Sermons on Wicked Rulers:

The Royal Lineage Of The Lord Jesus (Matthew 1:1-18)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

We tend to skip the list of names in the first verses of Matthew's gospel, but each name is there for a reason, and it is to show the royal line of the Lord Jesus Christ and HIs right to the throne of David as King and Messiah.

Matthew wastes no time in establishing his case to prove that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah and the heir to David's throne as the true king of Israel. His opening statement reads as follows: "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10-14, Matthew 1:1-18, 2 Samuel 12:1-25, Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

#10 -- Opposition Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

As followers of Jesus, we should expect to face opposition, but we can trust that God has "cut the cords of the wicked."

Introduction Pastor Eugene Peterson tells a story from his childhood—a story about having to deal with enemies. For him it came in the form a school bully who beat him up every day after school. It seemed no matter how young Eugene tried to avoid him—in the forms of alternate routes and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

True Love

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

This fallen, wicked world has a warped understanding of love. True love is described very clearly in 1 Corinthians 13.

INTRODUCTION 1 Corinthians 13 is a wonderful portrait of Christ. Put Christ in place of charity throughout the chapter and you will have a blessed study. The aim of this sermon is to get Christians to love one another. Love is the life-blood of a church. Many are torn apart because of a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Two Kings Clash

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

A Christmas Sermon. Herod was invaded by another King and was conquered. This sermon is an in depth look at the wicked king vs. the King of Kings.

Two Kings Clash Matthew 2:1-16 Has anyone ever heard Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carole? The story of scrooge and his transformation. At one point Scrooge cared less for the holidays. Humbug was his attitude. Today we will discuss a man who hated Christmas more than scrooge, the grinch, or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

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

The Root Of The Trees

Contributed by David Goering on Feb 16, 2019

The axe of God will be laid at the root (heart) of the trees and he will leave the wicked with neither root nor branch they will be utterly destroyed

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 3:10 "And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that the root determines the fruit of the tree and that when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10

Sermon On The Root Of All Evil

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 24, 2023

Many wrongdoings in life are considered as evil. Evil is defined as acts of an immoral or wicked nature and can be related to many characteristics.

C. JoyBell C; an American author once remarked: “Never get involved with people who are likely to envy you at the end of the day. People like that will actually lurk in the bushes, play your mind, and pounce on you when you are at our most vulnerable state. Envy is the root of all evil, in all men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:9, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:21

Spiritual Discipline PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the contrast between righteous and wicked paths, and the blessings of a life devoted to God's Word.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather to engage with the divine truth of God's Word. We are not merely spectators here, we are participators in the grand narrative of redemption. We are not just observers, but active participants in the unfolding of God's eternal plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Topics: Discipline

Secret, Sacred, And Secure

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2003

When America turned their back on God, they gave ruler ship and ownership back to the devil and he has now set up a principality over America called “chaos”

Secret, Sacred, and Secure “God’s 911 System” Psalms 91:1-7 Let me tell you a story about a young man that wanted to become a pilot. He had taken all the classes and it was now time for him to take his solo flight and get certified as a pilot. He got into the plane sat down in the cockpit and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Daniel's Vision Of Future Events Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

Last time we were given a portion of Daniel’s vision that explained what would happen to the empires of that day. Four beasts representing different empires were seen in his vision. But the vision or prophecy is not over yet.

Last time we were given a portion of Daniel’s vision the explained what would happen to the empires of that day. Four beasts representing different empires were seen in his vision. Those things that Daniel saw in this vision have actually already occurred in history. But the vision or prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Five Important Questions Jesus Answered

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

This outline looks at the five questions that centered around the rich young ruler. Three were asked by the young man; one by Jesus; and one by the disciples.

FIVE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS JESUS ANSWERED Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Missing Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

A harmony of the 3 accounts of the rich young ruler, showing Jesus’ love but also His unwavering call to commitment - a sermon about eternal life.

Luke 18:18-30 – One Thing Missing Let’s turn together to read the Apostles’ Creed, #8 in our hymnals. Each of us is on a search, a quest, a hunt for that all-elusive creature called life. Even though each of us has life to certain extent, we all want more of it. More life, better life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30, Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist