Sermons on Judges 21 3a20:

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 30, 2021

James offers several cures for conflict. We think the problem in conflict is the other person. But James says the cure begins with us submitting to God, drawing near to God, resisting the devil and to stop judging others.

Introduction: A. One day a proper Englishman found himself seated on a train with two ladies who were arguing about whether to have the window opened or closed. 1. One lady claimed that she would die of heatstroke if the window stayed closed. 2. The other lady said she would die of pneumonia if ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12, James 5:19-20, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Equity

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

God will judge us by law or grace and the choice is ours.

I am going to talk to you today about something vital to your welfare. However, most of us take it for granted. In fact, most of us aren’t even aware that it exists. I am going to talk about an idea that is one of the foundation stones of our modern legal system. Without this principle equal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-9, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Adventist

Take God's Warnings Seriously Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2016

God will judge sin - both obvious and hidden sins.

Have you ever found yourself in this predicament? You’re late for an appointment and halfway to your destination you run into a sign that says, “Road Closed Ahead.” The sign isn’t exactly blocking the way forward so you decide to proceed anyway. At first there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cycle Begins Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Jan 16, 2017

A expositional sermon based on Judges 3.7-11

What if everyone did whatever they wanted? – Week 3: The Cycle Begins with Othniel Text: Judges 3.7-11. Pre-Introduction: 1. The book of Judges is a cyclic book. Obedience, --) incomplete obedience --) disobedience --) and ultimately judgement. Thankfully the cycle also demonstrates the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Judgement Day Is Coming

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 17, 2017

Jesus will judge the nations (peoples) of the world on judgement day.

This reading uses the separating of sheep and goats as a means of illustrating how Our Lord will separate the righteous from the unrighteous on that Judgement Day. The use of the sheep and goats as an illustration always amuses me. Years ago, on the mission field in the Dominican Republic, I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weeds And Seeds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 20, 2023

God reserves the right to judge between weeds and seeds.

Weeds and Seeds – Matthew 13: 24-30 Intro: Gloria thought of herself as a good Christian mother. One day she allowed her son, Timmy to play in the back yard of their home. Afterall, it was fenced on all sides and nothing could really hurt him. When Gloria went outside to the backyard to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Judgment (Psalm 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 11, 2026

Do we let others judge us or God?

Many claim a clear conscience, that they have lived right, but who will make the right judgment about us all? Let’s look at Psalm 17. Do we need to pray for God’s judgment in our own just cause? Hear a just cause, Lord, give Your attention to my cry; Listen to my prayer, which is not from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judgement Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jun 29, 2022

How does God judge groups, towns, cities and nations?

Last week we heard about The Minor Old Testament Prophet Habakkuk, minor because the book that bears his name is short, only 3 chapters long as opposed to The Major Old Testament Prophet Isaiah whose book is 66 chapters. Habakkuk differs markedly from the other prophetic books. Whereas most of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Jonah 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Fear With Fear Pt 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Judges series pausing on the topic of fear. This is the last of seven messages.

Judges Series #16 Life Cycles “Fighting Fear with Fear” Part 7 The Benefits of the Fear of the Lord Review From our study of the book of Judges, we discovered that our all-powerful God uses the improbable to accomplish the impossible. In reality, He has no other option since everyone lives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-23, Deuteronomy 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gospel, Church And Culture

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019

The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheep And Goats Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

God’s kind of love … agape … doesn’t follow, it leads by example. It’s a verb. It acts. It leads our hearts. And it changes lives. It changes the life of the person acting in love and it changes the life of the person receiving the love.

Ever get caught in the “if only” trap? You probably have … probably caught in it even now … and don’t even realize it. The “if only” trap works like this: “If only they would rise off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher …” “If only they wouldn’t leave their dirty socks lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 25:32, Romans 12:20-21, John 15:12, John 13:34, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Garage Door Evangelism

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon deals with new methods of evangelism in the 21st century.

“Garage Door Evangelism” I Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRODUCTION: In Dary Northrop’s book, Garage Door Evangelism, he discusses some new ways to “do church” in the 21st century. He says that often churches give a picture of perfection--only the beautiful Front Door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Hot Chocolate

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 27, 2009

A sermon primarily aimed at the children, explaining how we judge people based on what they seem to be, but God judges people on what they can become in Him.

(Although this message is meant for the entire congregation, it is primarily aimed at the younger children, teaching them that it is ultimately more important what a person is like on the inside rather than what they appear to be like on the outside. And to illustrate this point, we will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Give or die...not tithing but truth. God requires truth and will judge, what would happen if we were judged today in our normal business day?

Truth or Consequences Acts 4:32-5:11 We are in the process of going through the book of Acts and refreshing our minds and hearts as to what happened in the earliest church. In the scripture time line we are only weeks or perhaps months away from the birthday of the church, Pentecost. And we are ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

"Jephthah Was Not An Idiot!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 23, 2006

You will never understand Jephthah’s vow in Judges, Chapter 11, until you put this story in the context of Judges, Chapter 10. God cannot lie!

Title: “Jephthah was Not an Idiot” Text: (Judges 11:30-40) Intoduction: In my younger years as a minister, I have preached on this text. I entitled my message, “Jephthah’s Foolish Vow.” And so it seems at first glance. In the heat of the battle, Jephthah makes this vow to God, “If you help ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist