You Clinging To?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2003

A sermon that talks about our Sincere Love for God, and hating what is evil and clinging to what is good.

What are you Clinging Too? Pastor Glenn Newton Aug. 17, 2003 RO 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5, Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

An Open Door Of The Ark

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

The society of Noah’s day was completely depraved; it was violent, inclined towards evil, hateful of any trace of goodness, constantly developing evil Imaginations, and except for 8 souls whom God had granted grace to, completely God rejecting.

An open door of the Ark Psalm 12 1. Genesis 7:1-5 2. (Matthew 25:1-13) And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Ye Also Ready!

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Apr 23, 2003

Why is the Armour of GOD needed?

Some Christians do not even know that they are to be on guard of Satan and his demons. They do not know that they need to be ready of an attack and be able to defend themselves. Satan is a very powerful being. We alone cannot protect ourselves from Satan. Without Christ we are going to be easy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Church Renewal Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 30, 2021

The church needs to understand that we are in a spiritual war. We are all born into a battlefield between Good and Evil.

Series Church Renewal Thesis: For revival and renewal to happen in us, or in the church and in this world will require us to tap into the teachings of the Word which ignite revival. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2: Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:10-20, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifting The Curtain Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Many of you will be in two spiritual battles in your life – not all of you but some of you. We were born at war with God because we are born in sin. But when we lay down our arms at the cross of Jesus Christ in unconditional surrender, God declares peace with us.

This morning I want to speak to you on this topic: Lifting the Curtain. One of my favorite coaches says this about any upcoming opponent that they play no matter the other team’s record, “It’s a five star match up because we’re in it.” Again, “It’s a five star match up because we’re in it.” The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

My God, My God ,why Have You Forsaken Me." Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 3, 2021

Both Matthew 27:45 and Mark 15:33 tells us that as Jesus was hanging on the cross darkness covered the land. Then Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 quote Jesus as asking, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

"My God, My God ,why have you forsaken me." Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 The fourth word of Jesus from the cross discloses a sense of hope when we remember the whole psalm from which it comes. Psalm 22 does indeed begin with desperation: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Generation Of Vipers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016

To show that GOD meant to show us as believers what evil generation this is, and it starts from their mouth.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you guarding your heart? Yes. While unbelievers are guarding their mouth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD meant to show us as believers what evil generation this is, and it starts from their mouth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 12:34 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 27 – Persecution And Oppression Against God’s People – Wicked Schemes - Chapter 3:58-60 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2025

We see increasing oppression and persecution in the world against God’s own, especially right now in Africa. Wicked schemes and godlessness increase. Jeremiah had to face the same evils and we look at verses dealing with this. Godly Christians WILL face persecution.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 27 – PERSECUTION AND OPPRESSION AGAINST GOD’S PEOPLE – WICKED SCHEMES - CHAPTER 3:58-60 Jeremiah pleads his case with the Lord and that we saw last time. He was delivered from the lowest pit and similar experiences met David, Jonah and the Lord. We looked at them. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:58, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 7:5-6, 2 Corinthians 11:26, Job 33:28, 2 Timothy 3:12, Lamentations 3:59, Hebrews 11:36-37, Lamentations 3:60, Psalm 21:11-12, Psalm 37:12-13, Proverbs 28:5, Romans 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Power In The Blood

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Why the Blood?

Heb 9:16-28 There is Power in the Blood I. There is Power in the Blood to Purify us for God 16For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2010

Why be Baptized?

Baptism January 10, 2010 A few years ago we gained some new neighbours on our street – a great couple named Bev & Laird. On a warm summer Saturday, a bunch of us we having coffee on the front porch – Linda was talking about the wedding dress that she was sewing for a niece & it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Baptism

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Why be baptized?

Baptism; Romans 6:3-11 Spirit & Water Baptism. Why water baptism? In Acts 2:38, “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Matthew 14:26, “And when the disciples saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-11

Palm Sunday Lesson 25 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Why Palms?

A. WHY PALMS? 1. Why did people wave palm branches? They were considered symbols of peace and victory. “The people went forth and brought . . . palm branches” (Neh. 8:15). “Took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet Him” (Jn. 12:13). “I beheld, and lo a great multitude . . . of all ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of 2 Kings And 2 Hearts

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

2 men but 2 vastly different hearts and 2 very different destinations.

1 Samuel 13:8-15 8 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. • 10 And it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Beginning - The Fall Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 5, 2024

GOD created the Heavens and the Earth, and a Garden, a true Paradise, for it was GOOD. HE made man in HIS image, and gave man free choice. GOD gave rules, and man disobeyed, sinned. From Paradise to thorns, Sin destroys what GOD has created for good.

2024.02.04.Sermon notes. IN THE BEGINNING - THE FALL William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD created the Heavens and the Earth, and a Garden, a true Paradise, for it was GOOD. HE made man in HIS image, and gave man free choice. GOD gave rules, and man disobeyed, sinned. From Paradise to thorns, Sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24, 1 John 2:16, James 1:12-15, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Revelation 22:1-5, Revelation 22:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Romans 8:2, Colossians 3:4, Proverbs 4:20-22, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Speaks…..

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 7, 2009

An evil spirit visits church and Jesus cast it out. Jesus demonstrates a new kind of preaching and authority

When Jesus Speaks….. If I say the name E.F Hutton….what comes to mind? Teenagers I think you are off the hook on this one. Let me say the phrase, When E. F. Hutton Speaks……People listen. It was in commercial about an investment company, two people in a crowded place talking normally, one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Congregational