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  • Jason Cole avatar

    Why Does Evil Exist? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    As tragedies continue to strike many want to know why does evil exist? Why does a good God allow evil to take place?

    Questions For God: Why Does Evil Exist? Introduction: It has almost been two week since a gunman killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech, many people were appalled at what took place, and if you are anything like me you were left wondering, why is there so much evil in the world? We think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    If God's So Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,464 views

    How do you reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a good, all-powerful God? Part 5 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question, and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several possible answers have been proposed, but each one seems to spark more questions. And we’re not going to be able to exhaustively answer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Heart Of Jesus

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 1, 2024
     | 1,169 views

    The theodicy often centers on the question: If God is omnipotent, omniscient, and benevolent, why does evil exist? Theodicy seeks to reconcile the existence of a good God with the reality of suffering and injustice in the world.

    THE HEART OF JESUS JOHN 11:1-44 #john11 INTRODUCTION We will be in John 11 this morning. There are some questions in this life we live for which we have absolutely no good answers. For example: Why does an all-powerful God allow disasters on the innocent? Why do babies die? Why is there so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does God Allow Evil?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 13,091 views

    An explanation of the existence of evil.

    Why Does God Allow Evil? Various Scriptures I. Introduction Why does God allow evil? If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? Why do we have war and murder, atrocity after atrocity, famine after famine? Why do innocent children die at the hands of cruel men? Why do the ravages ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Existing Evil - Exhausting Evil

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    This message is in response to what happened in New York and Washington. It answers the questions of "why" and "what."

    EXISTING EVIL - EXHAUSTING EVIL INTRO. - The Galveston Hurricane. ILL.- There is a book entitled, “Isaac’s Storm” which is about a hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Apparently, everyone was convinced that a hurricane could never strike Galveston, even as one approached. The author ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    The Existence Of Evil And The Certainty Of Good

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 9, 2024
     | 689 views

    This sermon answers the question of evil, the one humanity has wrestled with for years: If there is God, why there is so much evil in the world.

    Introduction The question of evil is one that humanity has wrestled with for centuries: If there is a God, why is there so much evil in the world? It's easy to wonder how a good and loving God could allow such things to happen when we witness suffering, injustice, and pain. Many skeptics ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Why Does The Church Exist?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,344 views

    Let us remember that as the church, God has put us in charge of something extremely important. God has put us in charge of witnessing for Christ in all places and at all times.

    One of the realities about the church of today is that there are a large number of believers that are very confused. I am not speaking about the false doctrines and sects; I am speaking about the confusion that there is reference the purpose of the church. I say this because when we ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Does Satan Really Exist? Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013
     | 5,687 views

    Does Satan Really exist? Pastor Aubrey unpacks the source guide the Bible and shows the facts as seen in the evil in the world, occult practices & personal experiences.

    Does Satan really exist? To some people Satan is merely some mythological figure, a figment of our vivid imaginations, (cartoon character on TV) simply a bit of fun . To others Satan is a genuine fallen being who has only evil intentions to inflict upon his victims, the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Existing Evil - Exhausting Evil

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,874 views

    Remembering 9/11.

    INTRO. - The Galveston Hurricane. ILL.- There is a book entitled, “Isaac’s Storm” which is about a hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Apparently, everyone was convinced that a hurricane could never strike Galveston, even as one approached. The author vividly described how the streets ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Into The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2010
     | 4,467 views

    Why does evil exist in the world and what are we to do about it? Jesus tells a good story and has some sober advice as we look at ourselves - are we weeds or wheat?

    Today we are going to talk about three parables that give us an idea of the effect of the gospel in the world. Last time we looked at the parable of the sower, which describes how the individual is or is not open to the gospel. Now we turn outward to look at how the gospel spreads. First century ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Does Hell Exist?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 3, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    This doctrine seems to be in limbo in recent times. What did Jesus teach?

    DOES HELL EXIST? VARIOUS PASSAGES (REVELATION 14:1-20) INTRODUCTION In today’s world, it might be difficult to find people who believe in Hell. There are several reasons, I think, why people do not want to believe in Hell. First, they feel that Hell is barbaric and an ancient idea. Hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Does God Exist? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,243 views

    In this sermon, we review four major clues for the existence of God.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a family who had two young boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. 1. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their school or neighborhood, their sons were probably involved. 2. They boys' ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 15, 2018
     | 5,914 views

    Israel was growing in Egypt but God allowed an evil king to rule!

    Most of you know that our messages here at All Nations Bible Church are usually not topical but by exegetical and expositional of a Bible passage; learning biblical principles in context. Occasionally we will do a topical message during special occasions like the last 2 weeks. I hope you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    God Does Not Exist

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,749 views

    There are many who foolishly believe that God does not Exist - Do you have an answer ready for them ?

    There are those who argue that God does not exist - especially amongst those who have first hand witnessed some tragedy and feel that if He did exist He would not have allowed it. I truely hope that by now that is none of you, but I like this dialogue to help comment on the point. Barbershop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational