Sermons on Judges 21 3a20:

Two Minor Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Tola and Jair are two simple minor Judges. They are minor because their stories end in small passages. Tola was a man of Issachar, son of Puah, the son of Dodo. Tola means ‘the crimson worm or red/purple worm.’ This name was used by two people in the Bible.

Text: Judges 10:1-5 Theme: Two Minor Judges Introduction: Tola and Jair are two simple minor Judges. They are minor because their stories end in small passages. Tola was a man of Issachar, son of Puah, the son of Dodo. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim. Some scholars suggest ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Judges 10 Jephtha Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Jephthah was the son of a harlot, he was thrust out of his family by his half-brothers, became a soldier, then a military commander, and lastly became a Judge. The Lord used this person from a lowly position to deliver Israel from her enemies.

Text: Judges 10:6-12:7 Theme: Jephthah Episode Life of Jephtha: Jephthah was the son of a harlot, he was thrust out of his family by his half-brothers, became a soldier, then a military commander, and lastly became a Judge from 1087 to 1081 B.C. The Lord used this person from a lowly position to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Three Minor Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between periods of trouble. These three judges were the leaders of the people for a time that God had called them.

Text: Judges 12:9-15 Theme: Three Minor Judges Introduction: Jephthah died after the terrible six years of reign. Israel now enters a period of twenty-five years under three minor judges. This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Who Judges And When?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2024

Only Jesus can shed light on the nuances of every human judgement, and He will do that either when He returns in glory to judge everyone, or when each of us dies and renders a report on our gifts and thoughts and actions.

Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Course 2024 Living in the kind of highly polarized society we have today, one must be uncommonly careful about what you say to others, or even what your face does when you are interacting with another person. Suppose they were talking to you about what they did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Catholic

Don’t Judge?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2021

The Bible says we're SUPPOSED to judge and that we're NOT supposed to judge. The key to the mystery has to do with people versus actions. We also have the responsibility to carry God's mail to the untaught.

“DON’T JUDGE?” Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Missing the Target is the Goal 1. Patrick McSherry told about how his Navy Dad always bragged about the gunners on his ship. Once during target practice, an unmanned drone flew past an anti-aircraft cruiser. The cruiser opened up, shells furiously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, Micah 3:8, Ezekiel 3:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Danger Of Judging Others Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024

This morning we are tackling an important topic that really permeates our culture. We hear about it on talk shows, we see ads during the election cycles, and social media is filled with it. The reality is that we live in a world that is looking and judging others.

Opener: Good morning Church ! We here this morning to celebrate our Lord! Today we are beginning a new 3 week series entitled Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. This morning we are tackling an important topic that really permeates our culture. We hear about it on talk shows, we see ads ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Romans 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judging According To James Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2023

James tells us that showing partiality is wrong. Part 4 of a series.

Appearances James 2:1-13 June 11, 2023 ENTRANCE AND DISCUSSION - - - - - The words I say today are not predicated on what I wear, but what comes from the Word of God. As we continue on our journey through James, seeking to become more authentic Christians, James warns us about showing ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Judging And Navigating The Complexities Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

The Bible warns against judging others while ignoring one's own flaws.

The Bible presents a nuanced view of judging, with various scriptures addressing the topic. On one hand, we are instructed to judge righteously (John 7:24), while on the other, we are cautioned against judging others (Matthew 7:1-5). This apparent paradox requires careful examination. The Right to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:9-10, Romans 14:4

Jephthah (Judges 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2025

Are those upon whom the Holy Spirit has come now perfect? Let's look at Judges 11.

Is bigotry often proven wrong when the very object of our prejudices comes to help us? Does God often use society’s rejects for great purposes? Have we ever made a foolish promise? Let’s look at Judges 11. Gilead was a descendant of Manasseh and the region of Gilead was east of the Jordan River. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 21:8-21 (The God Of Ishmael)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob turns out the be the God of Ishmael too!! ...

We continue our sojourn with Abraham today – Abraham, the ‘father of faith’. We’ve been working our way through the story of Abraham for some time now – stories about Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & his family, Abraham & his descendents, Abraham and the promises God made to him - Abraham the ‘father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 21:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Tickled By The Promises Of God - Genesis 21:1-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

So let’s see what God has to say to us and for us from Sarah’s perspective in this story.

Well I thank you for joining with us and being here today. We’re going to look at Genesis 21 and Galatians 4. I call this two-for-one Sunday because actually there’s going to be two sermons today. These two sermons are represented in the passage that we’re going to look at, both in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Pursue What Matters! Proverbs 21:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025

This sermon challenges us to shift our pursuits from temporary desires to eternal treasures. Will you go and pursue what truly matters?

Go! And Pursue What Matters! Proverbs 21:21 Introduction: The Pursuit of What Truly Matters Life is filled with pursuits. People chase after wealth, success, recognition, and comfort. But in the grand scheme of eternity, what truly matters? Proverbs 21:21 gives us divine wisdom about the right ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, Genesis 15:6, Psalm 119:9-11, Matthew 6:33, Luke 10:33-34, John 13:34-35, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:1-2, Galatians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eye For An Eye

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

What does the bible say about vengeance and retaliation?

Eye for an Eye Matthew 5 Good Morning Church Please turn with me to the book of Matthew chapter 5. What does Jesus have to say about the attitude of an eye for an eye? What does He says about Vengeance and retaliation. The attitude of getting even for every wrong that has been done to you or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

John Chapter 21 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 6, 2001

John Chapter 21 is the final lesson in this series. At the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus performs His final recorded miracle and reinstates Peter.

John Chapter 21 Read verses 1-14 The Sea of Tiberias is very much connected with the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ before and after His resurrection. This is an amazing group of men. Here is Simon Peter, warm hearted, yet often impulsive. Here is Thomas, that magnificent skeptic, who has a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist