Sermons on Judgment:

Danger: Judging Others! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Judging only God has the right to.

“The Pharisee is always present in each one of us.” (Leenhardt) No One Is Innocent: 1) Therefore, No one has the right to Judge Others! Four Characteristics of the Self-Righteous Person: He accuses others and excuses himself. Vs. 1 Question: How do we excuse our sin? He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Or Goats

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 22, 2014

We judge people by their outward appearance. God judges us by what we have done for "the least of these.l"

Sheep or Goat – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: Raise your hand if you would: Like to loose 20 pounds. Like to be taller? Like to be seen as a prize Persian when you are really an old alley cat. Perhaps you know someone who thinks they are a prize poodle when they are really just a mangy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Pentecost: A Pouring Out” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2014

The pouring out of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was promised and portrayed in the Old Testament.

"Pentecost: A Pouring Out” Acts 2:14-21 OUTLINE: I. Old Testament Pouring Out 1. Water (1 Sam. 7:6)- turn to God in repentance. 2. Dust or Dirt- (2 Sam 20:15, Isa. 37:33, Jer. 6:6, Ezek 4:2) 3. God’s Wrath: (Isa 42:25)- Points to the bowls in Revelation. 4. Oil- consecrated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Choice, Heaven Or Hell

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Contrasts between the glory of heaven, and the horrors of hell.

Your Choice, Heaven or Hell (Rev 21:1-27) I'm going to tell you about your future. About the choice you make, and where you will spend that future, and just what that future place will be like. I've spent some time here, teaching from the pulpit, telling you what Hell looks like. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Sour Grapes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011

God planted Israel - both the old and the new - to bear fruit. At harvest time, only the good fruit will be kept.

This passage is another tough one, dealing with wrath and judgment and punishment. And as you know scaring people into the kingdom is not my favorite style, although it may very well be that fear is a better motivator for some people than it is for me. But in our day and age, it’s more ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And The Winner Is . . . Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

The church in America may be struggling - but the Church of Jesus Christ is doing just fine, thank you. The worse things look, the more likely it is that God is about to do something amazing.

Ray Bakke, the Executive Director of International Urban Associates, tells a great story from World War II. An American named MacDonald and a Scottish chaplain bailed out behind German lines, were captured and put into a prison camp, with MacDonald in the American barracks and the chaplain with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hidden Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 3, 2011

God hides himself from the arrogant and reveals himself to the humble, childlike people who love him.

Imagine that you hear the roar of a car engine outside your door. As you look out, you see a red sports convertible, and in it is a young man with flowing hair and mirrored sunglasses. You can see that he is well tanned because he doesn’t have a shirt on — just shorts and flip flops. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Winning The Peace Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

The saints must remain vigilant even during the thousand years. It is never more necessary to beware of Satan and his dead-enders than when the neighborhood seems safe.

How many of you remember that image of Saddam Hussein being toppled from its central position in downtown Baghdad? I don’t expect there’s anyone in this country who didn’t see it. It played over and over for days. And it really looked liked victory, didn’t it? And of course ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

H-E-L-L, The Eternal Abode Of The Lost

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

Every Soul is and Eternal Soul, death does not end ones existence, but only takes us into eternity, where either Heaven or H-E-L-L becomes ones place of Eternal Abode. The Bible makes it clear that there is a H-E-L-L, and for those who die without ever co

TITLE: H-E-L-L , THE ETERNAL ABODE OF THE LOST TEXT: LUKE 16:19-31 AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ______________________________________________________________ The most solemn subject that a writer could set his pen to write on is the subject of @#!*% . The most solemn message that could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Story 17 Jeremiah Was A "Bulldog"

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2014

Jeremiah displayed a persistent, faithful quality. He was tenacious in his mission to a hard-hearted people.

1. Decisions (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. -- And he said to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empty Handed?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 31, 2011

If I could give you a chance to go back to school and you would know how much school was going to affect the rest of your life (Better job, better quality of life...) would you do it?

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

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

Prayer Is The Key

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Nov 11, 2012

This message shows the power of prayer.

Prayer Is The Key Jonah 2:2/10 Prayer is perhaps the most important weapon one could obtain. The bible says, pray without ceasing, men ought always to pray, pray in secret and God will reward you openly, if any two shall agree as touching any one thing is shall be done. Call unto me and I will ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:2-10

Denomination: *other