Sermons on Judgment Principles:

Planks And Specks

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

"Don't judge me!" is often the cry of our culture. But what did Jesus really mean by these famous words? Read on and find out!

DO NOT JUDGE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED As we travel through the gospel of Luke together, I wanted to backtrack this week to revisit the heart of Jesus’ teaching in ch. 6. This passage is one most of us have heard before. And as clear cut as it may seem, I found I really struggled this week with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Put Me In The Middle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019

Who will stand in the gap?

A. THE CHALLENGE IS COMING JUDGMENT “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The Parables Of Matthew 13 "a Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 23, 2020

What is the kingdom of God? What is this kingdom of Heaven in these two parables? William Barclay offers this helpful definition: The kingdom of God is “a society upon earth in which God’s will is as perfectly done as it is in heaven.” Are you the Pearl of Great Price?

In Jesus Holy Name July 26, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:44 Pentecost VIII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” Hidden Treasure & A Pearl of Great Price A pair of treasure hunters using their metal detectors, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, made the discovery of a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Before Pilate

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 1, 2020

After Jesus' arrest he was taken to various Jewish and Roman courts. This message centers on Jesus standing before Pilate the Roman Procurator and deals with text from John 19:1-16.

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 Intro: On the night of Jesus' arrest he was taken back and forth from various Jewish courts to Roman courts and in between he was mocked by soldiers, and beaten within an inch of his life. All this was done before Jesus was taken to Golgotha to be crucified. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When There Is No Remedy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

When it comes to God’s Word…information without application leads to judgment

ENGAGE What changes have you made in your life over the past month based on what you’ve learned from the last four messages that I’ve preached? Just in case you’re having a hard time remembering some of the possible actions that I’ve suggested in each of those messages, let’s review briefly: • In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Justice?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2019

God's Final Judgment brings justice.

11.10.19 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 5 All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. 6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7 and give relief to you who are troubled, and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devastation In Abomination Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 15, 2018

Jesus warned of the coming abomination in the end times. When the Antichrist sets himself up in the Temple as God, the people would know that devastation would soon follow. These day will bring unprecedented death and despair.

The Devastation in Abomination Mark 13: 14-20 As we continue our study in the Olivet Discourse, Jesus offers additional details concerning the end times and the coming Tribulation upon the earth. While these verses are shrouded in mystery, and difficult to discern, they do reveal actual events ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Means You Get Onboard Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019

What does it mean to be saved? That's a question I asked the kids in VBS this year. None of them could tell me. Is this concept that we don't explain well enough in the Church? Maybe it's time to revisit how are we saved.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- What does it mean to be saved? Why do I need to be saved and from what? Last week our nation was once again shocked by violence. At least 31 people were killed in mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. On Saturday a gunman shot and killed at least ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45, Matthew 6:19-21, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Habakkuk Part Three Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 24, 2018

This is the third sermon in a series on the Book of Habakkuk. In this sermon we look at how God moves us to pray, and how when we do pray, we have to align our will with the Lord's

Habakkuk (Pt. 3) Text: Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:1 Well if you’ve been with us the last few weeks you know that we’ve been looking at the Book of Habakkuk, and we’ve been talking about how this man – Habakkuk… who was a profit in Judah, was burdened by the sin he was seeing around him. He began praying, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Here Comes The Judge

Contributed by David Ward on Oct 18, 2018

A big idea expository message from Micah 1

INTRODUCTION: In the movie “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” Kevin McCarthy's character yells to passersby: “They’re coming! They’re here already! You’re next!” The effect is unsettling and disturbing, yet the other characters in the film go on about their business more or less as if nothing had ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Important Appointments In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 12, 2021

In life we have three big appointments.

We all realize the need for making appointments in life. Appointments are as much a part of our lives as breathing itself is. There are two kinds of appointments. Some of these appointments are VOLUNTARY APPOINTMENTS and some of them are INVOLUNTARY APPOINTMENTS. But whether they are VOLUNTARY or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

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

When The World Scattered

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 22, 2021

Next in Genesis series. Examines the tower of Babel

Genesis 11 When the world scattered I am a native Floridian. I was born and reared here. Those folks running around with Flo-grown stickers in their back windows. Newbies. When I was a teen it was “Florida Native stickers and tags and I have 2 of the license plates in my shed. That being said, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist