Sermons on Ezekiel 18:25:

Individual Responsibility

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022

This message looks at an excuse that the Israelites used for not serving the Lord. It was an excuse, which they hoped would exempt them from their own sins and their own individual responsibility; and the excuse was very shallow.

To begin our message this evening I wish to share a story. “A farmer once asked his neighbor if he might borrow a rope. ‘Sorry,’ said the neighbor. ‘I’m using my rope to tie up my milk.’ ‘Rope can’t tie up milk,’ said the farmer. ‘I know,’ replied the neighbor, ‘but when a man doesn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Second Chances (Ezekiel 18:1-32) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2025

An academically rigorous, 1 week rabbit trail talking about generational punishments/curses, mostly following (and maybe slightly improving on) Margaret Odell's Ezekiel commentary.

Today, we have the privilege of working through a chapter of the Bible that I've been unsettled about, and wrestled with off and on, and changed my mind back and forth, for over 20 years. Ezekiel 18. If you're not familiar with the passage, that's fabulous. That's great. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Not Your Parent's Fault Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 10, 2025

If you want to get out of the mess you’re in, take responsibility for your own actions, and with God’s help turn from your sin.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32, Deuteronomy 24:16, Romans 6:5-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Perfect

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 26, 2024

In our quest to behave in a righteous manner in the assembly of God, we must reteach ourselves the true meanings of certain terms we believe we already know. Let us investigate the term PERFECT.

In our quest to behave in a righteous manner in the assembly of God, we must reteach ourselves the true meanings of certain terms we believe we already know. As cultures change, so do the accepted meanings of terms. Scripture was written into the English language as early as 1611 AD. It was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 17:1, Deuteronomy 18:13, Ezekiel 18:25, Proverbs 11:20, Psalm 119:1-4, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:11-15, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Corinthians 3:1, 1 Corinthians 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: Faith In God’s Ways

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024

I get it, I know bad news grabs the attention and travels around the world while the good news is still in the garage. Believers can have faith and confident hope in God’s ways.

Sermon: Faith in God’s Ways Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 55:8-13 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13, Ezekiel 18:25-29, Mark 7:20-23, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

Decision Day--Don't Wait

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2025

We don’t know when our termination date will be. It could be later today or tomorrow. We don’t get to decide.

Friday of the First Week in Lent 2025 Ask anybody of mature age what are the two most important dates of anyone’s life and you will get a potpourri of answers. The statisticians will say the dates of birth and death, because those dates control so many decisions and outcomes. The real answers, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, Matthew 5:20-26, Ezekiel 18:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

No, It's Not Fair, But Bear With It In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2023

Forget the old song that asks “how can it be wrong when it feels so right?” That’s unmitigated baloney. Your mind must rule your emotions, not vice-versa.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Have you or anyone you know ever said that some fine or traffic ticket or concert ticket price or something else “isn’t fair”? I suspect that a show of hands would involve almost everyone who is here today. That cry, “it’s not fair!” is one of the most common ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32, Psalm 25:4-9, Ezekiel 18:25-28

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Yes Means No And No Means Yes.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2023

Statistically, in St. Matthew’s Gospel, words and expressions which emphasize obedience, the doing of God’s will, are among his favorite.

Nikos Kazantzakis was a tortured Greek writer who was constantly haunted by God. He once wrote of an experience he had when he climbed Mount Athos to visit a monk at a monastery. “Father Makarios,” he said to the old monk, “I remember that in your younger days you wrestled with the devil. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-28, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Catholic

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 27th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2023

Year A, Proper 21.

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, Psalm 78:12-16, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32 A). A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, Psalm 78:12-16, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Conquered Enemy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 21, 2023

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our sins is a visible testimony of victory and the assurance from the LORD God Almighty that the curse of sin, death, hell, and the grave are conquered forever, and that Jesus is LORD of all.

The evidence for the existence, ministry, influence, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ should be as plain as day to anyone who is willing to examine the facts, do their own research, quit letting other people do their thinking for them, and avoid the sophistry of so-called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Romans 5:12, Ezekiel 18:19-32, Romans 3:10-18, 1 John 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibility For Our Own Sins And Crimes Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2024

We must learn from scripture that not only individuals, but whole societies, risk destruction and death when we/they ignore the Law of God.

Friday of the First Full Week in Lent 2024 “Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” says the Lord GOD, “and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?” Those are the words of God reported to us by the prophet Ezekiel, off in Babylonian exile with the elite of Israel. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, Matthew 5:20-26, Ezekiel 18:21-28, 1 Kings 11:8, Jeremiah 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Put On Your Wooly Coat

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Jul 12, 2001

God has provided our means of salvation from sin. No matter how nice a person we are, we will not inherit eternal life without accepting God’s provision.

Put on your wooly coat (or die of exposure) Andrew Hoseason 25 April 1997 Sometimes an umbrella can come in very useful. Particularly useful if certain young ladies are about with buckets of water! A good umbrella can certainly confound their fiendish plans! I would like to share with you today ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession & Repentance From Sins: How Does It Work? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024

When a Christian sins they must follow the teaching of 1 John 1:9, which is speaking to believers when it says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

"Professor Drummond once described a man going into one of our after meetings and saying he wanted to become a Christian. "Well, my friend, what is the trouble?" He doesn't like to tell. He is greatly agitated. Finally he says, "The fact is, I have overdrawn my ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:21-25, Revelation 3:19, Hebrews 10:26, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Two Sons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore God's surprising mercy, the power of repentance, and the importance of living out our faith, as illustrated in the scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13.

Good morning, church family! Today, we dive into a powerful message of God's Surprising Mercy, The Power of Repentance, and Living Out Our Faith. We will be exploring the sacred scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13. As we ponder these scriptures one quote comes to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-32, Philippians 2:1-13

Topics: Parable, Two Sons

The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Mar 7, 2003

The silver coin, like the Roman denarius, was equivalent to a day’s wage and represented great value to the poorer classes.

THE LOST COIN---(Luke 15:8-10) INTRODUCTION Our previous parable introduced the context in which this parable is found The tax collectors and sinners had drawn near to hear Jesus -Luke15: 1 The Pharisees and scribes were murmuring because Jesus had Received them and ate with them -Luke 15:2 In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Ezekiel 18:23-32

Denomination: Methodist