Sermons on Condemned:

Ruleigion

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 13, 2026

Jesus confronts rule-based righteousness by restoring the heart of God’s law—mercy, life, and grace centered in Himself.

Before we turn to Matthew chapter 12, I want to share a new word with you. Are you ready? Here it is: Ruleigion. Not religion — rule-igion. I didn’t invent this word — it was coined by Joshua Harris from Covenant Reformed Church in Hagerstown, Maryland — but it names something Jesus confronts ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Teaching On Judgment

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 23, 2003

A Bible Study - Jesus forbade condemnatory, unforgiving , judgementalism

Jesus teaching on Judgment. Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Luke 6:37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke helps clarify the kind of judging Jesus forbade Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At - One - Ment Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002

We are not just saved, we are made at ONE with the Almighty - now let’s discover more...

Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 2 At-ONE-ment Romans 5: 1-11  The Atonement is an act that was carried out in harrowing severity on a hill called the skull outside of Jerusalem some 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Of The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2003

A look at Rahab, her faith, and the actions she took.

THE CHOICE OF THE PROSTITUTE JOSHUA 2:1-24 INTRODUCTION TELLING OF THE STORY IN JOSHUA 2:1-24 1. Be dramatic 2. Be funny 3. Be complete I. WHO IS RAHAB? à THE PROFILE OF A LOST PERSON A. Rahab is described as a prostitute living in the walled city of Jericho. She most likely ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement

Contributed by David King on May 21, 2002

So often we respond in Judgement but God’s mercy triumphs over judgement

James 2 calls us not to favour one person over another. If you try to climb across a ravine whether you get 5% of the way across or 95% of the way across when you fall you still fall to the bottom of the Ravine. None of us can cross the ravine to reach God without Christ. James says Mercy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way Hom

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 17, 2003

There is assurance of a way home. No matter who we are or how lost we are. Just as He did in the days of Noah and the Ark, God has provided a way home.

The Way Home Genesis 6:5-7:16 Judgment was at hand. Since the time of Adam and Eve humans had multiplied, spread across the earth, and progressively turned away from God. Evil was running rampant; God grieved over creation and what it had become. Slowly man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Find Another

Contributed by Michael Martin on Sep 9, 2006

If you won’t do what God tells you, He will find another, but...

(1 Kings 20:35-43) "Then he found another man..." This preacher wants to make a point so he devises a way to teach on object lesson. He wants to have this man hit him and cause a bruise, so that he could fool the king of Israel. The object lesson (v. 39-40): I was in charge of a man under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Cold

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 20, 2006

Why Jesus wouldn’t have married.

DaVinci Cold The whole ballyhoo about the DaVinci Code has left me cold. Unbelievers are expected to create trash, rumors, and heresies about Christ. That is basically what they do so this and the Gospel of Judas, the Lost Books, etc, etc ad infinitum and ad nauseum will always be with us. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

What God Is To Me

Contributed by Otis Nixdorf on Nov 16, 2007

An uplifting testimony of what God means to my life.

What God is to Me (Isaiah 12 NIV) In that day you will say: "I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. 2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Commuion: Eating And Drinking "Unworthily"

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Explains what it means to take communion "unworthily"

Title: Commuion: Eating and drinking "unworthily" Theme: Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Introduction I want to take you to a most troubling portion of scripture. I have read it often in my studies and generally passed over it. Many times we take it lightly. Look with me now at 1 Cor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Judgment Belongs Unto God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2008

Verse upon verse study in the book of Romans. Here every reader can see the contrast between God’s love and His wrath. Every man will choose!

Judgment Belongs unto God Text: Romans 2:1-16 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is The Word Of The Lord?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

JEREMIAH MAKES A PROFOUND STATEMENT. IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK: "WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?" GIVE IT TO US NOW.

WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD? 11/16/03 JEREMIAH 17:7-15 INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH MAKES A STATEMENT, AND IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK A QUESTION: “WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?” GIVE IT TO US NOW. 1. WE FIND THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Road

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 26, 2007

how to lead people to Christ

Intro: according to many studies, only a small percentage of people who profess Christ as their Savior, ever lead anyone else to the Lord. It isn’t because they don’t love people, or they don’t see the need for Christ in others, but it is just a matter of never being trained in personal evangelism. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bound In The Grave Clothes Of Sin

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 22, 2007

JESUS SAID LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO. HE WHO WAS BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES CAME FORTH ALIVE. ARE YOU WRAPPED IN THE WEDDING GARMENT OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST OR BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN?

BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN TEXT: JOHN 11: 1--6 AND 38--44 INTRODUCTION: HERE IN THE MIDST OF UNBELIEF, WE FIND THE MIRACLE OF LAZARUS BEING RAISED FROM THE DEAD. JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES OUR FRIEND LAZARUS IS SLEEPING. THOMAS SAID IF HE SLEEPS HE DOES WELL. THEN JESUS TOLD THEM PLAINLY: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

God At His Best!

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

When man was at his worse God was at his best!

God at His Best! Titus 3:3-7 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5Not by works of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Apostolic