Sermons on Evil Works:

When God Works In You

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 22, 2021

Are you aware of what you can do, if God works in you both to will and to act?

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed -- not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence -- continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Do everything without grumbling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Yes - God Is At Work In The World

Contributed by John Huyser on Jun 4, 2024

As people of God’s Word, we may approach the Bible with a bad assumption: We presume somehow God is less active now than he was in the narrative of the Bible.

I. Introduction – Slide 1 In Acts 16 and 17, Paul’s second missionary journey left little question. God was at work in the good and tough times: • In Derbe and Lystra, the churches there are growing. There God brings Timothy into Paul’s life. • In Phillipi, God brings Lydia and her entire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

The Judgment Seat Of Jacob - An Evil Confederation Of Anger

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A message that focuses on the anger of Simeon and Levi in their reaction to Dinah’s defiling by Shechem.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF JACOB SIMEON AND LEVI THE EVIL CONFEDERATION OF ANGER TEXT: Genesis 49:5-7 Genesis 49:5-7 KJV Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. [6] O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 4 - Called To Do Good For Evil Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 31, 2024

How do we respond to the good and evil that is done to us? There are many ways we can respond, but God’s word teaches us the right way, and it is the way Jesus exemplified for us.

We read in Numbers 22:12, And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. (KJV) God told Balaam that he was not to accompany the men of Moab who had approached him, and he was not to curse the people of Israel because they were a people ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12, Deuteronomy 28:2-5, Deuteronomy 28:15, Acts 5:1-3, 2 Samuel 14:1, 2 Samuel 14:21, 2 Samuel 14:25, 2 Samuel 14:28-30, 2 Samuel 18:9, Proverbs 17:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Labor Day 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2014

When looking at the roots of Labor Day seeing the evil & greed on both sides, it begs the question, "Is this REALLY something we should be celebrating?" What about the "labor strike" that started when humanity rebelled against God? How will it be settled?

Tomorrow is Labor Day! Illustration: Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of 100,000 a year, depending on the benefits ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Sacrifices - Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 26, 2009

This messages focuses on our desire to have revenge when we suffer a wrong.

Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part II: Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Scriptures: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:18-20 Introduction: I shared with you previously from Psalms 73 focusing on the writer’s frustration with the wicked prospering. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 31, 2022

As the world continues to get worse and worse, many question why God continues to allow evil and suffering to proliferate? Will, in this sermon we will address those questions

Today we’re going to address a very important question. Why does God allow evil and suffering? We’re going to get a little deep and heavy as we address this question. So, stay with me! This past Tuesday, when I heard the news of the school shooting in Uvalda, TX, where 21 kids and 2 teachers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-18, Matthew 5:21-28, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 2:1-15, Psalm 51:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance From Dead Works

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

Repentance from Dead Works

Repentance from Dead Works Introduction We have seen the wonderful provision that God has made for us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have seen that this work of God for us was designed to reverse all the effects of man's rebellion against God. All the bad things that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

How Faith Works For God

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on May 31, 2011

By Faith, Noah went on mission for God. He believed God about the future and adjusted his life accordingly, and went on Mission for God.

How Faith Works For God! Reading: Hebrews 11v7 Three weeks ago we had a look what faith is. Then we looked at the life of Abel and discovered that the life of faith begins with worship. Last week we looked at the life of Enoch and discovered what the life of faith consists of. Tonight we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Observing God At Work-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2011

3 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are they? Observing God at work implies a need for Expanded

OBSERVING GOD At WORK-III—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The boss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Good Work In You

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008

As growing children of God let us be aware that He is molding us day by day to be more like Him.

God’s Good Work in You 8-5-06 Philippians 1:6 6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Here in Philip.1:6 is a wonderful truth that God has revealed that every Christian needs to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Done The Work Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 16, 2015

We are perishable, we are not eternal, and we will one day die and be gone from this Earth. But, something does remain and it remains for all of eternity … the Word of God. This is what we've been taught and what we must rely on, fully!

“God has done the work” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 3 1 Peter 1:13-25 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is Work Good Or Bad?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Sep 7, 2005

A Labor Day expository sermon on the theme of work in the Bible, incorporating the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.

Sermon942005 Hillsborough Reformed Church Ex. 20, Eph. 4 Labor Day Theme Is work good or bad? It depends on whom you ask and when! Ask the teen aged boy who has to mow the lawn and has put it off until now – and dad is ready to hit the roof while at the same time his friends want to play a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace At Work 16 - Unmasked Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 16, 2013

On the unmasking of false teachers and teachings. Have discernment ministries and bloggers gone too far in naming names and posting sermons and book and sermon reviews?

Dakota Community Church March 16, 2013 Grace at Work - 17 Unmasked Ephesians 4:1-14 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Without Works Or Deeds Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 15, 2019

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message.

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message. Millions profess Christ and are baptized and made members of the church and they think they’ve done all they need to do. They think that now that they are on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist