Sermons on fair wage: showing 31-45 of 24,583

What Is Fair?

Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005

God’s deals with is people not based on what we deserve but based on his grace.

Most people living in Detroit are in some way been affected by the unions whether positively or negatively. You have to join the unions there even if you work six hours a week at Montgomery Wards. You just cannot escape the long arm of the unions. Let’s face it the union is here to stay. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God Gives Believers What Is Right In His Sight

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 4, 2004

PENTECOST 18(A) - God gives believers what is right in his sight which is not the worst(what sins deserve) but only the best(what we do not deserve).

GOD GIVES BELIEVERS WHAT IS RIGHT IN HIS SIGHT Matthew 20:1-16 -- October 3,2004 -- Pentecost 18 MATTHEW 20:1-16 1"For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. 2He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Life's Not Fair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2015

Solomon is troubled by the unfairness of life. But he was the king - why didn't he just legislate away injustice and punish all the wrong-doers and give away some his vast wealth to feed the poor? Why wouldn't that work?

OPEN: Awhile back there was an article that appeared in a Kentucky newspaper which read: "I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy, that I was culturally deprived. Then they told me 'deprived' ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not Fair

Contributed by Reg Watson on Jun 23, 2004

God is not fair in the way he deals with us. For that we can be thankful. Instead of being fair, he shows us mercy and grace.

“The Unfairness of God” Psalm 103:8-10 June 20, 2004 When was the last time you felt like you were treated unfairly? When did you last think, “That’s not fair”? It doesn’t matter what it was about, it could have been anything. You just simply felt that whatever it was that happened, it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-10

Denomination: Holiness

God's Grace In A Wage-Based World

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 2, 2020

Most of us are use to earning stuff. Or to trading one thing for another. That's how the world works. That's not how God works. This sermon explores the grace of God through a familiar and wonderful parable of Jesus

God’s Grace in a Wage-Based World – Sermon for CATM –October 3, 2020 We are continuing to explore the Parables of Jesus both in our Sunday online services, and then also in our Thursday Fireside Bible chat, where we look at the scripture passage that we talked about on Sunday, in greater depth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship, Solidarity And Wages Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2015

A just social system must come from the conversion of many minds and hearts.

Thursday of 32nd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel What is the kingdom of God? Is it imposed from outside ourselves? Jesus is very clear on this point. The various sects and political parties in Palestine during the first century thought that the reign of God would be imposed, especially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Recieving Our Wage

Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Jul 30, 2002

Through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we recieve more than what we deserve.

A donkey and a fox went into partnership and sallied out to forage for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a lion coming their way, at which they were both dreadfully frightened. But the fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the lion and whispered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Genesis 29:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Just Not Fair

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 9, 2002

Only acts of righteousness done for God’s glory will be rewarded.

IT IS JUST NOT FAIR MATTHEW 6:5-14 MARCH 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION: And now the end is near and so I face the final curtain. My friend I’ll make it clear, I’ll state my case of which I’m certain. I’ve lived a life that’s full, traveled each and every high way. And more, more than this, I did it my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

The defence of God’s fairness

PSALM 19:9 "IS GOD FAIR?" A) One time or another in life, we have wondered about this question! * The Psalmist said ....... * "The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." * Is this true? B) Then what about babies who are born with physical deformities? * What about two mothers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Fair Balance

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Today’s Gospel shows Jesus curing the woman who had suffered from hemorrhages for twelve years. Then he goes on to raise the young daughter of Jairus from the dead. And Jesus has given us those same powers. You and I can cure the sick and we can help peop

Seeds for Sowing - Vol. IV - Issue 4, No. 32 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) July 2, 2000 Readings: * Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-25 * 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 * Mark 5:21-43 A Fair Balance The Power of Christ Imagine Jesus Christ appearing to you. He has decided that he needs to give ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Catholic

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 12, 2006

Even though it seems obvious that life is not fair, most of us get very excited when we get the dirty end of the stick. This one is about what Jesus has to say on the issue.

12, March 2006 Dakota Community Church That’s Not Fair One of the things that we are almost all highly developed in is the awareness of what is fair or unfair about life around us. Those with children will recognize one of the first and loudest whines is, “Hey, that’s not fair!” We try very hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 10, 2006

To answer the question, we also have to ask: 1. Is God just? 2. Is God impartial? 3. Is God fair?

Life is not fair. Most of us understand that. It was not fair that some children died at birth or had crippling diseases, and I have been allowed to live and enjoy good health. It was not fair that some were born with cerebral palsy and I was able to grasp difficult concepts and get passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Can we hear ourselves saying “It’s not fair!” And you are probably right! It isn’t. Ask Jesus – He knows.

INTRODUCTION Do you agree we live in an unfair world? It’s strange how quickly children are aware that life is not fair. Just listen into what children have to say and it’s not long before the words “It’s not fair!” can be heard. Someone has more sweets or a bigger present than another, having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

We all have asked the question, "Why?"

PSALM 19:9 “IS GOD FAIR?” A) One time or another in life, we have wondered about this question! * The Psalmist said ....... * “The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.” * Is this true? B) Then what about babies who are born with physical or mental deformities? * What about two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 29, 2003

Life seems unfair to the disappointed, the cheated, the cynical. It was unfair to compel Simon to carry the cross -- injustice piled on. But God uses injustice to stir His people to action, to help us get beyond mere survival, to give us to one another.

Life is not fair. It just isn’t. The playwright MacLeish has his character “J.B.” scream out something we are all afraid to say, but it might be true: “If God is God, He is not good; if God is good, He is not God.” What an awesome thing to think, let alone speak! “If God is God, He is not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-24

Denomination: Baptist