Sermons on hope for justice: showing 1-15 of 105,144

Hope In The Face Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 4, 2019

Despite injustice, we have hope that God's intentions for justice will be fulfilled

April 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 10; Romans 12:9-21 Hope in the Face of Injustice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. God has blessed us with the commandments. They teach us right pathways. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Justice! Only Justice!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2014

Situation at times may be critical and you may think there is no way out but opt for the ‘easy way’ but never ever give in to pressure! Stay true in the heat.

Justice! Only Justice! Deuteronomy 16:20”Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” I was at the railway station along with my husband, rushing to save the life of a young girl who was demon possessed and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justice Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Fourth in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Opening Illustration: 9/11 Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? Dictionary: 1) the quality of being righteous 2) impartiality; fairness 3) reward or penalty as deserved; just desserts A.W. Tozer: Justice embodies the idea of moral equity, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25

Denomination: Baptist

Justice

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 8, 2015

THE LORD WEIGHTS THE HEART OF MAN.

JUSTICE OBSERVATION: MOST OF THE PROVERBS WERE SPOKEN BY KING SOLOMON ONE OF THE GREATEST KINGS OF ISRAEL. HIS WISDOM CAME FROM SEVERAL SOURCES SUCH AS HIS FATHER, DAVID, AND HIS MOTHER BATHSHEBA. SOME JEWISH SCHOLARS CREDIT THE PROPHET NATHAN, AGUR AND LEMUEL AS THE WRITERS OF PROVERBS. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3

Denomination: Baptist

Justice

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 16, 2021

Justice is important to God so it should be important to us. This is about standing up for your beliefs. Some people die for theirs and some get into arguments over them like Peter and Paul.

Sermon Title: Justice Scripture Text: Isaiah 1:17; Micah 5:8 Gandhi was a practicing Hindu, but Christianity intrigued him. In his reading of the Gospels, Gandhi was impressed by Jesus whom Christians worshiped and followed. He wanted to know more about this Jesus that Christians referred to as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Micah 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When All You See Is Dry Bones

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 6, 2016

Sometimes our valleys can represent the absent of life, hope and justice. This message gives the Christian and the church an assurance that God will be with us and the Spirit of God will lead us. This message was shared with a patriotic musical.

FBL July 03, 2016 Sunday AM When All You See Is Dry Bones Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Intro.: The message was to be a bright message of hope, a new beginning for a new nation. Yet as the people began to look around and look to the future, there really seemed to be no hope and no future. The disdain for ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your No Is Her Hope

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

My no was not only my hope, my no was my ability to continue to do what God’s called me to do, to be a rescuer, not one who consistently needed to be rescued.

My name is Jimmy Seibert, and I am the Head Pastor who has the absolute joy and privilege of getting to be a part of the incredible team that is here in Waco. This morning I want to share a message that has been on my heart for years. I have glanced at it over the years at different times. If there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Social Justice Or Equal Justice?

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011

There is a common perception today that Jesus and Christianity teaches that the Church should support the idea of social justice. By social justice, I mean that the Church should be a supporter of government programs to provide for the poor. Though, Chris

"Recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Peter and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. They only asked us to remember the poor - the very thing I also was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

There are those who think it foolish to hope that this world will one day know peace and be ruled by justice.

The Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say No to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, Titus 2:13 while we wait for the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope For A Broken World Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 3, 2022

The Root of Jesse will unite and heal everything in this world that has been broken and separated. Those who once were aggressive, hostile, and violent will live together in the harmony that only Christ can give.

When you look around the world, you see there’s a lot going wrong. People who don’t care at all about God are thriving. The tide of our culture is rushing quickly toward dangerous places. Just go to the public library, or onto Netflix or YouTube, and you’re confronted with many godless values. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justice But Not For Us

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Aug 7, 2023

Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge teaches persistence, faith, and prayer, with a promise of God’s ultimate justice.

A) Always Pray and Don’t Give Up (18:1) “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (18:1) Verse 1 starts with “Then.” Notice that this teaching on prayer follows directly on Jesus’ teaching on the coming of the Son of Man. Indeed, verse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

And Justice Will Roar

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Often times we ask the question "Why to bad things happen to good People?" Is there any justice in the world? This passage tells us that God will put up with injustice only so long, and then will roar in perfect judgment.

AND JUSTICE WILL ROAR AMOS 1:1 - 2:16 Introduction: One thing we are all interested in is justice. We seek justice in all aspects of our lives, at all times. We have sought justice from the earliest days of our youth. Do you remember the games we played as children? How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheel Of Justice Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 23, 2023

The Jews defend themselves and Haman's punishment continues

In the month of Adar on the 13th day, the time for the king's command and decree was set to be executed. On that day, the enemies of the Jews were hoping to overpower them. Instead, the opposite happened with the Jews overpowering them. The Jews had gathered in their cities and laid their hands ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:13-14

Justice For The Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 14, 2003

Justice is not just a matter for that guy over there, nor is it simply a matter of punishment. God shows us His brand of justice in His Servant-Savior who would make us just by grace and then send us out as agents of justice to the world.

Epiphany 1 B Isaiah 42:1-7 Justice for the Nations 01/12/03 The images seem so stark in contrast don’t they? Last week our chancel was decorated in color and light, green trees and a Christmas stable. This week it’s back to its original design. It’s beautiful still, but bare in contrast, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran