Sermons on Fairness:

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010

We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unfair Trade

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 9, 2015

Lent 3 (B) Christ made an unfair trade, exchanging His life for our sin and guilt. Therefore, we live not in what we deserve but in His free grace and mercy.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “An unfair trade” “It’s not fair!” It’s a cry heard throughout schools, home, and playgrounds across the country. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Commands The Morning?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2018

When bad things happen, and we accuse God of being unjust, are we ready for His answer?

When bad things happen, and we accuse God of being unjust, are we ready for His answer? Job had suffered terribly and demanded an audience with God to question His fairness. God now begins to challenge Job in Job 38. Let’s listen in. Words without Knowledge Job 38:2 “Who is this that darkens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Guidance (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

How do we get guidance from the Lord? Begin with direction God has already given in His word. This message centers on the command to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8).

Micah 6:8 3-6-16 What does God want you to do? Have you ever found yourself asking that question? At one level it is a daily question. Someone gets upset with you at work; and you need God’s wisdom on how to deal with it. You’re at the department store trying to decide which coffee pot to buy. You ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8, Micah 1:10-20, 1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 7:1-7, Luke 6:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Final Judgment: Bringing Justice To The Wrongs Of The World Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 24, 2002

The Great White Throne judgment will be: 1. Fair 2. Full 3. Final

The past couple of weeks we have been embroiled in controversy over accusations of bad or biased judging in the Olympics. It began with the International Skating Union’s suspension of French judge, Marie-Reine Le Gougne. This Olympic pairs figure skating judge admitted she experienced “a certain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Mandate For Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

We are called to serve Christ and His church. This is a message for our annual ministry fair.

The Mandate of Ministry Luke 9:1-6, 10-11 Ministry Fair Message August 21, 2005 Evening Service Introduction Story from my first church - Attitude toward ministry I. Mandate for sending 1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

He Bought Us Back Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

It is not fair when the responsible pay for a crime they did not committ in order to secure the freedom of the ungrateful

HE BOUGHT US BACK Text: Gal 4;5 Topic: Paid for in full/Balance outstanding zero Theme: Redemption Christ our redeemer Introduction It is proper for us to start by looking at the principle of redemption. Redemption properly means ransom by means of a price. Old Testament Exodus 6:5 Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Your Faith To Work (Life Is Not Always Fair) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2010

We need to let our faith shine at work in the way we work. Jesus gave us the example of how to face unjust adversity!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who should be the most respected and hardest workers in a company? Who should be the ones willing to do whatever job they are asked to do from their employer? • What kind of people should employers be searching to hire in their businesses? • The answer to the above ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struck By A Demon Series

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Feb 7, 2001

This is the sermon that Rev. Fair wrote for the Funeral service of his own 21 year old college honor student who committed suicide.

Struck by a Demon Rev. Ronald L. Fair March 4, 2000 Good afternoon, my dearest church family, the family of God, friends of import, community leaders, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Greek Sorority friends, personal friends of Mark and special young people. Marcia, Alison and I express our deepest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26, Philippians 1:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 3, 2024

And while it wasn’t fair to bring only her and not the man. It certainly isn’t fair to Jesus. After all, He was the only one there who was without sin. He had every right to stone us all.

We invite all believers to come forward to take the Lord’s Supper with us in just a few minutes. Today, we look at one of the most beloved stories in Jesus’ ministry. It’s known as The Woman Caught in Adultery. It’s one of the most dramatic pictures of grace in the Bible. People love this story. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have It God's Way Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2022

Yes, Jesus accepted this world for what it is, for what we made it … twisted, broken, and full of hurt … but He so loves the world that He came to die for our sins on the cross, not to condemn us but that we might be saved through Him.

[This series is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's "The Serenity Prayer" (the full version). This sermon is based on the line: "Taking, as Jesus did, this world as it is and not as I would have it." It was also delivered on Communion Sunday, so it leads to gathering at the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Favoritism In High Places Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2021

God is at least fair with everyone, but has the prerogative to be especially gracious with those He has chosen.

Favoritism in High Places? (Romans 9:14-21) 1.Penicillin was invented by Alexander Fleming in 1928. What Happened: Halfway through an experiment with bacteria, Alexander Fleming up and went on vacation. Slob that he was, he left a dirty petri dish in the lab sink. Big Discovery: When he got ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21, Exodus 19:16, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Be More Thoughtful Is To Be More Thankful

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 7, 2001

Rev. Fair speaks of the lessons of thankfullness, he reminds us of the words:“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but it is also the parent of all other virtues”.

TO BE MORE THOUGHTFUL IS TO BE MORE THANKFUL Scripture: Psalm 100. INTRODUCTION Some one has said “charity begins at home but it shouldn’t stop there. That saying might be changed to “Thanksgiving begins at home. but it shouldn’t end there.” In one of our magazines is a story related by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:100, Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Methodist

How Far Can You See This Morning?

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 7, 2001

Rev. Fair speaks of our needs to look to Jesus: Look full in his wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim. In the light of his glory and grace.

HOW FAR CAN YOU SEE THIS MORNING? Genesis 13:14 “And the Lord said unto Abraham after that Lot was separated from him, lift up now thine eyes and look from the place where thou art”. INTRODUCTION What we are and what we may become depends in a large measure upon what we can see, and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23, Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Methodist

God's Lavish Mercy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 21, 2023

Salvation through Jesus is for all people. God is fair and just in how He works to reach the lost.

GOD IS FAIR AND JUST! THAT IS HARD FOR MANY TO GRASP. WE LIVE WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF PUNATIVE LAW: YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE. YET, THE SYSTEM OF GRACE IS FOREIGN TO US: GOD DEALS WITH US ACCORDING TO WHO HE IS, NOT ACCORDING TO WHO WE ARE. GOD EXPLAINED HIS GRACE AND COMPASSION TO MOSES IN EXODUS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 145:8, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 15:28-29, Luke 23:42-43, Matthew 9:13, 1 Timothy 2:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist