Sermons on God Uses Evil For Good:

Fearless Faith

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 26, 2022

As Christians must not live in fear. We can either live on the "Solid Rock" or the shifting sands of the world. We need fearless faith knowing our hope, our faith, and our confidence is found in Jesus.

Intro: The Journey of life is not an easy it can be joyful or full of disappointments, dark, and painful. How quickly we become fearful and disheartened and find ourselves living in fear, wondering what’s next. As Christians, we don’t have to live that way. We can either live on the "Solid ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Joshua 1:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Good News

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

The good news is that God's kingdom is in the here and now as well as in the future.

Good News Mark 1: 14 - 20 Intro: One Sunday morning the Bubba Schmidt family was driving home from church where Bubba had preached a “great” sermon. His 9 year old son, Jon said, “Dad, when I grow up, I’ve decided to be a preacher. Bubba thought that perhaps his message had touched his son. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 6, 2020

What is so good about "Good Friday"? Why do we celebrate it? What does it mean to us today? "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. ..." Mark 15:25

TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday) is a common saying, but there is one Friday a year that is known as "Good Friday". What’s so good about this particular Friday? Friday is the day that Jesus Christ died upon the cross, so this Friday is the only truly “Good Friday”. The Good Lord gave His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1-2, John 20:17, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoy Good, Extend Goods

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 5

ENJOY GOOD, EXTEND GOOD (ECCLESIASTES 6) Some people bemoan their live and mugs say it all: “The good life 24:7” “Eat. Play. Sleep. Repeat.” “Born to golf, forced to work!” “Born to shop, forced to work!” “Born to fish, forced to work!” “Born to drink beer, forced to work!” “Born to be!” “Born to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Engage In Good Deeds Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 2, 2014

Being engaged in good deeds we will avoid foolish controversies & divisiveness and live a fruitful life. The only evidence the unsaved world has that we belong to God is our godly lives & the deeds God does through us.

TITUS 3: 8-15 ENGAGE IN GOOD DEEDS The result of the kindness, love, mercy and grace of God is hope. We draw on the riches of God in this life while looking for the blessed hope of Jesus’ return (v. 7). Those that have received these riches and hope in Jesus will live godly lives that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Reckoning (Esther 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2025

Do good and evil repay those who perform them?

Do we reap what we sow, whether for good or evil? Let’s begin in Esther 7. How did Esther address the king at dinner about Haman’s conspiracy? So the king and Haman went to dine with Queen Esther. And on the second day, at the banquet of wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As Jesus Is So Are We In This World

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Sep 16, 2019

When I realised that as Jesus is so am I in this world I was shocked and amazed at the same time. This revelation has done a lot of things in my life.

This verse in the WORD of God is so powerful and it says a lot to us as the body of Christ. We are not just human beings we carry in us Christ himself. And I believe that it's time to see ourselves has a vessel of honour that God through His Son chose to live in. Our bodies is the temple of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do In The Day Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 41 describes a "time of trouble". Like David and Jesus, we all face our own evil days. Ephesians 6:13 reminds us to put on the whole armor of God to stand firm in these times of spiritual warfare. No one is immune, but God equips us to endure.

What to Do in The Evil Day! Psalm 41 Introduction: Look: v.1 – Underline: 4 words: “in time of trouble.” “Time” = a season – season of trouble “Trouble” = more than a trial or difficulty – (lit) day of evil or evil day. “Evil Day” = when the enemy comes in like flood – seeks to overwhelm ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Good Friday Good?

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 31, 2021

Part of this sermon is adapted from a sermon entitled "Good Friday" by Greg Smee on Sermon Central.

Why is Good Friday Good? Luke 22:66 (KJV) And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,… Our focus of this day should be on the crucifixion of our Lord. So why "Good" Friday? Why not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66, Isaiah 53:1-10, Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is Good For Me

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

It is good for me to draw near to the Lord. A message about drawing nearer to God.

It is Good for me to Draw Near to God Psalm 73:21-28 Intro: In these first few verses we see a person who is under conviction of some kind. -Have you ever felt this way before God? -Grieved – sour – just out of sorts -Pricked in the heart – heart felt like a knife had gone through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Use Of Means Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The Old Testament saint could gain the same inner insurance and leading of God as those in the New Testament. The only difference being that God used different means. The New Testament saint is guided by the Holy Spirit, but the Old Testament saint is guided by wisdom.

Unlike many chapters of the Proverbs, chapter 2 is a complete unity. It is a chain of reasoning that follows a consistent pattern from start to finish. We have considered the foundation and several of the stories built on it, and now we have arrived at the top where we see the practical goal ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:10-14

The Benefits Of Following A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Explores how God, as our Good Shepherd, provides, protects, and promises us a permanent dwelling, enabling us to face life's challenges with faith and hope.

Good morning, my dear church family! It's a beautiful day to gather together and share in the Word of God. We're going to spend some time today with one of the most cherished, most quoted, and most comforting passages in the entire Bible - Psalms 23. This Psalm, written by David, is a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Topics: Benefits, Following, Jesus

It's All Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the relevance of Christ's resurrection, its power to redeem our past, and how it helps us recognize God's active presence in our lives. Key

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you on this day that the Lord has made. We're here to share in a feast of faith, to be nourished by the Word of God, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite love and grace. We're here to strengthen one another, to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Good News, Easter, Christ Is Risen

Relationships: Make Us Or Break Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of relationships in our spiritual journey, their role in our growth, and how to reflect God's love through them.

Good morning! It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the fellowship of God's love and to speak on a topic that touches the very core of our existence - relationships. We are, after all, relational beings, created by a relational God. We are not solitary creatures, but ones made for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Relationships, Shaping

God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Bring Us To A Greater Level

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 17, 2003

This text will show the believer the uniqueness of Divine ways.

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder. In today’s text, we find God using a storm to bring His disciples to a greater level. Those who expect to grow should expect storms and difficulties. There is a saying that " no one can climb a smooth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist