Sermons on world is evil not good:

God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

“God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Catholic

Looking For Evil

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 5, 2013

To share that we can be better prepared and inspired to look for and battle the evil that is so prevalent in our world today.

Let me start off this morning by sharing with you a Video Clip from KWCH 12 Eyewitness News that aired last Monday. VIDEO: “Jan Kilbourne” -Watching this entire situation unfold this past week has been a really something hasn’t it? When things like this happen we usually feel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Other

Why Did God Create Evil? Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024

We believe and trust that God created all things, so why would He create evil? This sermon digs into this question and answers what evil really is.

Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Did God Create Evil? Isaiah 45:7 How many of you believe that God created all things? Without Him, does anything exist? We all agree that God created everything. That leads us to the question, why did God create evil? Afterall, we know the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7

Denomination: Baptist

Good Out Of Evil Part2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

We cannot know the value of any experience at the time of experiencing it. There is no way to know if that which makes us cry now will be one of our most precious blessings in the future.

A tornado came sweeping across the prairie of Minnesota destroying everything in its path. When it struck Rochester, Minnesota, hundreds of people were injured, and 23 were killed. It was a tragedy, yet millions of people have been thankful for what God did to bring much good out of that tragic ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Good

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

Evil is present in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance into long range good. However we need to realize that He is not working just to make us happy, but to fulfill His long range purpose.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A farmer went to his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news...” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Powers Of Love And Evil Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

The ultimate powers of love and evil were at work in Jesus' ministry.

The Ultimate Powers of Love and Evil Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2011 Intro If you have been following this season of professional football… then you feel the moment that last Sunday led to… at the conclusion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Does God Create Evil?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 17, 2025

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

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive - God Will Turn The Evil Into Good

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

Here's a major reason why you can forgive...

Genesis 45 THE HARDEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO Monday What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Do you know what it is? Answers.yahoo.com says that this thing I want to talk about today is, quote - "one of the most difficult things you can do." Wikihow.com says the same thing - "one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Forbidden Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 8, 2014

“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17).

Choosing between life and death “And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17). It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck In The Middle Of Good And Evil Games

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Aug 18, 2021

Is there a battle going on between God and Satan? Is there a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. You're left thinking that there’s a chance that the devil might win. But is this what's going on?

Stuck In the Middle of Good and Evil Games Far too often do we see the concept that in this world is a battle going on between God and Satan. It's in the movies and in TV shows all saying that there is this fight It’s portrayed as a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. And your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-2, Habakkuk 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:17, Isaiah 40:28, Colossians 1:16, Job 1:6-7, Psalm 3:3, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 5:10-11, Revelation 21:3-5, Revelation 20:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 1:10-11, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Evil Men In The Hands Of A Good God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2017

In the midst of evil, God is watching. He is not oblivious. God's decree directs history. He will judge evil and sin. His light still shines through His faithful prophets.

1 Kings 15-16 Evil Men in the Hands of a Good God ES 1 Oct 17 1828 We are going to touch on 1 Kings 15 today. Now that we have two kingdoms – ISRAEL and JUDAH, the author swings from one to another, telling us about the reigns of the Kings in both Kingdoms. • Following the account of King ASA of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:25-29, 1 Kings 16:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let’s Win Evil With The Goodness!

Contributed by John Young Lae Kang on Feb 23, 2010

Live peacefully with God and the neighbors, and you will receive the blessings from God.

Let’s Win Evil with the Goodness! Romans 12:19-21 Paster John Young Lae Kang God’s Glory Church 1999-03-07 I. Introduction It is the very day that our God’s Glory Church was founded. Today it was established in this world for the first time. I truly express my gratitude to God for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Discern Good From Evil

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2008

Satan does not come to tempt us with things that seem evil. He tempts us with things that seem good and turn out to be evil. We must learn to discern the difference between God and Satan and between good and evil

"Calming and Quieting the Emotions: Learning to Discern Good from Evil" SERIES TEXT – Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Charismatic

How God Uses Evil For Good Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023

Three progressive features show "How God uses Evil for Good", describing: 1) Persecution (Act 8:1–3), which stems from 2) Preaching (Acts 8:4-7), which results in 3) Productivity (Acts 8:8).

Acts 8:1-8. [8:1] And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Other