Sermons on Judgment:

Lessons From Lamentations Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 21, 2008

Through calamities and suffering we can learn about God’s judgement, about our own sin, and about God’s renewing power.

Lessons from Lamentations Lamentations 3:1-3; 19-24; 40-42 For the past couple of weeks, we have been inundated with reports of the floods in the Midwest. The reports about Iowa are of special interest to Sue & me, since we come from there, so we perked up our ears when we heard names of ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

Pick Your Prized Possession Wisely

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 26, 2008

Kingdom choices have eternal consequences.

Title: Pick Your Prized Possession Wisely Text: Matthew 13:44-52 The Big Idea: Kingdom choices have eternal consequences. Introduction Let’s begin by listening in on a “man on the street” clip in which interviews ask four questions: (Heaven and Hell, Sermonspice.com) 1. Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come O Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

Advent is the season in which the Christian meditates on Christ coming into our lives bringing salvation if we repent, and on the return of Christ as judge and ruler in righteousness.

Thy Kingdom Come AdventI (A_) Psalm 72__1-7 Sat, Dec 8, 2007 Sat of First Sunday in Advent First Reading: Isa 2:1-5Epistle: Rom 13:[8-10]11-14 Psalm 72 Gospel: Matt 21:1-11 or Matt 24:36-44 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us pray: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Results Of Rejecting God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 22, 2011

Choices have consequences. Paul has clearly shown how God has revealed Himself to mankind and yet man continues to reject God. The results of that rejection has effects in individual lives as well as in societies as a whole. What are those results and

The Results of Rejecting God Romans 1:24-32 Series – Summer in Rome Rejecting & Replacing God results in… …Immoral Passions – Romans 1:24-25 …Indecent Perversions – Romans 1:26-27 …Irrational Practices – Romans 1:28-32 Introduction Slide Have you ever been in a situation where you have tried to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Camping, We Should Shut Up About The Rapture, Right?

Contributed by Jim Bennett on May 22, 2011

A May 22, 2011 response to the false teachings of Harold Camping with regard to May 21, 2011 explaining that Christians need to declare the truths of Christ's return more enthusiastically than ever.

Because of the intense scrutiny brought upon the person and people of Jesus Christ by a false prophecy, I believe the Spirit of God has led me to give address the truth of Jesus Christ’s promised return for His bride. Jesus Christ didn’t return yesterday. There was no rapture. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Leavin' Town- But Not On A Jet Plane! Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2011

Once again, God give Ezekiel a dramatic presentation in order to communicate the fate of King Zedekiah and the nobles in Jerusalem. Ezekiel obeys and THEN is given the meaning of his visual aids.

VERSES 1-2: How to ruin your Spiritual Vision God begins this prophetic cycle with a reminder that the people Ezekiel is ministering to are rebellious. Further, their lack of response to Ezekiel’s message is based on their spiritual insensitivity which was brought on by their rebellion. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 12:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

On The Death Of Usama Bin Laden

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 7, 2011

Meditations on how Christians should respond to the death of a wicked man.

“As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die?” Following a busy day last Sunday, I relaxed with Lynda by watching television in the evening. I was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Seek God But Aren't Really Seeking God Series

Contributed by David Wilson on May 12, 2011

Some of the exiled elders come and sit before Ezekiel as if they are ready to hear from God and God shows Ezekiel that these people aren't really ready to hear His voice and pronounces more judgement, while calling for repentance.

VERSES 1-5: “Are you talking to ME?” -- God Some of the elders come and place themselves before Ezekiel. This is symbolic of a desire to be instructed by a rabbi. It indicates a desire to hear from God, even if it is half-hearted as we will see in this study. For a moment, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Not Judge Judy! Judge Jehovah

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Conveying a message of hope that if we're saved in Christ, then there is no fear of one day having to face Judge Jehovah.

INTRO <TAKE GAVEL -- SWING AROUND IN YOUR HAND> <BANG IT A FEW TIMES> That can really wake someone up. Question -- does that sound intimidate you? It does me. It’s a sound I almost heard a number of years ago. Allow me to explain. Shortly after we returned to Minnesota from navy life, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Big Show (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 25, 2011

Have you ever watched a magician on T.V. and they did a trick and it look so real, but you know that it was not real, it was a illusion. That’s the way it is with some peoples lives, their life is just an illusion!

Matthew 7:21-23-“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 26, 2012

A look at God's hand on the paddle; those He loves He chastens.

Habakkuk Part 1 I. Background A. The Man 1. Not much documented facts concerning Habakkuk. 2. His name means “embrace” or “ardent embrace” a. Appropriate in light of 3:16. b. Habakkuk determines to hold on to God even in punishment. c. He embraces ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Habakkuk Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 26, 2012

Even though God may use evil people to do His work, their deeds will not go unpunished.

Habakkuk Part 2 I. RECAP A. The Man 1. Not much documented facts concerning Habakkuk. B. The Times 1. 612-606 BC a. Nineveh has fallen. b. Assyria is on the decline. c. God is raising up the Chaldeans. 2. No real dominant world power; none on the horizon. Babylon was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Sighing Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 6, 2012

Habakkuk does not deliver a message as much as he solves a problem. In chapter one we hear a sob, but chapter three ends with a song. Habakkuk's struggled with the same kind of problems we deal with today. Why doesn't God punish the wickedness we see ever

Purpose: To assure believers that God will ultimately use the wicked for our good and His glory. Aim: I want the listener to hate their own sin and pray for revival in our country. INTRODUCTION: The book of Habakkuk is unique. This prophet does not speak to his own people or to a foreign nation, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Price Of Low Living

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2013

A sermon that teaches that there are consequences to all our beliefs and behaviors.

"The High Price of Low Living" 1 Kings 21:20 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. INTRODUCTION: This makes the third message from 1 Kings that I have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

Demands Of A Religion

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The Invitation to this wedding banquet was an invitation extended by grace. It is a powerful picture showing that all who received the invite had it received it by grace. When grace is rejected, wrath will be given.

The Demands of Religion Text: Matt. 22:1-14 Dorn Ridge June 10, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Much is made of plurality in today’s society. 2.) The major concern about plurality for many seems to be its implied permission to participate in every kind of belief and practice. A.) The parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ