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  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Does God Allow Evil?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 7, 2024
     | 612 views

    This sermon explores how God can use what appears to be evil or harmful for His greater purpose.

    Introduction: The Story of Joseph Let us begin with the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob. Joseph was beloved by his father but hated by his brothers. Out of jealousy, they sold him into slavery, and Joseph was taken to Egypt. There, he endured many trials: he was falsely accused of a crime and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Smith avatar

    The Problem Of Evil And A Good God Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013
     | 9,682 views

    There is a subject that comes up many times whenever we talk to the lost about the God of the Bible and His nature. It has led many people to reject God and has challenged Christians in their faith. The topic: the problem of evil. How would you answer it?

    There is a subject that comes up many times whenever we talk to the lost about the God of the Bible and His nature. It has led many people to reject God and has challenged Christians in their faith. The topic: the problem of evil. The problem of evil has represented the most serious objection to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 17, 2010
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     | 9,111 views

    What do we mean when we pray "deliver us from evil"?

    People have always been divided about Jesus. I have known folks who are so “sold-out” to Jesus they drive everybody else crazy. They come across like the butcher who wanted to be a good soul-winner, so he took some training in personal evangelism and memorized all the scriptures and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    The need to love each other amidst the present day of evil and despair.

    Sunday Am 10/15/00 Matthew 6:13 " Deliver us from Evil." With the events of the past week, and the disruptive events in the Middle East; can we say that evil does not exist? We live in a day where men bomb abortion clinics and are applauded as hereos. Where individuals are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Problem Of Evil; The Solution Of Praise

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009
     | 3,672 views

    Politics cannot relieve our suffering, nor can science; only praise from the midst of suffering can make us like Jesus and the saints.

    Septuagesima Sunday 8 February 2009 The Problem of Evil “The pain of death surrounded me, and the sorrows of the netherworld encompassed me, and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and from his holy temple he heard my voice.” The words of the ancient Introit antiphon tell us one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Transforming Evil With The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 24, 2014
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     | 4,676 views

    What do we do with the difficult people in our lives? Our natural reaction is to take revenge and to fight back. In our message for today, we will learn that LOVE can overcome everything.

    Matthew 5:38-42New International Version (NIV) Eye for Eye38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Evil Intent, Good Intent

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2016
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    The story of Joseph is the display of the providential power of God to to accomplish his good purposes. Let’s consider what teaches about us teaches about us, about God, and what it all means for us.

    Genesis 37:12-36 Evil Intent, Good Intent 10/2/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” So Joseph assuages the fears of his brothers after the death of Jacob, and so he articulates the providence of God. The story of Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Do You Reject Evil?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006
     | 3,853 views

    Is there really evil in the world? Are we ready to resist evil?

    Some questions are hard to answer. And they should be hard. As a minister I stand before a bride and groom and ask, “Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forth, as long as you both shall live?” Then I ask the groom a similar question. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    9. The Question Of Moral Evil Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,330 views

    The Source of Evil

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 9 – THE QUESTION OF MORAL EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Disgracing Local Evil Weapons

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 26,113 views

    Our message this week which is entitled, “Disgracing local evil weapons” can also be called “Instructions for warfare.” Psalm 74:20 says, “Have respect unto the covenant; for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” It talks a

    DISGRACING LOCAL EVIL WEAPONS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Our message this week,which is entitled “Disgracing local evil weapons,” can also be called “Instructions for warfare.” Psalm 74:20 says, “Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Money Is The Root Of All Evil Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 29,106 views

    The ABCs of a Biblical understanding of money.

    INTRODUCTION We’re in the middle of a series entitled, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” There are many clever witticisms people quote as coming from the Bible–and they aren’t found in the Bible. Next week we’ll be looking at perhaps the most popular Bible misquote: “God helps those who help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    48. The Full Extent Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,153 views

    The true and full extent of the evil that resides in the human heart

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 48 – THE FULL EXTENT OF EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Does God Create Evil?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 17, 2025
     | 319 views

    This sermon tackles a very challenging question, Does God Create Evil?

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we tackle a challenging question: Does God create evil? This question has puzzled many believers and skeptics alike, often arising when we witness suffering, injustice, and calamity. We must approach this topic with reverence for God's Word and a desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 6, 2012
     | 6,128 views

    A prayer from protection from tempation.

    are asking for? Do we really know what it will require? Do we take it seriously? Do we even know how to do it? Or does our prayer life sometimes look a little too much like the one in this clip. TIM HAWKINS “BEDTIME PRAYER” Obviously when we pray, we don’t pray like that and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian du Pisanie avatar

    Is God Responsible For Human Evil? Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    If God ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, does that mean that He is also the author of evil and sin? We have a look at human evil and the role it plays in Gods eternal plan for us.

    Psalm 135 Is God responsible for human evil Over the last few weeks we have been looking at providence and what that means to us today. We saw in the first lesson that providence means that God sees everything, past, present and future, and He sees what causal effect every single action or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist