Sermons on Judges 21 3a20:

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover - Year B - Proper 18

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 1, 2021

How do we react to others - are we quick to judge on appearance, and can we learn to be hearers and doers of the word?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. It was a beautiful sunny Sunday morning, the congregation had just settled into their service and had begun to sing the first hymn, when their attention was disturbed by a young man who was aimlessly wandering down the aisle. He was unkempt, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17, Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2014

A study of chapter 59 verses 1 through 21

Isaiah 59: 1 – 21 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part III 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is Right Handed

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 25, 2005

God saves, keeps, and will judge with His mighty right hand.

God Is Right Handed Psalm 98:1, 2 INTRO.: Years ago, I heard a radio preacher say God is right handed. He gave several Scriptures he thought proved the point. I got interested in looking up the Scriptures to see what is meant by the right hand of God. Sure enough, God is spoken of many times as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The War That Ends All Wars Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 27, 2015

A study of chapter 19 verses 1 through 21 of the Book of Revelation

Revelation 19: 1 – 21 The War That Ends All Wars 1 After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God! 2 For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Were Not Listening

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 28: 1 – 21

1 Chronicles 28: 1 – 21 You were not listening 28 Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 9, 2022

God is a good judge, and He will certainly do what even a corrupt earthly judge can do from time to time: He will judge the living and the dead on that day. The only hope you have when being weighed is to have the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ on your side.

I bet you noticed it like I have. People have changed from just two years ago when the fear of a virus swept our world. People are not the same. Half of us are angry, and we are irritated. People are quick to say things, and they are quick to split partnerships and even friendships. People are not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Of Faith From Ehud And Gideon

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jan 19, 2026

The Book of Judges, in Hebrew, is also called (the Shophetim) Shophetim (שֹׁפְטִים) It is the Hebrew title for the Book of Judges, meaning "Judges," "Rulers," or "Deliverers," referring to the leaders who governed Israel. Of course, I’m talking about Ehud and Gideon.

Cycles in history refer to the idea that patterns, events, and societal moods recur over time. It’s usually described as repeating rhythms of growth, stability, decline, and crisis, most famously theorized by Strauss-Howe in their "Fourth Turning" model. These cycles are said to recur ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:15-30, Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: *other

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

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

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

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

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

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 9-29 - Messages In Romans - All Are Weighed Equally In God’s Balance Even The Jew (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

Paul examines the position of Jews but the whole world is judged on good and evil. What leads to being accepted by God? God is impartial and judges impartially. Are you a hearer only or a doer?

ROMANS CHAPTER 2 VERSES 9-29 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS - ALL ARE WEIGHED EQUALLY IN GOD’S BALANCE EVEN THE JEW (PART 6) PART [A]. THERE IS NO FAVOURITISM WITH GOD AND HIS ASSESSMENT IS JUST {{Romans 2:9 “There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, to the Jew first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:9-29, Psalm 73:3-9, Psalm 73:13-17, Revelation 16:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 42:20, James 1:22-25, James 2:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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