Sermons on World Is Evil Not Good:

The Cradle That Rocked The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2014

Paul said this God-Man was “Preeminent,” which means UNRIVALED, UNEQUALED, MATCHLESS, & UNSURPASSED 4. That’s why when He was born in Bethlehem, His was the “Cradle that Rocked the World.”

THE CRADLE THAT ROCKED THE WORLD Colossians 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UNSELFISH REQUEST 1. The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when a Emily, young lady aged about 20 years old walked up and sat on his lap. 2. Now, we all know that Santa doesn't usually take requests ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The World That Christ Entered

Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003

This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 3, 2007

The Good News is best when accompanied by Good Deeds. This sermon examines that.

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence Shannon Lewis Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com 04/01/2007 Act 10:36-38 36As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),37you yourselves know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-38

"the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021

"The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

It's All In The Mix Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

A sermon exploring the dichotomy of good and evil existing side by side in the Kingdom of God.

Stories Jesus Told: It’s All in the Mix Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 A story-teller usually has one thing to communicate, one point to make, when he/she tells a good story. Thus it was with Jesus as he began to weave a story for his listeners. Now a good story may have twists and sub-plots that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

What Makes A Good Samaritan Really Good?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

Describes the characteristic that makes a good samaritan a really good samaritan. It is not what we often think this characteristic is but something often overlooked.

March,2007 “What Makes a Good Samaritan REALLY Good?” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: What color was the first ambulance in the Bible? Who knows? It was probably gray or brown. A donkey. Today our scripture talks about a need and who God used to fill that need. It wasn’t probably the person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

To The Pure All Is Pure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The pure live life based on this sound doctrine: If God made it, it is good. If God approves it, it is good. If God recommends it, it is good. If God commands it, it is good. This means that even in this fallen world so corrupted by sin the vast majority of reality is still pure.

A sophisticated social leader was expecting a large group of friends at her home one evening. Knowing her husbands habit of using guests towels indiscriminately when he came home from the office, she put a note on the ones she put out for the occasion. It read, "If you use one of these ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004

What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christian Perspective Of War And Peace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 9, 2003

1. We must face the reality of evil in the world. 2. God has given governments the responsibility for the restraint of evil in the world. 3. If war becomes necessary, it must be done justly.

The United States is in the middle of a great conflict. There is a civil war of words that is not always so civil. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to war, and on the other side are those who believe that there is justifiable cause. Demonstrations are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sends You Their Greetings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have good company? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:23-24 (Amplified Bible) 1:23 Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejecting The Son...receiving The Sacrifice On Good Friday

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 3, 2015

Jesus sacrificed himself as a voluntary substitution for our sins. This Good Friday message uses the parable from Matthew 21 as a demonstration of the world around us.

Jeffrey Ebert shared this story about an incident in his childhood. He wrote: When I was five years old, before factory-installed seat belts and automobile air bags, my family was driving home at night on a two-lane country road. I was sitting on my mother’s lap when another car, driven by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Shepherd - A Picture Of Goodness, Love & Devotion Series

Contributed by Darren Woods on Feb 25, 2012

A Visionary/Pictoral style Sermon based on John 10:14-21

The Good Shepherd John 10:14-21 Intro I’m sure that many of you will be familiar with the 1980’s sit-com The Golden Girls. The show is about 4 older ladies who share a house together. One of the main characters is Sophia Petrillo – she’s the oldest of the ladies, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Four Wicked Generations

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago.

Intro: Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago. You be the judge and see if there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: *other

Isn't Being Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon deals with the idea that so many people have today that all you have to do to get to heaven is be a good, moral, upstanding person.

The question this young man asked Jesus is a question that many people today are still asking. “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, what do you have to do in order to go to Heaven when you die? The Rich young ruler was a very good man, he had kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist