Sermons on Judging Christ:

The Characterization Of Christian Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 19, 2021

What is the difference between Christian Love and the way the world's love? The answer is astonishing

Introduction I’ve always loved limericks: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats… there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps) Now that strikes us as funny because we can picture cats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-39, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31-32, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:8, Leviticus 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Holy Days

Contributed by John Scott on Jun 30, 2014

We are not to let others judge us for not participating in Holy Days or judge others who are participating in Holy Day's celebrations. Christ is the one we need to over come our sins. Christ is our righteousness.

1. There was a man who we use to worship with who felt like we should have been more a part of Advent and Holy Week. A. He threatened that he would not worship with us unless we went through the observation of Holy Week activities. B. Many in the very traditional church will celebrate a calendar ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equal In God’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 28, 2012

We need to see others the way that God sees them.

September 30, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 2:1-13 Subject: Favoritism Title: Equal in God’s Eyes I grew up in a turbulent time – the 60’s. We saw the attack on our culture from the enemy through music and movies. We saw the assassination of a president. We saw an unpopular war being waged ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wow, What A Mighty God I Serve! Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 10, 2022

In the story of Daniel in the Lions' den, we see how great our God is.

INTRODUCTION Daniel was placed in the lions’ den. A stone was placed in front of the den. It was sealed with the king’s signet ring which meant it was not to be opened except in the presence of the king. Daniel, now about 90 years old, finds himself in a den of lions, we are not told how many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 2, 2024

Who becomes an individual’s boss? Who is their judge? Who is their Master? Who is their Lord? Who has the right to judge another’s actions? When one tries to do right, mistakes will still happen because of ignorance, error in judgment, etc.

Many people around the world use the English language to write or read official documents. The Bible is commonly read in the English language. Knowing the scriptures were translated into the first English Bible by the order of King James of England in 1611, the original Hebrew (Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, John 17:1-26, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Romans 14:4, Matthew 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycle Of Sin Illustrated Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Judges. The message continues discussion of the elements in the sin cycle by illustrating them.

Judges Series #2 Life Cycles “Cycle Identified and Illustrated Review Last week we just got started identifying the life cycle found in the book of Judges. We reinforced the Biblical concept that every person lies somewhere in this circle of life. All of us run this cycle multiple times ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Psalm 106:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Story: A Few Good Men And Women (Judges)

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2015

THE BIG IDEA: Just like Gideon and the judges in Israel, God has called and chosen us to encounter Jesus and make a difference in the world for good.

THE STORY #8: A FEW GOOD MEN… AND WOMEN: (JUDGES) INTRO TO TOPIC: We are in week #8 of the Story: Right after the death of Joshua, the Bible says: • “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6, NKJV). THE CYCLES ...read more

Denomination: *other

Cycle Of Sin Introduced Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 1 in our exposition of Judges introducing the cycles of sin that occur seven times in the book.

Judges Series #1 Life Cycles “Cycle Introduced” Introduction We encounter cycles all through our life. Even our calendar forms a cycle of days, months, years, decades and centuries. Seasons follow a cycle. Wind operates on a repeating cycle. Crops, weather, rain, the earth and moon cycles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Most Dangerous Word In The Bible

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2024

When asked, people thought the most dangerous word might be ‘hate,’ ‘hell,’ 'fear,' 'revenge,' or 'death.' But the answer is a word much more innocent looking; it's the word "TOMORROW!"

THE MOST DANGEROUS WORD IN THE BIBLE James 4:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONE-LINE QUIPS 1. What do you call a cow with a twitch? Beef Jerky. 2. Did you hear the rumor going around about butter? Never mind, I shouldn’t spread it. 3. I stayed up the whole night trying to figure out where ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org (Preached Sunday, July 21, 2002) SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 3:1-4 1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword, A Swarm Of Flies, And A Wolf Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

With the assurance of God’s presence in every situation we have great reason to worship.

THE SWORD, A SWARM OF FLIES, AND A WOLF Judges 7:15-25 INTRODUCTION: When we receive God’s assurance of His presence and victory, we have every reason to worship. In view of the circumstances, are you able to worship God right now? We need to offer up shouts of victory—based solely upon His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perezites Are In Your Neighborhood

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008

The spirits that drove the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perezzites and Jebusites to fight against Israel are still alive and well in the world and in the church today.

Perezites Are in Your Neighborhood By Pastor Jim May “You are what you eat”, is a phrase that most of us have heard all of our lives. That’s a little unsettling when you think about the fact that we eat so much fast food and junk food. Medical science has spent many years researching the food ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Holy Lives In An Unholy World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore our calling in Christ, the challenge of living a holy life in an unholy world, and the empowering nature of God's grace.

Good morning, beloved family of God, I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're gonna dive into the deep end of the pool this morning as we explore a powerful passage from the Book of Judges. Today, our focus is on understanding our calling in Christ, living a holy life in an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:4-5

Topics: Not Compromising, Calling In Christ

Gideon Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 9 in our Judges series. This is part two of our study of Gideon.

Judges Series #9 Life Cycles “God Empowers the Timid and Insignificant” PT 2 Review We find a universal cycle introduced in the book of Judges. It is a cycle that plays out at all levels of life: nations, states, communities, families, churches, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Admitting You Need To Clean Your Porch Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 1, 2019

Pride is always a hinderance to spiritual growth…and often our pride takes us into places that we wouldn’t normally go and allows us to pretend to overlook the trash on the front porch of our life

Admitting You Need To Clean Your Porch 1 John 2:15-17 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ