Sermons on Wicked Counsel:

Believers Are God's Watchmen

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 16 (A) - Believers are God's watchmen. They will warn the wicked. Those who repent will turn and return to God.

BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S WATCHMEN (Outline) September 12, 2010 - Pentecost 16 - EZEKIEL 33:7-11 INTRO: Responsibility is an underused word in our society today. Very few want to claim responsibil-ity for much of anything. The Lord God Almighty has called each of us out of darkness ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Race Toward Evil - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2005

Judah had embraced wickedness in their lives... but why? Did they just wake up one morning and say "I’m going to be wicked?"

wOPEN: Why do people do “evil things?” About 7 years ago (8/31/98), Charles Colson wrote that “A generation of liberals in academia and government has accepted the view that if only the evils of society – such as poverty, unemployment and racism – were overcome, crime would disappear.” Former ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daily Lifestyles Of Full Timers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2024

The Timetable of Jesus Christ was fully occupied. He had a regular practice of prayer, evangelism, healing, and counselling. However, nothing was robotic, not legalistic. It was his commitment and concerns.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Theme: “Our Daily Lifestyles”   Today, we will look into “Our Daily Lifestyles” from the Second Corinthians 4. It gives us the missionary endeavours of Paul and his co-workers. This chapter has “Their engagements”, “their encounters”, “their empowerments”. Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Difference Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 7, 2003

. In Esther chapter 5, God has preserved for us a look at the contrast between the bad guy, Haman, and the good gal, Esther. As we discover these character qualities, or the lack thereof, examine your own life to see what you need to work on.

The Differences Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Esther 5:1-14 Preached Wednesday May 7, 2003 Introduction: One of the fascinating things about the book of Esther is its rich character development. There is much to learn about the people in this story. So far we have seen how God’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 4, 2018

Honor thy father and thy mother.

HONOR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER: By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 4, 2018) “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee” (Exodus 20:12, King James Version [The Ten Commandments]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Psalm 34:20-22 - Part 8 – Delivered And Kept; The Redeemed Have Refuge In The Lord But The Wicked Are Condemned Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

The God of deliverance keeps His sheep so none is lost; not one bone broken. Delivered through death to the presence of the Lord. Also we look at degrees of punishment and how it stands in judgement for the wicked. We must reach out to the lost, more than condemn them.

PSALM 34:20-22 - PART 8 – DELIVERED AND KEPT; THE REDEEMED HAVE REFUGE IN THE LORD BUT THE WICKED ARE CONDEMNED With this message we come to the end of this study in Psalm 34. I have obtained much blessing from the series I wanted to share in the 8 sermons. [1]. UNDER 24 HOUR CARE {{Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19-20, Galatians 1:4, John 19:36, Romans 15:30-31, Hebrews 9:27, Luke 12:47-48, Revelation 20:11-12, Psalm 1:6, Ezekiel 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Psalm 34:22, Isaiah 32:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 20 – Teach Your Generation - And Wicked Men In Nations Lie In Wait For Evil Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture without being a dynamic force? Wicked men flourish. In Judah the people were spiritually blind and deaf. We need to take note ourselves.

PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 20 – TEACH YOUR GENERATION - AND WICKED MEN IN NATIONS LIE IN WAIT FOR EVIL PART 20 - Jeremiah 5:18-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE MESSAGE TO BE PASSED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION {{Jeremiah 5:18 “Yet even IN THOSE DAYS,” declares the LORD, “I will not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:18-19, Jeremiah 5:20-23, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 43:8, Ezekiel 12:2, Isaiah 6:9-10, Matthew 13:14-16, Acts 28:25-27, Romans 11:7-8, Isaiah 35:4-6, Jeremiah 5:24-27, Psalm 111:10, Psalm 112:1, Romans 1:22-23, Amos 5:12, 2 Timothy 3:6, Psalm 124:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immovable Roots

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL.

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL. 2 BUT HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW OF THE LORD; AND IN HIS LAW DOTH HE MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT. 3 AND HE SHALL BE LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

"Check It Out" - The Gibeonites

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004

Before making decisions, we need to check it out first with God and seek His counsel. Joshua failed to do this, and suffered the consequences.

“Check It Out!” – The Gibeonites Joshua 9:1-27 INTRODUCTION: Our story tonight has to do with choices, decisions, deception, and jumping to conclusions. BACKGROUND: The Children of Israel had finally crossed over into the Promised Land. The waters departed for them to cross the Jordan River on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015

This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Ahab Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Ahab had the opportunity to be a great king, but he allowed compromise, idolatry, and the influence of Jezebel to lead him astray. His story reminds us that no matter how powerful we are, disobedience to God will bring consequences.

CHARACTER STUDY OF AHAB – WICKED KING OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up."  Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16-22, 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Cry From The Heart Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

This psalm is an example of an “imprecatory prayer,” as it contains brutal honesty and an earnest call for God to bring His justice to bear on the wicked.

A Cry from the Heart As many of you know, I like to begin my sermons with humor, often at my own expense. This morning as we come to Psalm 10 in our series called, “Praying Through the Psalms,” I must confess that I can’t find anything very comical about this cry from the heart. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Will Not The Judge Of The Earth Do What Is Right? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

God will judge the wicked and spare the righteous because even in judgment he can be trusted to do what is absolutely right.

Genesis 18:16-33 June 1, 2003 This morning we have a conversation unlike any other conversation ever recorded. 1. God reveals his intentions to Abraham 18:16-21 a. The basis for God’s revelation 18:16-19 b. The revelation 18:20-21 2. Abraham pleads for the righteous of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33, 2 Peter 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Will Live By His Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentecost 20(C) - The righteous will live by his faith in a wicked world. The righteous will live by faith by God’s patience.

“THE RIGHTEOUS WILL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” (Outline) October 18, 2009 -- PENTECOST 20 -- Habakkuk 1:1-3; 2:2-4 INTRO: There can be a very fine line between patience and frustration. Today’s words of Scripture examine the fine line between patience and frustration. Like Habakkuk believers ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran