Sermons on The Progress Of Evil:

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

Different Destinies At Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2011

"Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things , and likewise Lazarus evil things;but now he is comforted and you are tormented" Luke 16:25.

Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Home is always the best place to be. But many people have a wrong idea about where their home really is. If we would only understand that we are spiritual beings in a physical body we would also understand that just as the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wealth Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013

It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous but only the love of money is condemned

Wealth is a gift from God It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous. It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:27

Denomination: Charismatic

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

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

Living Above The Snakeline

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2018

God has a place where we can live above sin, where we don't yeild to temptation. "Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil."

LIVING ABOVE THE SNAKELINE Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who was arrested for paying his check at a café with a counterfeit $10 bill? 2. He didn’t think it would be a problem…since they served him decaffeinated coffee with nondairy creamer and artificial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024

Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

A Little Too Eager For The End Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2025

Sometimes we look at the evil in the world and cry out, "Lord, come quickly!" What are some things we need to consider, though, before issuing that cry?

EAGER FOR THE END: One important Biblical prayer is “Lord, come quickly!” - Revelation 22:20. - The KJV has this verse as “come quickly.” What is the meaning there? We live in a world of heartache and turmoil. In many times down through the centuries the church has been under severe persecution. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 30:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 9-29 - Messages In Romans - All Are Weighed Equally In God’s Balance Even The Jew (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

Paul examines the position of Jews but the whole world is judged on good and evil. What leads to being accepted by God? God is impartial and judges impartially. Are you a hearer only or a doer?

ROMANS CHAPTER 2 VERSES 9-29 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS - ALL ARE WEIGHED EQUALLY IN GOD’S BALANCE EVEN THE JEW (PART 6) PART [A]. THERE IS NO FAVOURITISM WITH GOD AND HIS ASSESSMENT IS JUST {{Romans 2:9 “There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, to the Jew first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:9-29, Psalm 73:3-9, Psalm 73:13-17, Revelation 16:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 42:20, James 1:22-25, James 2:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alone In Battle

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2023

Just when you think you are alone God may reveal just where you fit in His plan showing who else is involved in the battle against evil.

1 Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

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

The Great Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jun 9, 2022

The Day of the Lord will be the fulfillment of all the prophecies that concern The Day of the Lord, which describe the end of history, when the Lord, with wondrous power, will punish evil and fulfill all His promises.

The phrase, “The Day of the Lord” refers to a special day or a period of time when God’s purposes for the world will be fulfilled. Some scholars even believe the day of the Lord will be longer than a period of time — a period when the Lord will reign throughout the world before He cleanses heaven ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5

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

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

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