Sermons on god bringing good from evil:

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009

Ask any Christian if they believe that God is good and they would certainly say, well of course. But believing that He is good is not the only requirement in pleasing Him. The Word says, we must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Rewarder - "one who pays wages" (misthos, "wages," apo, "back," didomi, "to give"), is used by metonymy in Heb. 11:6, of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Problem Of Evil And A Good God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

There is a subject that comes up many times whenever we talk to the lost about the God of the Bible and His nature. It has led many people to reject God and has challenged Christians in their faith. The topic: the problem of evil. How would you answer it?

There is a subject that comes up many times whenever we talk to the lost about the God of the Bible and His nature. It has led many people to reject God and has challenged Christians in their faith. The topic: the problem of evil. The problem of evil has represented the most serious objection to ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

Making Good Out Of Evil

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003

Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Deliver Us From Evil: The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 2, 2011

The resurrection makes life worth living -- and leaving!

DELIVER US FROM EVIL: THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Revelation 14:13 Sermon Objective: The Resurrection makes life worth living … and leaving. INTRO Easter Sunday, as exhilarating as it is, has, shall I say a “negative side-effect” that we must address. If we are not careful we begin to live and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009

Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Uses Evil For Good Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023

Three progressive features show "How God uses Evil for Good", describing: 1) Persecution (Act 8:1–3), which stems from 2) Preaching (Acts 8:4-7), which results in 3) Productivity (Acts 8:8).

Acts 8:1-8. [8:1] And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Other

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

What Paul learned by his experience is that the bad stuff of life can be a way for God to use your life in a way that good things could not be used.

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Good And Evil Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Satan will use the truth and nothing but the truth, and he will offer you the very best if he can persuade you to get it by disobeying God.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by children." This does not mean, however, that their truth telling is always pleasant. Especially if you have guests, or if you are like the Sunday School teacher who asked too many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Does God Allow Evil?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 7, 2024

This sermon explores how God can use what appears to be evil or harmful for His greater purpose.

Introduction: The Story of Joseph Let us begin with the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob. Joseph was beloved by his father but hated by his brothers. Out of jealousy, they sold him into slavery, and Joseph was taken to Egypt. There, he endured many trials: he was falsely accused of a crime and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The key to being an optimist is having the patience to wait and see what God will do with your negative experience. We so often jump to the conclusion that bad stuff is just that, and that alone.

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

The Existence Of Evil And The Certainty Of Good

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 9, 2024

This sermon answers the question of evil, the one humanity has wrestled with for years: If there is God, why there is so much evil in the world.

Introduction The question of evil is one that humanity has wrestled with for centuries: If there is a God, why is there so much evil in the world? It's easy to wonder how a good and loving God could allow such things to happen when we witness suffering, injustice, and pain. Many skeptics ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evil

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 29, 2013

REDEMPTION, THE CURE FOR EVIL

EVIL INTRODUCTION: MANY QUESTION WHY EVIL EXISTS. MANY GIVE ANSWERS FROM A HUMANISTIC VIEWPOINT. SOME SIMPLY DENY THE EXISTENCE OF EVIL. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES EVIL FROM A BIBLICAL REALITY. READ ISAIAH 6: 1-3 SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISAIAH 6:3 (NASB) AND ONE CALLED OUT TO ANOTHER AND SAID, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome Evil With Good

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 12, 2011

On this 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we must not harbor ill feelings; we must let God be the judge.

Overcome Evil with Good September 11, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not harbor ill feelings; we must let God be the judge. Focus Passage: Romans 12:14-21 Supplemental Passage: "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

God is good and He wants us to enjoy His goodness.

Psalms 31:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational