Sermons on Judged By Their Works:

Not Judge Judy! Judge Jehovah

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Conveying a message of hope that if we're saved in Christ, then there is no fear of one day having to face Judge Jehovah.

INTRO <TAKE GAVEL -- SWING AROUND IN YOUR HAND> <BANG IT A FEW TIMES> That can really wake someone up. Question -- does that sound intimidate you? It does me. It’s a sound I almost heard a number of years ago. Allow me to explain. Shortly after we returned to Minnesota from navy life, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Books Will Be Opened: Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

The final judgment is a certainty that no one can escape. The Word of God declares that there is a day when the books will be opened, and every person will be judged according to their works.

THE BOOKS WILL BE OPENED: ARE YOU READY? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:12 Supporting Texts: Daniel 7:10, Hebrews 9:27, Romans 14:10-12, Ecclesiastes 12:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10 INTRODUCTION: The final judgment is a certainty that no one can escape. The Word of God declares that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Judge Judged In Our Place

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 8, 2009

A Drama describing Jesus’ position on Judgment Day!

Judge Jesus: I am Christ Jesus and I am ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. (Acts 10:42) All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (Matthew 28:18) Our sins: I will bring light to the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. (1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42

Denomination: Congregational

Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged.

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 12, 2022

There are folks who do not care a thing about what the Bible teaches, but they do have favorite scriptures they bring up when it is convenient for them.

There are two verses that we hear about frequently. (1) 1 Timothy 5: 23 seem to be a favorite Scripture for some. Paul had written to Timothy, who had a stomach condition, and he said to him, “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2023

Is faith without works dead? Are works of the law different to good works or works of obedience to Christ? Did Luther get it right or was he confused by a false equivalency between works of the law and works of obedience to Christ?

Do Jews have any advantage that others do not have? Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words [oracles] of God. (Romans 3:1-2 NASB) What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? True, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Your Work For God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 28, 2019

Beloved don't allow people who God has not called as judges over you to derail you or make you give on doing the Work of God. Stay committed, stay strong and deliver to the satisfaction of He who has called you.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *FOCUS ON YOUR WORK FOR GOD* 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 4 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Working To Accomplish The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Thompson on Mar 14, 2012

This sermon is a look at an example in working to accomplish God’s will set by the nation of Israel right after the death of Joshua

Judges 1:1-8 Working to Accomplish the Will of God INTRODUCTION: The book of Judges picks up right where Joshua left off. We have an account of Joshua’s death here that was mentioned also at the end of Joshua. When Joshua died it was up to the tribes of the children of Israel to take the land ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The True And Honest Judge

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2019

A study in Psalm 43: 1 – 5

Psalm 43: 1 – 5 The True and Honest Judge 1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man! 2 For You are the God of my strength; Why do You cast me off? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 3 Oh, send out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do Not Judge By Appearance

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Learn to judge men, by the things that are not seen in their nature but seen in their fruits (Matthew 7:20), and also by their graces and spiritual glory. Judge them by their patience, meekness, holiness and uprightness.

DO NOT JUDGE BY APPEARANCE "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." (John 7:24) A change in our outward condition causes many people to change their opinions concerning us. While Job did swim in the full streams of riches and honor, many respected him; but ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteous, Fair And Impartial Judge!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

You don't have to feel insecure, unsafe or fearful, you call on a God who is a righteous and fair Judge who will judge each one's work individually, scrutinizing and surveying every aspect of your work.

Righteous, fair and impartial Judge! "For there is no partiality with God. "Romans 2:11 You don't have to feel insecure, unsafe or fearful, you call on a God who is a righteous and fair Judge who will judge each one's work individually, scrutinizing and surveying every aspect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Works, Works. Works!" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2002

We’re not saved by works, but are God’s works, created to walk in good works. (#19 in the Every Spiritual Blessing Series)

In verses 8 and 9 of Ephesians 2 we come to some words that are so familiar to those who have been Christians for a while, that they are almost too familiar. We’ve heard them preached and taught and debated; used as a sword against legalism, and unfortunately, a shield against any call to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Work Work Work

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

A Labor Day sermon on how we need to get to work for God from the life of Aquila and Priscilla

Work Work Work Acts 18:1-3 For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday Its Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our holidays. They say that if Labor Day is a celebration of the unique rights & freedoms that we, as workers, enjoy in our nation That if we’re really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Being Judged To Being The Judge

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Jephthah

FROM BEING JUDGED TO BEING THE JUDGE (JUDGES 11:1-33) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seen And Unseen Sin And Good Works

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022

Some sins are seen by all, others are able to hid their sins all their life. Some good works are seen by all, others are private and only seen by God.

The Seen and Unseen (1 Tim. 5:24-25) Intro: A. I am sure most of us have seen headline news where a spiritual leader is caught in some type of scandal. Their picture is plastered all over the front cover of the newspaper or brought up one radio or TV news. As Christians we hurt when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:24-25, John 8:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Judge!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

In our western culture we have developed an attitude of uneasiness whenever the conversation gets around to the subject of death.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE ILL. An ancient story is told about a slave who traveled with his master to Baghdad. As he walked the busy streets he found himself in the market place where he saw Death in human form. Death looked at him with such ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ