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  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Evil Brings Out The Best In Christians

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Loving our enemies

    We are infected by the world. We live in and are bombarded, moment by moment, with the message that our injuries own us. They must be avenged. W.H. Auden wrote: I and the public know, What school children learn, Those to whom evil is done, Do evil in return. That is the way of this world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Why Did God Create Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 712 views

    We believe and trust that God created all things, so why would He create evil? This sermon digs into this question and answers what evil really is.

    Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Did God Create Evil? Isaiah 45:7 How many of you believe that God created all things? Without Him, does anything exist? We all agree that God created everything. That leads us to the question, why did God create evil? Afterall, we know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Why Does God Allow Evil?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 12,499 views

    An explanation of the existence of evil.

    Why Does God Allow Evil? Various Scriptures I. Introduction Why does God allow evil? If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? Why do we have war and murder, atrocity after atrocity, famine after famine? Why do innocent children die at the hands of cruel men? Why do the ravages ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Resist Not Evil. The Call To Perfect Love.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 772 views

    Jesus redirects some misconstrued Scriptures.

    I. RESIST NOT EVIL. Matthew 5:38-42. MATTHEW 5:38. Oh - it is hard - but “eye for eye, tooth for tooth” belongs to the law courts (cf. Leviticus 24:20), not to personal vendettas. MATTHEW 5:39a. Jesus rather enjoins, “Resist not evil.” MATTHEW 5:39b. Traditionally, the slap across the cheek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Good Always Wins Over Evil

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    Evil and good are at work in this world. Good always wins over evil. Jesus talked about it when He said (John 10:10 NIV) "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

    Good Always Wins Over Evil By Greg Johnson April 22, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I was sitting in Atlanta’s airport yesterday waiting for a connecting flight to take me home to Oregon when God began speaking to my heart about events that took place during the week. I began to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will You Put Away Evil Speech Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    Will you put away evil speech? God calls us to do just that. Let’s examine our study today for HIS guidance.

    Some choice thoughts about the Tongue: About Abrasive Speech Many a blunt word has a sharp edge. Keep your words soft and sweet; you never know when you may have to eat them. About Gossip Gossip is like soap -- mostly lye! A gossip is just a fool with a keen sense of rumor. About ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Understanding Why God Allows Evil

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 13, 2024
     | 411 views

    This sermon digs deeper into the question why God allows evil and how it fits into His grand plan.

    Before we dive into today's sermon, let me share a little story with you. A man was having a conversation with God and asked, “God, why did You make the world so full of trouble?” God replied, “So you could have something to pray about!” The man thought for a moment and said, “Well, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles McCall avatar

    Don't Believe In The Evil Report

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,325 views

    Don’t pay attention or listen to the evil report because it will bring nothing but trouble in your life.

    Numbers 13:1-3, 17-20, 25-33: 14:2 Topic- Do not believe in the evil report In these passage of scriptures, we read about how Moses had sent 12 men to search out the land of Caanan. God had promised to give the land of Caanan to the children of Israel, and God had commanded Moses to send 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013
     | 2,722 views

    How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

    How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving God By Overcoming Evil By Good

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 3,311 views

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1.

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1. (:14) Determine to bring your enemy good not harm 2. (:15) Show concern for your enemy's gains and losses 3. (:16) Do not allow yourself to think you are better 4. (:17) Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord's Response To Satan's Evil Emissaries

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009
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     | 2,039 views

    God displays His people who will direct His work on earth during the Day of the Lord

    Revelation 14 Title: The Lord’s Response to Satan’s Evil Emissaries Theme: His Righteousness Rules Text: Revelation 14:1 I. The Lamb/Great High Priest and His Victorious Kingdom of Priests (v.1-5) A. The Worship of God the Father before the Throne B. The Witness of the Heavenly Chorus C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Strong Against The Evil Intentions Of Men

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 25, 2018
     | 2,951 views

    Men would by all means poison others against you but never give up the Lord id's on your side

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE STRONG AGAINST THE EVIL INTENTIONS OF MEN Acts 14:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 14 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Don’t Play With Ghosts, Witchcraft Or Mediums

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2024
     | 473 views

    The Halloween Season seems innocent and as something laughable, but under the veneer is a real danger. God, who's much wiser than us, warned us to stay away from all witchcraft, necromancy, spirits, and satanism. Warn your friends of this menace.

    DON’T PLAY WITH GHOSTS, WITCHCRAFT OR MEDIUMS Deut. 18:9-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. This reminds me of the two old baseball players, Abe and Jake, who made a deal. Whichever one died first, he would come back and tell the other guy if there's baseball in Heaven. 2. A few months later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imagine

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 28, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,796 views

    St. John writes of the peace from heaven

    May 26, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Rev. 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 Imagine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. John Lennon wrote a song that has come to be one of the most recognized and acclaimed songs of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Look Unto Me.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 4, 2017
     | 4,588 views

    God is all we need .

    LOOK UNTO ME. by Dr.W.Samuel Legon Isaiah 45:21-45:22 LOOK UNTO ME. Isaiah 45: 21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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