Sermons on overcoming evil with good: showing 106-120 of 180,697

The Ultimate Powers Of Love And Evil Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

The ultimate powers of love and evil were at work in Jesus' ministry.

The Ultimate Powers of Love and Evil Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2011 Intro If you have been following this season of professional football… then you feel the moment that last Sunday led to… at the conclusion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...goodness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2011

Using goodness as the starting point for how Christ Followers should respond to the death of Osama bin Laden.

Last Sunday night, well after midnight in Washington DC, President Obama addressed the nation to confirm that Osama bin Laden had been killed, an announcement which sparked celebrations such as this. [Show video] I’ve got to admit that the news of bin Laden’s death, as well as much of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Response To Evil

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 24, 2007

How must we respond to the evil that took place at Virginia Tech? 1- We must exhibit compassion 2- We must ask God 3- We must not blame 4- We must point to the truth

INTRO.- We all know what took place at Virginia Tech on Monday, April 16th, of this last week. A 23 year-old South Korean Senior student at the school went on a shooting rampage, killing 32 students and professors and then killing himself. Some 15 others were wounded. You know well about school ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forbidden Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 8, 2014

“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17).

Choosing between life and death “And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17). It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Surrounded By Evil Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2013

We see people getting victimized, we see people rejecting God, we see people acting in very ungodly like ways. What should we do about it? As we study these psalms we get a picture of who God is, who we are, and we get a perspective to help.

This psalm was written for the Sabbath day. Upon returning from their captivity to Babylon, Israelis sang this on the Sabbath at the time of the morning sacrifice. The psalm extols knowing God, and being transformed by God and contrasts that with those who refuse a relationship with Him. 1 – ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008

Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

304 – Good Versus Evil Desires

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

Elementary Teaching on SIN: Why do we sin?

Illustrate: Sin: In the time it takes me to share this sermon 57 kids will run away from home. - 29 children will attempt suicide. - 22 girls under 19 years of age will receive an abortion. - 14 teenage girls will give birth to an illegitimate baby - 685 teens will use some form of illegal drug. - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Good Always Wins Over Evil

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 22, 2007

Evil and good are at work in this world. Good always wins over evil. Jesus talked about it when He said (John 10:10 NIV) "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Good Always Wins Over Evil By Greg Johnson April 22, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I was sitting in Atlanta’s airport yesterday waiting for a connecting flight to take me home to Oregon when God began speaking to my heart about events that took place during the week. I began to see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgive - God Will Turn The Evil Into Good

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

Here's a major reason why you can forgive...

Genesis 45 THE HARDEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO Monday What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Do you know what it is? Answers.yahoo.com says that this thing I want to talk about today is, quote - "one of the most difficult things you can do." Wikihow.com says the same thing - "one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Vs Evil : God Is Victorious

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2012

God is always victorious in the battle of Good Vs Evil

Good Vs Evil: God is Victorious This month we are looking into the theme of Good Vs evil. And this month is probably the most appropriate month to look at the theme in India. These couple of months are the months of Puja around us, The Dusserah, the Duga Puaja and then the Diwali. If you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Brings Good From Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008

God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let’s Win Evil With The Goodness!

Contributed by John Young Lae Kang on Feb 23, 2010

Live peacefully with God and the neighbors, and you will receive the blessings from God.

Let’s Win Evil with the Goodness! Romans 12:19-21 Paster John Young Lae Kang God’s Glory Church 1999-03-07 I. Introduction It is the very day that our God’s Glory Church was founded. Today it was established in this world for the first time. I truly express my gratitude to God for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Discern Good From Evil

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2008

Satan does not come to tempt us with things that seem evil. He tempts us with things that seem good and turn out to be evil. We must learn to discern the difference between God and Satan and between good and evil

"Calming and Quieting the Emotions: Learning to Discern Good from Evil" SERIES TEXT – Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Charismatic

What Will You Choose; Good Or Evil?

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 10, 2008

As we venture into this study, we will learn the difference between the uncle, (Abraham) and his nephew,(Lot), the choices they made, and learn significant lessons for our life. Hopefully, we will be able to apply these lessons to our everyday life, and

Abraham and Lot What Choices Did They Make? We are going to make comparisons between Abraham and his illustrious nephew Lot, but before making those comparisons, let us look at Abraham, his life and finally his choices. Genesis 13:1-2 tells us that, “And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational