Sermons on Judges 21 3a20:

Part 4: Gideon V. Midian Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 4, 2021

For the fourth time, Israel repeats their sin cycle. Why can't they just stay saved?

[Open with video of opening scene from "The Incredibles," where Mr Incredible says, "No matter how many times you save the world, it always ends up in jeopardy again] How many of you have ever felt like Mr. Incredible from that video? “No matter how many times you save the world, it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Juzgues SegÚn La Apariencia De Los Hombres

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Aprende a juzgar a los hombres por las cosas que no se ven en su naturaleza, sino que se ven en sus frutos (Mateo 7:20), y también por sus gracias y su gloria espiritual. Juzgadlos por su paciencia, mansedumbre, santidad y rectitud.

NO JUZGUES SEGÚN LA APARIENCIA DE LOS HOMBRES "No juzguéis según la apariencia, sino juzgad con rectitud". (Juan 7:24) Un cambio en nuestra condición externa hace que muchas personas cambien su opinión sobre nosotros. Mientras Job nadaba en las corrientes ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ne Jugez Pas Selon L'apparence Des Hommes

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Apprenez à juger les hommes par ce qui ne se voit pas dans leur nature, mais qui se voit dans leurs fruits (Matthieu 7:20), et aussi par leurs grâces et leur gloire spirituelle. Jugez-les par leur patience, leur douceur, leur sainteté et leur droiture.

NE JUGEZ PAS SELON L'APPARENCE DES HOMMES " Ne jugez pas selon l'apparence, mais jugez selon la justice. " (Jean 7:24) Un changement dans notre condition extérieure amène beaucoup de gens à changer d'opinion à notre égard. Pendant que Job nageait ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"rebuking And Correcting" With The Bible Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2020

What does it mean to "rebuke and correct" someone with Scriptures?

We continue our Message Series on the Word of God. Our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17…………… Let us always keep this in mind, The Word of God is good for making people do good! And so, whether we are just reading it, when we study and teach it, rebuke and correct someone, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Grace Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

To avoid unrighteous judgment: 1) Be merciful, 2) Be humble, 3) Be helpful.

Healthy Disciples: A LIFE OF GRACE—Matthew 7:1-6 ***(before you read the text) What quotations from the Bible are you most likely to hear from non-Christians?...There is one in our text today.** Read Matthew 7:1-6. “Do not judge…” No one likes to be judged—for their appearance, their taste in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Would Jesus Nominate For Supreme Court Justice?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 24, 2016

You be the judge.

Who Would Jesus Nominate for Supreme Court Justice? “Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers?” 1 Corinthians 6:1-5 Intro: Justice Antonin Scalia was running late for a dinner at the White House with President Ronald Reagan, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What God Can Do With A Bonehead!"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A BONEHEAD!"

Judges 15:9-20 "WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A BONEHEAD!" I. THE COMPROMISE WITH THE ENEMY 15:9-13 15:9-10 Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi. 10 And the men of Judah said, Why are ye come up against us? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:9-20

Denomination: Holiness

Ehud -- Strength Perfected Through Weakness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Judges focusing on Ehud's exploits.

Judges Series #4 Life Cycles “Ehud: Strength perfected through weakness” Review We should be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service The book of Judges records the continuing history of the nation of Israel; picking up at the death of Joshua who led them to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When The Mirror Is Too Close

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 9, 2023

When Paul switches from them to us

- Read Romans 2 Last week we sought to address the question, “What happened to America”, What happened to my country. I believe most of us can admit that the second part of Romans 1 is a pretty fair description of what America looks like today. Look there again at Romans 1:28. - Read Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Our Judgmental Attitude Toward Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 4, 2023

It's so easy for us to be judgmental toward those in our church family. What does this passage tell us about how God wants us to handle those thoughts?

- So far in this sermon series: 1. There are disputable matters. 2. We should accept the brother or sister we disagree with on disputable matters. NOT OUR JOB: It is not our job to judge our brothers over disputable matters. - Romans 14:1b. - We are focusing this morning on the judgmental ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Up On That Roundup!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020

Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

"measured With Our Own Bushel"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 17, 2021

The measure by which we pour into the lives of others will be used by God to pour into us.

There are official Government standards of measurement for weights, lengths, volumes, distances, altitudes, speeds, time, inside and outside diameters, pressures and anything else you can measure. Lacking these standards, we would be left with uncertainty about whether that 2X4 is a 2X4, is 8 feet ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-6, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:12, James 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Othniel, Ehud And Shamgar's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2021

Does revival come in cycles of sin and repentance? Let's look at three revivals under Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar in Judges 3.

Does revival come in cycles of sin and repentance? Othniel was Caleb’s younger brother, and the first of Israel’s judges. The history of the judges describes a cycle of apostasy, punishment and revival. Judge Othniel reveals a familiar story, “...the children of Israel did evil … the anger of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Observations: What Grows A Church?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 7, 2022

What are the characteristics of a growing church?

Observations: What Grows A Church? Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18 Summary: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I was puzzled: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I have a master’s degree, a research degree that taught me how to conduct qualitative studies and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18

Power Up Relationships: The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2023

One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental.

We’ve been talking about how to POWER UP when our spiritual batteries are low. One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental. The problem is that it drains our relationships with others and God. D. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ