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Some Ask, "Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002

God is so great that nothing happens without His permission, and in that permission His ultimate plan unfolds. In His plan He is able to use for good what man intends for evil. God is in control

Illustration:As C.S. Lewis wrote, "The greatest evil is not done in those sordid ’dens of crime’ that Dickens loved to paint...it is conceived and...moved, seconded, carried, and minuted...in clean, carpeted, warmed, and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Looking For The Signs

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 11, 2006

There signs that follow a believer that proclaim and promote Jesus Christ as Lord. As a pastor, I’m looking for people to believe God with me, so I’m looking for the signs.

Keep looking for the signs Mark 16:17-18 says, “These signs shall follow them that believe.” This lets us know that what we believe will ultimately materialize. I know bible teaches us to walk by faith and not by sight and to look not at the things which are seen but at the things which are not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Will You Be My Neighbor Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message was introduced by playing a clip of the popular children’s program Mr. Rogers. It focuses on the question Jesus asked 2000 years ago. Who is our neighbor? Anyone we can be a neighbor to!

“Will you be My Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Many of us can remember him. We may have watched him....or kids or grand kids may have watched him. Plain sweater, white canvass, sneakers, nice smile.....over the years not much changed with the show; it was always the same house-the same puppets and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Living Compassion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

We are called to live out a life of genuine compassion with others to show the love of Jesus

Living Compassion Mark 8:1-9 August 11, 2013 Evening Service Introduction A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A subjective person came along and said, "I feel for you down there." An objective person walked by and said, "It’s logical that someone would fall down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Except Thou Bless Me 2 Of 3! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006

Christian life is warfare like wrestling. Unless you are a serious spiritual wrestler you may fail to exprience the power , joy of God’s word and blessing. God blesses a serious wrestler ....

God blesses serious wrestlers! Prayer is warfare; it is great work .Prayer like anything else should produce fruits, outputs or returns. Unless and until that happens keep on praying. Keep on believing. Keep on pleading. God blesses serious wrestlers. Until you touch it never stop ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 24, 2014

God is faithful even in the hard times

- A lesson Israel learned during their wilderness journey was that God’s provision of manna for them was on a morning by morning basis. - They could not survive on old manna nor could it be stored for future use (Exodus 16:19–21) - Great Is Thy Faithfulness. - Thomas Chisholm, who ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 31, 2022

As the world continues to get worse and worse, many question why God continues to allow evil and suffering to proliferate? Will, in this sermon we will address those questions

Today we’re going to address a very important question. Why does God allow evil and suffering? We’re going to get a little deep and heavy as we address this question. So, stay with me! This past Tuesday, when I heard the news of the school shooting in Uvalda, TX, where 21 kids and 2 teachers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-18, Matthew 5:21-28, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 2:1-15, Psalm 51:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#7 Sanballat Attacks Again With Physical Persecution Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#7 in the Nehemiah Series deals with Sanballat’s attack through persecution. Satan uses the same tactics against the people of God today.

Book of Nehemiah Series #7 Sanballat Attacks Again - Physical Persecution By Pastor Jim May Last week we completed with the wall being half finished. It was half the height that the original wall had been. Even though the gates had been rebuilt and the walls connecting each of those gates was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom's Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

If we want to be free from the pressure to perform, we cannot seek to impress others with ourselves. Instead, we must be impressed only with what Christ did for us on the cross.

Freedom’s Cross (Galatians 6:11-18) Once upon a time an old man and his son were on their way to market. The old man was leading a donkey and the boy was walking behind when they went through the first village. There, the people called the old man a fool for not riding the donkey. So he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom's Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 1, 2017

If you want to be free from the pressure to perform and impress others, don’t seek to impress others with yourself. Instead, just be impressed with what Christ has done for you on the cross.

Once upon a time an old man and his son were on their way to market. The old man was leading a donkey and the boy was walking behind when they went through the first village. There, the people called the old man a fool for not riding the donkey, so he climbed up on the animal’s back. In the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Profit From Mistakes And Failures Part 2

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Insecurity leads to inactive action, which leads to inexperience, which leads to inability

How to Profit From Mistakes and Failures Ps. 145:14; Prov. 24:16 (Part 2) Things We Must Do To Profit: I. Reject The Cycle of Fear. Insecurity leads to inactive action, which leads to inexperience, which leads to inability. II. Fear Stops our Forward Progress. A. Fear of failure leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14

The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012

We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

“The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power To Move

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Aug 28, 2001

Illustrates the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.

POWER TO MOVE Acts 2:4 There are all types of power: Man’s own power (our physical ability) Man-made power (machinery; generators; etc.) God’s power (in nature [glaciers; earthquakes; volcanos]; in Spirit [thru us]) We can use one or more of these different powers either separately or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Hair Down! Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on May 26, 2003

To let people know that praise is necessary in order to bless God for blessing us.

SUBJECT: LET YOUR HAIR DOWN! SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN: 12; 3 In this particular scripture we find where Jesus had one of his first after the resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus, before the Passover came to Bethany after hearing about Lazarus being dead. The Bible says that he came and raised Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

New Year, Old Life Series

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: A. I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also include articles by experts predicting what they expect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare