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The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Delicate Balance Of Judgment And Mercy – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

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For human beings the delicate balance between judgement AND mercy is very hard to maintain and we err one way or the other. God has it absolutely correct. Part 3 looks at that problem, as well as the vengeance and retribution of God. We cover various aspects. “Vengeance is Mine.”

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE DELICATE BALANCE OF JUDGMENT AND MERCY – PART 3 THE DELICATE BALANCE OF JUDGMENT AND MERCY – CAN HUMAN BEINGS HANDLE IT? One of the mysteries we only partly understand as Christians is what I might call the balancing of the judgment of God ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13, Ephesians 2:3-6, Psalm 17:6-9, Psalm 35:4-5, Psalm 31:3-4, Psalm 9:16, Psalm 7:14-16, Deuteronomy 32:35, Hebrews 10:30, Psalm 137:7-9, Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 6:16-17, Psalm 139:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Man In Charge Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 8, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Wisdom during times of blessing - Provision during times of need

God’s Man in Charge March 6, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on power in Christian living: A new missionary was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-57

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Green Thumb

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 18, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly.

“DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB?” During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly. I have tried on several occasions to plant flower seeds only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:17-19, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Some Temperamental Tendencies We Need To Guard Against?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

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We need to learn to be more controlled by the Spirit. Actively guard against specific temptations that may prove harmful – based on your individual faulty tendencies. Let us examine certain behavioral patterns that should be avoided by the four different

"To the weak I became weak, to the strong I became strong. I have become all things to all men so that by all means I might save some." (I Cor. 9:19-21) 1. Have you ever heard of the expression, "One man’s meat is another man’s poison?" What may be fuel for one person may turn out to be dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Difference Does Christmas Make?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 26, 2002

based on 33 ratings

| 3,669 views

Christmas is God’s gift to mankind.

Have you opened your christmas presents yet? Did you get what you were hoping for? In recent years Christmas has become more and more commercial, and for many it’s become no more than a reason for a family dinner or gathering with little or no thought for the reason for the season. What difference ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Is Already Ours! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 27, 2010

based on 2 ratings

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Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. Because a Child has been given to us, we are to no longer fumble around in darkness; but rather give everything we have to following the One who gave it all for us. (Ref: Isaiah 9:1-7)

Hope is Already Ours! Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - This morning, we concluded Chapter 8 with hope and strength to follow - Because God has called us; because He stands WITH us; we have victory - We were challenged to examine who we listened too; whom we followed - And we examined the problem with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 2, 2010

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Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

The next methodology is experientialism. Though fideism strives to make faith alone the justification for religious knowledge or belief, Geisler observes that this faith is ultimately justified in terms of an experience had by the individual (65). To the experientialist, God or the Ultimate is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Encouraging Things Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.

Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and they’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Jesus Differently

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2010

based on 1 rating

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How do you view Jesus?

Intro. As I asked this morning, Who is Jesus to You? Harold Vaughan, concerning practical atheists, or as I have called them, Christian Atheists, said this, "There are few that deny God with their lips, but millions who deny God with their lives". Belief in God is at an all-time high while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Chasm

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 25, 2010

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Death seals our fate for eternity so we must decide now to place our faith in Christ.

THE GREAT PURITAN LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE COLONY OF CONNETICUT, THOMAS HOOKER, WROTE THIS OF HELL: “CONCEIVE THIS MUCH, IF ALL THE DISEASES IN THE WORLD DID SEIZE ON ONE MAN, AND IF ALL THE TORMENT THAT ALL THE TYRANTS OF THE WORLD COULD DEVISE, WERE CAST AGAINST HIM; AND IF ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Into Oblivion

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010

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From Nebuchadnezzar's Dream to todays world events

2 Timothy 3:1KJV This know also, that in the last days perilous (difficult, terrible, dangerous) times shall come. Oblivion – The state of being completely forgotten or unknown – The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness – Made up of two Latin words ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Chilling Prophecy

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

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The details that Jesus gave to His disciples about His impending death were chillling. But the result was going to be fantastic.

Passage: Matthew 20:17-19 Intro: Thins were going pretty well in the brand new kingdom of God on earth. 1. popular, enemies routinely overcome with wise words or powerful action. 2. after three years, Jesus and His disciples were on a pretty good roll. 3. and as they headed for Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In Or Out? Nt Canonization Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009

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Message about the Origin of the New Testament specifically regarding the process of canonization

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16, Title: In or Out? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Read selections from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas B. Background to passage: do a little review from the Greek To Me message, explain “canon,” and conclude that although canonization was complete by 405 AD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Witnesses To The Reality Of Christ

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 3, 2001

based on 111 ratings

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There are three that bear witness to the reality of Christ - the blood, the water and the Spirit

THREE WITNESSES TO THE REALITY OF CHRIST 1 JOHN 5:6-10 I. THE REALITY OF CHRIST QUESTIONED A. One of the greatest challenges the church has today is proving the reality of Christ to an unbelieving world B. The Word of God declares Christ to be the eternal Son of God, by whom all men’s sins are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God Will Find Another

Contributed by Michael Martin on Sep 9, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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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

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