Sermons on Evil Thoughts:

If God Is Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019

The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love And The Great Flood Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 26, 2019

In the face of overwhelming evil, God chose to redeem the world through Noah and his family.

Scriptures of the day: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16, Psalm 5 Opening Intro: First of all, as we focus on Genesis, I have already received questions about the hows of things that went on there at the beginning of time. I want to remind all of you of something we discussed last week about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Winning Wind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

With the word and the wind, that is the Holy Spirit within, the believer will always be a winner in the conflict with evil ideas.

Determining the superiority of either side in either conflict is difficult since the decisive factor in gaining a victory is often hidden. This was certainly the case when the Spanish Armada sailed against England. It was one of the greatest fleets ever assembled, and the Spanish ships dwarfed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20

God Of The Amen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2025

God stands athwart the evil that people embrace. He blesses those who endeavour to serve Him, and curses those who seek to promote themselves.

“Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Behold, my servants shall eat, you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame; behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Uncertainty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

What the devil meant for evil, God will use for His own good in our lives.

1 Samuel 13:20 KJV But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock. I. INTRODUCTION—UNCERTAINTY -Uncertainty is one of the most challenging of all human problems to have to contend with. It is a place of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jehovah-Gmolah

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017

To recompense means “to repay or to reward or to compensate.” The word Gmolah means to give payback. This name indicates that God will repay evil for evil and good for good. This name shows that God by His very nature is a God who repays.

JEHOVAH-GMOLAH Jer. 51:56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NO CHOCOLATE 1. A man went into an ice cream parlor and said, “I’d like 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream please!” The girl behind the counter said, “I’m very sorry sir, but our delivery truck broke down this morning, we’re out of chocolate!” 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Exorcist"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 31, 2002

A sermon revealing the "spiritual forces of evil" and how to overcome them.

“The Exorcist” The title of my sermon this morning comes from perhaps the most memorable horror movie of all time. It premiered in 1973 and is due out again September of this year. The movie is entitled simply “The Exorcist.” Although I don’t think I’ve seen this entire ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It's All In The Mix Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

A sermon exploring the dichotomy of good and evil existing side by side in the Kingdom of God.

Stories Jesus Told: It’s All in the Mix Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 A story-teller usually has one thing to communicate, one point to make, when he/she tells a good story. Thus it was with Jesus as he began to weave a story for his listeners. Now a good story may have twists and sub-plots that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Spirit-Filled Service For Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009

We are called to serve those inside and outside the church and to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Spirit-filled Service for Christ” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our focus on Desert Streams’ mission statement. I hope that these four Sundays have help clarify Desert Streams’ mission to you, and has also helped you to perceive how the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fight Of Our Lives

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 30, 2014

We are living in a time when evil is being glorified as good, and good is vilified.

The Christian is in a daily battle with the three-fold enemy of the soul: Flesh, World, Devil. We also fight the same battle for our children. This passage tells us we are in a battle against dark, demonic forces all around us. We are living in a time when evil is being glorified as good, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Triumphant

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

We struggle against the forces of evil, but God has promised us the victory.

“Always Triumphant” Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Introduction: The Apostle Paul sometimes set the churches straight on doctrine; rebuked them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Called To Active Duty

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008

As Christians, we have been called to active duty in the war against evil.

CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 18 I. Introduction: • p. 372 – Onward Christian Soldiers • Not sang much any more • Radio preacher “Americans think that God has called them to a playground instead of a battlefield” • We are at war! II. Body: A. Our Strength (v. 10) • It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dress For Real Success Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 8, 2016

Christans are called to armor up so they can stand in our evil days.

SCRIPTURE: (Ephesians 6:10-20) INTRO: Imagine for a moment you're sitting in front of your TV screen. All ready to watch the NFL football game. You have tall glass of iced cold tea with little droplets of condensation running down the side and pooling on your coaster. A bowl of nacos with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Hanukah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2012

Hanukah speaks of persecution followed by the victory of righteousness over evil and the joy that follows.

Hanukah (Daniel 8:9-14, John 10:22) 1. Jewish humorists compare Christmas to Hanukah: Christmas is one day, same day every year. December 25. Jews love Dec. 25th. It's another paid day off work. We go to movies and out for Chinese food, and Israeli dancing. Chanukah is eight days. It starts the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sends You Their Greetings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have good company? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:23-24 (Amplified Bible) 1:23 Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal