Sermons on Judgment:

Will There Be Degrees Of Punishment? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2012

Does God judge on a curve. Do some actually anticipate greater degrees of punishment?

“As all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ property, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Unfavortism

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 27, 2012

There’s a saying, ‘the clothes make the man’. Actually, that’s not true. Clothes don’t make the man; they make the opinion of the man. The stigma is that nicer looking, nicer dressed people are more important. And we see from the text today that things we

UNFAVORITISM James 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: There’s a saying, ‘the clothes make the man’. Actually, that’s not true. Clothes don’t make the man; they make the opinion of the man. There’s a certain image that’s portrayed when someone is dressed nice. And ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Tried To Deceive God Series

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 14, 2012

When we sin we often think no one sees or hears. The Bible reminds us, however, that nothing is hidden and nothing is done is secret with God.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DECIEVE GOD” Acts 5:1-11 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

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

A Remnant Saved

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2014

A remnant saved - out of the midst of a scheming people and their leaders.

1. DREAMING UP SCHEMES. Micah 2:1-11. The specific sins which will bring judgment upon Jerusalem are now outlined. It resonates even today with those who are familiar with the ways of commercial cities. There is the coveting of fields, and their seizure, separating a man from God's ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12, Micah 2:1-11, Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

I Hate To Say, 'i Told You So,' But... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 12, 2013

Since the day God promised Satan's head would be crushed, God has been weaving together His plan for over-coming the power and forces of evil.

“The Great Unveiling: I Hate To Say, ‘I Told You So,’ But . . .” Revelation 18:1 – 19:5 I stand in awe of Scripture. I’m overwhelmed by the way it lays out the plans and workings of God. Consider, for example, this fall of Babylon. In Jeremiah 51:59-64 Seraiah ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

America, America Repent

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013

Repent

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Jeremiah 18:8-12 If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. 9 And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Which Cannot Be Shaken

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 16, 2013

Examine things which have been shaken; things recently shaken; things which will be shaken; and things which cannot be shaken.

THINGS WHICH CANNOT BE SHAKEN Text: Hebrews 12:22-29 (KJV), "But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Beginning Of The End: Revelation 11:15-18 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2013

Jesus comes the second time 1. to Judge the dead 2. to reward his saints, all those who reverence His name, but small and great 3. to destroy those who destroy the earth

11 15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-18

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Uncertainty-Surviving 2024

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 14, 2024

Using Habakkuk, this sermon delves into the two questions posed by Habakkuk to God, and his response of praise.

Surviving 2024 (Dealing with Uncertainty) CCCAG, January 14th, 2024 Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2 Introduction It’s a new year, with some new challenges that will be presenting themselves. One of the biggest I think we will see will be in politics as the elections ramp up toward the end of the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Kills A Tree - Mark 11:21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

Why did Jesus kill a tree? And what does that say about the age of the earth?

Introduction They’re on their way back into Jerusalem, but on the way, much to the chagrin of the commentators, Jesus stops and kills a tree. 12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig-tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:21, Matthew 21:19-20

Use Your God-Given Time Well (Revelation 15:1-8; 16:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 24, 2023

God uses the bowls to seek repentance from people, right now, and for the past 2000 years. This is everyone' chance to look up, acknowledge God, and turn to him. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today's going to be a bit of an odd sermon. I'm going to spend most of my time giving us a framework for reading a pretty big chunk of scripture. Basically, I'm going to try to give you a pair of glasses, so that you read it in a particular way, seeing the main points it makes. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023

“The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”

BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO. [Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase] The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

An Invitation To An Unforgettable Meal (Revelation 19:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 22, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Last week, in Revelation 18, we read about the vision John saw of a future, when Babylon has been destroyed by God. No matter how secure she looks, and powerful, the truth is that she cannot stand against God. Revelation 18 told us there were many reasons why God judged her: her boastful speech ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21