Sermons on Why Evil:

Why Geckos Go To Church Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007

Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can We Know Why?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 9, 2024

Funeral message for a young man who died early in life.

CAN WE KNOW WHY? On behalf of Marc, Bindu, Alec, and the rest of the family, I would like to thank you for coming today to help remember and celebrate the Life of young Reece Marchand. Before we go any further, let’s pray. - Prayer - Most Sovereign Lord, we know that to You one day is like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Why The Devil Takes Visa Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 2, 2009

Wrong things to do when I’m angry, depressed, frustrated: 1) INVEST in pride; 2) BORROW bitterness; 3) TRADE relationships.

Have you ever felt like the world around you was moving at such an incredible speed while you were standing still? I mean, have you ever wondered if maybe you weren’t going anywhere in life, at least not everywhere you want to go? Have you ever asked yourself, “Is God even at work in my life? ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Did I Get Into This Mess? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2013

Is it sinful to borrow money? Is it evil to declare bankruptcy? And why do so many people seem to be in financial trouble today?

OPEN: Years ago, I had a friend who attended a Bible Study at my home. He shared with our study that when he graduated from High School, he had a life goal. His life goal was to be a million dollars in debt before he reached the age of 30… and THEN he’d declare bankruptcy. He said he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites?

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 14, 2006

An adaptation to a sermon I found a while back.

Why are there So Many Hypocrites? Adapted from a sermon by Rev. Brian Bill 3-26-2006 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 23:27-28 “27 Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Why I Follow Jesus

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003

1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A hypocrite is literally “one who hides behind a mask.” While there certainly are some believers who are hypocrites, real Christians are forgiven sinners. As we distinguish the difference between being real and being a mask-wearer, we recognize that bel

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Rev. Brian Bill 4/29/01 Armed with hidden cameras, a recent Dateline NBC program depicted what goes on behind the scenes at some used car lots. It was incredible. A couple of the salesmen had no problem lying to potential customers. They went out of their way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 23:1-30, Matthew 23:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016

This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Were You Chosen? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015

1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Other

Why Were You Chosen? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2020

Paul reveals God plan for the redeemed, as he shows: 1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), and 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6a)

Ephesians 1:3-6a [3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, [4] even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love [5]he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Other

Why I Reject Evolution Series

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 15, 2011

A classic sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection biblically refuting the concept of evolution.

This Sermon From Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection Used By Permission © 2010 www.ARLC.org Colossians chapter 1—before I tell you what I don’t believe, let me tell you what I do believe. I can give it to you in a few verses, with gratefulness. I want to join the Apostle Paul in saying, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Parables Of Contrast: Matthew 13”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 19, 2023

Most scholars believe Matthew was written between 70 and 85 A.D. (C.E.) He combines the 7 parables to explain the reality of why "good" exists along side of "evil". (movie Sound of Freedom) an example. Why are believers even in the church failing?

In Jesus Holy Name July 23, 2023 Text: Matthew 13:24,31 Pentecost VIII – Redeemer “The Parables of Contrast: Matthew 13” Last Sunday I began with Matthew 13:1-2. Matthew tells us that Jesus was sitting by the sea. A large crowd gathered around him to hear him speak or see him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-35, Matthew 13:36-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of This World

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Easter 7 (b) Christ has brought us out of the way of the world and into His kingdom. We are reassured that the Lord is protecting us from every evil, even though it rages around us, and even comes against us.

John 17:11-19 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Out of this world” It seemed like any other night. They were settled into their seats, and on their way. One was the dean of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19, Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran