Sermons on Denial Of Justice:

The Death That Gave Me Life

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy met—Jesus took our place so that His death could give us life.

Where God’s justice met His mercy — and grace rewrote my story. --- Introduction — Justice on the Playground When I was a kid, my teacher kept a jar of candy on her desk. Every Friday she’d give each of us one piece. One day, I got there first, and a classmate took two pieces. The rest of us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, Romans 3:10-13, Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 23:13-42, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace For The Guilty Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

God’s grace reaches into human failure, transforming guilt and scandal into redemption; His mercy writes straight through the crooked lines of sin.

(Tamar of Genesis 38) Introduction – Two Women, One Story of Grace There are two women in Scripture who share the same name — Tamar. Both are Jewish. Both are royalty. Both are caught in situations that would make most people turn away in discomfort. And yet, both are part of God’s redemptive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1, 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Matthew 1:3, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace For The Wounded Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

God’s grace not only forgives sinners—it restores the wounded, heals hidden pain, and speaks life into every silence and shame.

(2 Samuel 13 — Tamar, Daughter of David) Introduction – When Grace Walks into Silence Some stories in Scripture whisper rather than shout. Tamar’s story is one of them. No thunder, no miracle, no happy ending—just silence. And yet, within that silence, the heart of God beats louder than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 56:8, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 53:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Peace Too Late

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Abner’s delayed surrender and Joab’s proud revenge reveal how pride postpones peace—but David’s mercy shows the heart of true kingship.

Introduction – A Name That Holds Two Stories My name is David Abner—two names that once stood on opposite sides of a kingdom. One carried the harp and the crown. The other carried the sword and the seal of command. Two men, both strong, both loyal, both flawed, whose paths met too late for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:18-23, 2 Samuel 3:12-39, 1 Kings 2:5-6, Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is God Just (Job 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2026

Is God just?

Was one of Job’s biggest problems accusing God of injustice? Let’s look at Job 34. How does Elihu summarize his understanding of Job’s claim to innocence? Elihu continued: Hear my words, wise ones; knowledgeable ones, listen to me, for the ear tests words like the palate tastes food. Let’s choose ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2026

David suggests that the righteous must trust in the Lord even if they have to (1) suffer awhile they can do it joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part Psalms 11:1-7 “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon – Finding Meaning And Hope In Overwhelming Circumstances

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2026

Habakkuk, an Old Testament prophet, experienced a season of trials that seemed endless. He was desperate for relief, for change, for God to intervene. Does that sound like something you can relate to? A Journey to Hope!

Sermon – Finding Meaning and Hope in Overwhelming Circumstances Scripture Lesson-Habakkuk 3:16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Habakkuk 1:2, Psalm 73:1-5, Hebrews 10:38

Denomination: Methodist

The Prophet In Overalls Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

A prophetic call to conduct God’s justice

He was the prophet in overalls, a farmer who wore clodhoppers on his feet, calluses on his hands, and righteous anger in his heart. Amos was his name. He hailed from a dusty little town called Tekoa, about 6 miles southeast of Bethlehem, perched on the edge of the Judean badlands. Amos was a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of Love And Life Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

The God of Ezekiel is not only a God of justice, but of love.

THE GOD OF LOVE There are so many people that believe that the God of the Old Testament (O.T.) is a different God than the God of the New Testament. They believe that the O.T. God is a God of wrath and anger that only wants to destroy and kill people. This belief shows that they have not opened up ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manifesto Of The Servant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2016

His mission, to bring Justice to the nations, will not fail.

MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfillment of the passage in Isaiah which we have just read. Thus the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Challenge To Action Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Peace And Hope And Is Everything Really Under Control? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

Peace is a sham without justice, mercy and love.

Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus says “peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” That is His gift of love to us. The Gospel message suggests that I ask you: “how many of you love Jesus?” Please raise your hands. [wait for show of hands] Good, because in the end that means “how many of you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Acts 15:1-29, Daniel 3:17-18, John 2:5

Denomination: Catholic

He Restores My Soul - Psalm 23:4

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 1, 2023

Restoration - Brings peace today (Restorative Justice)

Psalm 23:3 [NIV] he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. [King James ] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake Restoration - Brings peace today (Restorative Justice) In a worldly sense - Restoration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Matthew 18:12-13, John 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter's Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Ken Schlenker on Aug 7, 2002

Mark 14 Peter’s Spiritual Inventory- Six steps to Spiritual Denial and Renewal

Peter’s Spiritual Inventory Introduction In less than twelve hours I went from someone who said, “Jesus I will never deny you” to someone who denied him three times. Over the course of my life I have looked back on it and I say, “How did that happen?” and by God’s grace, I have been allowed to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007

Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Other