Sermons on God Uses Evil For Good:

Do Not Be Used By Men To Fight God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 24, 2018

Who will deliver you when you fight God.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DO NOT BE USED BY MEN TO FIGHT AGAINST GOD Acts 13:50-52 King James Version (KJV) 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:50-52

Denomination: Charismatic

The Ultimate Good Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2017

Trusting God for the good as well as the bad in life, because He will achieve His purpose for the ultimate good in our lives.

Reading the story of the life of David, from the beginning (1 Samuel) until now (end of 2 Samuel), is like reading a man going through a Christian boot camp. • David went through a lot, to be where God wants him to be and do what God wants him to do. God was training His servant. • David went ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A God Who Never Deserts Us

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Sep 23, 2015

This sermon is meant to reiterate that our God will never leave or forsake us.

A GOD WHO NEVER DESERTS US INTRODUCTION – I wonder how many times you have been let down by someone? There are many people who promise us that they will stand by us, no matter what comes our way. They say, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll be right behind you’. However, when ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Love So Much Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

In the decision to go to the cross, Jesus made the decision to identify with humanity in the final and greatest way.

God Loved So Much Easter Weekend Message April 10, 2004 Cornwall/Montreal When we think of Incarnation, if we think of it at all, we think of it in the Christmas season. We understand that Incarnation has to do with God coming to be with us, and we understand that he did this by coming in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:52-54, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2021

The proof of God’s love and His faithfulness to His Covenant is People is the fact that they are still around despite every effort that’s been made over the centuries and millennia to not only eliminate them from “the River to the Sea” but off the face of the earth.

“Why me?” Have you ever sung that song? The refrain goes something like this: “Why do bad things always happen to me?” I was singing that song one day when a man came up to me and said, “Why not you? Are you special?” Yep. I am special. And so are you … which is why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:17-18, Zechariah 9:2-3, Genesis 17:1-8, Deuteronomy 7:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Good Father

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Aug 4, 2010

Today we will look at a familiar passage of scripture commonly called the parable of the prodigal son but I feel a fitting title would be the parable of the good father. We see the selfishness of the two sons set off against the love of the good father.

Introduction Today we will be studying a fairly familar passage of scripture, familar to most of us as the parable of the prodigal son but most aptly called in my opinion the parable of the good father. Luke 15:11-12 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Will Fight For Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2014

To show through these real stories that GOD (1) owns the battle, give it to GOD; (2) fights His own battles, we only have to stand still and see the salvation of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still fight your battles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show through these real stories that GOD (1) owns the battle, give it to GOD; (2) fights His own battles, we only have to stand still and see the salvation of GOD. IV. TEXT: Exodus 14:11-14 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Presence Among Us

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2014

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ’s presence among us Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:10-18 Happy New Year. Today is the first Sunday of the year 2014 and God’s Word assures us that “all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose”. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Lives In Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 9 (C) - Christ lives in us which is both a divine mystery and also our glorious hope.

CHRIST LIVES IN US (Outline) August 2, 2009 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Colossians 1:21-28 INTRO: Everyone loves a mystery. The more that we hear, read, and study God’s word the more we begin to understand the mystery of Scripture revealed. Scripture holds many mysteries that are not always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

"God Promised A Shepherd....himself"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 24, 2018

On Easter Evening Jesus "opened the minds" of the disciples to see that He was fulfilling the O.T. prophecies. Ezekiel 34 is one of those passages.... Jesus is telling the Pharisees that He is the Lord. Some thoughts are from a sermon by John Piper

In Jesus Holy Name April 21, 2018 Text: John 10:11 Easter IV “God Promised A Shepherd…… Himself” Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! The Good news of Easter is not that Jesus lived and died but that “Jesus Died and Lives” and He will return again. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Plan To Use Your Gifts.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 28, 2012

Psalm 139 David knew where he was with God, he knew the thoughts of his Creator were beyond his understanding. Lets engage with him and do his will using the Gifts he has given us to fulfill the plan he has for us.

Plan to use your gifts. Use your gifts to engage in God’s plan for you. Psalm 139 is a great Psalm, penned by David as he had this revelation of the greatness of God the vastness of God’s abilities and the thoughts of God. King David produced this amazing piece of prose. A very personal prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

22. David’s Mercy To Saul: Repaying Evil With Good (1 Samuel 24) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Have you ever had a moment where it seemed like everything lined up perfectly for you to take matters into your own hands?

David’s Mercy to Saul: Repaying Evil with Good August 27, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 24 Introduction: Setting the Stage for Mercy Amid Pursuit Have you ever had a moment where it seemed like everything lined up perfectly for you to take matters into your own ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

How To Spread The Good News Of The Gospel

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 17, 2015

We are to be good shepherds, servant leaders whose job description includes leading others to God. God empowers us as leaders and as followers to build up, to influence and to persuade others.

When we spread the good news of the Gospel, we can expect to face opposition. The apostle Paul was no exception. He boldly preached the Gospel to the Thessalonians in spite of suffering and mistreatment. First Thessalonians 2:1-8 is a model for all Christians to follow, especially when they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Easter Gives Us Access To God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

At Easter, we celebrate the life, death and especially the Resurrection of Jesus. This is a series leading up to Easter, through the Triumphal Entry & Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Easter Gives Us Access to God “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split...” (Matthew 27:50-51) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51

Denomination: Holiness

Born To Trouble.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 30, 2021

Trouble has always been with us. It's our knowledge of Scripture and God that makes the difference.

Sermon Title: Born to trouble. Scripture Text: Job 1:1, 2:1-10 ILLUSTRATION: Dietrich Bonhoeffer died in a German concentration camp right before it was liberated. This is what he wrote: In me there is darkness, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible