Sermons on Generous Justice:

Here Is My Servant

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010

Epiphany 1(A) - God declares: "Here is my Servant". Jesus will bring justice to the nations. Jesus will be the light for all nations.

“HERE IS MY SERVANT” (Outline) January 10, 2010 - Epiphany 1 - ISAIAH 42:1-7 INTRO: During the Epiphany season we are given an insight into the divine nature of God’s Son, Jesus. Jesus’ divinity is revealed by his miracles, healings, and words of truth. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel Of His Great Mercy - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 8, 2011

‘The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished...

Dakota Community Church May 8, 2011 The Gospel of His Great Mercy - 2 Communion Sunday Exodus 12:12-13 “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn—both men and animals—and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. 13 The blood will be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Old School Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2011

A review of chapter 3 verse 16 through chapter 4 verse 16

Ecclesiastes 3: 16 – 4: 16 Old School 16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there. 17 I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Night Calls: A Call To Judgment Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 14, 2010

Every one of us will receive a call to judgment. For some it will be at the midnight cry as seen in Matthew 25, for others at the end of the ages as discussed in Revelation 20. But be assured everyone will be judged.

Night Calls: A Call to Judgment Matthew 24:36-44 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 Introduction: We blindly go through life as if therer is no day of reckoning. Jesus Christ repeatedly taught the reality of judgment to come. We can deny the existence of a day of judgment but none can deny its certainty. Every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

“sometimes I Get Caught Cheating!”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This sermon deals with the fact of the servants of Jesus needing to be responsible to the needs of the poor and oppressed.

) November 3, 2013 [White or Red]
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 119:137-144 (UMH 840)
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
 Sermon St John Luke 19:1-10 “Sometimes I get Caught Cheating!” Well this couple came in for concealing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Are We Still Playing War?

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the foolishness of War. This sermon also looks a the cost of War in this country and the fact that a lot of the resources in this country go to feed the war monster.

December 1, 2013 [Blue or Purple]
First Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Psalm 122 (UMH 845)
Romans 13:11-14 Isaiah 2:1-5 St John “Why are We Still Playing War” As we gather this first Sunday of Advent, the Isaiah 2 passage is a great reminder that the God we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking God Seriously Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017

This sermon covers Genesis 19 - the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and challenges us to take God seriously.

Introduction: A. Once there was a man who grew watermelons to supplement his meager income. 1. He was doing pretty well, until some local kids began sneaking into his watermelon patch at night to eat his watermelons. 2. After some careful thought, he came up with a clever idea that he thought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy Triumphs Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 4, 2017

Using the recent controversy of the NFL kneeling during the National Anthem, the need for mercy is illustrated.

Blessed are the Merciful CCCAG October 1st, 2017 Scripture- Matthew 5:7 I’m going to share something fresh from the headlines this morning. This is a very controversial topic for many, so I humbly ask you to listen with an open heart and mind and wait until I get this out before you shut mentally ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory Be

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 30, 2015

Jesus' love for the church accordingly comes out of God's love----a love that will not betray--- that is constant in glory that will supply needs according to the riches by Christ Jesus, promising peace and justice that comes out of that same peace.

GLORY BE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 30, 2015) “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (Ephesians 3:21, King James Version [the church]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Friends

The Good News And The Bad News About God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2020

We all like to make our own estimations of what we think God is like. This passage is a reminder to us that we must accept God for who He is, not who we wish He was.

- Opening image: the result explosion of Facebook avatars. They are cute and fun and I don’t have a problem with them. But if I may make a gentle observation: some of you don’t look like you think you look! - I’m sure some people intentionally upgraded their appearance, but there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Crooked Judge Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus tells us that prayer is a battleaxe in the war against injustice. Prayer is a weapon against the injustice of this world.

Angelica Angelica is a poor Hispanic lady living in McAllen, Texas. She wants nothing more than clean water and reliable electricity from her landlord. But she is the unfortunate victim of a slumlord. Dateline recently reported the owner of Angelica’s pitiful apartment complex lives in luxury in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Micah 7:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Just

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2018

While we so readily set ourselves up as judge and jury, we’re going to learn today that God alone is qualified to be the judge because He is always just and knows everything.

Our Just God Romans 3:25-31 Rev. Brian Bill July 28-29, 2018 I came across an article in the Huffington Post a week ago. Brent Gehring from Nebraska was returning home after having dinner with his daughter Emma. While he was carrying her in his arms, a man yelled at him, “What the ? Make her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Who Belongs: A Life That Matters, Reign Of Christ, Year B Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 21, 2021

Reign of Christ Sunday is a marker for the end of the liturgical year. It is a way of saying we wrap up a year’s worth of worship by claiming again whose we are in the Kingdom.

Reign of Christ Sunday is a marker for the end of the liturgical year. It is a way of saying we wrap up a year’s worth of worship by claiming again whose we are. This is the last Sunday of the Christian Calendar year and the most important. On this Sunday we reiterate our mission – to make ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Prophecy Of Babylon’s Fall Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2023

The justice of God will be brought down on this society that lives for itself. All of the ungodly people who follow this will suffer the wrath of God, and we must always remember this!

Alpha and Omega, Part 41, Revelation Part 18 The Prophecy of Babylon’s Fall Revelation 14:8 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time, examined 144,00 and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:8, Jeremiah 50:22-25, Proverbs 21:2, Matthew 25:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational