Sermons on Suffer Evil:

Healing Evils

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 25, 2021

In a broken world, many evils try to own us. Is there healing for the evils that have taken us captive? Let’s learn about the healing that Jesus brings. Let’s look at Jesus healing a man possessed by evils in Mark 1:21-28.

Prelude: In a broken world, many evils try to own us. Is there healing for the evils that have taken us captive? Purpose: Let’s learn about the healing that Jesus brings. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus healing a man possessed by evils in Mark 1:21-28. Mark 1:21 Then they went into Capernaum, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Of Evil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 3, 2024

The Bible warns us about the dangers of evil deception.

In a world where truth is often distorted, some individuals embrace falsehoods and deceive others. The Bible warns us about the dangers of evil deception and encourages us to seek God's truth. _2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 - "The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Proverbs 14:8

Evil Disguised PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage the church to confront evil, understand the reality of spiritual warfare, and pray for discernment to distinguish between God's truth and the enemy's lies, using the example of King Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 28:8.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a passage that's a bit of a tough one, but it's crucial for our understanding about how evil can creep into our midst, the reality of spiritual warfare, and our need for discerning hearts and prayerful spirits. We're going to be looking at 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:8

Topics: Evil, Church

An Interlude With Evil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the providence, power, and hope of God in difficult times, as demonstrated in Esther Chapter 5, emphasizing that God often calls us in our weaknesses, not our strengths.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are going to delve into the book of Esther, specifically Chapter 5, where we encounter the providence of God in the face of pain and misery, His power in the midst of evil, and the hope He provides in difficult times. In the words of Jerry Bridges, "He ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

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

Why Innocent And Good People Suffer At The Hands Of Scammers And Evil People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals.

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals. The Bible provides insight into this age-old question, offering guidance and hope for those affected. The Reality of Evil (Matthew 7:15-20) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, James 1:2-4

Eliphaz’s Answer:- You Have Done Evil Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 22, 2011

Eliphaz has a one sided view of God which turns God into a cause-and-effect God. We see that only focussing on one aspect of God’s character will give us a skewed view of God.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 4:1-25:6 Eliphaz’s Answer:- You Have Done Evil Our world is very much a place which believes in the truth of cause and effect. If I work hard I should get good money. If I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God And Suffering: The Role Of Prayer In Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 31, 2010

How can prayer help us when we're feeling pain, when we're overwhelmed?

God and Suffering: The Role of Prayer in Suffering Today we’re continuing our series on God and Suffering. For the first two weeks of this series we looked in some depth at why there is suffering in the world, and then we looked at God’s role in the suffering human race, how it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Suffering? Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 1, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Why Suffering?” 1 Peter 3:17-22 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Timothy 4:16, Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:9, Revelation 5:6-7, Genesis 6:1-4, 2 Peter 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 9, 2022

Suffering is real; how do we deal with it?

INTRODUCTION • As we conclude our Hot Topics series, we will examine the issue of suffering, specifically, how to deal with it. • Suffering (and evil) is a part of our life in this world, and none of us are exempt from it. • Evil and suffering can go hand in hand at times; at other times, suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How can we explain the existence of suffering in a world made by a loving and omnipotent God?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Suffering Servant

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 2, 2001

Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9

Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9 Title: “Suffering Servant” In Isaiah Chapters 40 – 55, there are four “songs” or poems, 42: 1-7; 49: 1-7; 50: 4-9; 52: 13 – 53: 12 that stand out as having a distinct character. In fact, if ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Suffering Of The Innocent From The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 19, 2025

This sermon explores the biblical theme of innocent suffering, highlighting examples of righteous individuals who endured hardship and persecution at the hands of wicked people, including Jesus' crucifixion. Through these stories, we gain insight into the complexities of human suffering

The Bible is replete with stories of innocent people who suffered at the hands of evil and wicked individuals. These examples remind us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin, but sometimes a consequence of living in a fallen world. Here are few biblical examples: 1. Job's ...read more

Why Suffering? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In our series about the Big Questions of faith, we look at the subject of Suffering

Introduction We’re in a series called “The Big Questions of Faith,” and today we face one of the hardest: • Why is there suffering? • Why would a loving and merciful God allow it? This isn’t just a question for theologians - it’s a question for all of us. Whether you’ve o lost someone you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ