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Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weapon God Supplies Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2009

The words of the Word are the sword God has given to each Christian to defend the territory assigned. We must learn the Word and employ the Word, if we will successfully resist the evil one.

“Take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” God’s Word is the sole weapon provided to His people to enable them to fulfil His charge to stand firm on the ground that He won through sacrifice. Whenever we think of the Bible, we seldom think of it in militaristic terms. However, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare And Real Warfare

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 6, 2015

As long as there is greed and evil in this world, there will be war. War will only cease when we live according to the way God wants us to live, and that will only happen when Christ returns.

Today-Nov. 11, 2014-is a special day in a special year. Today is the day when we pause to remember and give thanks for those who fought in wars past to preserve our freedom and those who still work to protect our freedoms today. This year we also remember three significant events in history: the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

When There Is A Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2020

In the mighty strength of the Lord we are equipped as wrestler-soldiers to stand in the spiritual battle. We will stand firm against all the schemes of the devil and the combined evil forces of the spiritual realm.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Ephesians 6:10-13 When There Is A Spiritual Battle In the garden of Eden there was perfection. God created and it was very good. Adam and Eve are walking with God in the cool of the evening. But someone is watching and scheming. The serpent who was more crafty than any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Poking Peninnah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 2, 2022

At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil spirit’ this operates in both genders, so remember we are dealing with a spirit and not a woman.

Poking Peninnah 1 Samuel 1:7”It happened year after year, as often as she went up to the house of the LORD, Peninnah provoked her; so she wept and would not eat.” PENINNAHs’ inside the church: At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 19, 2021

These are the last days. We must tune our mind to the godly life and live a god-fearing and surrendered life. Paul urges Timothy to be careful about the evil men and imposters.

Theme: Godly Life Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Introduction & Greetings: I greet you all in the name of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today we are going to meditate on the theme ‘Godly Life’ based on the scriptural verse 2 Timothy 3:1-17. How to live a godly life in the last days. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

God On The Throne Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2017

After the Church is raptured, and the Holy Spirit will not be here to restrain the forces of evil, this earth will become a living hell. The rapture takes place in verses 1 through 3 of chapter four.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-13-15 Title: God on the Throne (Revelation 4:1-11) Revelation 4:1-11 (KJV) 1 After this I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 2, 2019

Passover was established by God, commemorating the exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. It is also significant in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, liberating mankind from the bondage and oppressions of sin and evil.

THEME: IT IS FINISHED TOPIC: THE PASSOVER MAIN TEXT: EXODUS 12:7-13, LUKE 22:1,8-22 INTRODUCTION Passover was established by God, when God rescued His people from Egyptian slavery. It commemorates the exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The day that the spirit of death would passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7-13, Luke 22:1, Luke 22:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Den Of Iniquity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2016

Iniquity is sin at its worst. It is the a state where a person is so depraved that evil is normal. How do people get into that way of living and thinking? And how can they escape it?

Open: Our sermon series over the next few weeks is called “Christianeze” – Christian words that the world around us may not understand. And today’s sermon is on Biblical word: “INIQUITY”. As I was preparing this sermon, one of the questions that came to mind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chariots Of Iron

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 24, 2017

“The children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord... And the Lord sold them... Into the hands of Jabin, king of the Canaanites” (Judges 4:1,2). But that's not the end of the story!

Chariots of Iron Judges 1:19 “And the Lord was with Judah; and he drove out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not dive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron (WOULD NOT) Joshua 17:18. “But the mountain shall be thine; for it is a wood, and thou shalt cut ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Onam A Christian Celebration Or Its Biblical? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 15, 2020

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun.

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun. Refraining from Onam Celebration and its activities is the safest and most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Deuteronomy 10:12

It's Jesus Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

Jesus Christ is the light shining in the darkness. That darkness, that evil, will never ever overcome the Light. In his light, we see ourselves as we really are, a sinner in need of a Savior.

Sermon: It’s Jesus Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Welcome! We're so glad you are joining us this morning. We’re in a series where we are walking through the Gospel of John. And last week we laid the foundation for this series. We talked a little bit about who John is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Age Of Anxiety Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Jesus told us that sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You will have all you can deal with each day without adding to the load worries about the future.

Almost every chapter of the New Testament was written to and for people who were having hard times. God knows that life is filled with trouble and anxiety, and so He gave us His word to be the ark to carry us through this world where the flood of sorrow never ceases. Where else can we find help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

The Abundant Mission

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 14, 2020

Am I ready to take a step for the mission of Jesus surrendering and driving out my own evil spirit, so that I can be a fruitful labour harvesting in the Gospel of the Kingdom?

Reflection The Abundant Mission Matthew 9:32-38 A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38

Denomination: Other