Sermons on Generous Justice:

How Should We Respond To The Supreme Court Justices’ Decision Biblically?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 7, 2015

Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue recently, especially since the SCOTUS decision to legalize same sex marriage. How should we respond biblically?

Nine days ago on June 26, 2015 the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) legalized same sex marriage in all fifty states. How should we, as Christians who believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is the authority for our faith and life, respond to this decision biblically? According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Servant, The Justice-Bringer (Isaiah 42:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2024

God commissions and empowers his servant to produce "justice" for the nations. "Justice" here= "God's desired way of life." It's done, through gentle, careful teaching. The servant is Israel, Jesus, and the church.

This is going to be a pretty ambitious sermon today, so let's dive right in. Isaiah 42:1: (1) LOOK! My servant, [Isaiah 41:8, 9; 34:10; 44:1, 2; 45:4], I am upholding him, [Isaiah 41:10] my chosen one [Isaiah 41:8, 9; 43:10; 44:1, 2; 45:4], my soul/inner being has delighted in [or: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

Responding to unfairness and disrespect with grace and generosity imitates God’s own treatment of us, and requires three preconditions: realism, humility, and trust.

I had a difficult decision to make this week. I had to choose between continuing my series on the Sermon on the Mount, or take a break to preach on Palm Sunday. But the more I looked at the passage for this week, and meditated on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem that long-ago Sunday afternoon, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seven Bowls Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 24, 2010

The description of the seven bowl judgments from John's perspective.

I the apostle John after witnessing the conquerors in heaven singing the song of Moses and the Lamb, looked, and the sanctuary of the tent of witness in heaven was opened. Out of this the Lord’s tabernacle, came the seven angels with the seven plagues. These angels were clothed in pure, ...read more

Rider On The Storm

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Jesus rides through life’s storms and history’s final tempest with self-giving love, ending evil and filling the universe with hallelujah.

Part 1 – Storms A familiar sound of trouble In 1971 a strange new sound came over the radio: a low rumble of thunder, rain in the background, and Jim Morrison’s hushed voice sliding like mist through Riders on the Storm. It wasn’t just music; it was a feeling. The song pictured life as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 43:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

The Great Requirement

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Now the two things which anger God the most is the worship of other gods by God’s people and injustice and our lack of response to it. Our Scripture today is about anger regarding injustice.

The Great Requirement Nehemiah 5:1-13 If you want to learn what a person is really like, ask three questions: What makes them laugh? What makes them weep? What makes them angry? It’s the last of these questions which catch us off guard as Christians. One of the calls to the Christian life is to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Life Is Not Always Fair, But God Is Always Faithful Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 27, 2018

We will all face situations that are unfair and unjust. How should we as believers in a sovereign God respond. This sermon seeks to answer that question from the life of Paul.

Life Is Not Always Fair, but God Is Always Faithful Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 25, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from Michael McCartney's sermon "Fly High Acts part 24" on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Acts 25:1-3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow The Innocent To Suffer Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 13, 2016

How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt? This sermon uses 7 pillars of truth about God as the foundation to give 7 Reasons why God Allows Suffering.

GOD’S NOT DEAD PART I Unbeliever’s Question: A God who allows horrible tragedies to happen to innocent people is not a god to worship. How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly? Question 1 has been asked so frequently by non believers that I cannot imagine there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Righteous Or Religious

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 28, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King "If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain". Righteousness is the quality or state of being morally correct and justifiable “behavior that is morally justifiable or right.”

Are You Righteous or Religious? By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - A couple of weeks ago I did a message titled “What Kind of Spirit do you Have”? I love how God sends and uses confirmation. My brother Mark also has been dealing with something very similar and dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Responding To Injustice Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 23, 2009

We are constantly surrounded by injustice in our world today. It has been that way since the fall and will continue to be that way until Christ returns. So how should we deal with it? As a leader, you are called to respond to injustice like Nehemiah di

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com You don’t have to look very far to see examples of injustice in the world, do you? Just the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen car dealerships being arbitrarily shut down. When you hear the stories of what’s happening, one thing comes to mind—it’s not fair. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Road Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

This invitation, this cry of love, and this hope of justice calls to us today. It calls us to respond, to love in return, and to commit our lives to justice until “that day”, when God finally comes and brings complete justice

The End of the Road Nov 16, 2008 Zech 14 Intro: This morning brings us to the end of our journey through the Old Testament book of Zechariah. We’ve been immersing ourselves in the time of God’s people, returned from slavery in Babylon in the 4th and 5th century BC, to find their homes and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Fair Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 9:1-16 Title: Is God Fair? Romans 9:1-16 I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Law & Order

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 4, 2020

The current uprising that America is experiencing is evidence that the basic Christian tenets upon which our nation was built are NOT being transferred or adequately taught. Man, instead of evolving upward, appears to be reverting back to barbarianism, where "might makes right"

LAW & ORDER OPEN: 23 People Have Died Since Violence Erupted Following George Floyd’s Death - in New York City, shootings have surged by more than 358% this year - Atlanta had record violence over July 4th weekend. - CNN reports that 5 police officers had been killed in 9 days - Officer Down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Ingratitude - Sermon By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 4, 2023

We are living in a generation of ingratitude. People take gratefulness for granted. Are we raising an ungrateful generation? Are we moving from a grateful generation to the entitled generation?

Phil 4:6 Introduction Gratitude is defined as a positive emotional reaction that serves a biological purpose. It’s the appreciation of the valuable and meaningful things in our lives There are sin that we do by action are know as the sin of commission while there are other sins we do by not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-18, James 4:17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 42:8, Luke 12:13-21, Numbers 14:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal