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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Why Doesn't God Prevent Evil? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 12, 2013
     | 6,236 views

    How can a good God allow human suffering to continue? The story of Joseph provides a powerful illustration that suffering has a purpose, even when we can't see it at the present time.

    “When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2024
     | 1,329 views

    The story of David and Goliath is well-known. Little David serves as Israel's champion and defeats Goliath with the help of the Lord. But there is even a bigger Goliath that we face who taunts us every day. So we need a better champion. This is Jesus Christ. For Proper 7 After Pentecost, year B

    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath 1 Samuel 17:32–39 NKJV Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    According To The Christian Worldview, You Do Actually Live In The Matrix

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
     | 858 views

    "Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area.

    "Who are we!?" cried out the man in the military uniform. He and four strangers, a clown, a ballerina, a hobo and a bagpiper found themselves in a strange cylindrical area. Little did they know, they were simply toys, at the bottom of a salvation army toy donation bin. But is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,567 views

    Goodness is a great quality. This is a slight revamp of a 2006 message.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you think of when you think of goodness? • I would imagine that each one of us would have a different idea as to what it is. • Today, I want us to examine the fruit of goodness. • Whenever the subject of being good comes up, there are not too many who see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Grace Versus Works - Saved By The Faith Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2025
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     | 107 views

    In the Bible, Jesus is often referred to as God's "free gift" (Romans 5:15 NIV). A person is free to reject that gift just as they are free to reject the offer of friendship and love from another.

    Works-based Christianity is similar to the principle of Karma, which is the "law of the deed," a centuries-old worldwide belief that if you do good things, good will come back to you, and if you do bad things, bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is a result of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3rd Sunday After Epiphany

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    Overcoming Evil with Good

    The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    How To Treat Your Enemy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 610 views

    Overcoming evil with good.

    HOW TO TREAT YOUR ENEMY. Romans 12:16-21. “Be not wise in yourselves,” reads the last clause of ROMANS 12:16. Paul has already warned us against being ‘wise in our own conceits’ (cf. Romans 11:25). This is also taught elsewhere in Scripture (cf. Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 5:21; James 3:13-16). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard White avatar

    Goodness

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    The ability to do that which is good, yet all of us have the ability to do things that are not.

    Goodness Titus 3:3-8 What is Goodness? It is the ability to do that, which is good. Take a look at the following list: Adolf Hitler Mother Teresa Joseph Stalin Albert Einstein Bin Laden Francis of Assisi Ted Bundy Jimmy Carter John Wayne Gacy Jonas Salk Idi Amin Madame ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Goodness

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    Goodness is a fruit that is best given away by the example of our lives.

    Introduction (overhead 1) 1.The fragrance test with two men. (Adapted from Tasting The Fruit of the Spirit, Group Publishing, 2003) 2. The college prank played on me with my cologne. Review of series (overhead 2) 1. We are more than half way through our fall series, The Fruits of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023
     | 2,472 views

    We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

    MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
     | 3,760 views

    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    August 22, 2020 We throw the word “good” around a lot: • That was a “good” sermon - Pastors really like that one…. ??? • She is really “good” at math. • Fresh vegetables are “good” for you. • He is a “good” singer. The word “Good” suggests a desirable quality and "Goodness" ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Using Your Tongue For Good

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,209 views

    God has given us a wonderful gift of a tongue. Unfortunately without God’s influence it is used for evil...this sermon explores how God influences our tongue to be used for good.

    Many years ago in a Scottish village a man shared stories that he had heard about another man. He didn’t care to check that what passed his lips were true. When the story got around the village, it utterly destroyed the other man. His family, his job and his integrity were all devastated by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    God Is Good, All The Time

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,675 views

    With so much hatred, evil, terrorism, and now destruction by Hurricane Katrina present in our world today, how can we know that "God Is Good, all the time?" This sermon answers that question.

    GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME --PSALM 23; HEBREWS 12:3-11; JOHN 10:7-18 Gary Younge, a reporter for the British newspaper THE GUARDIAN is covering the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana. In his article for yesterday (Saturday, 03 September 05) he notes that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • allan kircher avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,244 views

    He stands with us when evil tries to attack us.  He directs our thoughts and guides our actions.  We just need to choose to follow His directions.

    I Am, the Good Shepherd Date: March 18, 2012 Scripture: John 10:11-15, 18 Introduction As you may know by personal experience, most of us go through an identity crisis of sorts at some point in our lives. For some reason, when we get to this particular stage in life many of us become unsure as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    This Is Good

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,616 views

    Romans 8:28 is often quoted when someone has turmoil in their lives. We may hear it but do we believe it? This sermon looks at the life of Joseph and Paul and disects Romans 8:28

    There was a king in Africa who had a faithful servant with a positive attitude about everything that occurred in life. Whether it was good or bad he would always remark, “This is good.” One day the king and his servant were out on a hunting expedition. The servant would load and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare